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The UK Budget process has “descended into complete chaos”, Scotland’s Finance Secretary has said as she pushed for a meeting with the Chancellor.

Shona Robison had made a plea earlier this week to meet Rachel Reeves ahead of the unveiling of her tax and spending plans later this month.

Her comments come after fresh reports the Chancellor has ruled out long-rumoured tax increases, which would have reduced funding available to Scotland .

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to outline her Budget later this month (Justin Tallis/PA) PA Wire

In a statement on Friday, Ms Rob

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