Dear All
Slowly but surely, the Scottish Parliament getting new powers is leading to independence.
The Queen's Speech is a sign post of the future, Scots aren’t settling for being second class citizens in their own country.
The financial crash in some ways has righted some wrongs.
New tax powers for Holyrood give Scotland more levers to manage money but full fiscal autonomy is still a goal.
There will also be powers over drink-driving, speed limits and airguns.
SNP Westminster spokesman Angus Robertson said;
"While the legislative programme was light on detail, some of the ideas contained within it have potential to deliver improved economic decision making for Scotland. On financial responsibilities, we need the powers to grow the Scottish economy and to give Scottish business a competitive advantage - decisions relating to Scotland's finances should be taken in Scotland. This would settle the age-old disputes about funding, and allow both governments to focus on economic recovery."
He takes this as a positive but conscious opportunity of what the Tory/Lib Dem are going as they set out their stall.
‘East Coast Weasel’ Labour MSP Iain Gray wants the UK government to ensure the Calman recommendations are passed before next year's Holyrood election.
He forgets that there has to be discussions with the SNP Government to ensure Scotland gets the right recommendations for the present economic conditions.
The ‘East Coast Weasel’ Iain Gray wants to blunder in without thought.
Yet again, mouth before brain.
What should be welcome is the scrapping of ID Cards which rolls back the surveillance state which the Labour Party attempted to set up.
The Tory/Lib Dem Government is making the right noises but that has to be translated into deeds.
The Labour Party has left the UK in a right mess and not just financially.
Yours sincerely
George Laird
The Campaign for Human Rights at Glasgow University
Slowly but surely, the Scottish Parliament getting new powers is leading to independence.
The Queen's Speech is a sign post of the future, Scots aren’t settling for being second class citizens in their own country.
The financial crash in some ways has righted some wrongs.
New tax powers for Holyrood give Scotland more levers to manage money but full fiscal autonomy is still a goal.
There will also be powers over drink-driving, speed limits and airguns.
SNP Westminster spokesman Angus Robertson said;
"While the legislative programme was light on detail, some of the ideas contained within it have potential to deliver improved economic decision making for Scotland. On financial responsibilities, we need the powers to grow the Scottish economy and to give Scottish business a competitive advantage - decisions relating to Scotland's finances should be taken in Scotland. This would settle the age-old disputes about funding, and allow both governments to focus on economic recovery."
He takes this as a positive but conscious opportunity of what the Tory/Lib Dem are going as they set out their stall.
‘East Coast Weasel’ Labour MSP Iain Gray wants the UK government to ensure the Calman recommendations are passed before next year's Holyrood election.
He forgets that there has to be discussions with the SNP Government to ensure Scotland gets the right recommendations for the present economic conditions.
The ‘East Coast Weasel’ Iain Gray wants to blunder in without thought.
Yet again, mouth before brain.
What should be welcome is the scrapping of ID Cards which rolls back the surveillance state which the Labour Party attempted to set up.
The Tory/Lib Dem Government is making the right noises but that has to be translated into deeds.
The Labour Party has left the UK in a right mess and not just financially.
Yours sincerely
George Laird
The Campaign for Human Rights at Glasgow University
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