Peter Hourston

Policy Manager @ProsperScot - Scotland’s Council for Development and Industry.

[Peter Hourston @PeterHourston]

🚨Personal/Professional news
Today marks my final day @instituteforgov after (nearly!) 2 action-packed years
I've had a wonderful time in a variety of interesting jobs working with really dedicated, kind and supportive colleagues

[Stian Westlake @stianwestlake]

A big day for researchers interested in UK economic policy!

@hmtreasury has published its first ever “Areas of Research Interest” document, setting out the research questions the Treasury would most like to see answered.

[Institute for Government @instituteforgov]

EVENT: In conversation with Kate Forbes MSP, Deputy First Minister of Scotland

🗓️Monday 18 November, 17:00-18:00

Register now to hear @_KateForbes reflect on the Scottish independence referendum and the 25th anniversary of Scottish devolution https://t.co/VLgdVXxCE1

[Institute for Government @instituteforgov]

TODAY: Labour’s first 100 days have been marked by reports of conflict, dysfunction and delay at the centre.

Join us at 17:00 to explore what Keir Starmer needs to do to reset No.10, with @TomBaldwin66 @theobertram @HenryNewman and @DrHannahWhite
https://t.co/8733lmH4bm

[Institute for Government @instituteforgov]

The government's approach to civil service appointments has been an unforced error

There are clear and established ways for ministers to bring in outside expertise into government, writes @DrHannahWhite

https://t.co/txJdhHjWMF

[Jane Barlow @belperbarlow]

The Red Arrows fly over Edinburgh Castle during The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

#RedArrows #RAF #EdinburghTattoo #castle #Edinburgh #Scotland

[Institute for Government @instituteforgov]

Do you have recent experience working in UK government/politics?

We are inviting expressions of interest from anyone with the relevant knowledge and skills who would like to join us at the IfG.

Closing date: Monday 30 September, 11:00 ⏰

Find out more https://t.co/5uoNI9QlDh

[Trinity Hall @TrinityHallCamb]

Trinity Hall Honorary Fellow and Pulitzer Prize winner Vladimir Kara-Murza has been freed as part of a prisoner swap with Russia.

https://t.co/SxRUebZcQU

[Thomas Pope @tompope0]

An exciting opportunity, at a critical moment, to come and work as an economist or senior economist at @instituteforgov . Do get in touch with me if or @gemmatetlow if you have any questions! And please do consider putting an application in

[UK Prime Minister @10DowningStreet]

Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer has spoken to the First Ministers of Scotland and Wales, and the First Minister and deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland.

We are resetting our relationship, working together to unite our country.

[Sam Macrory @sammacrory]

From the moment they walk through the famous No10 Downing Street door, what awaits a new prime minister in their first 72 hours in the job?

This brilliant @instituteforgov explainer and timeline by @cath_haddon reveals all

https://t.co/v3FIB7eLoh

[Alasdair Rae @undertheraedar]

Ground-breaking geospatial research, just published: 604 out of 650 UK constituencies contain a Greggs, only one contains a place called Scone (pronounced 'scone'), no clear north/south divide evident

[Hannah White @DrHannahWhite]

We are recruiting for a new events officer - do apply to come and join our brilliant team at the heart of Westminster! https://t.co/wzms2wKGXO

[Akash Paun @AkashPaun]

Here is our explainer on how the SNP and Scottish Parliament selected Humza Yousaf to replace Nicola Sturgeon last year (by @_D_Henderson & me) https://t.co/nfTQcOUl8V

We will be updating this asap! Didn't expect another leadership contest quite so soon but there you go.

[Trinity Hall @TrinityHallCamb]

Welcome back 👋

[Institute for Government @instituteforgov]

EVENT: Local and mayoral elections 2024 - Why they matter and what to look out for

Join us on Weds 1 May when Sir John Curtice, @sjcalkin @AkashPaun @Emma_Norris will discuss what is at stake and what to expect in the 2 May elections https://t.co/bJJgjJIpET #localelections2024

[Jem Mills-Sheehy @MillsSheehy]

Absolutely recommend applying for this.

Had an incredible time that opened doors professionally and made a bunch of friends too.

[Roger Mosey @rogermosey]

Peak tulip season in the @Selwyn1882 @Cambridge_Uni gardens.