Fife Recession Fears

It's claimed the Kingdom could be plunged into recession as a result of so-called budget savings.

Fife Council is currently in the process of looking at ways of saving £77 million over the next three years.

The SNP claims a so-called 'secret list' of cuts, amounting to £2 million, has been drawn up to reduce staff pay, hours and sick pay.

Here's Fife SNP Leader Peter Grant:

Fife Council has dismissed the 'secret list' claims and says there is no proposal to make staffing cost savings before 2016.

Trade union talks are also due to commence at the beginning of next year.

Here's Council leader David Ross:

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