SNP Tax Hikes Spark Fears of Talent Exodus and Economic Decline

Scotland's top income tax rate and thresholds are much less competitive than rest of UK, especially after latest changes by the SNP government
High earners like accountants, executives, and chief constables will pay thousands more in Scottish income tax
Business leaders warn tax changes could strangle economic growth, especially in financial services sector
Wealthy individuals already making plans to move south of the border to places like Northumberland to avoid higher taxes
Anger building in industries like North Sea oil and gas over layered tax burdens harming competitiveness