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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 20d

NEW blog from @jsijstermans.bsky.social 🚨

📝 Beyond the protests: Tracing Scotland’s far right activism

Dr Judith Sijstermans looks at the evolving picture of far right activism in Scotland and the locally-rooted activity and networks that underpin it.

🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

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Text reads Beyond the protests: Tracing Scotland's far right activism, Dr Judith Sijstermans. Includes a photo of Judith, a photo of a street in Edinburgh, Scotland, and the University of Glasgow and Centre for Public Policy logos

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 23d

A busy morning at the Centre for Public Policy today as our Early Career Researchers' Network hosts their event on housing and energy policy, with @uofgenergy.bsky.social 🏠💡

Looking forward to the important conversations ahead with experts from across academia, engineering, and the third sector 💬

A photo of the event in progress taken from the back of the room

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Duncan Hothersall @dhothersall.bsky.social · 23d

My husband and I just celebrated 22 years together, which is longer than both of Nigel Farage's mixed-sex marriages combined.

Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 23d

Nigel Farage:

"Children who have two stable parents have a better chance in life... The most stable relationships, the ones that last the longest, tend to be between men & women... There's an awful lot of kids in the country not getting the kind of start... they deserve."

Farage has two ex-wives.

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · Jul 10

Today @beyondsrebrenica.bsky.social hosts an event with the Scottish Government to mark the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide.

We were honoured to have Sabina Kadić-Mackenzie share her story and the charity's mission to ensure remembrance.

🎧 Learn more: open.spotify.com/episode/5TED...

Beyond Srebrenica and Responsibility to Protect

UofG Spotlight · Episode

open.spotify.com

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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · Jun 24

As it's in the news again - this is the post I wrote a few months ago on why the disability benefits bill has been going up.

Essentially, you can't remove need by removing support - it just pops up as a cost somewhere else.

open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/t...

The definition of madness

Governments need to stop making the same incredibly expensive mistake over and over again

open.substack.com

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · Jun 19

🗞️ In a new blog, Dr David Bell explains how changes to the UK Treasury’s Green Book could shift investment away from the South-East by focusing more on regional needs. This could impact how projects are funded across the UK, including in Scotland.

www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

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Kez Dugdale @kezdugdale.bsky.social · Jun 19

Bit of a special one this, to end our current season of Spotlight. Super proud of how this podcast has grown in popularity in recent times. Are you one of the thousands who tune in each episode? 🕵🏻‍♂️

Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · Jun 19

🎙️NEW: Beyond Srebrenica and Responsibility to Protect

30 years after the genocide Sabina Kadeech-Mackenzie, @beyondsrebrenica.bsky.social, reflects on memory, justice & international responsibility.

@rji95.bsky.social unpacks the promises & limits of Responsibility to Protect.

🎧 uofgspotlight.com

Spotlight episode artwork for Beyond Srebrenica

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Kez Dugdale @kezdugdale.bsky.social · Jun 17

i agree - i’m arguing for a review of fiscal framework not arguing for fiscal autonomy

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Kez Dugdale @kezdugdale.bsky.social · Jun 17

It's a brutal indictment of the current devolution settlement for sure... Fiscal Framework in urgent need of review. But not sure i follow the part about Scotland's place in UK?

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Kez Dugdale @kezdugdale.bsky.social · Jun 16

Here’s @uofgvc.bsky.social reflecting on some of Chancellor’s recent choices…

Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · Jun 16

NEW: The 2025 Spending Review Big Picture: A Difficult Macroeconomic Balancing Act

Prof. Sir Anton Muscatelli @uofgvc.bsky.social unpacks the review - not a return to austerity but tough choices ahead. Political, economic, and global pressures shape UK’s fiscal future

www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

The 2025 Spending Review Big Picture graphic with Anton Muscatelli

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · Jun 16

NEW: The 2025 Spending Review Big Picture: A Difficult Macroeconomic Balancing Act

Prof. Sir Anton Muscatelli @uofgvc.bsky.social unpacks the review - not a return to austerity but tough choices ahead. Political, economic, and global pressures shape UK’s fiscal future

www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

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Kez Dugdale @kezdugdale.bsky.social · Jun 16

All legit policy choices but wish we were having a proper debate about the size of these gaps rather than pretending the problems we are stacking up can be “McDoged” or met through efficiencies…

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Kez Dugdale @kezdugdale.bsky.social · Jun 16

… And so it follows that with greater demand, more generous criteria + new benefits, the gap in Scotland’s social security budget is set to grow. So costs need to be met from other depts. Table from Scottish fiscal commission

This table from Scottish fiscal commission sites a £1billon gap between what scotland spends has to spend on social security and what it needs to meet commitments made in 2025s Gap grows to 2.1 billion by 2030

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Kez Dugdale @kezdugdale.bsky.social · Jun 16

The debacle of the winter fuel payment is a fascinating case study of devolution. In making this promise today, the FM will need to spend more than he’s got for this devolved benefit and therefore have to take from elsewhere to meet the commitment…

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · Jun 11

Our Director, Professor Nicola McEwen, joins the panel on BBC Debate Night this evening.

📺 Watch from 9pm on BBC Scotland, 10:40pm on BBC One Scotland, or catch up on BBC iPlayer.

Promotional poster for BBC Debate Night. The programme airs Wednesdays at 9pm on BBC Scotland and at 10:40pm on BBC One Scotland. The image features six panellists with their names and affiliations:

Maree Todd, Scottish National Party
Sue Webber, Scottish Conservatives
Pam Duncan-Glancy, Scottish Labour
Brian Cox, Actor
Prof Nicola McEwen, Centre for Public Policy

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · Jun 2

A warm welcome to those joining us for the Rethinking Health Inequalities conference, with co-hosts @uofgmvls.bsky.social and Glasgow Changing Futures.

We look forward to a full day of keynotes, expert panels, and innovative workshops exploring ways to #RethinkHealthInequality in Scotland. 🤩

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Kez Dugdale @kezdugdale.bsky.social · May 29

Great read if you want to understand the link between flamingos and democratic health!

…Consistently raised by @patrickharvie.bsky.social and @ross-greer.bsky.social

Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · May 29

NEW: A central topic in today's FMQs - we're examining the Flamingo Land decision on the Centre blog 🚨🗣️

Professor Mark Stephens reflects on his role in a previous similar campaign in New Lanark, the democracy of planning decisions and whether planning is political.

🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · May 27

Last chance to register for 'Rethinking Health Inequalities'⌛

Mon 2 June, a deep dive into:
🔹 Primary care & community action
🔹Creating evidence-based policy
🔹 Health priorities ahead of #Holyrood2026

🏥 Clarice Pears | 10am–4pm | Lunch included

Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/rethinking...

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · May 28

READ: Could Pakistan renew nuclear testing in South Asia?🌏❓

With Balochistan declaring independence from Pakistan amid geopolitical tensions in the region, Prof Jay Sarkar @uofgsps.bsky.social examines whether this might spur Pakistan to renew nuclear weapons testing.

www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

Could Pakistan renew nuclear testing in South Asia? Professor Jay Sarkar. Image is of two people walking along a roadside in Balochistan Pakistan, with a photo of Jay, and the University of Glasgow and Centre for Public Policy logos

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Mark McGeoghegan @markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social · May 23

Scotland's set for one of the world's most disproportionate legislatures thanks to the constitutional divide, fragmenting party system, and lopsided electoral system that fails to incentivise good governance.

Is it time for Holyrood electoral reform?

My latest for @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com

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Mark McGeoghegan @markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social · May 16

Well worth a listen. Nasar is PI for the Governance and Local Integration of Migrants and Europe's Refugees project, and Sergi is a member of the UK's Migration Advisory Committee.

Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · May 16

🚨New episode of #UofGSpotlight🎙️

We dive into the UK Gov’s Immigration White Paper with Professors @nasarmeer.bsky.social & @sergipardos.bsky.social.

Challenging some assumptions made in immigration policy and discussing the politics behind the rhetoric.

🎧 Listen now: uofgspotlight.com

The Immigration White Paper - Spotlight Podcast

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · May 19

NEW: How do lived experience perspectives impact decisions in the Scottish Parliamentary process?💡🗣️

@clemmiehilloconnor.bsky.social writes about her research which aims to better understand how this evidence is used and how it influences policy decision making.

www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

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How do lived experience perspectives impact decisions in the Scottish Parliamentary process? Dr Clementine Hill O'Connor. Image is of the Scottish Parliament and features the University of Glasgow and Centre for Public Policy logos, and a photo of author Clementine Hill O'Connor.

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Kez Dugdale @kezdugdale.bsky.social · May 16

Brilliant and compelling analysis on this week's white paper from two leading experts - an essential listen 👇

Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · May 16

🚨New episode of #UofGSpotlight🎙️

We dive into the UK Gov’s Immigration White Paper with Professors @nasarmeer.bsky.social & @sergipardos.bsky.social.

Challenging some assumptions made in immigration policy and discussing the politics behind the rhetoric.

🎧 Listen now: uofgspotlight.com

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Kez Dugdale @kezdugdale.bsky.social · May 16

Brilliant and compelling analysis on this week's white paper from two leading experts - an essential listen 👇

Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · May 16

🚨New episode of #UofGSpotlight🎙️

We dive into the UK Gov’s Immigration White Paper with Professors @nasarmeer.bsky.social & @sergipardos.bsky.social.

Challenging some assumptions made in immigration policy and discussing the politics behind the rhetoric.

🎧 Listen now: uofgspotlight.com

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Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · May 15

Today, Early Career Researchers (ECRs) from across @uofglasgow.bsky.social came together for a #Policy Brief Writing workshop with @kezdugdale.bsky.social, analysing real policy briefs and digging into best practices for developing policy briefs to maximise impact! ✒️🗒️

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