Richard Marsh

Director of 4-consulting, economist

[Scottish Water @scottish_water]

Did you know that Scottish Water generates £4.5bn in value for Scotland’s economy each year through jobs and investment? Thanks to our customers, we can continue to invest in a flourishing Scotland 💧

Find out more here: https://t.co/BRgTuXBWAF

[Richard Marsh @rm4consulting]

If ever there was a statement waiting to be taken out of context it’s the ministers admission today that as an Aberdeen fan he should have gone to watch other clubs play.

[Richard Marsh @rm4consulting]

Halfway through the Office for the Internal Market data event. It’s more exciting than I’ve made it sound.

[Richard Marsh @rm4consulting]

In Canary Wharf this morning for a meeting on the statistics for the UK’s internal market.

[Richard Marsh @rm4consulting]

On the train for a work meeting today, view from Kinghorn looking good.

[Scottish ClubSport @ScotClubSport]

2024 Conference - we're ready for you!

The sun is shining in Perth and we are excited to get the conversation going on how the Community and ClubSport Networks can CONNECT, DEVELOP and CHAMPION

#ScotClubConf

[HIE @HIEScotland]

📢 Calling all community organisations in the Highlands and Islands! Share your insights and ambitions on how community-led development drives social and economic growth.

Take our survey here: https://t.co/bWL0BqEyk8

#GoPlaces #CommunityDevelopment #CommunityWealth

[Fraser of Allander Institute @Strath_FAI]

ICYMI: How are economic inactivity and poor health related in Scotland?

Read more in our latest blog post: https://t.co/ehmcno07sI

[Richard Marsh @rm4consulting]

Carnegie Judo Club with the Fighting Chance project has just been crowned Sporting Champion of the Year #DunfCommChamps

[Dunfermline Press @dunfermlinep]

The winner of the Sporting Champion of the Year award is The Fighting Chance Project (Scotland)!

Fighting Chance was set up in 2014 to help disadvantaged or disengaged young people realise their potential through the values of judo.

Congratulations! #DunfCommChamps

[Richard Marsh @rm4consulting]

'It's a question of political will' - Shapps on defence for Ukraine https://t.co/FbiZHn60Q5 via @BBCNews

[Richard Marsh @rm4consulting]

Carnegie Judo duo win Commonwealth medals https://t.co/NgW1ah6aKN

[Richard Marsh @rm4consulting]

Suspect these aren’t ‘new jobs’ or even new roles. Rather people better placed to work flexibly choosing to relocate themselves in Wales and Scotland to enjoy relatively higher quality of life. Those in more highly paid roles arguably better placed to do this.

[Richard Marsh @rm4consulting]

New HMRC data on taxpayers needs further development but big rise in taxpayers moving to Scotland occurs during lockdown - less marked among young and big movements event among higher rate payers.

[Richard Marsh @rm4consulting]

New HMRC data shows taxpayers moving from rest of UK to Scotland despite slightly high tax rates (for some).

[Richard Marsh @rm4consulting]

Just finished reading new HMRC data for taxpayer migration from devolved nations to rest of UK. A great piece of work and overall good news for Scotland and Wales

[Richard Marsh @rm4consulting]

@lesleymartin216 @L__Macfarlane @RamsayMurray You're saying there's no free lunch? 😉 Problem is that choices are difficult and unpopular. Scrapping road tolls (instead of introducing smarter ones) early on was a big mistake. Would be take some courage to revisit this after public accustomed to freebies.

[Richard Marsh @rm4consulting]

Since devolution Scotland's seen a long list of ambitious targets set for its economy, health & environment. It's more important to be more ambitious about activities and actions rather than headline outcomes #FMQs

[Richard Marsh @rm4consulting]

Figures from the latest Scottish Government Quarterly National Accounts (supplementary tables). Brilliant set of interesting economic data. https://t.co/SG00Wv6uRW

[Richard Marsh @rm4consulting]

Christie Commission almost a forgotten memory in the Scottish budget. Desperately trying to fund national services to tackle negative outcomes that have arisen partly from the long term erosion of vital (preventative) local services.