EXCLUSIVE: The First Minister is under fire as councils were not told about the new policy, which was also not approved by Cabinet.
Humza Yousaf said he regrets the way the SNP announced a council tax freeze without telling local authorities, a leaked document reveals.
Council bosses are furious Yousaf backed a freeze at SNP conference this week without informing them. They fear the policy will not be fully funded and will leave them having to make massive cuts. The summary of his response stated: "Absolutely hears our anger and frustration, and appreciates that actions now need to speak clearly to commitments in VHA.”
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