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Protecting Scots from Income Tax Rises

  • Submitted by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 28 September 2026
  • Motion type: Motion For Debate
  • Motion reference: S7M-01377
  • Current status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, 30 September 2026

That the Parliament notes with concern the Scottish Government’s projected £4.77 billion funding gap by 2029-30; warns that, on the current trajectory, Scots risk facing further income tax rises to balance the budget, and calls on the Scottish Government to reaffirm its commitment not to introduce new income tax bands or increase income tax rates.


Supported by: James Adams


Amendments

Protecting Scots from Income Tax Rises: Amendment 1

Submitted by: Kim Schmulian, Glasgow, Reform UK

Date lodged: Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Motion reference: S7M-01377.1

Current status: Due in the chamber on Wednesday, September 30, 2026


Protecting Scots from Income Tax Rises: Amendment 2

Submitted by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats

Date lodged: Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Motion reference: S7M-01377.2

Current status: Due in the chamber on Wednesday, September 30, 2026


Protecting Scots from Income Tax Rises: Amendment 3

Submitted by: Joe Fagan, South Scotland, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Motion reference: S7M-01377.3

Current status: Due in the chamber on Wednesday, September 30, 2026


Protecting Scots from Income Tax Rises: Amendment 4

Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Motion reference: S7M-01377.4

Current status: Due in the chamber on Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Supported by: Hannah Mary Goodlad, Ivan McKee


Protecting Scots from Income Tax Rises: Amendment 5

Submitted by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party

Date lodged: Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Motion reference: S7M-01377.5

Current status: Due in the chamber on Wednesday, September 30, 2026