Scotland’s Cutback Christmas: Almost half of adults making money-saving choices this festive period

• Almost half of adults in Scotland will shop at cheaper supermarkets, buy fewer presents and go to pubs and restaurants less this Christmas.
• Liberal Democrats ask, ‘After years of economic mismanagement on both sides of the border, is anybody better off?'

A new poll commissioned by the Liberal Democrats reveals that as the cost of living continues to bite, many Scots are cutting costs this Christmas compared to last year.  

Almost half of Scottish adults (48%) will be shopping at a cheaper supermarket this Christmas as a way to save money during the festive season.  

People are also planning to cut back on Christmas presents. Nearly half (45%) plan to buy fewer presents for family and friends this Christmas.  

Of all Scottish adults, 45% will go to pubs and restaurants less over the festive period.  

Liberal Democrat Scottish Affairs spokesperson Christine Jardine MP said:  

“This will go down as the cutback Christmas for so many households who are feeling the pinch. Their finances have been stretched more than ever.  

“People have been clobbered by endless tax hikes, all while their mortgages were sent sky-rocketing after Liz Truss’ disastrous mini-budget.  

“The Scottish Government must accept their share of responsibility too. Their incompetent budget has exposed a long line of economic neglect, failing to deliver for both households and businesses.

“After years of economic mismanagement on both sides of the border, is anybody better off?    

“This has to be the last Christmas with the Conservative party in government. It is time to step into a new year and get rid of an out of touch Prime Minister.”