social benefits
Scotland's pupils are among the best readers in the western world
Author / Creator: Believe in Scotland
Media type: Article
Date published: 2024
Education in Scotland is making real achievements. Unionist politicians and media exaggerate the difference between English and Scottish pupils in the international comparison table PISA. UK politicians brag that English children are “among the best readers in the western world” - well so are Scots as there is only half a percentage difference in the two countries’ scores.
Tax Policy for an Independent Scotland
Author / Creator: Richard Murphy
Media type: Policy Paper
Date published: 2020
The current UK tax system is not fit for purpose in Scotland. It is vital that during the transition period new systems for managing tax in Scotland be put in place. Taxes will need to be placed on a variety of sources and some of these will need extensive consideration. The tax and benefit systems must be integrated.
What can the Scottish Parliament do with new social security powers?
Author / Creator: Paul Spicker
Media type: Assessment report
Date published: February 2016
Scotland will not be able to experiment and to innovate under the current devolution of social security powers.