John Swinney has insisted there will be "real damage done" to the NHS if opposition MSPs block his budget - claiming this could see operations cancelled and medicines rationed.Making his first speech of 2025, the SNP leader warned of the consequences to the NHS and beyond if opposition parties were to block the Budget Bill.

John Swinney has insisted there will be "real damage done" to the NHS if opposition MSPs block his budget - claiming this could see operations cancelled and medicines rationed.Making his first speech of 2025, the SNP leader warned of the consequences to the NHS and beyond if opposition parties were to block the Budget Bill.