Scots Divided on Tuition Fees and Wealth Tax

Recent polling by YouGov and the Carnegie Trust reveals a significant division among Scots regarding taxation and university tuition policies. A YouGov poll for Oxfam found that 68% of Scots believe the wealthiest should pay more taxes, with strong support for a proposed 2% wealth tax on assets over £10 million. Meanwhile, research by the Carnegie Trust indicates that 48% of Scots would support tuition fees based on the ability to pay, reflecting concerns over the financial sustainability of the free tuition policy currently in place. Scottish universities face financial strain due to reliance on international student fees and a government funding shortfall, prompting calls for a more nuanced discussion on higher education funding. Despite these challenges, SNP ministers are committed to maintaining free tuition, though the policy limits university places available to Scottish students.