Nicola Sturgeon reacted to the measures claiming they were 'reckless'
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar’s thoughts were in a similar vein.
He said: “This mini-budget demonstrates whose side the Tories are on. It is economically illiterate and morally bankrupt. “They have lifted the cap on bankers' bonuses, given a tax cut to those at the very top, and delivered a windfall instead of a windfall tax for the energy giants making record profits, all while letting energy prices almost double and working people struggle to make ends meet.
"The fiscal strength of the UK Government has allowed thousands of businesses in Scotland to keep more of their own money to invest, innovate, and grow. We are cutting National Insurance for 2.3 million Scottish workers, saving them an average of £285.”Peter Kelly, director of Poverty Alliance, said: “The chancellor’s statement, with its tax cut for the wealthiest, makes clear where his priorities lie.
"His priorities are the wrong ones and fail to reflect the values of justice and compassion that are at the heart of our society. This mini-budget will do nothing for the people who need help the most."
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