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TNT Show. Ep213. With guest Prof. Alf Baird on UN initiative.

Alf Baird is an author and academic. One of the things we will be discussing is the latest development with the UN initiative. See https://liberation.scot/

In 2020, Alf published a research-based …academic textbook on the subject of Scottish independence: ‘Doun-Hauden: The Socio-Political Determinants of Scottish Independence’, available from: Doun-Hauden: The Socio-Political Determinants of Scottish Independence: Amazon.co.uk: Baird, Alfred: 9798634652320: Books
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TNT Show. Ep213. With guest Prof. Alf Baird on UN initiative.

Alf Baird is an author and academic. One of the things we will be …

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Hope Over Fear, Coatbridge 2025

Hope Over Fear have done their yearly event 2025 at Coatbridge this year.

Hope Over Fear, Coatbridge 2025

Hope Over Fear have done their yearly event 2025 at Coatbridge this year.

TNT Show. Ep212. With guest Malik Al Nasir.

Malik Al Nasir is a PhD Candidate at Cambridge, an author, film maker, …

Scotonomics Ep 129: Scotland's Future Fiscal Rules

William Thomson runs us through his report co-authored with Dr Dirk …

William Thomson runs us through his report co-authored with Dr Dirk Ehnts.

The report evaluates a key and widely misunderstood aspect of the economic prospectus for Scottish independence, as outlined …in the Scottish Government’s 2022 publication, ‘Building a New Scotland: A stronger economy with independence.’

It addresses the rationale and implications for the Scottish economy to align with the European Union’s fiscal rules (Stability and Growth Pact). The Scottish Government plans to mirror those rules before it gains membership of the EU.

To fully understand the impact of the Scottish Government attempting to adhere to the SGP, the report introduces a simple macroeconomic model to develop three growth scenarios (average/low/zero growth) for the evolution of the Scottish economy.

The report introduces and then uses the framework of sectoral balances.

We examine how the public sector budget deficit is influenced by the interactions between government spending, taxation, and the behaviour of the private and external sectors.

Finally, in the conclusion, we consider an alternative approach based on the concept of functional finance.

Subscribe to download the report when it is released on 15th September:
https://mailchi.mp/scotonomics.scot/the-economic-impact-of-adopting-the-european-unions-stability-and-growth-pact-in-an-independent-scotland

“Scotland’s recent economic history suggests that its economy is not compatible with the current European framework of fiscal rules. Applying the SGP would force Scotland into several rounds of austerity, involving cuts to government spending and tax increases, an action that would be self-defeating, as the public debt would likely rise.”

“A private sector surplus of circa 10% of GDP would be essential to reconstruct a normal European level of public services. A sustained double-figure government deficit would be manageable for a nation with high monetary sovereignty that followed policies to increase its economic resilience and would not present an inflationary risk or downward pressure on a new currency. In fact, this level of private sector surplus would be essential for Scotland to chart a different economic path from the United Kingdom.”

“Scotland’s Economic rules should support the sustainable use of resources, full employment, price stability, and a framework that concentrates on resilience. These are the foundations of a modern society. Without them, there is social, political, and economic instability. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, as the SGP has clearly shown. A set of rules tailored to an independent Scotland’s needs will be beneficial for the wellbeing of all Scots.”Show More

AUOB Edinburgh March and Rally 2025 #AUOBEdinburgh.

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Ep 40 Recce Report – 8 September 2025

Cliff and Russ from Veterans for Scottish Independence cast a critical …

Ep 128: Deliveroo's Invisible Hand

The Workers’ Observatory was built to watch (Edinburgh) the city …

Ep 39 Recce Report – 11 August 2025

Cliff and Russ from Veterans for Scottish Independence cast a critical …

Ep 127: The Impact of Central Banks

Associate Professor Shireen Morris has long been concerned about the …

TNT Show. Ep210. With guests Avigail Abarbanel and Donald Reid on Gaza & Scotland.

Avigail Abarbanel is an Israeli-born psychotherapist and a prominent …

Avigail Abarbanel is an Israeli-born psychotherapist and a prominent activist for Palestinian rights. She was born in Israel in 1964 and served in the Israeli army during the 1982 invasion …of Lebanon. She later moved to Australia in 1991 and, after years of feeling torn, renounced her Israeli citizenship in 2001, at the beginning of the second Intifada. In 2010, Avigail moved to the Scottish Highlands and has authored several books.

Donald Reid is a “social entrepreneur” and a “practical visionary”. Donald studied law and economics, management studies and theology and then went into parish ministry in the Scottish Episcopal Church, working in Greenock, Glasgow and Edinburgh; and as a university chaplain and a hospice chaplain. His passion for social and global justice concerns had me take founding or leading roles in the East Timor Scotland Support Group (campaigning for self-determination for East Timor), Emmaus Glasgow (addressing homelessness), Jubilee 2000 Scottish Coalition (campaigning for the abolition of poor country debt), the Scottish Civic Forum (promoting democratic participation); the Festival of Spirituality and Peace (now Just Festival) (promoting equality); Edinburgh InterFaith Association and InterFaith Scotland; and Sunday Assembly Glasgow (a secular congregation promoting community). He is currently on the Advisory Group for the Britain Palestine Project, which advocates equal rights for all in Israel/Palestine and founder/chair of the PalCafe Glasgow project.

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TNT Show. Ep209. With guest Toni Giugliano.

Toni is well known Independence campaigner & NGO-sector worker. NOW is …

SOUNDS OF FREEDOM RADIO ON THE WEE JEM SHOW

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TNT Show. Ep208. With guests Leah Gunn Barrett & John Proctor.

Leah is a well known activist and blogger who is involved with various …

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