Local authorities in Scotland hit out at SNP bid to force council tax freeze
Local authority leaders have reacted angrily to an attempt by Humza Yousaf’s government to strong-arm them into implementing his keynote pledge to freeze council tax.
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Local authority leaders have reacted angrily to an attempt by Humza Yousaf’s government to strong-arm them into implementing his keynote pledge to freeze council tax.
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