Commenting on the Scottish Government’s legislative programme, Grahame Smith, STUC General Secretary said:
“The STUC looks forward to discussing the legislative programme with Ministers and in particular how Scottish workplaces can contribute to the Scottish Government’s ambitious targets on climate change.
“The STUC continues to strongly oppose the Government’s plans for a Local Income Tax. The LIT represents poor economics, diminishes democracy and accountability and allows those living off unearned income to avoid contributing to the delivery of local services. Indeed, removing the property-based component will only exacerbate the already prodigious levels of tax avoidance in the taxation system”.
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