Lex Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-40332210 This is a fantastic piece of legislation, well done Nicola and the SNP. They are slashing this stealth tax by 50% with a view to cutting it completely. This will primarily benefit businesses and frequent fliers. More cash in their pocket will surely mean they put more money back into the economy as a result. Classic trickle down, right wing Thatch-enomics. The SNP are clearly becoming the party that's committed to tax cuts. Good, they might just get my vote in 2021 if they keep up with this agenda. What's your favourite right of centre SNP policy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 Not surprised to see the left have came out in opposition to this: Quote Green MSP Andy Wightman said: "This is nothing short of a bung to business, will deprive public services of vital funds and do nothing to reduce inequality or tackle the climate crisis." His views were echoed by Labour transport spokesman Neil Bibby, who called on the first minister to explain "who will pay for this multi-million pound giveaway for the wealthiest" Stand strong NIcola, don't let those pesky reds deviate your righteous course. This lady's not for turning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxter Parp Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 The woodwork squeaks and out come the trolls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Thatcherite Nats? Natcherites IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Well hopefully that will offset the cost of the visa we will need to fly to European countries due the brexit fuckwits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeTillEhDeh Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 The problem is that many people will still fly from airports in the North of England eg Manchester, Leeds/Bradford, Liverpool, Newcastle - even with a cut in fares we would still pay way over the odds flying from Scottish airports. There is also the sad fact that you still can't reach many destinations from Scottish airports compared to the likes of Manchester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atfccfc Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Its an outstanding policy that will help Scotlands tourist industry and business industry. As said above Scotland isn't the easiest place to get to. It's a wonder that we get so many people from throughout the world as it is. Scotlands airports can now try and add many more destinations which can only help our economy. On a personal level its a pain in the arse having to use different airports when looking for holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonwell Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 The OP is the epitomy of the saying 'trying too hard'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fide Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Jesus. If it was possible to cringe yourself into a coma, Lex has almost managed it. What a shambles of a human being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddfg Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Maybe they need to be raising more tax to pay for a higher standard of social work provision in light of the findings in the Liam Fee review rather than tinkering with the edges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 My favorite SNP policy is trolling the f**k out of BNP/Britain First fuds like Lex and Oaksoft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baxter Parp Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 32 minutes ago, ddfg said: Maybe they need to be raising more tax to pay for a higher standard of social work provision in light of the findings in the Liam Fee review rather than tinkering with the edges. "Actually doing the job you were trained to do" is not a higher standard that requires extra expense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 SNP getting on with the day job to marvellous effect. If only the opposition parties weren't so obsessed with the constitution, we might have a fully functioning parliament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 5 hours ago, Romeo said: Well hopefully that will offset the cost of the visa we will need to fly to European countries due the brexit fuckwits. Eh? When has there ever been a visa required to visit European countries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 4 minutes ago, The_Kincardine said: Eh? When has there ever been a visa required to visit European countries? There still is with Russia being pedantic about it. Agree it's unlikely that you will need to apply in advance for one post-Brexit where the Schengen zone is concerned, but there probably will be one for 90 days or whatever stamped into your passport on arrival judging on where things are headed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Just now, LongTimeLurker said: There still is with Russia being pedantic about it. Agree it's unlikely that you will need to apply in advance for one post-Brexit where the Schengen zone is concerned, but there probably will be one for 90 days or whatever stamped into your passport on arrival judging on where things are headed. I doubt that. There was no visa required before we joined The EEC and no time-limit when we got to 'foreign parts'. It'd be astonishing if this changed in any way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivo den Bieman Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Given that the Brexit negotiations are being handled by some of the most clueless and deluded fuckwits ever to reach the level of the Cabinet, I wouldn't rule anything out. These people are the same ones who were saying a few weeks ago "no deal is better than a bad deal". No deal means stuff like visas and in that eventuality having to apply and pay for a Schengen zone visa will be the least of most folk's worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Stubbs Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Seeing the thread title and OP prompted a wee one man game of cliche bingo in me, to guess whether this would include Lex pretending to be a past/potential SNP voter. You can't beat a bit of predictability. Anyway Im broadly in favour of this. I admire the Greens' environmental credentials but this is one where a bit of pragmatism is required imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyerTon Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 With this proposed cut in air passenger taxes in Scotland, it's a pity they didn't go ahead with the Glasgow Airport Rail Link. It would have been in operation in 2013 but was cancelled in 2009, despite the Scottish Parliament voting for it to go ahead by 118 votes to 8. About £30m of public money has been spent on it. Now it appears they are going ahead with some kind of a link after all, but a slower tram system requiring a change at Paisley. It could be 2025 before that's in operation. GARL would have been a double-track 2km spur line at Paisley St James with a journey time of 16 min from Glasgow Central to the Airport. Only decent rail link we have is Prestwick and hardly any flights go out of there now. Public bail out loans to Prestwick Airport could be £40m by next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 24 minutes ago, FlyerTon said: With this proposed cut in air passenger taxes in Scotland, it's a pity they didn't go ahead with the Glasgow Airport Rail Link. It would have been in operation in 2013 but was cancelled in 2009, despite the Scottish Parliament voting for it to go ahead. About £30m of public money has been spent on it. Now it appears they are going ahead with some kind of a link after all, but a slower tram system in Paisley, and it could be 2025 before that's in operation. Only decent rail link we have is Prestwick and hardly any flights go out of there now. Public bail out loans to Prestwick Airport could be £40m by next year. There's no need, the bus service is fast and frequent in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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