GERS: Can the SNP Still Afford the Social Contract?

GERS: Can the SNP still afford the social contract?

GERS figures show social protection spending in Scotland growing faster than revenues, raising questions over the SNP’s fiscal plans

GERS 2025: More money for public services as part of the UK

Being part of the UK means there is more money to spend on vital public services like schools and hospitals every year, the latest government figures have confirmed.Sadly, these extra resources are being squandered by the SNP following two decades of decline, division and broken promises.The annual Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) report, a National Statistics publication for the Scottish Government, helps to illustrate how the…

Higher Public Spending for People in Scotland

Public spending is £2,669 per person in higher in Scotland, according to new Scottish Government figures. The Scottish Government's Government Expenditure and Revenue (GERS) figures for 2024-25 show that people in Scotland benefit by £2,669 more per head of additional spending compared to the UK average, as a result of the redistribution of wealth throughout the UK, and the impact of our Plan for Change.