Davie P Posted May 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 Depending on who you ask, and it's probably not a hugely useful comparison, but... Westminster (including the Commons, Lords and whatnot) cost £552 million in 17/18. The Scottish Parliament cost £99 million in the same year (source). So Westminster costs about 5.5 times as much as Hollyrood but has a lot more 'legislative throughput' Roachmill and George. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urabug Posted May 6, 2021 Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Davie P said: Depending on who you ask, and it's probably not a hugely useful comparison, but... Westminster (including the Commons, Lords and whatnot) cost £552 million in 17/18. The Scottish Parliament cost £99 million in the same year (source). So Westminster costs about 5.5 times as much as Hollyrood but has a lot more 'legislative throughput' Hospitality side seems to be very reasonable -: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/bar_and_restaurant_tariffs_and_m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelsup Posted May 6, 2021 Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 Had a few pints in the House of Commons a few years ago. Cheapest pub in London by far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roachmill Posted May 7, 2021 Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 I could do with a few pints right now. Wishart has held on to Shetland by 806 votes - compared to her majority of 1837 back in 2019. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roachmill Posted May 7, 2021 Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 And via Shetnews: Quote The Shetland results for the Highlands and Islands list vote have also been revealed. The SNP gained the most votes at 4,108, with the Lib Dems picking up 3,157 votes. The Tories also secured 1,865. That's 1865 people I'm knocking off my Christmas card list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakama Posted May 7, 2021 Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 The people spoke, well done the people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XAM7102 Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 Only a matter off time until Wills makes up the difference. Roachmill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urabug Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 What ratio of votes will be required to secure a victory for independence, at the moment Scotland would appear to be 50/50 surely it would require something like 75% of Scotland to agree, or this will create on terrible division amongst us all . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakama Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 I agree, It should be much more than 50/50 to make it decisive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capeesh Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 (edited) ^^Why not make it 100%? That would mean your 2 votes would be enough to save the Union. That would settle it wouldn’t it? I’m sure all those independence supporters would just shrug their shoulders, congratulate you both and forget about the whole thing. Edited May 8, 2021 by Capeesh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George. Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 ^^^If it's 51% for independence, then a majority is shown. Then the British can go home on the ferry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roachmill Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 9 hours ago, XAM7102 said: Only a matter off time until Wills makes up the difference. At this rate it'll be the next time he's up. I'm only guessing here but I'd think there's younger folk becoming eligible to vote and that's where he's gaining ground. Wishart is awfully reactive IMHO whereas Wills has more fire under his tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urabug Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 12 minutes ago, Roachmill said: At this rate it'll be the next time he's up. I'm only guessing here but I'd think there's younger folk becoming eligible to vote and that's where he's gaining ground. Wishart is awfully reactive IMHO whereas Wills has more fire under his tree. And of course the immigrants !!! Roachmill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XAM7102 Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 5 hours ago, Urabug said: And of course the immigrants !!! Why would they only vote for the SNP ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelsup Posted May 8, 2021 Report Share Posted May 8, 2021 (edited) Quote Then the British can go home on the ferry. Geographically incorrect, if you’re talking about Scotland. Still part of the British Isles. If you are talking about Shetland, we might send the Scotties home i am sure that the SNP would not be happy with the comments you make, as you would give them a bad name, but then again you’ve probably gone to the dark side, Alba? Edited May 8, 2021 by Wheelsup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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