... @graemeroy.bsky.social was part of our @parliament.scot Festival of Politics panel Holyrood 2026: The big issues, in August 🎤
Read about his contribution and watch the recording:
www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
#FoP2025 #ScottishPolitics #Elections @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgasbs.bsky.social
Holyrood 2026: Addressing poverty and inequality must be at the top of the agenda. Reflections from the festival of Politics. Dr Hayley Bennett. University of Glasgow and Centre for Public Policy logos, a photo of the parliament and a photo of Hayley.
NEW insights from @haylesben.bsky.social 🔍
📝 Holyrood 2026: Addressing poverty and inequality must be at the top of the agenda
After our @parliament.scot #FoP2025 panel, Dr Hayley Bennett examines anti-poverty policymaking post-2026 Scottish Parliamentary Election.
🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
Our Director @adambalfourlang.bsky.social took part in The Scottish Parliament’s Festival of Politics, joining the panel “Oligarchs or Philanthropists?” to explore the democratic and societal implications of wealth and philanthropy.
🎬 Watch the full discussion: lnkd.in/e6KDwzaM
#FoP2025
🎥 Available now: “The Future of Health” from #FoP2025!
From postcode predictions to policy solutions — this session dives deep into Scotland’s health inequalities and what we can do about them.
📺 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=33QN...
#FestivalOfPolitics #ScotParl #PublicHealth
Speakers at the Festival of Politics panel event on environmental justice: Sarah Boyack MSP, Professor Jill Belch, Dr Shivali Fifield, David Lintott and Henry Swithinbank.
Last week, we joined #FoP2025 to discuss environmental justice. Thank you to all the brilliant speakers and organisers!
We left reflecting on how much people care about their environment & the growing awareness that we need better accountability from public bodies to hold polluters to account.
Heading back west after a really enjoyable and thoughtful panel session on #socialcare at the The Scottish Parliament #fop2025 - thanks to Carol Mochan for chairing and to my fellow panelists Emma Congreve and Anne Hendry - critical that #socialcare is a priority for the Scottish Election 26.
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…great to get some input from our audience on what they think the top priorities should be for the next Scottish Parliament and what they want to see from Scotland’s next elected representatives 💭🎤
#FoP2025
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Kicking things off at @parliament.scot #FoP2025, for Holyrood 2026: The Big Issues🎙️
A full room and an important conversation ahead with
@profnicolamcewen.bsky.social
@graemeroy.bsky.social @shannonvallor.bsky.social @haylesben.bsky.social
Missed tickets? Look out for the recording coming soon
A photo of five people sat behind three small round tables on a stage. A large banner showing the Festival of Politics logo is behind them, and a screen on the left shows text reading "Gen Z and politics". L-R: Deputy Presiding Officer Liam McArthur MSP, Professor Danny Dorling, Ellie Craig MYSP, Dr Elisabeth Loose, Amanda Amaeshi.
A photo of Ellie Craig MYSP, Dr Elisabeth Loose and Amanda Amaeshi sat behind a small round table on stage. Elisabeth is mid-speech and gesticulating with both hands.
A photo of five people sat behind three small round tables, all facing the camera and smiling. A large banner showing the Festival of Politics logo is behind them. L-R: Deputy Presiding Officer Liam McArthur MSP, Professor Danny Dorling, Ellie Craig MYSP, Dr Elisabeth Loose, Amanda Amaeshi.
Thank you all who joined our panel on #GenZ and Politics at #FoP2025 yesterday with Prof Danny Dorling, Dr Elli Loose, Elli Craig MYSP & Amanda Amaeshi, chaired by Liam McArthur MSP! 🙏
Great insights into young people's attitudes to politics - keep an eye out for the recording coming soon! 👀
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We’re gearing up for our (sold out!!) event at the @parliament.scot Festival of Politics this morning 🎙️🎉
📍Holyrood 2026: The big issues
Looking forward to the discussion with @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social @graemeroy.bsky.social @shannonvallor.bsky.social @haylesben.bsky.social
#FoP2025
Scenes from #FoP2025... 🙌
We're loving the energy, the questions, and debate. 🗣️
With @profvaccari.bsky.social, Robert Moran and @ewaluger.bsky.social #FoP2025
🔚 Wrapping up with a challenge from Dorling:
“You can change things. But you have to be angry, and you have to be bothered”
A call to action for policymakers, communities, and citizens alike. #FoP2025
🙋 Questions from the audience on statistical literacy, universal basic income, and climate change management through a reduction in fossil fuel use.
The chamber of the Scottish Parliament is captured by Dorling's inciteful and engaging storytelling.
#FoP2025
🙋 Time for questions from the audience.
First is about what has caused violent crime to fall in the last 20 or so years.
Dorling puts this down to the increased role and power of women, specifically mothers in our society and in how children are raised.
#FoP2025
🌍 On global comparisons:
Danny Dorling puts Scotland in context of our Nordic neighbours — how do we compare to other nations on equity and opportunity?
🗣️ Be part of the conversation 👇 tell us your thoughts in the thread below 👇
#FoP2025
📉 On economic justice:
Danny Dorling reminds us that inequality isn’t inevitable — it’s a policy choice.
What policies are most important to tackle inequalities?
#FoP2025
🩺 On inequalities in health:
“I can predict on a map who is likely to die in their 90s and who will die in their 70s”
Dorling points to the stark reality that healthy life expectancy can be predicted based on what area people grow up and live in.
#FoP2025
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🚨 Happening tomorrow!
How has FOI changed Scotland—and how do we protect it for the future?
Hear stories of impact, challenge and reform.
🎟️ www.tinyurl.com/FOIatFOP
#FoP2025 #FOI #RightToKnow
Just wrapping up #VoteChatbot 🤖 at the Scottish Parliament. A recording will be available in the coming weeks.
👇 Keep the conversation alive 👇
Can AI make democracy more accessible?
What ethical frameworks do we need to build protect it?
#FestivalOfPolitics #FoP2025
The panel at Vote Chatbot at the Ballot now discusses "shitification" 💩
Does technology and AI make everything worse? or does it give humans more freedom to be artistic, creative, idiosyncratic and personable?
#FoP2025
AI-generated avatars, false biographies, campaign bots — the future of politics is already here. Is regulation of technology always playing catchup? and do the large tech companies deserve a say in how that regulation functions?
#VoteChatbot. #FestivalOfPolitics #FoP2025
The discussion has begun around large language models. @maggiechapman.bsky.social kicks off with a crucial question: "What are the democratic risks of using a biased system, or at least a system that doesn't have all the information?"
#AIandDemocracy #FestivalOfPolitics #FoP2025
🤖 Politics meets algorithms - We are live at Vote Chatbot at the Ballot! #FestivalofPolitics
Can AI support civic engagement without undermining trust?
Join the discussion #FoP2025 #ScotlandsFuturesForum
🔚 That’s a wrap on “The Future of Health”! Innovation isn’t just tech—it’s communities, third sector, economic policy and more. Thanks to all speakers and attendees!
🎟️ Our next event is on AI and Democracy join us in person or across socials: tikt.link/votechatbot
#FoP2025
💬 Audience Q&A underway!
"Socio-economic impact has the highest impact on health inequalities. What do the panel think of initiatives like a Universal Basic Income?"
Should it be means tested?, does it drive inflation?,
🗣️ Be part of the conversation
#FestivalOfPolitics #FoP2025
Person wearing a red helmet rides a black bicycle past a digital poster about the Festival of Politics in August 2025.
... And we're open! 🙌 #FoP2025
Three days of inspiring conversations, performances and exhibitions at the Scottish Parliament.
Not got tickets for the Festival yet? There are still some available on our website: www.festivalofpolitics.scot
The panel discusses the Christie Commission. Many solutions were offered by the Christie Commission are still being discussed today, was it an opportunity missed?
#FoP2025
Allison Catalano, fellow at Fraser of Allander Institute. Reflects on her previous work as a restaurant manager led to her seeing how work and health are intrinsically linked 💡
📈 Will improvement of the economy improve health?
Be part of the conversation 🗣️
#FoP2025
🎉 We're live again at the #FestivalOfPolitics at the Scottish Parliament for “The Future of Health” – a panel exploring innovations in preventive care and wellbeing.
Stay tuned for highlights! 🧵👇
#FoP2025
