Protesters 'seize' Edinburgh Castle under Magna Carta | How much is Scotland spending?

A group of demonstrators said they were “taking power back” at the historic site in Scotland on Tuesday evening, citing the ancient royal charter drawn up in 1215 [View email online]( [Subscribe today]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [The Scotsman] Aug 18, 2021 [Sam Shedden] Sam Shedden Engagement Editor Good morning, Welcome to your midweek newsletter from [The Scotsman.]( The latest Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) figures, due to be published on Wednesday, are expected to [show the notional deficit of the country has risen massively]( as a result of huge public spending to deal with the Covid pandemic. The statistics, which are contentious as a result of Scotland’s constitutional divide, will be revealed by finance secretary Kate Forbes, [and will estimate the difference between what Scotland has raised in taxation and what is spent on public services.]( Last year the annual financial report showed the country's deficit was around three-and-a-half times bigger than the UK’s in percentage terms, despite a record increase in revenues. The deficit stood at £15.1bn – £2bn higher than the previous year. But before we start, get unlimited access to all our stories by becoming a subscriber. From just £3 a month you see 70% fewer ads, get daily puzzles, and support our journalism. 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