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MSPs have voted to approve the Scottish government’s budget for the coming financial year.
The plans include an income tax rise for everyone in Scotland earning more than £43,662.
Deputy First Minister John Swinney said his 2023/24 proposals would help people who had been worst affected by the cost of living crisis.
The Scottish Conservatives said the SNP was widening the tax differentials with the rest of the UK.
MSPs voted by 68 to 57 to pass the budget bill.
During a debate in the Scottish Parliament, Mr. Swinney – who is standing in for Finance Secretary Kate Forbes – also announced an extra £100m in funding for Scottish councils.
This came after extra funding was received from the UK government. Mr. Swinney said there would be a 3% real-terms increase in council funding.
