Stephen Flynn and Carla Denyer react to Autumn Budget

The transcript discusses the Chancellor's budget, highlighting investments in public services and tax increases on small businesses in Scotland. It critiques the Labour Party's deviation from manifesto commitments, the impact on low-income workers, and the potential rise in mortgage rates. The Green Party's stance on wealth tax and public service funding is emphasized, alongside critiques of the budget's social impact, particularly on health and education. The need for a fairer tax system and wealth distribution is advocated.

What is the main concern regarding the Chancellor's budget in relation to small businesses in Scotland?

• Increased investment in public services

• Reduction in corporate taxes

• Introduction of new business grants

• Significant tax increases

How does the Labour Party's recent policy decision contradict its manifesto commitments?

• By raising taxes on small and medium businesses

• By reducing public service funding

• By introducing new social welfare programs

• By increasing taxes on large corporations

What is the expected impact of the Chancellor's budget on economic growth according to the OBR?

• Significant growth in the next few years

• Flatlining or falling growth

• Immediate economic recovery

• Sustained growth over the next decade

What is the Green Party's proposed solution to fund public services?

• Increase National Insurance contributions

• Introduce a wealth tax on the super-rich

• Cut funding to private schools

• Raise VAT on essential goods

What does the Green Party criticize about the Chancellor's approach to public service funding?

• Focusing tax changes on the super-rich

• Neglecting the introduction of a wealth tax

• Increasing funding for private schools

• Reducing NHS funding