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Unbuilt ferries.

Half billion deals with dodgy industrialists.

https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-accused-of-dodgy-deals-after-ps586m-value-of-lochaber-guarantee-revealed-3461772

A9 still not dualled as promised completion time approaches. Promised in 2012. Would be complete by 2025. Only 11 miles of 70 completed.

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/single-carriageway-a9-death-down-28233075


 
Posted : 16/12/2022 4:34 pm
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the number of courses open to an English resident in clearing at Scottish Universities is far greater than those available to Scottish residents

That’s an interesting fact… where did you glean it from? And can the similar sources tell us what happens for English/Scottish residents when it comes to clearing at English Universities?


 
Posted : 16/12/2022 4:35 pm
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The Spectator did an experiment a few years ago

I believe both pay fees to English Universities so they will be treated the same.


 
Posted : 16/12/2022 4:41 pm
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Did they not look at English Universities to compare? Do those without capped fees (eg USA students) have more to pick from in clearing than English students?


 
Posted : 16/12/2022 4:50 pm
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Did they not look at English Universities to compare? Do those without capped fees (eg USA students) have more to pick from in clearing than English students?

What do you think?


 
Posted : 16/12/2022 4:59 pm
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As I said on the other thread:

If my tax was actually producing tangible results then I’d be delighted however we have trains that don’t run, an NHS that only got their pay rise, eventually, as a show of oneupmanship and teachers still aren’t getting one. The country is a bag of shite and people are naturally tired of being asked to give and seeing nothing in return except excuses. We keep hearing that any tax raises affects Barnett so why bother other than * it into those that are actually earning? Oh, that’s right, to pay for those selfish * in the NHS rather than Ferguson Marine.

I’m all for progressive taxation but not when we’re not seeing anything in return.

The rUK system is barely any different – and you forget those with Student Loans are paying another 9% already, but not in Scotland.

Who in Scotland isn't paying back their loan? Or are you confusing free tuition with grants? Students still take loans in Scotland to pay for everything else.

Oh and everyone going on about free care just remember, you get what you pay for. I've heard enough horror stories to know I'd book a one way ticket to Geneva before entering a lot of homes.


 
Posted : 17/12/2022 2:21 pm
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Oh and everyone going on about free care just remember, you get what you pay for. I’ve heard enough horror stories to know I’d book a one way ticket to Geneva before entering a lot of homes.

Let’s hope when it comes to it you are compos mentis enough to make that decision and fit enough to make the journey.


 
Posted : 17/12/2022 3:47 pm
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Let’s hope when it comes to it you are compos mentis enough to make that decision and fit enough to make the journey.

You and me both.


 
Posted : 17/12/2022 4:35 pm
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