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We should be shouting benefits of Yes vote and rebranding GERS figures

Prime Minister John Major, Ian Lang (left) and Scottish Secretary Michael Forsyth (right). Photo by Chris Bacon/PA

Prime Minister John Major, Ian Lang (left) and Scottish Secretary Michael Forsyth (right). Photo by Chris Bacon/PA

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Seamus Logan: It’s long past time to have something better than GERS

London and the south-east are the only two regions in the UK to run a revenue surplus,
according to the ONS

London and the south-east are the only two regions in the UK to run a revenue surplus,
according to the ONS

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GERS does not factor in the opportunity costs of being in the Union

Richard Murphy is among the critics of how the figures are interpreted

Richard Murphy is among the critics of how the figures are interpreted

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Why keep playing the political game by publishing GERS?

Every time we get shafted there’s an initial bout of hand-wringing and then a period of embarrassed silence

Every time we get shafted there’s an initial bout of hand-wringing and then a period of embarrassed silence

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Ruth Wishart: From GERS scam to electricity highway – Scots are being duped

The figures are hardly the greatest endorsement for how the economy has been managed

The figures are hardly the greatest endorsement for how the economy has been managed

GERS figures do little but highlight negatives of the current Union

An emergency motion has been put forward to discuss the Scottish Government's annual GERS report

An emergency motion has been put forward to discuss the Scottish Government's annual GERS report

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SNP conference to address 'ludicrous' GERS in emergency motion

The GERS report was published on Wednesday morning

The GERS report was published on Wednesday morning

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RECAP: All the updates as GERS figures published by the Scottish Government

Scotland's GERS figures were released today

Scotland's GERS figures were released today

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Watch as top economist expertly debunks Scotland’s GERS figures

Professor Richard Murphy offers his take on the GERS figures

Professor Richard Murphy offers his take on the GERS figures

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Richard Murphy: Why GERS is inherently biased against Scotland

John Swinney pictured with Finance Secretary Shona Robison

John Swinney pictured with Finance Secretary Shona Robison

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Revenue boost helps fund health and welfare spending, GERS figures show

The Gers report is due to be published on Wednesday morning

The Gers report is due to be published on Wednesday morning

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What is the GERS report and how is it calculated?

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer are obsessing over the national debt

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer are obsessing over the national debt

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Labour and the Tories are obsessing over the national debt. It doesn't exist

Groups dressed as aliens ride through downtown Roswell, New Mexico July 1, 2000 as they participate in the annual UFO Encounter

Groups dressed as aliens ride through downtown Roswell, New Mexico July 1, 2000 as they participate in the annual UFO Encounter

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Scotland's GERS figures are no more real than the stories of little green men

John Major's government first brought in the GERS figures

John Major's government first brought in the GERS figures

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We all know GERS is stacked against independence, so why do nothing about it?

GERS figures are published annually

GERS figures are published annually

Conservative Party

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GERS shows 'stark evidence of UK mismanagement of Scottish economy', says report

GERS figures don't show the reality of an independent Scotland -but we still have to make the economic case, writes Richard Walker

GERS figures don't show the reality of an independent Scotland -but we still have to make the economic case, writes Richard Walker

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An alternative to GERS is needed if we want to make the case for indy

GERS is a measure of the public finances under the current Union

GERS is a measure of the public finances under the current Union

It’s bizarre for Unionist politicians to gloat about GERS

Can rUK afford to be independent of Scotland?

Can rUK afford to be independent of Scotland?

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If Scotland cannot have a share of UK assets, why should it have a share of debt?

The GERS figures simply show how this Union fails Scotland, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

The GERS figures simply show how this Union fails Scotland, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

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Wee Ginger Dug: GERS figures show that this Union doesn't work for Scotland

Scotland's 'real economy' is getting stronger, writes Craig Dalzell

Scotland's 'real economy' is getting stronger, writes Craig Dalzell

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Craig Dalzell: The hidden story in GERS is a positive one for Scotland

Neil Gray is both the Wellbeing Economy and Energy Secretary in the Scottish Government

Neil Gray is both the Wellbeing Economy and Energy Secretary in the Scottish Government

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Three key takeaways for Scotland from GERS 2023 – from top SNP Cabinet Secretary

Kate Forbes was formerly the Scottish finance secretary

Kate Forbes was formerly the Scottish finance secretary

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Kate Forbes calls out 'mistruths' from pro-UK think tank boss in GERS row

Energy Secretary Neil Gray refused to back calls from activists not to develop the Rosebank oil field

Energy Secretary Neil Gray refused to back calls from activists not to develop the Rosebank oil field

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Energy Secretary declines to back calls to 'stop Rosebank oil field'

Richard Murphy argues that GERS reflects badly on the Westminster government

Richard Murphy argues that GERS reflects badly on the Westminster government

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Richard Murphy: GERS shows us what a mess Westminster makes in Scotland

The Forties Alpha production platform east of Aberdeen

The Forties Alpha production platform east of Aberdeen

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Scotland's deficit down thanks to North Sea revenues, GERS figures show

Wellbeing Economy Secretary Neil Gray will speak to the media following the publication of the GERS figures on Wednesday morning

Wellbeing Economy Secretary Neil Gray will speak to the media following the publication of the GERS figures on Wednesday morning

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Scotland’s GERS figures to be published as oil revenue increase expected

The GERS figures reveals the extent to which decisions impacting Scotland are made in Westminster, writes Kate Forbes

The GERS figures reveals the extent to which decisions impacting Scotland are made in Westminster, writes Kate Forbes

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GERS figures show us why the Union is unsustainable, not our independence

Scotland needs real data about its economy, not guesswork, Professor Richard Murphy argues

Scotland needs real data about its economy, not guesswork, Professor Richard Murphy argues

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Richard Murphy: SNP must end guesswork and create real Scottish economic data

Labour MSP Michael Marra has claimed that 'sad little men in their bedrooms' have been 'savaging' GERS

Labour MSP Michael Marra has claimed that 'sad little men in their bedrooms' have been 'savaging' GERS

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Who rattled Michael Marra’s cage to inspire ‘sad little men’ comment?

Michael Marra branded critics of controversial GERS figures 'sad little men in their bedrooms'

Michael Marra branded critics of controversial GERS figures 'sad little men in their bedrooms'

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Labour MSP calls GERS critics 'sad little men in their bedrooms'

Will Humza Yousaf show the UK that we have a new leadership with a whole different approach?

Will Humza Yousaf show the UK that we have a new leadership with a whole different approach?

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Collating economic data to counter GERS should be a top priority

Professor Richard Murphy on what the next SNP leader and first minister should do about GERS

Professor Richard Murphy on what the next SNP leader and first minister should do about GERS

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

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Richard Murphy: Here's what the next first minister has to do about GERS

Professor John Doyle of Dublin City University spoke to The Sunday National about the GERS figures

Professor John Doyle of Dublin City University spoke to The Sunday National about the GERS figures

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‘Absolute certainty’ independent Scotland deficit lower than GERS suggests

The GERS figures for 2018/19 suggested the deficit in Scotland was £12.6bn, or 7% of GDP, but retired economist Robin Thompson concluded an independent Scotland could actually inherit a surplus of £2.7bn.

The GERS figures for 2018/19 suggested the deficit in Scotland was £12.6bn, or 7% of GDP, but retired economist Robin Thompson concluded an independent Scotland could actually inherit a surplus of £2.7bn.

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Scots economist debunks 'urban myth' of GERS with game-changing research

Kate Forbes launched her campaign at the Cairngorm Brewery in Aviemore

Kate Forbes launched her campaign at the Cairngorm Brewery in Aviemore

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Kate Forbes signals U-turn on pro-independence GERS plan

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross (left) and Deputy First Minister John Swinney had different interpretations of the GERS figures

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross (left) and Deputy First Minister John Swinney had different interpretations of the GERS figures

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A 'Union dividend'? Here's what this year's GERS figures actually mean

Tory Unionism comes across as a ‘Ponzi scheme’ that would put even fraudster Robert Maxwell to shame

Tory Unionism comes across as a ‘Ponzi scheme’ that would put even fraudster Robert Maxwell to shame

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Dodgy GERS figures show why we need independence, not the Union

A black hole in Scotland’s finances is heralded by Unionist politicians as validating the continuation of their beloved Union

A black hole in Scotland’s finances is heralded by Unionist politicians as validating the continuation of their beloved Union

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Why do Unionists gloat about how badly our economy is being managed?

As Yessers, we need to ‘keep the heid, ignore the taunts and walk on’

As Yessers, we need to ‘keep the heid, ignore the taunts and walk on’

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Lesley Riddoch: Yessers must 'keep the heid' and build a happy nation

The purpose of GERS is now and has always been to provide political ammunition for those who support the Union

The purpose of GERS is now and has always been to provide political ammunition for those who support the Union

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The REAL Scottish Politics: GERS is nothing but a Unionist tool to use against Yes

Professor Richard Murphy spoke to The National about the key takeaways from the GERS figures published on Wednesday

Professor Richard Murphy spoke to The National about the key takeaways from the GERS figures published on Wednesday

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

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Watch as economics expert Richard Murphy answers YOUR questions on GERS

The next GERS figures will be published in August 2023, just two months ahead of the planned independence referendum

The next GERS figures will be published in August 2023, just two months ahead of the planned independence referendum

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'Rosy' GERS figures ahead of 2023 indyref may bring boost for Yes, IFS argues

Douglas Ross was criticised after the Scottish Conservatives hailed the GERS figures. Photo: PA

Douglas Ross was criticised after the Scottish Conservatives hailed the GERS figures. Photo: PA

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Scottish Tory claims GERS shows 'record Union dividend' branded 'fiction'

Swinney is temporarily in charge of the finance brief

Swinney is temporarily in charge of the finance brief

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UK financial future 'not positive' as 'formidable' growth in Scotland hailed

John Swinney and Douglas Ross had different views on the GERS figures released on Wednesday

John Swinney and Douglas Ross had different views on the GERS figures released on Wednesday

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SNP and Tories fight it out on what GERS figures mean for independent Scotland

The Scottish Government's GERS figures were released today

The Scottish Government's GERS figures were released today

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GERS: Why are the figures so important and what do they tell us about Scotland?

Downing Street responsible for energy bills and inflation, say Greens

Downing Street responsible for energy bills and inflation, say Greens

Cost of living crisis

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Downing Street responsible for energy bills and inflation, say Greens

Professor Richard Murphy will be live with The National to answer your questions on the GERS figures

Professor Richard Murphy will be live with The National to answer your questions on the GERS figures

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We want YOUR questions on the GERS figures to put to a top expert

Scotland's deficit, the GERS debate, and why we're getting it all wrong

Scotland's deficit, the GERS debate, and why we're getting it all wrong

Scotland's deficit, the GERS debate, and why we're getting it all wrong

The Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood in Edinburgh

The Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood in Edinburgh

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We shouldn't cancel the GERS figures, but change them. Here's how

'Scotland’s fiscal deficit in the proper sense of that term is zero every year'

'Scotland’s fiscal deficit in the proper sense of that term is zero every year'

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David Simpson: Why we should ditch GERS and the myth of Scotland's ‘fiscal deficit’

Some spending, like on the military, is done by Westminster on Scotland's behalf

Some spending, like on the military, is done by Westminster on Scotland's behalf

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GERS figures 'are widely misinterpreted and should be scrapped', top economist says

If the SNP leadership were to embrace a new Scottish currency, they would send a strong message

If the SNP leadership were to embrace a new Scottish currency, they would send a strong message

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