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Originally Posted by OLD BOY
I'm sure the Scots would welcome a massive increase in their taxes! And it would have to be massive just to keep their budget balanced as it is now.
God, there would be even more economic migrants, this time from Scotland, if the SNP gets their way.
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You’re speculating that reforming the tax system would cause an increase in taxation to individuals. It may not - the aim is to get total tax up - getting investment from overseas by having lower corporate taxes would theoretically increase investment, employment and tax revenues and lower social security spending.
Of course, it suits England to ignore this and stick to the “too wee, too poor, too stupid” mantra. 50% of the Scottish people see right through it.
I have denied that England bankrolls Scotland. The GERS figures are manipulated and not representative of the rational choices that an independent country would make. Ironically the figures show the economic situation worse in all other parts of the UK except England. I also therefore what’s in it for England?
If you are right - why does it bother you so much?