Monthly Archives: March 2024

Their Flimsy Fiscal Condescension

Posted on March 29, 2024 by davidsberry

“The UK’s public spending works fairly for Scotland and allows the whole country to pool and share its resources.” —UK Government’s Delivering for Scotland Really? According to UK Government figures, Scotland runs a 9% deficit of £19.1 billion. This is based … Continue reading →

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Orban’s Heritage?

Posted on March 23, 2024 by davidsberry

On March 8th, Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán visited Donald Trump at his palatial Mar-a-Lago retreat, where media reported much bonhomie and mutual respect. Almost unreported was Orbán’s visit to Washington, where he met Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation … Continue reading →

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Insatiable Social Care

Posted on March 17, 2024 by davidsberry

A year ago, the IK government published their flagship policy “Next Steps to Put People at the Heart of Care”. It is full of noble intent that: “everyone who needs care in England will have outstanding, quality care that empowers them to … Continue reading →

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Affordable Husting

Posted on March 6, 2024 by davidsberry

“A social contract where the tax contribution is based on the ability to pay, and strong public services are understood as enabling a strong society and a growing economy.” —Shona Robison MSP, Foreword to the Scottish Budget 2024-25 This worthy … Continue reading →

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Channelling Carnegie

Posted on March 2, 2024 by davidsberry

Next week, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will stand up in parliament and present the last Tory budget before the general election. To satisfy the unruly Tory right and many of their wealthy supporters, it is widely expected to contain tax cuts, … Continue reading →

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