Whilst Scotland has it’s own Parliament, currently it only has limited powers, a fixed budget it must work within (it cannot create money like a country with its own Central Bank can), and is overseen by a UK Parliament in Westminster: this is UK Democracy. So what’s Scotland’s part in this – how much of a say do we have, and how much does the Westminster Government listen? How is our Government funded and who decides where our nation’s revenues go?
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Does your vote count?
If you vote, but your vote counts for nothing – what’s the point of voting? Can you even call that democracy? So how does the UK compare to other countries when it comes to counting your vote.
Labour doesn’t need Scotland
Labour hasn’t needed Scotland to win power in Westminster for over 60 years. And it shows. No wonder it takes no interest in Scotland’s priorities. Meanwhile its branch office members…
How UK Governments block Scotland’s Priorities
Since the UK Internal Market Bill was introduced as part Brexit the UK Government has been given much greater abilities to block the Scottish Government and roll back devolution. GRR…
Will Labour honour its promises to Scotland?
Since the Scottish Parliament was set up in 1999, successive Labour leaders have promised Scotland more devolved power – and to honour its right to self determination. But none have…
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…