Tag Archives: Scotland

Smashing the local suppliers

Posted on November 23, 2025 by martin

ExxonMobil is closing its Mossmoran chemical plant in Scotland. The reason is competition from ethylene exports from the US that are exempt from carbon tariffs. Yes, local production has to pay a tax that foreign sources do not. In much … Continue reading →

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The SNP broke and broken?

Posted on June 8, 2024 by martin

Last year I thought Scotland might be the wild-card in a future election, but the election was called with the SNP still in disarray and it is now reported they had no cash donations this year. Barring a rabbit out … Continue reading →

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The point of no return?

Posted on September 17, 2014 by martin

So the leaders Dave, Ed, & Clegg have signed a personal pledge on more devolution powers. That’s the last of the Better Together’s credibility down the flush given the track record of personal pledges in UK politics. The economic case … Continue reading →

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