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John Swinney has refused to rule out another rise in income tax days after closing on the door on further hikes . ‌

The First Minister said there had been a “tremendous moving of the ground” since Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves fuelled speculation of a tax hike in her Budget. ‌

Swinney last month indicated he would not increase income tax in his pre-election Budget in January . ‌

But it has since been reported the UK Government could increase rates by two pence in the pound.

Experts at the Fraser of Allander Institute have claimed such a move would reduce the Scottish budget by £1bn. READ MORE : Investigation into maternity services across Scotland to be launched following pressure from mums READ MORE : SNP 'chucking promises into landfill'

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