University of life! - 20 yrs as MD £180ml Scottish company. (Rtd) - RGU (Aberdeen) Pulp & Paper Technology - BIM Economics & Management - Hon Doc. in Technology
HYPOCRISY ON STILTS!
Pathetic grifter who has never worked n his life lecturing others who pay his salary AND expenses. Yet eagerly feathers his own nest by accepting a -
Reform leader @Malcolm_Offord says the country's tax regime is driving away the biggest taxpayers - people like Nicola Sturgeon, who has reportedly moved to London.
"Does the First Minister agree Scotland's record high taxes are driving away our most talented Scots?" #FMQs
This is what happens with the SNP in power - no scrutiny, no scruples, scandals & staggering incompetence when the country is going to hell in a handcart under their watch. Worse still - their once cherished CEO is now a convicted fraudster & stole their ring-fenced Indy money!
We cannot let Westminster off the hook in their attempts to deny Scottish democracy.
It is a fundamental right of people in Scotland to choose their future, and we must have that choice.
Labour and the SNP are culpable for this netzero nonsense and should not be in power - complete and utter economic numpties destroying jobs and our country!
The system is broken NOT Scotland or the UK!
The proof that career politicians at the heart of the Scottish and UK Parliaments are a bunch of complete numpties!
“Animal farm” & “champagne socialists” spring to mind.
Starmer accepted money from his Labour pal for clothes for himself & his wife. Rayner “forgot” to pay capital gains, Miliband plunges people into fuel poverty -netzero madness & David Lammy wants reparations for his relatives
@andrewgmorton So you know better than the Fraser of Allander Institute and the Scottish Gov.
They include ALL revenue generated in Scotland - income tax, VAT, corporation tax, North Sea revenues - set against total public spending. In 2024-25, revenue stood at £91.4 bb - spending £117.6bn!
@andrewgmorton GERS figures give the fuller picture. All revenue generated in Scotland - income & corporation tax, VAT, North Sea revenues - set against total public spending. stands at £91.4 billion while spending reached £117.6 billion, producing a net fiscal deficit of £26.2 billion.
@Christia_Allard Where would you slot in Christian?
It is time for a "Complete Idiot's Guide" exposing candidates' true credentials. I know which party would win hands down - and it certainly wouldn't be the SNP or the Greens!
Yes because it would be embarrassing for Swinney to be asked searching questions from people that have actually worked for a living and want answers! SNP only had one candidate outside political bubble - unlike Reform which had 80% Go figure!
Spot the difference-
"Screaming Lord" Sutch (Official Monster Raving Loony Party
AND
“Loopy Lorna” Scottish Greens
How’s your return bottle scheme going Lorna? - and what is the final cost to the Scottish taxpayer who pays your wages and expenses??
@trygerspud Spot on - can’t wait to see the SNP asked for their economic plan for Indy by Reform / who can actually understand a balance sheet. Mind you the last two attempts landed in the bin!