While Westminster tips into another leadership crisis, Scotland’s politics is relatively stable.
The dust has settled on Holyrood following May’s election, with decision-makers, influencers and advisers taking up their new posts. With the UK Government focused on a changing of the guard, it is in Scotland where business can exert influence over policy without delay.
With Scotland’s political leadership appearing resilient, despite last week’s SNP setback in Aberdeen South, businesses can count on a more consistent backdrop for meaningful government relations. Successful political advocacy and engagement requires a clear understanding of the complex systems, processes, dependencies and responsibilities that underpin , the Scottish Government and Parliament.
Our latest report, Inside Holyrood, unpacks the people and structures shaping decision-making in Scotland, from the Cabinet and Special Advisers to Committees and key opposition voices.
In an environment where policy priorities are shifting, public money is tight and devolved powers rub up against those that are reserved, understanding who and how to engage is critical for managing risk and advancing policy objectives. This report is designed to help organisations navigate that complexity and engage with confidence whilst making the most of a political system that remains comparatively steady.
