Why doesn’t the Scottish Government use the powers it already has to improve the economy, reduce inequality, redistribute wealth and stamp out poverty?
Let’s raise the minimum wage
– Sorry, that’s reserved to Westminster
Could we reduce VAT to cut prices and boost spending?
– Sorry, that’s reserved to Westminster
Could we cut Corporation Tax to make businesses wealthier so they might employ more people and create growth?
– Sorry, that’s reserved to Westminster
Can we at least get them to pay the tax they owe? Tax avoidance costs £ billions.
– Sorry, that’s reserved to Westminster, and they’re cutting HMRC in Scotland
If we reduce fuel duty, it would be good for everyone – businesses and consumers?
– Sorry, that’s reserved to Westminster
What about the new Income Tax powers?
– Sorry, there’s a bit more control over the rate, but we can’t set the personal allowance
Can we make some savings – say, on defence?
– Sorry, that’s reserved to Westminster
Can we bump up alcohol and tobacco tax?
– Sorry, that’s reserved to Westminster
What about oil revenue?
– You’re joking, that’s reserved to Westminster
Can we get more immigrants, since they contribute more than they take out?
– Sorry, immigration is reserved to Westminster
Hinckley Nuclear Power is getting subsidies – can we get UK funding for renewables?
– Sorry, that’s reserved to Westminster –they’re cutting renewables subsidies.
You starting to get the idea how this devolution thing works yet?
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