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Explained: Scotland’s GERS controversy
The annual Scottish Government report on its revenue and spending, known as GERS, has been a lightning rod for controversy
Claim that Scottish independence would mean cuts of £5,758 per head is unsupported
Following the release of the latest annual report into Scotland’s public spending, opposition political parties have been using the
The FFS Show episode 13: GERS special
It’s not just the FFS Show podcast that’s landing today. The annual Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland report,
FFS explains: what is the GERS report and what can it tell you?
The Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) report was released today. Published annually, the report details the difference between Scotland’
Claim Rishi Sunak is responsible for £500 NHS staff bonus is False
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced that the Scottish Government will provide all health and social care workers in Scotland
Claim Scots will be £2,000 worse off after independence is Unsupported
Each year the General Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) report is published, and each year the document sparks controversy. A
Michael Russell claim that ‘Scotland pays out more than it gets back’ is False
The UK government has launched a new marketing campaign targeting Scots. On 6 February 2020 @UKGovScotland tweeted: “The prosperity of
Claim Scotland needs a deficit of 3% or lower to join EU is Mostly False
Scottish Labour MP Ian Murray spoke in the House of Commons about the prospect of an independent Scotland joining the
FFS explains: the GERS report and Scotland’s deficit
The Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland or GERS report has been the subject of much political football. In the run