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Steph Brawn

Strong tax system is vital for success of Scottish currency, says Richard Murphy

Richard Murphy says the UK has underfunded HM Revenue and Customs and Scotland must not fall into the same trap

AN economic justice campaigner has said Scotland must have a clearer and more effective tax system than the UK does if it is to adopt its own currency post-independence.

On the latest IndyLive podcast, Professor Richard Murphy, who campaigns on tax avoidance and evasion, said while he is in “no question” an independent Scotland would need to have its own currency, it must adopt a different political approach to tax than the current “light touch” of the UK Government.

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