John Swinney accused of planning council tax freeze 'bribe' ahead of Holyrood election

John Swinney accused of planning council tax freeze 'bribe' ahead of Holyrood election

EXCLUSIVE: A senior council figure said the First Minister did not rule out a freeze during a meeting with local authority leaders.

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