The First Minister compared Labour's oil and gas policy to Margaret Thatcher.
The Scottish Labour leader dubbed the First Minister "the architect of austerity in Scotland" during the cross-section part of the STV leadership debate.
"We have already committed more money to our public services. I've already set out how we will get more capital investment."But Sarwar hit back: "We have said that we would not borrow for day-to-day spending. But we would look at borrowing for capital investment because that's how we grow our economy.The pair also clashed on oil and gas.
Swinney hit back: "The problem with what Anas has set-out, is there a very direct damage going to be done to the oil and gas sector as a consequence of the tax plans he's put forward, and the Conservatives have put into place."Swinney continued: "The danger of your position, Anas, is that is going to lead to the loss of tens of thousands of jobs in the north east of Scotland. That I'm afraid, is a price not worth paying.
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