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Old Dec 21, 2016 | 1:35 am
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Originally Posted by GLALAB
For those who don't know, the SNP plan to cut APD in Scotland (at first by 50% and eventually entirely), and have Tory support so it's likely to pass as legislation. Naturally, as a Labour Party staffer I'm opposed to this, but I wonder if it could mean BA or other airlines serving long haul out of GLA/EDI?
Why naturally? Surely you can decide for yourself whether it is a good idea or not. It should not matter what party comes up with the legislation.

As a consumer I can only think it is a good idea. However, I assume the government have to make up the loss in revenue from somewhere else.
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