In the Times today:
Scotland has enjoyed the greatest rate of growth in productivity among the UK nation’s and regions, according to economists. Researchers suggested that Scotland’s annual average labour productivity had risen by 1.69 per cent between 1998 and 2018. That was ahead of second-placed London, on 1.46 per cent, and was comfortably above the UK average of 1.27 per cent. Northern Ireland was bottom of the table, with 0.67 per cent.
I see no sign of this story in the Scottish MSM.
Only in the Times two days ago:
A leading scientific adviser has admitted failing to warn Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson “loudly enough” about the catastrophic impact Covid-19 would have on care homes when the pandemic hit Britain. Mark Woolhouse, an infectious disease epidemiologist at Edinburgh University, said the UK government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage), underplayed the significance of protecting the elderly from a “disease of old age”.
Only two, I know. Let me know if you see any evidence for or against this notion.
Talking-up Scotland 'Albatraz' 
We know songs about that , “The Times they are a changing “. Or maybe it’s “Only a pawn in the game “.
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Well here is another song for you
And it shall be prominently featured in all tomorrows MSM
Tis from Pink Floyd Dark Side of The Empire ( sorry The Moon)
Their is a lunatic in my hall
Their is a Lunatic in my hall
And he is lay face down upon the floor
And everyday the paper boy brings more
And when the Band your in
All of a sudden starts playing a different tune
Then its time to see you on the Dark Side of The Moon
In this incidence one must refer to the visit of one of his colonies by The very last Emperor of Scotland
Hail Hail Hail Boris the LUNATIC
And the Dark Side of The Moon
As Independence
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On the headline question: I very much doubt it.
Once you’ve had your fill of reading TuSc, I can recommend having a go at watching some of Richard Murphys new You Tube video series:
https://www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2020/07/23/how-are-you-going-to-pay-for-it-my-video-giving-the-answer-to-the-most-crippling-question-in-modern-politics
They are short format, 3-4 minutes, and give you a glimpse into real world questions on how government money works. Stick with it and you will very soon have an overall view on how things actually work – how much of what media and politicians tell us is mince – and you’ll be able to spot the glaring errors in thinking and ideology with the best of them (with regard to tax and spending and austerity). No one video will give you the full picture, but you can pick and choose the ones that hold your interest and still reach that understanding.
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Perhaps the Times of London is reading the runes (unlike the Hootsmon and Herod), and wants to sell copy in an independent Scotland.
Been listening (a bit) to Nick Robinson this morning, and his waffly Brit Nat Bullsh*t. He had Blackford on, with questions by No 10 by the sound of it, then an Essex Boy on (who is also SoS for N. I. ) to defend the Union.
Now we have Jim Naughtie, the “Token Jock” on, to give some more Brit Nat Bull.
He introduced Shona Craven –“from a nationalist newspaper”/ Alex Massie..politics unattributed.
But hey,…….no bias here!
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Don’t forget the two ‘inputs’ from Sarah Smith in half an hour from about 0730 on.
Could this be a sign of panic?
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What has BoJo done to upset Murdoch?
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Re.Upset Murdoch
No i think not
The only thing that upsets all and any of there Ilk is
MONEY
so just possibly Murdoch and his strong sense of how the money is blowing in the wind is beginning to hedge his bets on a Indy Scotland
No sensible but ruthless money man
Ever snub such a large revenue stream
Such as Scotland
Foes can became Friends
But in this instance be aware tis your money he seeks
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From the BBC this morning:
“The response to the coronavirus pandemic has shown the “sheer might” of the UK union, Boris Johnson has said ahead of Thursday’s visit to Scotland.”
‘Sheer Might’ ????
Close, Boris – Very close…..
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“Sheer might” . But “meer shight” is more apt.
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Got it in one, G.O.
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Don’t know about the Times but I’ve seen Katie Balls and Adam Boulting state that the outcomes of the covid19 virus in Scotland and England are largely similar and that Scotland did badly with care homes. Due some emails?
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Re.are they due e-mails
Yes and With Full Prejudice
Telling them they are LIARS
and if they do not correct and apoligise
That the right to launch legal proceddings
Is fully reserved
Time to let them know the gloves are off now and it is with the truth that are our bare fists that shall land blow upon blow on them
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