Numeracy and literacy problems in Scotland – Frances McKie
The current furore about Primary One assessments is obviously linked to the fact that Scotland,…
Yearly Archives: 2018
Record shows that SNP under Nicola Sturgeon are fixed on hoarding power at Holyrood
This article by Chris Deerin first appeared in the Sunday Post on 16 September 2018.…
THINK TANK CALLS FOR “SPIRIT OF DEVOLUTION” TO BE EXTENDED TO LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Reform Scotland calls for Scottish Government to devolve business rates to councils Reform Scotland, the…
Police Scotland: Giving the public a voice – David Belfall
Police Scotland was set up as a single, national police force 5 years ago. The…
Reform Scotland annual accounts 2017/18
Reform Scotland’s financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2018. Company Registration number: SC336414…
First steps in meeting the challenge of deaths from suicide in Scotland – James Jopling
Along with many other charities, the Samaritans in Scotland have broadly welcomed the new suicide…
Action for Sport – Douglas Flett
The then Scottish Executive’s Physical Activity Taskforce said, in 2002, that 72% of women and…
Tax powers must be given to those who know local needs
This article by Alison Payne first appeared in The Times on 4 July 2018. I…
When is a ban not a ban? When a judge says it’s not a ban – Stuart Paton
Until last week, I had specifically steered clear of commenting on the Scottish Government’s approach…
Scotland should be excluded from immigration targets
This article by Chris Deerin first appeared in The Times on 18 June 2018. Scotland…
THINK TANK CALLS FOR SCOTLAND TO BE REMOVED FROM IMMIGRATION TARGET
‘Unavoidable truth’ that Scotland needs more working-age people, says Reform Scotland Reform Scotland, the independent…
Taking Scotland out of the immigration target
Reform Scotland, the independent non-party think tank, has today called for the UK Government to…
Policy insights for Scotland from small advanced economies
Globally renowned expert David Skilling says Scotland must stay competitive with other small countries David…
NEW REPORT EMPHASISES NEED FOR FISCAL DISCIPLINE IN SCOTLAND
Globally renowned expert David Skilling says Scotland must stay competitive with other small countries Dr…