The English Backlash
ippr - Is An English Backlash Emerging?
A new ippr report suggests increasing public resentment in England about Scotland’s share of public spending and growing support for an English parliament.
Tax powers promise as 'English backlash' grows - Scotsman.com News
LABOUR is to push ahead with plans to hand Holyrood new tax-raising powers as evidence emerges that voters in England are becoming increasingly resentful of the share of public spending that comes to Scotland.
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English patriotism, the love that dare not speak its name.
Posted by: Robertm | March 2, 2010 9:15 AM
Perhaps HM Government could also stipulate that, along with its new tax-raising powers, Holyrood would be responsible for funding all Scottish social services and benefits entirely from within its own tax base?
Posted by: JJM | March 2, 2010 2:16 PM
...and not a whisper from any of the political parties that would change this iniquitous situation.
Posted by: JohnRS | March 2, 2010 4:46 PM
"A new ippr report suggests increasing public resentment in England about Scotland’s share of public spending and growing support for an English parliament."
About damn time...
Posted by: Kim du Toit | March 2, 2010 4:52 PM