@futureeconscot.bsky.social
A non-partisan think tank that aims to create a new economy that is democratic, sustainable and just.
@scottishtuc.bsky.socialReposted by @futureeconscot.bsky.socialDeputy General Secretary @davemoxham.bsky.social speaking at the @futureeconscot.bsky.social Fringe event at #SNP26.
As we transition to Net-Zero, the priorities of communities and workers must be front and centre. We cannot allow Scotland's renewables sector to be a playground for the rich.
@futureeconscot.bsky.socialThanks to everyone who joined our fringe event at SNP conference where we explored how to capture and grow community wealth from Scotland’s renewables. Thanks to Hannah Mary Goodlad, Josh Doble and Dave Moxham for their engaging and thoughtful contributions.
@futureeconscot.bsky.socialIn the latest Scottish Left Review, our co-director @miriambrett.bsky.social explores how Scotland can tackle its widening fiscal gap in an age of climate breakdown – and why a just transition is one of its greatest economic opportunities.
Read the article: scottishleftreview.scot/tackling-sco...
@futureeconscot.bsky.socialHow can Scotland use its renewables boom to capture, grow and redistribute community wealth? Join us for our SNP fringe event where we’ll hear from: 📢 Hannah Mary Goodlad, Minister for Public Finance 📢 Josh Doble, Community Land Scotland 📢 Naomi Mason, CLES
@futureeconscot.bsky.socialJoin us at this weekend's @scotlibdems.org.uk conference to discuss how to fund Scotland's future.
We have a brilliant line up of speakers, including Liam McArthur MSP, Sara Cowan from @swbg.bsky.social, @joaosousa.bsky.social, and our own @miriambrett.bsky.social.
🗓️ 10 October, 13:30 - 14:30
@futureeconscot.bsky.socialSo what are the alternatives?
In our latest blog, @miriambrett.bsky.social looks at the choices available to Scotland – from raising revenue to enhancing Scotland’s borrowing powers.
Read the blog: www.futureeconomy.scot/posts/652-cl...
@futureeconscot.bsky.socialScotland faces a looming fiscal gap. But that doesn’t mean cuts are inevitable.
Giving evidence to The Scottish Parliament @jujupepe.bsky.social explained why "efficiencies" aren't enough to close the gap & provide the upfront investment needed to strengthen public services.
@futureeconscot.bsky.socialHow can Scotland close its looming fiscal gap to strengthen public services and deliver on its ambitions?
Last week, our Senior Economist @hannawheatley.bsky.social spoke at the Scottish Government’s Tax Conference making the case for tax reform.
Read more: www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
@futureeconscot.bsky.socialOur economist @jujupepe.bsky.social gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament on Scotland’s just transition and the future of green jobs.
Watch the clip below👇
And read our report, Delivering a Just Transition for Scotland’s Fossil Fuel Workers, for more:
www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
@jujupepe.bsky.socialReposted by @futureeconscot.bsky.socialThis week I gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament' on the sustainability of Scotland's tax and spending plans. A short snippet below on why the government should not just invest ScotWind revenues strategically through a wealth fund, but also take public equity stakes in future ScotWind rounds.
@futureeconscot.bsky.socialRead our ScotWind report to learn more about how Scotland could capture the wealth created from its offshore wind.
@futureeconscot.bsky.socialMore than 75% of planned ScotWind capacity is owned by parent companies outside the UK. Here our economist @jujupepe.bsky.social gives evidence to the Scottish Parliament on how Scotland could capture more of the wealth created off our coast to secure long-term returns for the people of Scotland.
@futureeconscot.bsky.socialOur report, 'Rethinking ScotWind', called on the Scottish Government to take minority public equity stakes in future projects to ensure benefits are shared more widely. Read the report ⬇️
@futureeconscot.bsky.socialLast year our research with @cmmonwealth.bsky.social found that 75%+ of planned capacity is owned by parent companies outside the UK.
This means the majority of profits will flow overseas rather than be reinvested in Scotland.
Explore our interactive map 👉 www.futureeconomy.scot/scotwind
@futureeconscot.bsky.socialAudit Scotland’s new report echoes many of the shortcomings we identified with the ScotWind offshore wind leasing round.
But more can be done to ensure the wealth generated by Scotland's offshore wind is widely shared.
Read our full response: www.futureeconomy.scot/press/447-re...
@matthannon.bsky.socialReposted by @futureeconscot.bsky.socialCourtesy of @futureeconscot.bsky.social a great wee map outlining who owns Scotland's offshore wind.
@futureeconscot.bsky.socialOur map created w/@cmmonwealth.bsky.social traces ScotWind projects to their ultimate shareholders.
Revealing:
🌍 75%+ of planned capacity is owned by parent companies outside the UK
🛢️ Six major fossil fuel companies have stakes covering 25%
See who owns ScotWind: www.futureeconomy.scot/scotwind
@futureeconscot.bsky.socialScotland’s offshore wind is one of our greatest national assets. Tomorrow, Audit Scotland will report on how the ScotWind leasing round was run - putting fresh attention on who stands to benefit from the wealth our offshore wind creates.
@futureeconscot.bsky.socialOur latest blog by @miriambrett.bsky.social sets out an alternative: raising revenue, strengthening public sector capabilities, maximising returns on public money, and enhancing borrowing powers to build a greener, fairer and more resilient Scotland.
@futureeconscot.bsky.socialDecisions about how to close budget gaps, and who will bear the costs, are political choices, not fiscal inevitabilities. How the Scottish Government responds to its fiscal crunch will shape Scotland’s economy for years to come, and lessons must be learned from austerity.
