You should know that it's not the English, but the UK government that takes in the taxes for all the 4 regions of the UK. Using the faulty Barnet Formula, it is distributed to the 4 regions. This includes England itself, though I'm not sure if the B Formula applies to England.. probably only NI, Wales, and Scotland. NI has been given Billions to keep them supporting the Tories. Wales does not, so are punished by lower portions, from the central treas, which actually we pay into the treasury just like all 4 regions.Crossrutted wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:46 amSince some Welsh politicians believe an independent Wales is a financial possibility, why do you need the English to keep subsidising you?garyboy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:31 am I meant (sarcastically).. we won't get Any.
The UK Tory government has been underfunding (polically) Welsh Labour Wales for years. I think last year it was by 175 million, but overall by billions. When UK Labour get in, even in coalition , they won't be able to fund Wales, or other regions, as they need to be, after 14 years of Tory Austerity. Until big Business is controlled in a fair manner, there's not going to be any significant funding and improvement to our roads and infrastructure.
We've got the Scots to pay for (apparently they could be independant too), we can't afford both of you!
You should read more.