Category: Money
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Does England subsidise Scotland?
No! Westminster’s calculation of both revenue and expenditure for Scotland is artificial. Our revenues are much higher. Westminster loves to claim that the rest of the UK – and England in particular – does subsidise Scotland. And they use an annual bunch of estimates called GERS (Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland) to “prove” this. But…
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Currency Options for an Independent Wales
The following is a transcription of a presentation made by Professor Thiebault Laurentjoye from Aalborg University Business School to the Scottish Currency Group 2024 Conference in Dunfermline. The full video of his presentation is here: There’ll be a lot of ideas swimming around, but be confident, be open to having a clarity of purpose, and…
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Will the UK ever get fairer?
NO: The gap between rich and poor in the UK continues to increase rapidly, whichever English party is in control in Westminster. And it gets worse if you compare Westminster’s performance with other countries in Europe. Inequality is much lower – and has stayed lower. Sources UK disposable income: UK Government Office for National Statistics…
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The UK: Where It Pays to be Rich
The top 20% in the UK have seen a big rise in disposable incomes over the past few decades. The bottom 20% haven’t been so lucky. The UK: where it pays to be rich.
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Better together?
The UK is in long term decline. Why would Scotland choose to be part of it?
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Unionist parties control most spending for Scotland
Unionist parties control most spending for Scotland. But the UK Media is only interested in the bit that the Scottish Government can control. Even the size of this bit is controlled by the UK Government.
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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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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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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 water is cleaner, cheaper – and costs less
Scottish water is cleaner, cheaper – and costs less. This is because it is owned by Scotland, and not by a private company.