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SNP Demands Probe into Chancellor's £20 Billion Claims
12/1/2025
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- The Scottish National Party (SNP) demanded an investigation into alleged misleading statements about a £20 billion fiscal gap by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer.
- SNP leader Stephen Flynn accused Reeves of creating a 'fake' narrative moving markets.
- Downing Street defended Reeves, saying she accurately addressed the country's financial challenges.
- Reeves announced £26 billion in tax increases to bolster stability, while Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch called for her resignation.
