- Scotland’s Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes, demands the next UK prime minister to cut VAT rates
- Forbes believes cutting VAT would benefit businesses in hospitality and tourism sectors
- SNP included the proposal in its manifesto and Forbes will highlight it during a campaign visit in Glasgow
- Forbes emphasizes that businesses in these sectors have been affected by Covid-19 and Brexit
- She argues that cutting VAT would be a “win-win-win” for businesses, the economy, and the wider community
- Forbes criticizes Westminster for not providing enough support to Scottish businesses during tough times
Source: uk.news.yahoo.com
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