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…
Yearly Archives: 2018
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…
Homelessness & rough sleeping: The long view – David Belfall
In March 2002 the Homelessness Task Force led by the Housing Minister (first Jackie Baillie…
REFORM SCOTLAND APPOINTS CHRIS DEERIN AS NEW DIRECTOR
Journalist and commentator will lead think tank into its second decade Reform Scotland, the independent,…
REFORM SCOTLAND CALLS FOR SINGLE DEPARTMENT FOR WELFARE AND TAX
Think tank says Holyrood should learn from Westminster’s mistakes Ahead of today’s Stage 3 debate…
How to Nudge Citizens in Public Policy – Marcus Clarke
In the political landscape, Nudge Theory is a la mode. It is attractive to politicians…
Access to advocacy and the Social Security (Scotland) Bill – Arlene Astley
As we are drawing to the end of the legislative process for The Social Security…