Scottish Referendum / Independence - Vol 7

[NoNeed]

simoid said:

///ajd said:

NoNeed said:

http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/579552/Alex-Salmo...

Shall we see how quickly strocker et al speak out against this scandalous waste of taxpayers money - money which could have been spend eradicating foodbanks and other inequality?

So 7,000 tix at maybe 150-200 quid average? We're taking a seven* figure sum here. Probably even a pound from every taxpayer in Scotland to send Salmond's pals to watch the golf...?

Edited by simoid on Tuesday 26th May 09:43

Shouldn't the question be "why is the tax payer sending people to watch golf?"



The SNP are too busy arguing over who sits where in Westminster to find the answer, maybe you can help.

[nightcruiser]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/SNP/11624...

They're like bloody school kids on a day trip out.

[Rollin]

So while her MPs piss about taking selfies and playing musical chairs, Sturgeon finally admits that her Scottish lions are rather toothless. Instead of the usual billy big bks nationalist approach, she's going to be sucking up to Cameron to try and get him to give a better deal to Scotland (when he doesn't have to).

She does somewhat revert to type when discussing the EU referendum though. She seems to think Scotland should have a veto over leaving the EU, even if the majority of the UK vote for it.

It seems Salmond will be campaigning with the tories against an EU exit. After all that he said about the labour party doing the same last year...tut, tut.


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/nicola-st...

[Welshbeef]

Rollin said:

So while her MPs piss about taking selfies and playing musical chairs, Sturgeon finally admits that her Scottish lions are rather toothless. Instead of the usual billy big bks nationalist approach, she's going to be sucking up to Cameron to try and get him to give a better deal to Scotland (when he doesn't have to).

She does somewhat revert to type when discussing the EU referendum though. She seems to think Scotland should have a veto over leaving the EU, even if the majority of the UK vote for it.

It seems Salmond will be campaigning with the tories against an EU exit. After all that he said about the labour party doing the same last year...tut, tut.


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/nicola-st...

Will be very interesting -
1. Seems SNP don't want to give the choice of the countries future to the countries people/settled will of the country instead wants MPs to choose for them!
2. SNP will be on the stay in EU debate so joining Torys on that one ... Those evil Tories eh.
3. Releasing El Megrahi mass murderer who lied about his ill health
4. Forget that 50% didn't vote SNP and don't have 50% of the representation - SNP should be very careful on this one as come Holyrod elections enough time for people to be pissed off they will vote them out.

[simoid]

Will be interesting if Scotland votes to leave the EU. I'd guess the EU exit is probably about as popular as a UK exit in the early opinion polls.

[Welshbeef]

simoid said:

Will be interesting if Scotland votes to leave the EU. I'd guess the EU exit is probably about as popular as a UK exit in the early opinion polls.

What would happen if England voted to stay in but Wales N Oreland and Scotland wanted to leave the EU?

[r11co]

Welshbeef said:

What would happen if England voted to stay in but Wales N Oreland and Scotland wanted to leave the EU?

I think you know the answer to that one already. SNP will volte-face and say that the nasty English Westminster majority are denying the Scots their democratic rights.

[Edinburger]

Despite all the negative forecasts, Scotland attracted 80 separate foreign direct investments last year which was second only to London.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-bus...

[simoid]

INDUHPENDUNCE!!!

[simoid]

Edinburger said:

Despite all the negative forecasts, Scotland attracted 80 separate foreign direct investments last year which was second only to London.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-bus...

You just don't get it, do you? This isn't contrary to what anyone here has said.

[gofasterrosssco]

So, how should we take this, the SNP / Scottish Gov. will determine the income tax I pay in the near future?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-pol...

[Mojocvh]

"3. Releasing El Megrahi mass murderer who lied about his ill health "

You REALLY need to open your eyes.

[matchmaker]

Welshbeef said:

Will be very interesting -

3. Releasing El Megrahi mass murderer who lied about his ill health

The one who died of cancer?

[Gecko1978]

gofasterrosssco said:

So, how should we take this, the SNP / Scottish Gov. will determine the income tax I pay in the near future?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-pol...

That might be good news as they might lower it as rasing it's a vote looser. But I assume this signals end of the block grant.

[roachcoach]

gofasterrosssco said:

So, how should we take this, the SNP / Scottish Gov. will determine the income tax I pay in the near future?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-pol...

How the hell is that going to work then?

Is it based on my place of work? My "official" base of work? My employers head office? What if I remote work?

In short: how the fk?!

[///ajd]

roachcoach said:

gofasterrosssco said:

So, how should we take this, the SNP / Scottish Gov. will determine the income tax I pay in the near future?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-pol...

How the hell is that going to work then?

Is it based on my place of work? My "official" base of work? My employers head office? What if I remote work?

In short: how the fk?!

I suspect the SNP will either do nothing or maybe raise income tax. How could they possibly reduce it?

If they raise it, it will be interesting to see if companies allow their employees to "move" in some way, or even completely move south of the border. The risk fo the latter is what might force the SNP to do nothing - no doubt blaming others for their failure to deliver their promised fairer society!

[simoid]

gofasterrosssco said:

So, how should we take this, the SNP / Scottish Gov. will determine the income tax I pay in the near future?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-pol...

They've been determining it for years







Article: "The Barnett Formula, which determines the money the devolved Scottish government receives, will be reduced."

UHOH!!!

Edited by simoid on Wednesday 27th May 14:55

[anonymous-user]

Mojocvh said:

"3. Releasing El Megrahi mass murderer who lied about his ill health "

You REALLY need to open your eyes.

I also don't really get why he was released, it appears on the basis of a lie. And why the hero's welcome back home? A lil' explanation?

(don't say Google it, with all the tinfoil hattery out there I haven't got the time or the patience)

[Axionknight]

matchmaker said:

Welshbeef said:

Will be very interesting -

3. Releasing El Megrahi mass murderer who lied about his ill health

The one who died of cancer?

How long after being released because he was on deaths door?

[simoid]

How do you mean, Mojo? Could you enlighten us?