Centre for Public Policy

Insights on the European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation)(Scotland) Bill. Professor Nicola McEwen. University of Glasgow, Centre for Public Policy. Report mockup of, Conditioning Power: Devolved Law-Making after the Supreme Court's s.28(7) rulings.

New on the European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation)(Scotland) Bill being considered in the Scottish Parliament today❗

@profnicolamcewen.bsky.social underlines why the Bill is unlikely to go as far as its advocates hope in protecting local government.

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Register for our workshop on tackling the public debt crisis in Scotland, in partnership with @uofgpolicy.bsky.social, today!

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#EndChildPoverty

Latest from me on the Scottish governments strategic approach!

A new national strategy for Scotland, and why it matters! Dr Ian C. Elliott, Centre for Public Policy and University of Glasgow logos, image of the Scottish Parliament building

NEW insights on the new National Performance Framework announced last week by the Deputy First Minister from @ianelliott.bsky.social 💡

Ian shares why a strategic approach to government is as important as ever, despite a ‘growing sense of cynicism’.

Read 🔗
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A reminder of this workshop on 12 March at the @uofgarc.bsky.social with @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social 💡

Join us! Sign-up details below ⬇️

Episode Artwork - Hard Choices Ahead? Budget Challenges facing the next Government

New #UofGSpotlight just dropped🎙️

As the Scottish Budget process wraps up, we look at the tough choices ahead - and opportunities for smarter, preventative spending.

Insights on Victoria’s Early Intervention Framework and from @graemeroy.bsky.social & Fiona Duncan.

Tune in 🎧 uofgspotlight.com

Screenshot of the paper webpage, Women talking: Bringing the environment into UK parliamentary speeches, European Journal of Political Research

NEW paper from CPP's Dr @hannahsalamon.bsky.social 📣

📝 Women talking: Bringing the environment into UK parliamentary speeches

It suggests women are disproportionately responsible for embedding environmentalism into political discussions across Parliament.

Read:
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Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli in a suit sitting in an office. Text on the left reads: "Centre for Public Policy welcomes Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli as Senior Fellow," with university logos above.

We are delighted to welcome Professor Sir @antonmuscatelli.bsky.social as a Senior Fellow of the Centre for Public Policy 📣

President @royalsoced.bsky.social and former Principal @glasgow.ac.uk, leading economist Sir Anton brings invaluable expertise to our work.

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Our Centre Director @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social is speaking at this @enlightenscot.bsky.social event on Monday 23 Feb🎙️

🗣️Exclusive new polling in Scotland and Wales: A discussion about what it might mean

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Access to Justice and the need for civil legal aid reform in Scotland, Policy Insights, University of Glasgow, Centre for Public Policy, Dr jo Hynes, Fiona McPhail, Jack Smith

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/...

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

Very busy committee room in the Scottish Parliament for the Festival of Politics event on Net Zero and the Next Parliament.

Fantastic full room for our event this evening on Net-Zero and the next Scottish Parliament.

With @hannahsalamon.bsky.social, Jaime Toney, @markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social, @dominicmhinde.bsky.social & Claire Mack.

Host: Edward Mountain MSP, Convenor NZET committee.

#Holyrood2026 #FestivalofPolitics

...we particularly welcome early career researchers, policy practitioners and activists working in this space.

The workshop is also an opportunity to discuss emerging ideas from the field and meet new colleagues working in this area. We hope to see you there!

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Sustainable Welfare Workshop: What is the role of social policy in moving toward a post-growth society? UofG Centre for Public Policy and the Social Policy Association, Advanced research Centre, 12 March 2026.

🗓️ 🗣️ Sustainable Welfare Workshop: What is the role of social policy in moving toward a post-growth society?

Join us and @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social on 12 March to explore how social policy can mitigate environmental degradation and enhance collective wellbeing.

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Episode artwork including Kat, Kez and Melanie

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 🎧

Professor Kezia Dugdale speaking

Professor Nicola McEwen talking

… @kezdugdale.bsky.social giving us a run-through of what we might see immediately after election day, and how the first minister is selected.

And @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social sharing what might be ‘in the inbox’ of the next government, and what does the election mean for the voluntary sector?

A photo of the full busy room

Mark McGeoghegan talking

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.

Interesting day in Scottish and British politics, and for those of you at @scvo.scot's The Gathering tomorrow we'll be providing an equally interesting discussion of the implications for the upcoming Holyrood elections!

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Election 2026: what it means for the future of Scotland and your work Join the University of Glasgow’s Centre for Public Policy Election Team in conversation as they discuss the latest polling, lay bare the major public policy challenges facing the next Scottish Governm...

2/2...we'll be discussing the latest polling and the major public policy challenges facing the next government.

Our event is fully booked, but you can still add yourself to the waiting list in case spaces become available:

scvo.scot/the-gatherin...

Looking forward to seeing everyone there! 👋

We're a Gathering event host...BOOK NOW! SCVO the Gathering 2026. SCVO.scot/the-gathering. 10 and 11 February, EICC, Edinburgh

We're heading to @scvo.scot #SCVOTheGathering tomorrow, hosting an event on the upcoming Scottish Election:

Election 2026: What it means for the future of Scotland and your work 🗳️📣

Speakers:
@profnicolamcewen.bsky.social
@kezdugdale.bsky.social
@markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social

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📢 SOLD OUT: Scotland at the Crossroads: Net Zero and the Next Parliament, the @uofgpolicy.bsky.social Festival of Politics event on 16 Jan.
🌿 A panel of experts will look at the next Parliament's role in the path to net zero and the implementation of the Climate Change Plan.
#climatechange #netzero

@scvo.scot's The Gathering is this week, and I'm looking forward to seeing those of you attending! I'll be speaking alongside my @uofgpolicy.bsky.social colleagues @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social and @kezdugdale.bsky.social to discuss the upcoming Holyrood elections.

3/3...it examines the:

- meaning of the Supreme Court judgments,
- resulting uncertainties and complexities in devolved laws
- limitations of various workarounds

Crucially, it offers practical solutions ✔️

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

@uofgnews.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

2/3...the report is written by
- @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social, @uofgpolicy.bsky.social
- @aileenmcharg.bsky.social, @durham.ac.uk
- @penarthjo.bsky.social, @walesgovernance.bsky.social
- @chrismccork.bsky.social, @unistrathclyde.bsky.social

Read:
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New report, Conditioning Power: Devolved Law-Making after the Supreme Court's s.28(7) Rulings. University of Glasgow, Centre for Public Policy. Image of the report cover. Parter logos - Durham University, Cardiff University, University of Strathclyde

📢 NEW REPORT 📢

📝 Conditioning Power: Devolved Law-Making after the Supreme Court’s s.28(7) Rulings

Recent decisions by the UK Supreme Court have introduced unexpected constraints on devolved law-making.

Learn more – read the report: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

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The promised UK/EU 'reset', Professor Anand Menon. Centre for Public Policy and University of Glasgow logo, photo of a person holding an EU flag in London. Photo of Professor Anand Menon.

NEW insights from @anandmenon.bsky.social on the promised UK/EU reset 📝💡

Anand, Director of @ukandeu.bsky.social, explores progress so far and what we might see in 2026, particularly with elections approaching in May and the potential 'wildcard' of US President Trump.

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Scotland's new bonds will put a price tag on independence. Dr Patrick E. Shea, Dr Ben Cormier. University of Glasgow and Centre for Public Policy logos, photo of the Scottish Parliament.

NEW insights: @patrickshea.bsky.social and @bvcormier.bsky.social examine the Scottish Government's plans to issue its first national bonds, or 'kilts'. 💡

📝Scotland's new bonds will put a price tag on independence

Read on the Centre blog:
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Read my latest blog here -

Scotland should be proud of the Scottish Child Payment, but social security investment on its own cannot eradicate child poverty.