Sarwar awaits Reeves’s Budget amid possible tax rises

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar declined to confirm UK Labour will keep its no-tax-rise pledge, urging a wait for Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s Budget. Reeves has signalled possible increases. Sarwar noted Scotland sets its own income tax. The Fraser of Allander Institute said a 2p UK income tax rise could cut Holyrood’s budget by £1bn. Scotland’s finance secretary requested urgent engagement.