Minister in Cameron’s coalition was an aide in 1986 when he said spending cuts in Scotland were unlikely to hurt Tories and could be a hit in northern EnglandA former minister in David Cameron’s coalition government argued “pampered Scots” should face deep cuts in public spending when he advised Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s. David Willetts,who served as universities minister until the general election in May, had told the then prime minister that Scotland was the “only juicy target” that had escaped her spending axe. Related: Revealed: Thatcher's mystery gems, and Reagan's reading and moon dust Related: Oliver Letwin blocked help for black youth after 1985 riots Related: Thatcher tried to block 'snide taste' public health warnings approximately Aids Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com