Nigel Farage at Corn Exchange in Rochester - General Election 2015

The transcript discusses the Barnett and volume formulas, which dictate how funds are distributed across the UK, with Scotland receiving 15% more per capita. It highlights the financial burden on English taxpayers, who subsidize benefits like free tuition and prescriptions in Scotland. The text also touches on political reactions, including a controversial tweet by Emily Thornberry, and the general disdain of the English political class towards these funding arrangements.

What is the primary purpose of the Barnett formula?

• To calculate the UK's GDP

• To distribute money across the UK

• To determine tax rates

• To set interest rates

How much more per head does Scotland receive annually compared to other parts of the UK?

• 25%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

What is one of the benefits that Scottish residents enjoy due to the Barnett formula?

• Lower housing costs

• No tuition fees

• Free public transport

• Subsidized energy bills

What is a common perception among English taxpayers regarding the Barnett formula?

• It benefits all UK regions equally

• It unfairly favors Scotland

• It is outdated and needs reform

• It is too complex to understand

Which political figure was involved in a controversy related to the Barnett formula?

• Emily Thornberry

• Nicola Sturgeon

• Boris Johnson

• Keir Starmer