Yes in Pictures

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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The UK private electricity grid holds back renewables

The UK private electricity grid holds back renewables

Feb 26, 20242 min read

Scotland could be a leading supplier of renewable energy within Europe – if sufficient investment were made. One area where…

Scotland has the most educated people in Europe

Scotland has the most educated people in Europe

Feb 26, 20241 min read

Compared to other European countries, Scotland has the most educated people – this is a continuing trend.

Why do students pay so much more in England?

Why do students pay so much more in England?

Feb 26, 20241 min read

Scotland is one of the best educated nations in Europe. This doesn’t happen by accident, or overnight. For many years…


Why does the Scottish Office cost so much?

Why does the Scottish Office cost so much?

Jan 21, 20240 min read

The cost of the Scottish Office has shot up – why does it cost so much more than the Welsh Office? What benefit does it bring to Scotland?

Funding Scotland – Real Terms Cuts

Funding Scotland – Real Terms Cuts

Jan 21, 20242 min read

Westminster has inflicted large real terms cuts on the Scottish Government, and Local Councils in turn.

Funding Scotland – How it Currently Works

Funding Scotland – How it Currently Works

Jan 21, 20243 min read

Labour and the Tories between them control most spending for Scotland. The Scottish Government has no say. These parties are managed from England, where priorities for this spending are set with no…

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