Reading Time: 3 minutesThis blog provides a visual timeline of the events in Scotland since the announcement that the formal cooperation agreement between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Green Party was to end with immediate effect.
Author: SPICe
Evolving Goals: Insights into the National Performance Framework ReviewÂ
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe National Outcomes that form part of the National Performance Framework (NPF) are currently being reviewed and proposed changes have been laid in Parliament. This
Explainer: Motions of no confidence and what happens when a First Minister resigns
Reading Time: 7 minutesThis short blog explains motions of no confidence; the process for the resignation of a First Minister; the way a new First Minister is nominated and selected, and what happens if the Parliament cannot agree on a candidate for First Minister.
What does the end of the Bute House agreement mean?
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog considers the Bute House agreement, the circumstances which led to it being ended and what this may mean for government in Scotland.
Intergovernmental activity update: Quarter 1 2024Â
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSPICe has published a new quarterly intergovernmental activity update, which covers quarter 1 (January to March) of 2024. You can find previous updates on our intergovernmental
Can they fix it? CMA report looks at property factoring arrangements on housing estates
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis blog looks at the Competition and Markets Authority’s analysis of the private management of amenities on housing estates and how its conclusions apply to Scotland.
Guest blog: Connecting deliberative practices in Parliament with participation and community engagement
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis blog summarises key points from a recent fellowship in which Dr Ruth Lightbody explored practice principles and a framework for participation in the Scottish Parliament
A changing climate? The Scottish Government’s newly announced policy package
Reading Time: 15 minutesOn 18 April 2024 the Scottish Government announced plans to make ‘minor’ changes to climate change legislation, and a climate change policy package which includes
The European Commission’s proposal for an EU-UK youth mobility agreement
Reading Time: 5 minutesOn 18 April 2024, the European Commission published a recommendation that EU member state governments agree to open negotiations with the UK Government for an
Labour market visual update: April 2024
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVisual summary of the latest labour market indicators for Scotland.