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SNP raised income tax because they are 'stupid', 'gamblers' or 'cynical', says former SG adviser

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SNP raised income tax because they are 'stupid', 'gamblers' or 'cynical', says former SG adviser
The Scotsman
The Scotsman3 hrs ago
SNP raised income tax because they are 'stupid', 'gamblers' or 'cynical', says former SG adviser
Dan Neidle, a former member of the Scottish Government’s Tax Advisory Group, said he was not consulted on the SNP’s decision to raise the top rate of income tax to 48 per cent.
The Herald
The Herald🏁 first to report3 hrs ago
SNP ministers may have been 'stupid' or 'cynical' over 48p tax rate, ex-adviser says
Dan Neidle, founder of Tax Policy Associates and former member of the Scottish Government's Tax Advisory Group, says ministers never sought advice before introducing the 48p rate.
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