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A city councillor injected some life into a city chambers meeting after the Budget when he began singing a song from the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

SNP's Greg Hepburn began singing 'Come with me, and you'll be in a world of pure imagination' after blasting a Tory for suggesting the Conservatives were "the party of the working class" during a previous debate on welfare.

The councillor for the city's Calton Ward said: "During the recent election campaigns when we've raised the issue of austerity and how it affects public finances, I've literally been told by some who sat there you've got the power to raise taxes, go and do that.

"Now we're doing it, and you're sitting there acting in complete outrage about it! It's exactly what you planned! Stop pretending. That's your whole strategy."

He added: "Last meeting, during a debate on welfare, one of your number suggested you were the party of the working class and said your priority is fairness. It's just ridiculous.

"I'm reminded of a famous line from a film that most of us will have seen, and in the festive spirit and with the indulgence of the chamber I'd like to share it."

The chambers then erupted in laughter as Hepburn began singing the famous Willy Wonka lyric.

He added: "Now I'm not comparing anyone in the chamber to Willy Wonka, but you'd have to be an Oompa Loompa to dance with what you're trying to say."

The meeting was held following yesterday's Budget, as Finance Secretary Derek Mackay's promised to 'support business, invest in public services and build a fairer Scotland.'

He laid out a range of spending plans for next year at Holyrood, which include an income tax hike for higher earners, investment in healthcare and education and an increase in pay for public sector workers.