Author: YiP
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How is Scotland funded?
Currently most public spending for Scotland is controlled by Labour or the Tories – either directly from Westminster, or via the Local Councils they control. After independence all public spending for Scotland will be controlled by Scotland.
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Who controls Scottish Councils?
Most Scottish Councils are lead by Westminster parties – Labour, Tories or Lib Dems. They are the ones who control most Council spending, not the SNP – despite the impression you might gain from the UK media in Scotland.
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A case study in “Scottish” Tory Nepotism
For the Tories, granting a privilege, monetary reward or other advantage for services rendered politically is commonplace.
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Where does Scotland sit on the political spectrum?
Scottish voters are at the other end of the political spectrum from the rest of the UK – in particular England, which dominates the UK’s politics. Scottish politics and political parties are dominated by a centre-left preference from voters.
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What if all cars were the same price as a Rolls Royce?
What if all cars were the same price as a Rolls Royce? That’s what the UK Government does with energy bills. People in Scotland pay the price of the most expensive energy source, even though Scotland’s own energy from renewables is the cheapest available.
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Scotland is relatively well off
Scotland is a relatively well off part of the UK – so where does its wealth go?
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The UK private electricity grid holds back renewables
Scotland could be a leading supplier of renewable energy within Europe – if sufficient investment were made. One area where this isn’t happening is in the National Grid that transports electricity between generator and supplier.
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Scotland has the most educated people in Europe
Compared to other European countries, Scotland has the most educated people – this is a continuing trend.
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Why do students pay so much more in England?
Scotland is one of the best educated nations in Europe. This doesn’t happen by accident, or overnight. For many years Scottish Governments have prioritised investment in education, and have continued to support an education system that encourages inclusion rather than allowing exclusion.
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Scottish NHS Delivery
Scotland has a history delivering better NHS outcomes than the UK Government does in England, or the Welsh Assembly in Wales. This is achieved through a combination of targetted spending and better management. But despite this, overall budgets are still controlled by Westminster. Scotland has experienced real terms cuts in its funding for many years.…