Nicola Sturgeon's government has been slammed by opposition parties for earmarking £20 million to be spent on an independence referendum.
Finance secretary Kate Forbes today announced a spending review for the next four years as she attempts to balance the books amid a squeeze on public finances.
The review covered spending on all areas from the NHS to local government and another vote on Scotland's place within the United Kingdom.
According to the Investing in Scotland’s Future: Resource Spending Review document released today £20m will be spent during 2023/24 on holding an IndyRef2.
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