Scottish Labour's £350M Pothole Fix

0:00On April 6, Scottish labor is stepping up to tackle Scotland's crumbling roads with a 350 million pound fund over the next five years, targeted at fixing 4.8 million potholes. They plan to shift cash from the active and sustainable travel budget while safeguarding bus projects and shift toward preventative fixes to keep things solid long-term. Drivers and businesses are hit hard, with councils forking over 4.2 million pounds and compensation claims from 2019-22. 2023-24 All thanks to Esni Meglect after two decades in charge. Local roads spending has dropped 13% since 2010-11 due to council budget cuts, leaving everyday folks dodging hazards and paying. The price. As May 7, elections loom, labor pushes this as real chains for safer streets, while a SNP fires back, blaming UK labor's fuel duty stance roads, remain a hot battleground for Scotland's future.