NEW FIGURES SHOW LOWER TAXES AND BILLS IN SCOTLAND UNDER THE SNP
As energy bills skyrocket and Labour’s tax on jobs comes into force, local SNP MSP Stuart McMillan has highlighted the action the SNP Scottish Government is taking to keep bills as low as possible and help people with the cost of living in Inverclyde.
The majority of Scots pay less income tax than they would if they lived in England, thanks to the progressive tax system put in place by the SNP Scottish Government.
Scots also enjoy the highest levels of public services in the UK – with free tuition, free prescriptions, free eye tests, free bus passes for the under 22s and over 60s, among many other additional services.
New figures have also shown that Scottish council tax bills will remain lower on average than in England in 2025/26 – with the average Scottish Band D property paying £737 a year less than their English counterparts.
Water bills are also on average £113 a year lower in Scotland than they are in England, thanks to Scottish Water remaining in public ownership.
The local MSP has warned that Labour’s record in Government has shown they cannot be trusted to keep their promises – and only the SNP will fight to protect Scottish taxpayers and help them with the cost of living.
Commenting, Stuart said:
“Labour promised to cut energy bills by £300, but instead they have rocketed by nearly £300 since they came to power.
“Rising bills across the UK are tough for everyone – but SNP action in Scotland is ensuring that most Scots pay less income tax, lower average council tax, and lower water bills than they would if they lived in England.
“Scots receive a higher level of better performing public services – free tuition fees, free prescriptions, and free bus travel for under-22s and over 60s. With lower bills than elsewhere than in the UK, the SNP is protecting Scots’ pockets during a cost-of-living crisis.
“Labour’s disastrous record across the UK speaks for itself – with broken promise after broken promise.
“Only the SNP can be trusted to continue to protect Scottish taxpayers and help people in Inverclyde with the cost of living.”
