Non-partisan think tank that aims to create a new economy for Scotland that is democratic, sustainable and just.
Scotland, United Kingdom
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Yesterday, we joined Tax Justice Scotland’s parliamentary reception on the Future of Council Tax.
We shared our work on fiscal reform, including our proposal for a Progressive Property Tax.
To find out more, read our report on Funding Scotland’s Future.
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“The Prime Minister took office promising to end 40 years of neoliberalism. While today’s Budget offers areas of much-needed economic relief, it does not rewire the economy."
Our co-director @MiriamBrett comments on the UK government's Budget, announced today.
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“Scotland’s looming fiscal gap combined with constrained borrowing powers threaten to undermine climate and economic progress...
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More drilling won't save North Sea jobs.
Our co-director @MiriamBrett spoke to @BBCScotlandNews about the economic and geological realities of an ageing basin, and why further drilling cannot secure a sustainable future for its workforce.
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Our research shows that employment supported by oil and gas in Scotland fell by 32% between 2014 and 2023, despite hundreds of new licences.
Read more: futureeconomy.scot/posts/619…
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Scotland's energy future depends on managing the transition, not further drilling.
Speaking to @BBCScotlandNews, our co-director @MiriamBrett explains why a proactive green industrial strategy & effective labour market planning are essential for workers & communities.
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Our research shows that net zero transition could create up to 40,000 more energy jobs than will be lost.
Find out more. Read our report: Delivering a Just Transition for Fossil Fuel Workers by @juanpedrocastr3, Hanna Wheatley, and @L__Macfarlane
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Governments can watch as the sector continues to shed jobs - even with new licences - while oil and gas companies work to maximise profits. Or they can choose to provide a meaningful roadmap for workers and communities; one that delivers a genuinely sustainable future.
'If we want to create job security for North Sea workers in Scotland, new drilling in the North Sea is not the way to do it'
✍️ Miriam Brett for LBC Opinion
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'If we want to create job security for North Sea workers in Scotland, new drilling in the North Sea is not the way to do it'
✍️ Miriam Brett for LBC Opinion
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"The UK Government’s decision to green-light Jackdaw gas field will breach safe climate limits.
It won’t, however, insulate households from eye-watering bills, meaningfully impact domestic energy security, or save North Sea jobs from terminal decline."
- @MiriamBrett, FES
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Our report, Delivering a Just Transition for Scotland's Fossil Fuel Workers, sets out why a managed transition is key to:
👷♀️create secure, well-paid green jobs
🔗strengthen domestic supply chains
🟢ensure workers have genuine pathways into new industries
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Read our blog, Four reasons more drilling won't save the North Sea: futureeconomy.scot/posts/619…
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