About this episode

The episode discusses Scotland's GERS figures and the implications for John Swinney amidst Nicola Sturgeon's legacy.

Calum MacDonald, Geoff Aberdein, and Andy Maciver break down Scotland's latest GERS figures, examining revenue vs. public spending, the Barnett Formula, and Scotland's fiscal deficit.  Plus, the Holyrood Sources team discuss the realities of North Sea oil vs. renewables, and whether John Swinney can escape Sturgeon’s legacy. Later, George and Andy share their thoughts on former Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar's comments that the House of Lords should be abolished. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Guests: Calum MacDonald, Geoff Aberdein, Andy Maciver

Topics covered

• Scotland's GERS figures
• public spending
• Barnett Formula
• fiscal deficit
• North Sea oil
• renewables
• political legacy

Keywords

• GERS figures
• public spending
• Barnett Formula
• fiscal deficit
• North Sea oil
• renewables
• John Swinney
• Nicola Sturgeon
• Anas Sarwar
• House of Lords

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Scottish Labour, House of Lords

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