Event

Scottish Elections 2026: What are the parties’ plans on tax, spending and the economy?

This event hosted by UK think tanks the Institute for Fiscal Studies and the Centre for Public Policy discusses the Scottish party manifestos and spending plans.

Join the Centre for Public Policy at the University of Glasgow and the Institute for Fiscal Studies for a timely discussion on what the political parties are proposing on tax, public spending and the wider economy. This webinar will showcase IFS analysis of the party manifestos, exploring the implications of their fiscal plans, alongside insights from the CPP on the political context shaping these choices, including devolution and the specific landscape in Scotland.

Speakers

Professor Graeme Roy – Professor of Economics, University of Glasgow (Chair)

David Phillips – Associate Director, IFS

Stuart Adam – Senior Economist, IFS

Professor Nicola McEwen – Director, Centre for Public Policy, University of Glasgow