David Cameron is claiming that the so-called devolution of tax powers to Scotland announced yesterday will mean that Scottish MPs should not vote on English
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Scottish devolution of powers lets the tax competition brigade loose
There is a debate going on in parliament right now on the devolution of powers to Scotland. According to the Guardian: Sir Tony Baldry, a Conservative,
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Scottish income tax: tinkering at the edges to worst possible effect
I’ve already noted concern about the devolution of tax powers to Scotland this morning: now we have the detail on what has been written on
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Scotland’s tax solution is the worst possible for everyone
There appears to be broad consensus this morning that Scotland will get devolved powers over all income tax on earnings but not savings in the
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The race to the bottom is off
I was pleased to note from the FT this morning that in debate on devolution of tax powers to Scotland “all three parties agree that
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Ten thoughts on No
No has won the day. Politics takes on a new direction. Some immediate thoughts. 1. Politics is important People have realised politics can make a
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I’ve never been a federalist – and No kept me awake last night
I am nervous this morning and lost sleep last night, which is relatively rare for me. I can do stress, but it usually leaves me
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Venn diagrams for our times: Scotland
So which way would I vote? Yes or No?
Rupert Murdich's Sun has prevaricated on the issue of Yes or No in Scotland. I suspect it's doing so as a threat to Scottish politicians
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