The real problem is that now no politician wants to tackle it. The Barnett Formula saves people trouble. It saves prime ministers worrying. That's the way with politics... Here we are, about to make the wrong decision again. (Joel Barnett, Baron Barnett)

The real problem is that now no politician wants to tackle it. The Barnett Formula saves people trouble. It saves prime ministers worrying. That's the way with politics... Here we are, about to make the wrong decision again.

Joel Barnett, Baron Barnett

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