The GERS report estimates how much money is spent for Scotland’s benefit by the Scottish gov & public sector but it also includes how much is spent on ‘Scotland’s behalf’ by the UK gov
GERS doesn’t tell us about the finances of an independent Scotland.
Lets discuss both!
Some facts
Scotland’s notional deficit is falling faster than the UK’s, with onshore revenues increasing by 5.1% to reach £61.3 billion in 2018-19 as a result of continued economic growth.
GERS shows that the Scottish Gov is investing £109 more per head than the UK Gov on health, and £215 more on education and training
The figures show Scotland’s revenue is enough to cover all devolved spending as well as all spending on pensions and other social protection.
GERS demonstrate the need for Scottish independence
I defy anybody to suggest it does not
No deal’ could reduce revenues in Scotland by around £2.5 billion a year, demonstrating the growing need for Scotland to become an independent country in full control of its own finances.
Have to put my hands up and admit this tweet was an epic fail
Often my tweets regardless of the subject are hijacked by Unionist telling me Scotland is too poor to be Independent
So I offer them an olive branch to debate the subject
it appears they are all washing their hair!
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