Chancellor’s ‘honest’ speech on finances will not lead to austerity – Labour MP
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Scottish Labour MP Blair McDougall has defended his party amid claims the Chancellor could cut infrastructure projects to tackle a spending shortfall.
A Scottish Labour MP has denied the Chancellor’s expected speech on a £20 billion black hole in the public purse will lead to austerity.