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    Former SNP treasurer ‘avoided Scottish taxes by amassing English property portfolio’
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    Former SNP treasurer ‘avoided Scottish taxes by amassing English property portfolio’

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    1. OkraSmall1182 on

      This is why no politician will ever truly do anything about house price gouging because most of them have multiple properties. My firmly held speculative opinion

    2. Dedsnotdead on

      He’s a Treasurer, at least he’s not “bad” with his personal money.

      Not really what I’d expect of a former SNP Treasurer though. Still, nothing illegal if somewhat unethical.

    3. Grouchy_Conclusion45 on

      It was like Nicola Sturgeon being paid as a contractor for the side gigs she did – even she didn’t want to pay the higher PAYE taxes that she introduced 

    4. BaBeBaBeBooby on

      Sensible man. Hypocrite, but he is a politician. At least he seems to be able to manage money.

    5. StitchedSilver on

      I like how it’s framed as a surprise. They all do this, every MP has probably never payed any taxes in their life.

    6. RonnyMexico60 on

      Not a big deal.Mark carney did the same and Canadian liberals say he was smart to do it

      Even if it cost Canada billions in tax revenue

    7. LivingBackgroundAgen on

      Isn’t this a case of he’s broken no laws so maybe change the law to stop this shit?

    8. Staar-69 on

      Why are all politicians like pigs with the head in the trough. Does a political career attract these types, or do they just succumb to it eventually.

    9. mm0nst3rr on

      So he “avoided” taxes because his company bought real estate in England and not in Scotland? What a stupid take!

    10. InquisitorFemboy on

      I don’t know why, but I feel a patriotic hatred towards Edward Longshanks.

    11. Birdie0235 on

      The rich can get multiple dwellings relief on their many purchases too meaning they get discounted stamp duty as well 🙄

    12. 60sstuff on

      As someone who lives in London I have realised that most Scottish people who live in London will do anything but actually live in Scotland while praising it relentlessly

    13. Anony_mouse202 on

      How is this news?

      “Man avoids tax on properties in Scotland by not buying properties in Scotland”