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Peter A Walker

HISTORICAL FACTS: Scots continue to cut spending amid universal pessimism over the economy - The Untold Story

A new survey has found that 79% of Scottish people view the economy - as it is currently organised - as working primarily in the interests of the wealthy, while 65% of people feel their financial situation has worsened over the past year.

The research, produced by the David Hume Institute and the Diffley Partnership, found that 49% think that things in Scotland are heading in the wrong direction - the highest percentage providing this answer since the Understanding Scotland report was launched last year.

Dissatisfaction with income levels remains high, with 46% dissatisfied with their income level and a further 55% dissatisfied with their income’s ability to cover the cost of living.

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