tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592892447325434256.post479727637960318818..comments2024-03-28T12:34:37.031+00:00Comments on Less equals more: YesAlihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17134857174645360450noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592892447325434256.post-58012973539120829782014-09-16T23:48:46.133+01:002014-09-16T23:48:46.133+01:00Thank you for your answer. As long as people are ...Thank you for your answer. As long as people are nice, I see no reason not to give<br />your point of view. CherylCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03532160415343676858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592892447325434256.post-66234620545299924072014-09-16T22:29:57.662+01:002014-09-16T22:29:57.662+01:00Good question!
No one really knows if food pric...Good question! <br /><br />No one really knows if food prices will rise. Those in the No camp claim that supermarkets will have increased costs associated with stuff like corporation tax which will be passed on to consumers. However when asked directly, the big supermarkets claim they will aim to remain competitive which includes keeping costs down. <br /><br />Those living below the poverty line will benefit because people like me will be paying higher taxes. This will get passed on to those who need it through the benefit system. We already have stuff like free prescriptions and free university tuition (England doesn't), free nursery places for children under 5, free personal care for the elderly etc From January 2015 all Scottish school children in P1 to P3 (Kindergarten to 2nd Grade) will receive a free school lunch regardless of family income. The Scottish government already have the power to do all this and more, we just don't have the money as we give it to the UK government who redistribute it. With independence comes tax raising powers and the ability to spend it without Westminster approval.<br /><br />Blimey!! Not like me to get political but I feel quite strongly about this :-)Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134857174645360450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592892447325434256.post-40205516563481086282014-09-16T21:59:33.419+01:002014-09-16T21:59:33.419+01:00I have a question about your vote. I live in the ...I have a question about your vote. I live in the USA and wondered how if Scotland leaves,<br />and the cost of food will go up, how will that help the people in poverty live better. Thanks, I really am interested. CherylCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03532160415343676858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592892447325434256.post-70590783491007739952014-09-16T10:20:48.077+01:002014-09-16T10:20:48.077+01:00Good luck. Good luck. marylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04934592707133857809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592892447325434256.post-30563411622008237602014-09-15T14:36:57.833+01:002014-09-15T14:36:57.833+01:00I'm in England and I am hoping that whatever t...I'm in England and I am hoping that whatever the result on Thursday that those in government at Westminster have learned that a Londoncentric nation leaves all of us in the regions (wherever we are in the UK) feeling resentful and excluded from the decision making process. I live in an inner city and see poverty, poor job prospects and social deprivation. The disproportionate growing wealth and opportunity in the South of England are a long way from those experienced by the rest of the country. Hopefully whatever happens on Thursday some positive changes will emerge for all of us!DragonflyDreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04319877395942243982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4592892447325434256.post-89486199649057005502014-09-15T11:42:10.452+01:002014-09-15T11:42:10.452+01:00From across the pond,
As a substitute teacher, I...From across the pond, <br /><br />As a substitute teacher, I have seen this too. <br /><br />" I have children in my class who come to school hungry. "<br /><br />I've seen them come to school hungry, not have enough food at lunch and still be hungry, and be turned away from the lunch in the cafeteria because they had no way to pay. <br /><br />This year our schools rcve a grant which allows all children to receive free breakfast and lunch. I am soooo happy for that!!<br /><br />BTW, your onions are lovely. :)Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.com