“1.1 million people in Scotland are taxed more for doing the same job than the rest of the UK”
Douglas Ross MSP, Scottish Conservative Party
Claim dated 5 May 2021.
BBC Reality Check rated thisThis is correct but needs context.
In short
Douglas Ross MSP, Scottish Conservative Party made this claim around 5 May 2021. BBC Reality Check (United Kingdom) looked into it and published its finding on 5 May 2021. Its rating was “This is correct but needs context.”.
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