Scottish Government moving the goalposts

[islaydarkblue]

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.

[hmac]

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.

The UK government currently spends a lot more than it earns taxes raised in the UK.

And has done for 28 of the last 32 years. What’s the difference?

[eric_sinclair]

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.

The country would save close to 200 million each year if they binned trident though.

[islaydarkblue]

The country would save close to 200 million each year if they binned trident though.

What deterrent do suggest having in place against the leader of North Korea or Iran. The White Flag.

[eric_sinclair]

What deterrent do suggest having in place against the leader of North Korea or Iran. The White Flag.

We would be far down the list of any target strikes by these 2 nations.
Its a waste of money that could be spent on health,education etc.
Not needed in the slightest.

[Deeranged]

What deterrent do suggest having in place against the leader of North Korea or Iran. The White Flag.

North Korea and Iran attacking Scotland? Are you mental?

Don't answer that, we all know.