NEW #UofGSpotlight On the Elections: The Rise of the Right 🚨🗳️ Today, we explore what’s driving the rise of parties like Reform UK, what can we learn from similar parties elsewhere, and more. With @sundersays.bsky.social @podmalm.bsky.social @jsijstermans.bsky.social 🎙️ Tune in 🎧 uofgspotlight.com

Want to know what’s driving the rise of Reform in Scotland? What the ceiling to their potential vote might be and who makes up this new political force?… We have a pod for that with some stellar experts and insights 👇

ELECTION WEBINAR SERIES🚨🗓️ We're partnering with leading organisations in April and May to explore the big policy questions shaping the elections in a series of timely, expert-led webinars. @acadsocsciences.bsky.social @theifs.bsky.social @ipsosinscotland.bsky.social Sign up - links below🧵⬇️

Tune in to a new podcast series from @uofgpolicy.bsky.social UofG Spotlight: On the Elections 🎧 Hosts @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social, @kezdugdale.bsky.social & @graemeroy.bsky.social will be bringing you episodes covering the big policy issues facing the country. www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

NEW: Election 2026 Policy Insights: Justice ⚖️ 🚨 In the first in a series of insights tackling the big policy issues ahead, Fiona McPhail (@uofglaw.bsky.social) examines Justice. She outlines the case for reforming legal aid and closing the justice gap in Scotland. www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

The first episode of @uofgpolicy.bsky.social's Spotlight elections series is now available, previewing the elections and covering key issues and battlegrounds. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/3Tfy...

Election webinar: Cost-of-living💡 💻 🎤 What can devolved governments do to address the cost-of-living crisis? 🗓️ Tuesday 21 April, 1-2pm With Prof @kezdugdale.bsky.social , @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social and Dr Hefin Gwilym. Join us! Register🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-can-d...

How are political parties reacting to war in the Middle East and what does it mean for the Holyrood election? Excellent discussion on energy and the smallness of #SP26 so far in this…

Worth a read if you want to know how diverse this year’s Scottish Parliament election candidates are

NEW insights from Prof @nasarmeer.bsky.social and Dr Tim Peace: 📝Progress without parity: Ethnic and racial minority participation at Holyrood They note that while Scotland is more diverse than in its electoral history, representation in Parliament lags behind. Read www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

We're already seeing public opinion reacting to the fallout from the war in Iran, with concern about inflation and energy rising. That fallout won't settle quickly, whether or not the ceasefire holds, and will shape the coming elections.

NEW episode of #UofGSpotlight: On the Elections 🚨 An Election in the Shadow of War? 🌍🎧 We talk to John Edward (@scga.bsky.social) and Geoff Aberdein (True North and @holyroodsources.bsky.social) about the impact of global events on the election campaign. Listen: uofgspotlight.com

Given recent misinformation being spread about how these models work, here's an accessible explainer: This particular model involves two main procedures. The first involves predicting actual national party support based on the data available to us. To do so, I use LOESS regressions... 1/10

From today, statutory sick pay is paid from the first day of illness And it’s paid to every worker, including the lowest paid, who previously got nothing Long held goals of the labour movement - realised by a Labour government

It was a pleasure to join @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social, @kezdugdale.bsky.social and @cjcarman.bsky.social to kick of @uofgpolicy.bsky.social's coverage of the Scottish Parliament election campaign, covering the polling and the party campaigns so far:

NEW #UofGSpotlight series: On the elections 🚨 We’re kicking off with a state of the race episode: 🎧 🗳️ Episode 1: The polls and the policies so far @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social @kezdugdale.bsky.social @markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social @cjcarman.bsky.social Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/3Tfy...

That’s the first of our election Spotlight Podcasts up and ready for your ears… Tune in for the latest insights and polling on the Scottish Parliament race with @cjcarman.bsky.social @markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social and @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/3Tfy...

READ: Mark McGeoghegan @markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social and Prof Kezia Dugdale @kezdugdale.bsky.social on the UofG Centre for Public Policy's plans for the upcoming election period 🚨 📝 CPP on Elections 2026: Informing the debate with political and policy analysis 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

Insights from @kengibb.bsky.social @housingevidence.bsky.social (CaCHE) on the new national housing agency, More Homes Scotland💡🏠 He introduces a new CaCHE briefing on the agency based on sector-wide interviews, sharing emerging key themes. Read: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

Does the new Scot Gov Child Poverty strategy rise to the size of the challenge ahead?

New insights from Professor @graemeroy.bsky.social on the fiscal reality for the next Scottish Parliament ✏️ As the Scottish election approaches, Graeme summarises the key messages from the latest @scotfisccomm.bsky.social report. 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

NEW Holyrood voting intention 📊SNP maintain comfortable lead over Labour 📊4-point rise for Labour since Dec 2025 📊Reform UK’s share has fallen to 16%, down 2 points since Dec 2025 ➡️ bit.ly/4rICate

This statement, ironically, is closer to the truth for Farage's own constituency and own voters - where levels of economic inactivity are much higher than the national average.

Professor Wendy Loretto has been announced as the new Head of our Adam Smith Business School @uofgasbs.bsky.social Currently Professor of Organisational Management at @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social, Prof Loretto starts her new role on 20 April. Welcome to #TeamUofG, Wendy! gla.ac/4tRyFSE

Join us on Mon 26 Feb for an online discussion on exclusive new polling in Scotland & Wales & what it might mean. @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social Charlie Buckley @moreincommonuk.bsky.social Dewi Knight @policywise.bsky.social @chrisdeerin.bsky.social www.enlighten.scot/event/online...

Greatly enjoyed sitting on this panel this evening. Good questions from both the chair and the audience. Thanks to everyone who attended!

NEW Policy Insights: Access to Justice and the need for Civil Legal Aid Reform in Scotland 💡⚖️ Read recommendations from @glasgow.ac.uk experts @johynes.bsky.social, Fiona McPhail, and Jack Smith on how legal aid should be reformed to strengthen access to justice. www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

New #UofGSpotlight episode on 'Work, Ageing and the Employment Rights Act'💡 @kezdugdale.bsky.social speaks with Kat Riach about ageing and work then @melaniesimms.bsky.social about employment rights and recent legislation. Listen and subscribe: uofgspotlight.com 🎧

Kicking off our session at @scvo.scot #SCVOTheGathering 🎤 With @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social @kezdugdale.bsky.social @markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social Great to see so many people in the room for what is a very timely discussion on the coming election here in Scotland.

My latest thoughts on the new National School for Government and Public Services, how it can help to 'fix things', and what it will take to 'move fast'!

Listen to a new episode of the @uofgpolicy.bsky.social #UofGSpotlight podcast. Host @kezdugdale.bsky.social challenges Scotland's political leaders on public service reform, whether politicians can work together, the fiscal challenge in Scotland, devolution, the NHS, and more. 🎧 uofgspotlight.com

New LIVE #UofGSpotlight podcast episode! 🚨🎧 Host @kezdugdale.bsky.social challenges Scotland’s political leaders on public service reform, the fiscal challenge facing Scotland, whether politicians can work together, devolution, the NHS, and more. Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/3XQz...

🎉 Breaking News! A new national housing agency announced today by FM John Swinney will accelerate affordable homebuilding in Scotland. Our research & campaigns helped push for this bold step. We now need ambition to be matched by the money needed to make it a reality. 🗨️ shelterscotland.org/MHSR

Huge thanks to all who joined us yesterday for our event #StopStart: Making Public Service Reform Stick in Scotland🚦 Lots of reflections to come, but leaving you with photos from our brilliant live #UofGSpotlight recording closing the day, a political panel chaired by Prof @kezdugdale.bsky.social💡🎙️

...a jam-packed afternoon! We've hosted our two sets of lightning talks and response panels 🎙️⚡ We've heard from leading voices across the research and policy communities advocating for what they think Scotland should stop and start doing in public services. #StopStart @glasgow.ac.uk

We're delighted to welcome colleagues from across Scotland’s public policy and research communities to @glasgow.ac.uk today for our #StopStart event📍🚦 We've kicked off this morning hearing from Jim McCormick @therobertsontrust.bsky.social and Permanent Secretary Joe Griffin.

Catch up on our fascinating & informative discussion about Scottish & Welsh devolution in partnership with @policywise.bsky.social. Our panel included Adam Price MS, @kezdugdale.bsky.social, Lee Waters MS, and Paul McLennan MSP. Chaired by @chrisdeerin.bsky.social www.enlighten.scot/event/online...

We've got the Chair of the Fiscal Commission, the Permanent Secretary of the Scottish Government, a political panel of six and no less than 16 further brilliant speakers all coming together in the aftermath of the Scottish budget to ask - What next for public service reform? Join us.

Catch our Associate Director @kezdugdale.bsky.social next week talking about the upcoming elections across the UK and how they might reshape British politics. Register online to watch the conference from home: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern... 🔗

Then at 13:45 we will turn our attention to the 2026 elections and how votes in England, Scotland and Wales could reshape British politics. With @kezdugdale.bsky.social, Guto Harri, @akashpaun.bsky.social @luketryl.bsky.social @cathhaddon.bsky.social

New Podcast episode! 🚨 Trump’s Second Act: Leadership, Tariffs, and Tensions As 2025 draws to a close, we take a deep dive into a year of American politics and its global impact. With @mkblyth.bsky.social and @jkaarbo.bsky.social. 🎧 Listen now: uofgspotlight.com #UofGSpotlight

Elections 2026: How could votes in England, Scotland and Wales reshape British politics? Join us at Government 2026 on Tuesday 13 January when we will discuss with @kezdugdale.bsky.social, Guto Harri, @akashpaun.bsky.social @luketryl.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...

On the psychology of Leadership and Trump economics.....

NEW insights from @sergipardos.bsky.social Sponsoring immigrant care workers in Scotland: Politics vs. policy📝 Prof Sergi Pardos-Prado shares his perspective on the recent announcement from the Scottish Government on migrant social care workers. Read: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

Next up in our #CPPUnwrapped is our event at the 2025 #SCVOGathering 🗣️🌟 The Centre's @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social and @kezdugdale.bsky.social talked about the money behind Scotland's public policy landscape, with 260 voluntary sector colleagues. Find out more: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

Labour are down seven points on the constituency vote and four points on the list vote, with declines in net satisfaction with both Keir Starmer and Anas Sarwar.

Listen to our Associate Director @kezdugdale.bsky.social on the latest episode of the #BBCScotcast podcast! 🎧🌟 Tune in to the discussion, from the #UKBudget to trust in politics and more ⬇️

Some thoughts and reflections from me www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Welfare spending is currently 1.2% of GDP *lower* than in 2012-13. Abolition of two-child cap is best viewed as a correction than an increase.

Six weeks since the PM said Britain faced a choice between decency or division and our bad, obviously, for not understanding that he was in fact Team Division