article_snippet.sent: Overall, Scots prefer more public spending ahead of paying off the deficit – but also favour the Government's welfare cap.
article_snippet.sent: However, there is also widespread support for a Mansion Tax and an increase in the top rate of income tax to 50p.
article_snippet.sent: There is also a preference for higher targeted public spending even if that means the deficit – is not eliminated in the next five years and targeted tax increases for those with the greatest income and wealth.'