Scottish Policy Foundation

We are an independent, apolitical charitable foundation working to promote objective policy research to the people of Scotland in order to inform public debate.

[Scottish Policy Foundation @Scotpolicyfund]

We're proud to have played our part in stimulating a better-informed policy debate around the @scotparl elections working with @theifs @ipprscotland @reformscotland @buchananinst @UofGlasgow @SFE_tweets_ @scotchambers #sp2021

[David Phillips @fiscalphillips]

It was a pleasure working with @Scotpolicyfund and my @TheIFS colleagues on our Scottish election analysis. Something tells me the need for rigorous, impartial and independent analysis of big fiscal and public policy issues isn't going to be any less post than pre-election!

[Scottish Policy Foundation @Scotpolicyfund]

@wbrown103 Thanks for your interest. The written report is published on our website. https://t.co/jAMBN7pgv7

[Scottish Policy Foundation @Scotpolicyfund]

10 young researchers. 10 big ideas. We funded students from the Buchanan Institute to think big about how we could make Scotland a better place. Their suggestions make for fascinating reading. #sp2021 https://t.co/t745uxaxtE

[10 Big Ideas Scotland @10bigideas2025]

Thanks to SPF for this short introductory video of some of our researchers and their ideas. Have a read of the rest of our ideas here: https://t.co/kM1cdmbTUa

[Scottish Policy Foundation @Scotpolicyfund]

Immigration is one of the most controversial policy areas in British life. So how could Scotland learn from other countries? We funded @ReformScotland to investigate.
https://t.co/RcTRbu7P8e

[Scottish Policy Foundation @Scotpolicyfund]

#SP2021 is one of our most important @scotparl elections ever. @Scottishpolicyfund @theifs @ipprscotland @reformscotland @buchananinst @Uof Glasgow @SFE_tweets_ @scotchambers are proud to have worked together to inform the debate.

[Scottish Policy Foundation @Scotpolicyfund]

The pandemic has hit some people harder than others, economicaly. What, if anything, should the next Scottish Government do about that when it comes to personal
taxation? We funded @IPPRScotland to make its own recommendations. https://t.co/E3fzfxdmRp

[Scottish Policy Foundation @Scotpolicyfund]

The pandemic has hit some people harder than others, economically. What, if anything, should the next Scottish Government do about that when it comes to personal taxation? We funded @IPPRScotland to make its own recommendations. https://t.co/FpIXMqicFA

[Scottish Policy Foundation @Scotpolicyfund]

Public spending in Scotland is largely devolved to the Scottish Government and councils, with a budget of £41.6m in 2019-20. Where does this money go and
how has that changed over the years? We funded @theifs to consider this. https://t.co/RJsnDsobts

[Scottish Policy Foundation @Scotpolicyfund]

Immigration is one of the most controversial policy areas in British life. So how could Scotland learn from other countries? We funded @reformscotland to investigate. https://t.co/1ZQli0HxFA

[Scottish Policy Foundation @Scotpolicyfund]

For more on @TheIFS work we funded - among other reports - please see our website https://t.co/r5DnoEBFp0 #sp2021

[Scottish Policy Foundation @Scotpolicyfund]

Other countries have mayors so why don't we? Or rather, why should we? We funded @ReformScotland to assess the case for introducing new directly-elected figureheads for our cities. #SP2021 #SP21 https://t.co/UVymuBU6eo

[Scottish Policy Foundation @Scotpolicyfund]

This is the latest in a series of reports we funded in the run-up to #sp2021 to help improve the quality of public debate and policy-making. It's crucial the next @scotgov and @ScotParl make informed decisions.

[IPPR Scotland @IPPRScotland]

Pre pandemic in Scotland, 1/4 of those employed earned < the RLW, & 2/5 of those paid < the RLW worked in hospitality & retail.

During Covid-19, low wage industries have received the most public £. They must play their part in a fair work recovery.

https://t.co/G2TehGH6aO

[Scottish Policy Foundation @Scotpolicyfund]

NEW report: Can we be better than before Covid-19, asks @IPPRScotland on our site.

"Far from inequality being a necessary by-product of a growing economy, evidence shows high levels of inequality weaken economies, & hold back economic performance."

https://t.co/k3v4W9J8am

[Scottish Policy Foundation @Scotpolicyfund]

How does the Conservative #sp2021
manifesto add up? We funded @theifs to
assess it on an independent basis. Judge their
conclusions for yourself. https://t.co/lWgtgggU5o

[Scottish Policy Foundation @Scotpolicyfund]

Another important contribution to the national debate, funded by us.

[IPPR Scotland @IPPRScotland]

💰 Paying all workers the Real Living Wage would require employers to invest just 1% of Scotland’s GDP in additional wages

👩🏾‍⚕️ This would improve lives & boost the economy. The next @ScotParl can deliver a fair work recovery. Our new research shows how ⤵️

https://t.co/G2TehGH6aO

[Scottish Policy Foundation @Scotpolicyfund]

Devolved taxes now account for around 30%
of all tax revenue raised in Scotland, &
devolved benefits almost 20% of all benefit
& tax credit expenditure in Scotland.
What does this mean for spending &
policy? @TheIFS, funded by us, has had a
look. https://t.co/CRrkoTvJmK

[David Phillips @fiscalphillips]

Delighted to appear on @UofGlasgow's 'Spotlight'💡 podcast, discussing the Scottish political parties' tax and spending pledges with @ProfGraemeRoy. I start at about 1:30 and only ramble on for about 11 minutes! Thanks also to @Scotpolicyfund for support!

https://t.co/51w3Ioa7ap

[Scottish Policy Foundation @Scotpolicyfund]

Please take 4 minutes out of your day to review this excellent video from @theifs which we supported. For more on our contribution to apolitical debate ahead of #sp2021 take a look at the library of recent reports https://t.co/r5DnoEBFp0.

[Institute for Fiscal Studies @TheIFS]

WATCH: What's happening to Scottish taxes and benefits and what are the parties pledging in the upcoming #ScottishElections2021

https://t.co/D4EvGFIVcp