Scottish Greens: Scrap Royal Tax Breaks

0:00On March 31st, the Scottish Greens are pushing to scrap tax breaks for the royals in Scotland starting with the King's exemption from land and buildings transaction tax on property deals. That's the Scottish version of stamp duty, fully controlled by Holyrood, and right now, Crown transactions dodged completely. They're framing this as a pledge to make the super rich, including the biggest landowner up north, pay their fair share. Co-leader, Ross Greer calls it ridiculous that the King skips taxes while everyday folks struggle with skyrocketing costs for basics like housing. He points out the monarchy scandals and argues no one should get a free pass just because of their family tree, especially when public services need. Funding People are divided on this ahead of elections. Supporters see it as closing the gap between elites and everyone else, but critics worry if fuels anti-monarchy vibes at a time when Scotland's economy is tight. Tory candidate Murdo Fraser, dismissed as immature student politics, urging the Greens to drop the stunts and get serious.

1:02Meanwhile, the palace counters that the King voluntarily pays income tax, capital gains tax, and even local rates on his private income from the Duchy of Lancaster, so they're already contributing in other ways. As the campaign heats up, this debate highlights bigger questions about fairness and privilege north of the border.