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Two-year council tax freeze pledge by Nats

A full-scale political row broke out last night after First Minister Alex Salmond pledged to extend the council tax freeze for another two years if the SNP wins next year’s Holyrood elections.

Mr Salmond’s decision to continue the flagship policy in the face of huge cuts to local government services provoked criticism from Glasgow City Council, local government leaders and political opponents.

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