Barnett formula under fire
Press Review 10 May 2005
The Telegraph reports that the system which allocates public spending around the UK has become increasingly unfair to England.
Scottish parties row over funding plans
News Article 11 April 2005
The political debate on Scotland has focused on which party will maintain the country's share of UK spending.
Scotland's funding 'at risk under Labour'
News Article 7 April 2005
Scotland could lose out on government funding in a third Labour term, nationalists have warned.
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Barnett formula 'should be scrapped'
Press Review 17 September 2003
Barnett formula should be scrapped say academics
News Article 17 September 2003
The controversial Barnett formula should be scrapped and replaced by independent body to assess local budget needs, according to a report published on Wednesday.
Treasury rethinks regions funding
Press Review 1 July 2002
Budget prompts call for Barnett formula rethink
Press Review 25 April 2002
Barnett formula stays
Press Review 5 December 2001
SNP challenges Blair on spending
News Article 25 May 2001
As Tony Blair campaigns in Scotland, the SNP has challenged him to increase Scotland's share of health spending.
Swinney attacks opponents over spending
News Article 20 May 2001
John Swinney, leader of the SNP, has hit out at his opponents over spending, accusing Labour, the Conservatives and the Lib Dems of all planning to cut Scotland's share of
A little regional difficulty for Labour
Press Review 17 May 2001
SNP launches campaign with spending attack
News Article 11 May 2001
The Scottish National Party has marked the official launch of its campaign with an attack on Labour over its funding of public services.
