Leaders clash over the Budgetpublished at 12:16 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October

12:16 GMT 31 October

Philip Sim
BBC Scotland political correspondent

Labour have joined the SNP in backing tax rises, which is fish in a barrel stuff for Russell Findlay as Scottish Tory leader.

He can claim to be “on the side of Scotland’s taxpayers” from the fairly safe position of opposition, where neither he nor his colleagues have to worry about taking tough decisions or balancing the books.

What was remarkable about this exchange was the fact that the first minister didn’t include any criticism of the UK government.

John Swinney’s first answer could have been written by Rachel Reeves, as he tore into the “horror show” that the previous Conservative administration left behind at Westminster.

He could also wield Mr Findlay’s previous backing for Liz Truss – for all that he is seeking a fresh start as Tory leader, his party’s actions in government at Westminster are still fresh in the memory.

Scottish business has hit out at Labour's broken promises, says Russell Findlay.

The Scottish Tory leader calls on the first minister to cut taxes on Scottish business.

The first minister tells the chamber the Tories have inflicted a "horror show" on this country via its incompetent government.

John Swinney reminds Russell Findlay that he had urged him to "follow Liz Truss's footsteps".

He adds decisions to raise income tax in Scotland were taken to improve public services.

The Scottish Tory leader says the OBR believes the vast majority of the National Insurance rise will be passed on to workers.

"This comes after years of crippling SNP tax rises," Russell Findlay adds.

"Isn't it about time John Swinney considered reducing income tax for hard working Scots?"

John Swinney points out Labour have "inherited an entirely unsustainable set of circumstances in the public finances".

The first minister says the Tory government had a "menacing agenda for fourteen years".

He adds he has to "clear up the mess" the Tories have created.

Russell Findlay says yesterday's Budget was "the biggest tax hike ever".

The Scottish Tory leader argues Labour have chosen to "hammer workers and to declare war on business".

He reminds the chamber that Finance Secretary Shona Robison described the Budget as "a step in the right direction".

Findlay asks how much the tax hike should be.

First MInister John Swinney is poised and ready as Rusell Findlay gets to his feet to begin FMQs.

It's all about the Budgetpublished at 11:55 Greenwich Mean Time 31 October

11:55 GMT 31 October

Philip Sim
BBC Scotland political correspondent

It’s hard to see past yesterday’s Budget in terms of topics for First Minister’s Questions.

The Conservatives are now in opposition at both Holyrood and Westminster, which does have a silver lining in that they can attack everything that both governments get up to.

Russell Findlay has already started to reposition his party in terms of wanting to slim down the size of the state, in stark contrast to the approach of the SNP and Labour administrations, so he will no doubt find plenty to criticise.

Labour meanwhile will want to trumpet what they see as the positives of the budget, as part of their longer campaign to usurp the SNP in government come 2026.

The Scottish government have been fairly positive about the extra cash coming their way this year and next, but they will want to push back on familiar elements like the winter fuel payment and the two-child cap.

The next big economic debate will be the buildup to Shona Robison’s budget on 4 December – and all of the parties will want to start getting their arguments in early.

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As we've mentioned yesterday's historic Budget will likely dominate FMQs this week.

It will certainly feature, as SNP MSP Keith Brown has tabled a question asking about its impact on Scotland.

This will be the first opportunity for First Minister John Swinney to give his reaction to the Budget.

However, there's a good chance Scotland's police officers withdrawing goodwill may also feature.

Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater will join Russell Findlay and Anas Sarwar in putting the questions to Swinney.

We know backbench MSPs will also ask about the disgraced brain surgeon Sam Eljamel and the rise in sex crimes.

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