Update on Local Income Tax

The SNP have revealed new figures for their Local Income Tax plans. This means that the figures used on my old video blog are now out of date.

The new figure of 3p is lower than the original calculated figure. The new figure leaves a gap of £450 million according to the SNP website. The difference is to be made-up by 'greater efficiency'. This, when examined in detail, often means cuts to services or would require more funding from the Scottish Executive to local councils, which may entail a tax rise. In the end, it could just be more taxation from a different level of government.

My position along with the CBI and UNISON is that it shifts the burden unfairly on to working people and families.