Scottish Party Leaders Debate Tax and Welfare as Labour Prepares Manifesto Launch
2026 Scottish Parliamentary Election·April 12 – April 13, 2026
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Scottish Party Leaders Debate Tax and Welfare as Labour Prepares Manifesto Launch
Leaders from Scotland's six main political parties faced off in the first televised debate of the 2026 election campaign. The discussion focused on the Scottish National Party's record and a projected 2 billion pound funding gap for social security benefits. Party leaders participated in the debate to address how tax and welfare policies will shape the upcoming vote.
Following the televised debate, political parties have returned to the campaign trail. Scottish Labour is now preparing to launch its official manifesto as the election cycle intensifies. This move comes as candidates look to differentiate their platforms on economic and social issues.
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