GERS

Letters

Going forward, England is going to need considerable supplies of water to satisfy public need

Water is just one of Scotland's resources needed by England

The party no longer attempt to rubbish the figures

The party no longer attempt to rubbish the figures

SNP’s response to the GERS figures is just not good enough

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

What ever happened to the SNP's plan for pro-independence 'alternative GERS'?

Unionist politicians flout expert warning on GERS figures

Scottish Government revenue growing faster than 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

What is the GERS report and how is it calculated?

Russell Findlay's Scottish Conservatives in 2025 used the GERS report to attack independence, which the FAI has warned against

Russell Findlay's Scottish Conservatives in 2025 used the GERS report to attack independence, which the FAI has warned against

Using GERS to attack Scottish independence ‘is to misuse it’, top institute warns

Everyone wants to have their say on GERS

Everyone wants to have their say on GERS

Here's what we should replace GERS with, and why

Westminster has trashed the economy and then has the temerity to apportion 'our share' of the debt accrued

Westminster has trashed the economy and then has the temerity to apportion 'our share' of the debt accrued

If Scotland is so poor, why does Westminster resist independence?

The GERS figures purport to show Scots the extent to which they depend on the largesse of the UK Treasury

The GERS figures purport to show Scots the extent to which they depend on the largesse of the UK Treasury

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Gersmas Day gives the anti-indy press something to write about during silly season

Professor Richard Murphy takes on GERS claims in his latest video for The National

Professor Richard Murphy takes on GERS claims in his latest video for The National

Expert debunks everything you've been told about Scotland's 'deficit'

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray pictured outside No 10 Downing Street

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray pictured outside No 10 Downing Street

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray reacts to latest GERS figures

Finance Secretary Shona Robison pictured in the Scottish Parliament

Finance Secretary Shona Robison pictured in the Scottish Parliament

GERS figures show Scottish Government revenue growing faster than spending

The sun sets behind the Houses of Parliament in London

The sun sets behind the Houses of Parliament in London

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer are obsessing over the national debt

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer are obsessing over the national debt

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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?

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

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

‘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.

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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

Watch as economics expert Richard Murphy answers YOUR questions on GERS