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King Charles III's Children, Siblings, Nieces, Nephews, and Their Families => Princess Anne, The Princess Royal => Topic started by: cinrit on September 21, 2014, 11:52:20 AM

Title: Queen’s Grandson in Scottish ‘Subsidy’ Storm
Post by: cinrit on September 21, 2014, 11:52:20 AM
QuotePeter Phillips, who is the eldest of Princess Anne's two children and the 12th in line to the throne, showed his personal feelings over the controversial Barnett Formula.

As part of their "vow" to No voters, David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg pledged to keep the system which sees Scotland receive more public spending per head more than England or Wales.

It has sparked a furious reaction from English backbench MPs who say it does not give a fair deal to their constituents, with London Mayor Boris Johnson describing the guarantee as "reckless".  Even Lord Barnett, the former Labour minister who devised the formula, said the pledge to continue using it was a "terrible mistake".

In the build-up to Thursday's referendum, Mr Phillips retweeted a message which read: "Government spend per head under the Barnett Formula: Northern Ireland £9,385, Scotland £8,623, Wales £8,139, England £7,121. #indyref."

More: Queen?s grandson Peter Phillips comments on barnett formula | UK | News | Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/513316/Queen-s-grandson-Peter-Phillips-in-Scottish-subsidy-storm)

Cindy
Title: Re: Queen’s Grandson in Scottish ‘Subsidy’ Storm
Post by: Limabeany on September 21, 2014, 04:21:49 PM
I smell trouble...  :hide: