Scotland’s "Sweetie Jar" Economy: The IFS Warning & Business Rate Crisis

February 18
46 mins

Episode Description

In this episode of Holyrood Sources, Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein, and Andy Maciver dive into the latest bombshell polling that shows a record low for Scottish Labour and a stunning breakthrough for Reform UK. With the Scottish election looming, can Anas Sarwar distance himself from a struggling Keir Starmer, or is the SNP set to dominate once again?


What we discuss:

  • The Sarwar vs. Starmer Rift: 52% of Scots support Sarwar’s call for Starmer to resign—but will it save Labour at the polls?
  • The Reform UK Surge: Analyzing the projection of 22 seats for Nigel Farage’s party in Scotland.
  • The IFS Warning: Is Scotland’s "free stuff" culture sustainable? We discuss the looming cuts to tuition and prescriptions.
  • Business in Crisis: A listener’s warning on business rates and the risk of mass redundancies before May.
  • The Islands Forum Scrapped: Why has the UK government axed a key link for Scotland's island communities?


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