The Scottish Government has reached its limits on income tax, according to Finance Secretary Shona Robison.
Robison defended the SNP's tax hikes on workers, but indicated that the policy has been exhausted.
Scotland has too many public sector bodies.
These statements were made during a fringe event at the SNP's conference in Aberdeen, where Robison, who is leaving Holyrood next year, expressed her views.
Author's summary: Scotland's tax limits are exhausted.