Graeme McCormick presents his vision for a radical land tax to unlock the economic potential of Scottish land.

Graeme McCormick is the pioneer behind a model of gaining public funding through an Annual Ground Rent called AGFRR (Annual Ground, Floor, Roof Rent). It’s simple and has the potential to replace all existing UK, Scottish and local taxation, provide a Universal Citizens’ Income of around £200 per week and give all of the people of Scotland a financial stake in our nation. It would substantially increase public expenditure for reconstruction and reduce the burden of taxation on almost all personal and business taxpayers.

In a historic step forward for the land reform movement in Scotland, the Scottish National Party’s 2017 spring conference unanimously backed calls for a land tax to end the feudal ownership system that has endured in the country for centuries.

Graeme brought the conference to its feet backing an amendment which made support for land taxation the policy of the SNP.

Since then he has toured his proposals around Scotland, where they are gaining widespread support. He'll show how we can use our land as the principal source of public funding and update us on the Scottish Land Commission's response to AGR.

Graeme McCormick is a Director of Business for Scotland and a founder member of the Scottish Independence Foundation.