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SNP rediscovers its political confidence with wily Budget

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SNP seems to be rediscovering its political confidence after bleakest period since winning power at Holyrood .

First Minister John Swinney 's government delivered draft Scottish Budget this week .

Budget setting process is a good demonstration of how wily they can be.

SNP has managed to direct some of that cash to policy priorities that pile political pressure on Labour .

John Swinney's budget includes policy suggestions from Greens , Lib Dems and Alba party.

All parties know there needs to be a budget deal before key votes in February .

Otherwise there could be chaos in disbursing public money to pay bills and deliver promised wage increases.

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