There just isn’t enough money – a narrative which seems to be doing the rounds in relation to public sector pay and industrial action. But this narrative leaves us a little perplexed. When our public finances are so stretched, why are we still allowing excessive private profits in our public infrastructure projects? Why are we […]
Last week we heard a new budget statement from Deputy First Minister John Swinney, here’s a round-up of our reaction to what was said about public services. (Please note this does not examine the statement in chronological order). The Scottish Government priority: more resources at local level Statement from John Swinney: “The Government will invite […]