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No you don't.
You pay a marginally lower amount (saving up to about £20 a year) if you are a low earner, but most Scots pay higher taxes.
You pay a marginally lower amount (saving up to about £20 a year) if you are a low earner, but most Scots pay higher taxes.
October 5, 2025 at 10:02 AM
No you don't.
You pay a marginally lower amount (saving up to about £20 a year) if you are a low earner, but most Scots pay higher taxes.
You pay a marginally lower amount (saving up to about £20 a year) if you are a low earner, but most Scots pay higher taxes.
Most of GERS is known figures.
The small part that is estimated has the margins of error published.
GERS is accurate to +/- £1b
The small part that is estimated has the margins of error published.
GERS is accurate to +/- £1b
October 5, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Most of GERS is known figures.
The small part that is estimated has the margins of error published.
GERS is accurate to +/- £1b
The small part that is estimated has the margins of error published.
GERS is accurate to +/- £1b
Natural resources are not the foundation of a wealthy economy, this isn't the 19th century.
If they were, the countries with the highest share of GDP from such resources would be richest.
Scotland's share of GDP puts it between Chile and Uzbekistan.
If they were, the countries with the highest share of GDP from such resources would be richest.
Scotland's share of GDP puts it between Chile and Uzbekistan.
July 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Natural resources are not the foundation of a wealthy economy, this isn't the 19th century.
If they were, the countries with the highest share of GDP from such resources would be richest.
Scotland's share of GDP puts it between Chile and Uzbekistan.
If they were, the countries with the highest share of GDP from such resources would be richest.
Scotland's share of GDP puts it between Chile and Uzbekistan.
Okay, one last chance for you to read what I said before I block you for trolling.
May 4, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Okay, one last chance for you to read what I said before I block you for trolling.
Scottish oil is barely refined in the UK, all UK refineries were built before North Sea oil was found so their designs mean they can't properly refine it.
North Sea oil is exported and we import what we refine.
North Sea oil is exported and we import what we refine.
April 19, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Scottish oil is barely refined in the UK, all UK refineries were built before North Sea oil was found so their designs mean they can't properly refine it.
North Sea oil is exported and we import what we refine.
North Sea oil is exported and we import what we refine.
Scotland pays a population share of UK debt (GERS expenditure methodology Table 1 www.gov.scot/publications... )
Scotland's deficit is higher than the UK's and has been for 33 of the last 45 years.
All oil and whisky revenue generated in Scotland is credited to Scotland.
Scotland's deficit is higher than the UK's and has been for 33 of the last 45 years.
All oil and whisky revenue generated in Scotland is credited to Scotland.
April 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Scotland pays a population share of UK debt (GERS expenditure methodology Table 1 www.gov.scot/publications... )
Scotland's deficit is higher than the UK's and has been for 33 of the last 45 years.
All oil and whisky revenue generated in Scotland is credited to Scotland.
Scotland's deficit is higher than the UK's and has been for 33 of the last 45 years.
All oil and whisky revenue generated in Scotland is credited to Scotland.
The article is full of fallacies and errors, primarily based on the assumption that GERS bases corporate taxation based on the location of the corporate entities tax reporting centre.
That is not how GERS works.
That is not how GERS works.
March 17, 2025 at 8:12 AM
The article is full of fallacies and errors, primarily based on the assumption that GERS bases corporate taxation based on the location of the corporate entities tax reporting centre.
That is not how GERS works.
That is not how GERS works.
We get an extra £12b a year in public spending, that sounds beneficial to me.
The requirement to have 40% of the vote was not made after the vote, it was in the legislation. Such thresholds for constitutional issues are common, even the SNP require a 60% vote for changes to their constitution.
The requirement to have 40% of the vote was not made after the vote, it was in the legislation. Such thresholds for constitutional issues are common, even the SNP require a 60% vote for changes to their constitution.
March 13, 2025 at 7:55 PM
We get an extra £12b a year in public spending, that sounds beneficial to me.
The requirement to have 40% of the vote was not made after the vote, it was in the legislation. Such thresholds for constitutional issues are common, even the SNP require a 60% vote for changes to their constitution.
The requirement to have 40% of the vote was not made after the vote, it was in the legislation. Such thresholds for constitutional issues are common, even the SNP require a 60% vote for changes to their constitution.
Estonia has been growing well. It is now only 30% poorer than us.
Ireland is also poorer. We are on a par with Finland and Sweden.
So the only country which meets the criteria is Denmark.
Ireland is also poorer. We are on a par with Finland and Sweden.
So the only country which meets the criteria is Denmark.
March 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Estonia has been growing well. It is now only 30% poorer than us.
Ireland is also poorer. We are on a par with Finland and Sweden.
So the only country which meets the criteria is Denmark.
Ireland is also poorer. We are on a par with Finland and Sweden.
So the only country which meets the criteria is Denmark.
Yes, I was talking about elections.
If your level of research involves not reading all of a single post a day rate of £5 would be too much.
If your level of research involves not reading all of a single post a day rate of £5 would be too much.
March 5, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Yes, I was talking about elections.
If your level of research involves not reading all of a single post a day rate of £5 would be too much.
If your level of research involves not reading all of a single post a day rate of £5 would be too much.
They are classed as Scottish exports no matter what route is used.
March 4, 2025 at 8:34 AM
They are classed as Scottish exports no matter what route is used.
A good, and balanced article.
But, err...should one of these words be literacy?
But, err...should one of these words be literacy?
February 26, 2025 at 6:18 PM
A good, and balanced article.
But, err...should one of these words be literacy?
But, err...should one of these words be literacy?
The data was net fiscal balance, so showed all revenue and spending, including a geographic share of revenue. The clue is in the title.
February 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The data was net fiscal balance, so showed all revenue and spending, including a geographic share of revenue. The clue is in the title.
I can only see data going back to 2013, but is shows a deficit every year.
I assume you're talking about the thing which says Imperial Services wasn't spending in Scotland even though it was largely ships for the Navy and Glasgow was the biggest ship building hub in the world.
I assume you're talking about the thing which says Imperial Services wasn't spending in Scotland even though it was largely ships for the Navy and Glasgow was the biggest ship building hub in the world.
February 16, 2025 at 8:23 AM
I can only see data going back to 2013, but is shows a deficit every year.
I assume you're talking about the thing which says Imperial Services wasn't spending in Scotland even though it was largely ships for the Navy and Glasgow was the biggest ship building hub in the world.
I assume you're talking about the thing which says Imperial Services wasn't spending in Scotland even though it was largely ships for the Navy and Glasgow was the biggest ship building hub in the world.
The income estimates have very tight margins of error.
Scotland gets 100% of the revenue from its waters typically this has been over 90% of the UK total, not 8.1%. It's slightly lower (80%) at the moment because of the levy on wind.
Scotland gets 100% of the revenue from its waters typically this has been over 90% of the UK total, not 8.1%. It's slightly lower (80%) at the moment because of the levy on wind.
February 16, 2025 at 8:13 AM
The income estimates have very tight margins of error.
Scotland gets 100% of the revenue from its waters typically this has been over 90% of the UK total, not 8.1%. It's slightly lower (80%) at the moment because of the levy on wind.
Scotland gets 100% of the revenue from its waters typically this has been over 90% of the UK total, not 8.1%. It's slightly lower (80%) at the moment because of the levy on wind.
At the moment almost a quarter of Scotland's electricity is coming from nuclear because much of Scotland isn't windy enough to generate electricity. More turbines wouldn't fix that.
February 6, 2025 at 6:59 PM
At the moment almost a quarter of Scotland's electricity is coming from nuclear because much of Scotland isn't windy enough to generate electricity. More turbines wouldn't fix that.
It is below the EU average only richer than Spain, Portugal and Malta in western Europe.
It only achieved the wealth it has using policies that would not be available to an independent Scotland.
It only achieved the wealth it has using policies that would not be available to an independent Scotland.
February 3, 2025 at 8:43 AM
It is below the EU average only richer than Spain, Portugal and Malta in western Europe.
It only achieved the wealth it has using policies that would not be available to an independent Scotland.
It only achieved the wealth it has using policies that would not be available to an independent Scotland.
By what measure? GDP? Their figures are so distorted by being a tax haven that their Government advises it isn't considered.
Try AIC as used by the EU.
We are equal to Finland and France.
Try AIC as used by the EU.
We are equal to Finland and France.
February 2, 2025 at 9:02 PM
By what measure? GDP? Their figures are so distorted by being a tax haven that their Government advises it isn't considered.
Try AIC as used by the EU.
We are equal to Finland and France.
Try AIC as used by the EU.
We are equal to Finland and France.
How about using a more meaningful comparison allowing for population and purchasing power and ignoring the distortions of being a tax haven?
We are level with France and Finland.
We are level with France and Finland.
February 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
How about using a more meaningful comparison allowing for population and purchasing power and ignoring the distortions of being a tax haven?
We are level with France and Finland.
We are level with France and Finland.
No, it isn't counted as an English export.
Also, food and drink is only 3% of UK exports. 25% of that is about 0.75% of UK exports.
Also, food and drink is only 3% of UK exports. 25% of that is about 0.75% of UK exports.
February 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM
No, it isn't counted as an English export.
Also, food and drink is only 3% of UK exports. 25% of that is about 0.75% of UK exports.
Also, food and drink is only 3% of UK exports. 25% of that is about 0.75% of UK exports.
How about the Irish Road Haulage Association's submission to the Irish Government ahead of the Irish Budget?
assets.gov.ie/264509/71357...
assets.gov.ie/264509/71357...
January 31, 2025 at 8:11 AM
How about the Irish Road Haulage Association's submission to the Irish Government ahead of the Irish Budget?
assets.gov.ie/264509/71357...
assets.gov.ie/264509/71357...
You need to look again at your figures.
Our capital investment is higher than anywhere except London.
Whisky doesn't generate much. Other foods hardly anything. We receive an extra £12.7b a year from WM.
Our capital investment is higher than anywhere except London.
Whisky doesn't generate much. Other foods hardly anything. We receive an extra £12.7b a year from WM.
January 31, 2025 at 6:19 AM
You need to look again at your figures.
Our capital investment is higher than anywhere except London.
Whisky doesn't generate much. Other foods hardly anything. We receive an extra £12.7b a year from WM.
Our capital investment is higher than anywhere except London.
Whisky doesn't generate much. Other foods hardly anything. We receive an extra £12.7b a year from WM.
See the Statement of Funding Policy HMT put out with the Budget. It shows thar the Barnett formula does apply to infrastructure projects.
January 30, 2025 at 3:09 PM
See the Statement of Funding Policy HMT put out with the Budget. It shows thar the Barnett formula does apply to infrastructure projects.