New powers for the Scottish Parliament, including control over taxes, will come closer this week as Unionist parties seal an historic alliance. Leaders of the three major pro-UK parties - the LibDems, Tories and Labour - will meet for private talks to discuss a complete overhaul of the Parliament's powers. Currently, the Scottish Parliament has the right to vary the basic rate of income tax only by up to 3p, a power which has never been used. But now the Unionist parties (British) are to consider looking at far more powers, such as taxes on inheritance, real estate, gambling and vehicles.
As the Scots agree for themselves what is in their best interests so should we in Wales.
The spouse of British Labour party leader in Scotland is making the case for independence here.
Stefanik wrote...
why hasn't this been on the news or any BBC site?
Posted by: Stefanik | August 30, 2007 6:17 PM