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NICOLA Sturgeon’s economic plan for independence was roundly ignored by the media until a few indy-supporting critics weighed in.
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NICOLA Sturgeon’s economic plan for independence was roundly ignored by the media until a few indy-supporting critics weighed in.
It has been a long time coming; but it is no better for it. It has already cost thousands and will end up costing £20m; but it is taxpayers’ money wasted. It shows UK data against that of small countries; but Scotland’s data is absent – meaning it cannot be compared. If you have not guessed yet what I am describing it is the 72-page document entitled “Wealthier, Happier, Fairer: Why Not Scotland?” launched by Nicola Sturgeon last week.
IT should not come as a surprise that Audit Scotland is to have its budget slashed at a time when its role has never been more necessary;…
By Paul Dobson
A COMPANY owned by the Chinese government lobbied a Scottish minister to reduce the rent it will pay at a future wind farm in the North Sea, The…