Mr Swinney is not going to raise a single penny more - Willie Renniepublished at 15:30
Mr Rennie says Mr Swinney has spent his entire political life campaigning for more tax powers and now he has them he is not going to raise a single penny more.
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MSPs took evidence from Scottish Water on its annual report and accounts and then discuss the possibility of conducting an inquiry into the closure of the Forth Road Bridge
All eyes were were on Finance Secretary John Swinney as he unveiled his draft budget for 2016-17
MSPs backed the general principles of the Land Reform Bill after its first debate
Mr Swinney is not going to raise a single penny more - Willie Renniepublished at 15:30
Postpublished at 15:30 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2015
Analysis from BBC Scotland political journalist Philip Sim
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End of twitter post 3We cannot trust the SNP on the economy - Lib Demspublished at 15;29
Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie says there are many things his party can support in the budget.
Mr Rennie says it is quite clear that since the last budget employment has gone down in Scotland.
He says that is why we cannot trust the SNP on the economy.
Mr Rennie says we cannot trust the SNP on mental health or on the police.
A budget on the side of fairness and improving the economypublished at 15:27
The deputy first minister says the government has put forward a budget on the side of fairness and improving the economy.
Postpublished at 15:27 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2015
A Scottish budget explainer from the SNP
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End of twitter postPostpublished at 15:26 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2015
Scottish Conservatives reaction
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End of twitter post 2Minister says he has increased the take from business ratespublished at 15:26
Mr Swinney hits back saying there was a fundamental flaw in Mr Fraser's argument.
The finance secretary says he's increased the levy on business rates to the tune of £130m.
He accuses Mr Fraser's rant can thus be ignored.
The deputy first minister says he could not increase SCRIT as it would have led to a percentage increase of high earners lower than the percentage increase of low earners.
He says Mr Fraser protects the rich.
Postpublished at 15:24 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2015
Scottish Labour reaction
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End of twitter post 5Mr Fraser says he is disappointed the finance secretary has not brought forward changes to the Land and Buildings Transactions Taxpublished at 15:23
Mr Fraser says he is disappointed the finance secretary has not brought forward changes to the Land and Buildings Transactions Tax.
Tory MSP says he trusts he will hear no more about austerity when the SNP have not increased its own budget.published at 15:22
Scottish Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser says for the first time the finance secretary can amend the rate of income tax.
Mr Fraser applauds Mr Swinney's decision not to alter the Scottish rate of income tax.
He says the minister chose not to raise more money through taxation.
"Any talks of swingeing cuts simply looks ridiculous."
Mr Fraser says he trusts he will hear no more about austerity when the SNP have not increased its own budget.
Mr Swinney says his budget protects the incomes of the lowest income houses in Scotland.published at 15:20
Mr Swinney says his budget protects the incomes of the lowest income houses in Scotland.
The finance secretary says Ms Baillie did not provide a single alternative policypublished at 15:19
Mr Swinney says this is not the first budget statement that has had redacted passages as this happened last year too.
He says this is a basic illustration of how lacking in detail Jackie Baillie is.
The finance secretary says Ms Baillie did not provide a single alternative policy.
Labour just produce abuse and hector, says Mr Swinney.
Postpublished at 15:18 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2015
2016 elections in mind?
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End of twitter postMs Baillie says John Swinney is merely copying George Osbornepublished at 15:18
Scottish Labour's finance spokesperson says this budget does not provide an anti-austerity package.
Ms Baillie says John Swinney is merely copying George Osborne.
Ms Baillie says a council tax freeze is not progressivepublished at 15:16
Ms Baillie says a council tax freeze is not progressive and does not help the poorest people fight austerity.
Postpublished at 15:16 Greenwich Mean Time 16 December 2015
Jackie Baillie - Scottish Labour
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End of twitter post'Austerity hidden, is not austerity avoided'published at 15:16
Ms Baillie calls for a genuine anti-austerity budget, rather than just managing austerity which is what she says the government is doing.
The Labour MSP says the cuts are still to come and this is a budget for the election.
"Austerity hidden, is not austerity avoided."
Labour says it is disappointing parts of the budget statement were redacted.published at 15:14
Labour MSP Jackie Baillie says it is disappointing parts of the budget statement were redacted.
'It is a budget for Scotland and I commend it to Parliament.'published at 15:14
Mr Swinney: "In this Draft Budget the Scottish government is acting to promote our economy, deliver opportunities for all and to protect and reform our public services for the future.
The finance secretary concludes his statement saying: "In challenging times, it is a budget for growth and reform.
"It is a budget for Scotland and I commend it to Parliament."
Mr Swinney confirms the freeze on council tax is to continue.published at 15:13
Mr Swinney confirms the freeze on council tax is to continue.
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