SNP in last-minute talks over Scottish budget

John Swinney, the Scottish finance secretary, is holding last-minute talks with the Tories and the Greens today as he battles to win their support for a crucial vote on next year's ?33bn budget. With Labour and the Liberal Democrats both expected to vote against the Scottish budget later today, Swinney must secure the votes of all 16 Tory and two Green MSPs to ensure a one-vote majority at Holyrood in the vote at 5pm. Swinney attempted to step up the pressure on both parties by warning that Scottish...