Better than before: A 'social renewal supplement' on higher earners in Scotland

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This briefing marks the first in a series looking ahead to the Holyrood elections in May.

It builds on IPPR Scotland’s Better Than Before report, released in September 2020, outlining the key priorities facing the Scottish government over the next few years in recovering from Covid-19.

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