Quote Originally Posted by Taintedice View Post
There is no system of collecting income tax within the Scottish government, it doesn't mean there aren't any people in Scotland paying income tax. As for Barnett, it would be completely redundant if Scotgov could keep all taxes raised in Scotland and could borrow (from BoE) and pay back at low interest rates, as was promised in 2014 via a federal system. However, that wouldn't suit the narrative that Scotland can only survive with handouts from England, the core unionist myth.
The Scottish Government currently spends a lot more than it earns taxes raised in Scotland. I suggest that you look at the latest set of GERS figures which explains everything but the pro independence supporters will not accept them because it does not suit their independence agenda.