Motion
Lowering Bills for Scotland’s Workers
S6M-20294.2 · Amendment · lodged by McKee, Ivan
Lodged on
06 Jan 2026Heard / answered on
07 Jan 2026Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 07 Jan 2026
As an amendment to motion S6M-20294 in the name of Craig Hoy (Lowering Bills for Scotland’s Workers), leave out from first “reduce” to end and insert “respect Parliament by outlining its tax policy when it publishes its Budget on 13 January 2026, and ensure that the policy is progressive, fair to the people of Scotland, and supports vital public services like Scotland’s NHS, schools, and blue light services.”
Backed by
Supported by 1 additional MSP
SNP 1
Lodged by
McKee, Ivan
(Scottish National Party).
- Robison, Shona (SNP)
Amendment division result
07 Jan 2026
Carried
Show MSPs
For
82Against
28Abstain
6Not voted
13In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 4 contributions reference this
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Ivan McKee
SNP
Chamber
· 07 Jan 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 07 January 2026
I am sorry, but I need to make some progress. Our approach is fair. We ask those with the broadest shoulders to contribute a little more so that families and public services are protected. In return…
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The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
Chamber
· 07 Jan 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 07 January 2026
There are six questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that amendment S6M-20294.2, in the name of Ivan McKee, which seeks to amend motion S6M-20294, in the name of…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 07 Jan 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 07 January 2026
We move to the vote on amendment S6M-20294.2, in the name of Ivan McKee. Members should cast their votes now. The vote is closed.
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 07 Jan 2026 · Meeting of the Parliament 07 January 2026
The result of the division on amendment S6M-20294.2, in the name of Ivan McKee, is: For 82, Against 28, Abstentions 6. Amendment agreed to.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-20294Original motion05 Jan 2026 · Motion For Debate · Hoy, CraigThat the Parliament calls on the Scottish Government to reduce income tax on working people in Scotland; commits to uprating income tax thresholds in line with inflation in the forthcoming Scottish Budget and in future Scottish Budgets; further commits to removing the Scottish basic rate and intermediate rate of income tax and replacing them with a s...
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S6M-20294.2Selected itemCarried 82/2806 Jan 2026 · Amendment · McKee, IvanAs an amendment to motion S6M-20294 in the name of Craig Hoy (Lowering Bills for Scotland’s Workers), leave out from first “reduce” to end and insert “respect Parliament by outlining its tax policy when it publishes its Budget on 13 January 2026, and ensure that the policy is progressive, fair to the people of Scotland, and support...