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  "path": "/2026/02/18/emma-roddick-msp-the-scottish-budget-the-best-cost-of-living-package-anywhere-in-the-uk/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-18T07:46:17.000Z",
  "site": "https://theorkneynews.scot",
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  "textContent": "The Scottish Budget, which was passed by the Scottish Parliament at Stage 1 last week, focuses on the people of Scotland’s priorities – driving further improvements in the NHS and expanding the best cost-of-living support in the UK, regardless of where in Scotland you live. Some of the key actions the budget supports will be […]",
  "title": "Emma Roddick MSP : The Scottish Budget, “the best cost-of-living package anywhere in the UK.”"
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