Scottish Greens: End Tax Breaks for Monarchy

0:00On March 31st, the Scottish Greens are pushing to end tax breaks for the monarchy in Scotland, starting with exemptions on property deals like the. Land and buildings transaction tax, their version of stamp duty. Co-leader Ross Greer calls it, absurd that King Charles skips these taxes while everyday folks struggle with rising costs, pointing out the kings. Massive wealth and huge land holdings north of the border. Greer argues Scotland shouldn't let the powerful dodge fair contributions, slamming the royals as an outdated anti-democratic setup, especially after. Recent scandals. Conservatives fired back quick with candidate Myrto Frazier, dismissing it as immature student politics, meant just to grab headlines. Meanwhile, the palace knows the King voluntarily pays income tax, capital gains tax, Vada, and even local rates on his private income from the Duchy of. Arrangements dating back to the 1990s that keep public coffers filled, despite the exemptions.

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