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Scotland’s Parliament was absorbed into England’s Westminster when we were persueded to form a Union. Limited powers were returned in 1999. How has Scotland performed since? What if Scotland had all its powers back? Browse these visual analyses and decide for yourself. Feel free to share them.

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What’s a “hate crime”?
Devolution

What’s a “hate crime”?

Apr 4, 20243 min read

Whenever the Scottish Parliament passes a bill, it is used by unionist parties and their media as a signal for…

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Green Freeports – Good or Bad?
Business

Green Freeports – Good or Bad?

Mar 18, 202419 min read

After Independence Scotland’s Green Freeports may provide the potential to help make Scotland’s economy more globally competitive, as well as…

The UK: Where It Pays to be Rich
Money

The UK: Where It Pays to be Rich

Mar 13, 20242 min read

The top 20% in the UK have seen a big rise in disposable incomes over the past few decades. The…

Scottish attitudes are different
Economy

Scottish attitudes are different

Feb 26, 20243 min read

cottish attitudes are different to those that are commonly found in England.

Vote SNP to kick out the Tories
Scotland at Westminster

Vote SNP to kick out the Tories

Feb 26, 20243 min read

In every current Tory seat in Scotland, the SNP is predicted to win. Vote Labour and you just make it more likely that the Tory will keep his seat.

Scottish water is cleaner, cheaper – and costs less
Business

Scottish water is cleaner, cheaper – and costs less

Feb 26, 20242 min read

Scottish water is cleaner, cheaper – and costs less. This is because it is owned by Scotland, and not by a private company.

Council Tax is lower in Scotland
Economy

Council Tax is lower in Scotland

Feb 26, 20242 min read

However you view it, Council Tax is lower in Scotland than England.

Scotland’s tax is progressive
Money

Scotland’s tax is progressive

Feb 26, 20241 min read

Scotland’s personal tax is progressive, and quite low when you compare it with France – or many other European countries.

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