PARTICIPANTS

Dr Hannah Randolph, Associate Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde

Professor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde

Dr João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde

TIME STAMPS

(0:20) Fiscal headroom, economic growth, and the role of the OBR forecasts

(15:55) Can the new government borrow to invest?

(24:58) Tax proposals in party manifestos

(34:02) What's next in the FAI General Election coverage

Participants:

Dr Hannah Randolph, Associate Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde

Professor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde

Dr João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde

Timestamps:

(0:20) New inflation numbers and BoE interest rate decision

(8:40) Manifesto update: SNP, Scottish Labour, and Scottish Greens

(11:30) Fact-check: £4,800 additional on mortgage payments if the Conservatives win?

(17:20) Fact-check: Have Scottish productivity and GDP per head grown faster than the rest of the UK?

(27:40) Fiscal rules and borrowing to invest

(29:45) What to look out for in FAI coverage of the General Election next week

Participants:

• Dr Hannah Randolph, Associate Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde
• Professor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde
• Dr João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde

Timestamps:

(0:20) Are the parties' costings and funding plans for their commitments believable?

(09:50) Additional staff and workforce commitments - HMRC, education, and the NHS

(15:40) What's next in the FAI General Election coverage

Correction: When we recorded the podcast, we expected the Scottish Labour manifesto next Monday, but it's actually out today. Stay tuned for more manifesto analysis later this week!