Charles Brandon
Member
David Mundell was saying just the other day that any NI funding shouldn't happen like this, so unless they plan to leave the Scots Tories out to dry, the UK gov will have to give in to make it look like the Scots Tory MPs are worth something.
Not just about Scotland or Wales, of course. England should be getting a big chunk of money due to this too.
I'm not sure I agree exactly with your prediction but you have highlighted something quite interesting - the potential for this to escalate into a huge regional funding issue. I think I will climb down on my assertion that the scots won't kick up a fuss. I don't think Barnett is really the issue still but it's going to another large stick to beat May with.
Has Ruth Davidson said anything about this yet? She was already fuming about the DUP before the deal was done