enlighten
@enlightenscot.bsky.social
Scotland's independent non-party think tank
A public policy institute which works to promote increased economic prosperity, opportunity for all & more effective public services. Enlighten is independent of all political parties.
A public policy institute which works to promote increased economic prosperity, opportunity for all & more effective public services. Enlighten is independent of all political parties.
The Chancellor is wrong to consider a 3p per mile charge for EV drivers, instead a more comprehensive reform of road taxes is required.
VED and fuel duty should be scrapped and replaced with pay-as-you-drive road pricing. Read more here: www.enlighten.scot/publication/...
VED and fuel duty should be scrapped and replaced with pay-as-you-drive road pricing. Read more here: www.enlighten.scot/publication/...
November 20, 2025 at 9:39 AM
The Chancellor is wrong to consider a 3p per mile charge for EV drivers, instead a more comprehensive reform of road taxes is required.
VED and fuel duty should be scrapped and replaced with pay-as-you-drive road pricing. Read more here: www.enlighten.scot/publication/...
VED and fuel duty should be scrapped and replaced with pay-as-you-drive road pricing. Read more here: www.enlighten.scot/publication/...
In partnership with Edinburgh University’s SWAY programme, MSc student Joe Robinson explored Scotland’s regional skills challenges. Read his blog on the issues and full dissertation here: enlighten.scot/dealing-with...
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
In partnership with Edinburgh University’s SWAY programme, MSc student Joe Robinson explored Scotland’s regional skills challenges. Read his blog on the issues and full dissertation here: enlighten.scot/dealing-with...
A new piece from Alistair Veitch for our #NHS2048 forum exploring how a renewed social contract grounded in universality, transparency, and shared accountability can support the long-term sustainability of the NHS. Read in full: www.enlighten.scot/nhs2048/trus...
November 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM
A new piece from Alistair Veitch for our #NHS2048 forum exploring how a renewed social contract grounded in universality, transparency, and shared accountability can support the long-term sustainability of the NHS. Read in full: www.enlighten.scot/nhs2048/trus...
Enlighten has published a new paper written by the Mercat group of former local authority chief executives, which calls for “a new democratic settlement” devolving power from the Scottish Government to local authorities. Read the report here: www.enlighten.scot/publication/...
November 14, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Enlighten has published a new paper written by the Mercat group of former local authority chief executives, which calls for “a new democratic settlement” devolving power from the Scottish Government to local authorities. Read the report here: www.enlighten.scot/publication/...
Switching to social or supplemental health insurance won’t fix NHS funding, argues Professor @camdonaldson.bsky.social in our #NHS2048 Forum - better management of our tax-funded system will.
Read here: enlighten.scot/nhs2048/why-...
Read here: enlighten.scot/nhs2048/why-...
November 14, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Switching to social or supplemental health insurance won’t fix NHS funding, argues Professor @camdonaldson.bsky.social in our #NHS2048 Forum - better management of our tax-funded system will.
Read here: enlighten.scot/nhs2048/why-...
Read here: enlighten.scot/nhs2048/why-...
Following our recent report by Gillian Hunt, which argued for a change to the school calendar, Dewi Knight from PolicyWISE outlines the attempt by the Welsh Government to make similar changes. Read the full article here: enlighten.scot/reform-of-the-school-year-lessons-learned-and-missed/
November 12, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Following our recent report by Gillian Hunt, which argued for a change to the school calendar, Dewi Knight from PolicyWISE outlines the attempt by the Welsh Government to make similar changes. Read the full article here: enlighten.scot/reform-of-the-school-year-lessons-learned-and-missed/
"As doctors and medical professionals, we have had enough of fighting the old. We know what’s wrong. It’s time to build the new.”
Read more from Prof. Alan McNeill in our NHS2048 Forum, reflecting on last week's The Future Health of Scotland conference.
enlighten.scot/nhs2048/weal...
Read more from Prof. Alan McNeill in our NHS2048 Forum, reflecting on last week's The Future Health of Scotland conference.
enlighten.scot/nhs2048/weal...
November 5, 2025 at 9:44 AM
"As doctors and medical professionals, we have had enough of fighting the old. We know what’s wrong. It’s time to build the new.”
Read more from Prof. Alan McNeill in our NHS2048 Forum, reflecting on last week's The Future Health of Scotland conference.
enlighten.scot/nhs2048/weal...
Read more from Prof. Alan McNeill in our NHS2048 Forum, reflecting on last week's The Future Health of Scotland conference.
enlighten.scot/nhs2048/weal...
"warm words are not enough: we need to see political commitment and prioritisation of sustainable funding of our valued college sector at this next Budget"
Gavin Donoghue of @collegesscot.bsky.social writes for the blog on the fiscal crisis facing our colleges.
www.enlighten.scot/a-budget-to-...
Gavin Donoghue of @collegesscot.bsky.social writes for the blog on the fiscal crisis facing our colleges.
www.enlighten.scot/a-budget-to-...
November 4, 2025 at 8:16 AM
"warm words are not enough: we need to see political commitment and prioritisation of sustainable funding of our valued college sector at this next Budget"
Gavin Donoghue of @collegesscot.bsky.social writes for the blog on the fiscal crisis facing our colleges.
www.enlighten.scot/a-budget-to-...
Gavin Donoghue of @collegesscot.bsky.social writes for the blog on the fiscal crisis facing our colleges.
www.enlighten.scot/a-budget-to-...
Online event: 10am Thursday 20 Nov
Join director @chrisdeerin.bsky.social as he talks to @mareetodd.bsky.social, Prof Grant Jarvie and Joelle Murray about the rise and future of women's football.
www.enlighten.scot/event/online...
Join director @chrisdeerin.bsky.social as he talks to @mareetodd.bsky.social, Prof Grant Jarvie and Joelle Murray about the rise and future of women's football.
www.enlighten.scot/event/online...
November 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Online event: 10am Thursday 20 Nov
Join director @chrisdeerin.bsky.social as he talks to @mareetodd.bsky.social, Prof Grant Jarvie and Joelle Murray about the rise and future of women's football.
www.enlighten.scot/event/online...
Join director @chrisdeerin.bsky.social as he talks to @mareetodd.bsky.social, Prof Grant Jarvie and Joelle Murray about the rise and future of women's football.
www.enlighten.scot/event/online...
Online event: Register for our online discussion on school reform on 17 Nov.
Sir Nick Gibb and Keir Bloomer will be in conversation with director @chrisdeerin.bsky.social
www.enlighten.scot/event/online...
Sir Nick Gibb and Keir Bloomer will be in conversation with director @chrisdeerin.bsky.social
www.enlighten.scot/event/online...
October 30, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Online event: Register for our online discussion on school reform on 17 Nov.
Sir Nick Gibb and Keir Bloomer will be in conversation with director @chrisdeerin.bsky.social
www.enlighten.scot/event/online...
Sir Nick Gibb and Keir Bloomer will be in conversation with director @chrisdeerin.bsky.social
www.enlighten.scot/event/online...
New on #NHS2048
Clare Johnston writes about the potential of rebuilding strength and healthy aging. Read her article here:
www.enlighten.scot/nhs2048/rebu...
Clare Johnston writes about the potential of rebuilding strength and healthy aging. Read her article here:
www.enlighten.scot/nhs2048/rebu...
October 29, 2025 at 8:41 AM
New on #NHS2048
Clare Johnston writes about the potential of rebuilding strength and healthy aging. Read her article here:
www.enlighten.scot/nhs2048/rebu...
Clare Johnston writes about the potential of rebuilding strength and healthy aging. Read her article here:
www.enlighten.scot/nhs2048/rebu...
“Vaccination uptake is plummeting in rural communities and areas of high deprivation, creating a stark health inequality that threatens to divide our nation’s children into the protected & the vulnerable”
A worrying article from Dr Ross Jaffrey #NHS2048
www.enlighten.scot/nhs2048/has-...
A worrying article from Dr Ross Jaffrey #NHS2048
www.enlighten.scot/nhs2048/has-...
October 26, 2025 at 9:44 AM
“Vaccination uptake is plummeting in rural communities and areas of high deprivation, creating a stark health inequality that threatens to divide our nation’s children into the protected & the vulnerable”
A worrying article from Dr Ross Jaffrey #NHS2048
www.enlighten.scot/nhs2048/has-...
A worrying article from Dr Ross Jaffrey #NHS2048
www.enlighten.scot/nhs2048/has-...
NEW REPORT
In our new report, former teacher & education consultant Gillian Hunt proposes a change to the school year to help address loss of learning and fatigue, which especially impacts children in poverty. Read the report here:
www.enlighten.scot/publication/...
In our new report, former teacher & education consultant Gillian Hunt proposes a change to the school year to help address loss of learning and fatigue, which especially impacts children in poverty. Read the report here:
www.enlighten.scot/publication/...
October 24, 2025 at 6:51 AM
NEW REPORT
In our new report, former teacher & education consultant Gillian Hunt proposes a change to the school year to help address loss of learning and fatigue, which especially impacts children in poverty. Read the report here:
www.enlighten.scot/publication/...
In our new report, former teacher & education consultant Gillian Hunt proposes a change to the school year to help address loss of learning and fatigue, which especially impacts children in poverty. Read the report here:
www.enlighten.scot/publication/...
New on #NHS2048
Dr Alastair Noble writes about the importance of continuity of care and place based services. Read his article here:
www.enlighten.scot/nhs2048/cont...
Dr Alastair Noble writes about the importance of continuity of care and place based services. Read his article here:
www.enlighten.scot/nhs2048/cont...
October 23, 2025 at 8:42 AM
New on #NHS2048
Dr Alastair Noble writes about the importance of continuity of care and place based services. Read his article here:
www.enlighten.scot/nhs2048/cont...
Dr Alastair Noble writes about the importance of continuity of care and place based services. Read his article here:
www.enlighten.scot/nhs2048/cont...
Missed an event? Watch back our recent conversations on immigration, entrepreneurship, devolution, and health and social care - featuring leading voices exploring the issues shaping Scotland and the UK's future. Watch back now at www.enlighten.scot/events.
October 13, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Missed an event? Watch back our recent conversations on immigration, entrepreneurship, devolution, and health and social care - featuring leading voices exploring the issues shaping Scotland and the UK's future. Watch back now at www.enlighten.scot/events.
Read the latest contribution to our #NHS2048 forum -
Peter Williamson outlines five steps to improve the development of health strategy in Scotland. Read his article here: www.enlighten.scot/reforming-he...
Peter Williamson outlines five steps to improve the development of health strategy in Scotland. Read his article here: www.enlighten.scot/reforming-he...
October 9, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Read the latest contribution to our #NHS2048 forum -
Peter Williamson outlines five steps to improve the development of health strategy in Scotland. Read his article here: www.enlighten.scot/reforming-he...
Peter Williamson outlines five steps to improve the development of health strategy in Scotland. Read his article here: www.enlighten.scot/reforming-he...
Still time to sign up for tomorrow's online discussion. Director @chrisdeerin.bsky.social will be in conversation with former cabinet secretary for health, Jeane Freeman.
www.enlighten.scot/event/a-disc...
www.enlighten.scot/event/a-disc...
October 8, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Still time to sign up for tomorrow's online discussion. Director @chrisdeerin.bsky.social will be in conversation with former cabinet secretary for health, Jeane Freeman.
www.enlighten.scot/event/a-disc...
www.enlighten.scot/event/a-disc...
"Scotland faces a choice: embrace nuclear and share in the investment, jobs, and clean power, or stick with an outdated ban and watch opportunity flow elsewhere"
@michaeljahill.bsky.social writes for the blog on the opportunities for Scotland from nuclear power
www.enlighten.scot/time-to-ditc...
@michaeljahill.bsky.social writes for the blog on the opportunities for Scotland from nuclear power
www.enlighten.scot/time-to-ditc...
October 6, 2025 at 7:14 AM
"Scotland faces a choice: embrace nuclear and share in the investment, jobs, and clean power, or stick with an outdated ban and watch opportunity flow elsewhere"
@michaeljahill.bsky.social writes for the blog on the opportunities for Scotland from nuclear power
www.enlighten.scot/time-to-ditc...
@michaeljahill.bsky.social writes for the blog on the opportunities for Scotland from nuclear power
www.enlighten.scot/time-to-ditc...
. @katysclark.bsky.social has a topical @parliament.scot question today on the SFC report.
Colleges are a critical to creating the workforce we need & to help grow our economy
Funding of tertiary education is urgently in need of reform.
www.enlighten.scot/event/can-sc...
Colleges are a critical to creating the workforce we need & to help grow our economy
Funding of tertiary education is urgently in need of reform.
www.enlighten.scot/event/can-sc...
September 30, 2025 at 9:36 AM
. @katysclark.bsky.social has a topical @parliament.scot question today on the SFC report.
Colleges are a critical to creating the workforce we need & to help grow our economy
Funding of tertiary education is urgently in need of reform.
www.enlighten.scot/event/can-sc...
Colleges are a critical to creating the workforce we need & to help grow our economy
Funding of tertiary education is urgently in need of reform.
www.enlighten.scot/event/can-sc...
[email protected] writes for the blog on high street regeneration. Read the full article here:
enlighten.scot/scotlands-ne...
We're hosting an online discussion event looking at the retail sector on 22nd October. For more information, and to sign up: enlighten.scot/event/online...
enlighten.scot/scotlands-ne...
We're hosting an online discussion event looking at the retail sector on 22nd October. For more information, and to sign up: enlighten.scot/event/online...
September 26, 2025 at 7:21 AM
[email protected] writes for the blog on high street regeneration. Read the full article here:
enlighten.scot/scotlands-ne...
We're hosting an online discussion event looking at the retail sector on 22nd October. For more information, and to sign up: enlighten.scot/event/online...
enlighten.scot/scotlands-ne...
We're hosting an online discussion event looking at the retail sector on 22nd October. For more information, and to sign up: enlighten.scot/event/online...
Andrew Ritchie and Jane Ewen write for #NHS2048 on the opportunities Foundation Apprenticeships offer for building the future NHS workforce. www.enlighten.scot/nhs2048/foun...
September 25, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Andrew Ritchie and Jane Ewen write for #NHS2048 on the opportunities Foundation Apprenticeships offer for building the future NHS workforce. www.enlighten.scot/nhs2048/foun...
Yesterday’s Commission on School Reform report looking at behaviour in schools is to be raised by @willierennie.bsky.social in @parliament.scot today. Read the full report here: www.enlighten.scot/publication/...
September 23, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Yesterday’s Commission on School Reform report looking at behaviour in schools is to be raised by @willierennie.bsky.social in @parliament.scot today. Read the full report here: www.enlighten.scot/publication/...
New report:
The Commission on School Reform's new report highlights the worrying levels of behaviour in school amid what they have called ‘an unthinking sense of entitlement’ which has developed since Covid. Read the full report here:
www.enlighten.scot/publication/...
The Commission on School Reform's new report highlights the worrying levels of behaviour in school amid what they have called ‘an unthinking sense of entitlement’ which has developed since Covid. Read the full report here:
www.enlighten.scot/publication/...
September 22, 2025 at 10:13 AM
New report:
The Commission on School Reform's new report highlights the worrying levels of behaviour in school amid what they have called ‘an unthinking sense of entitlement’ which has developed since Covid. Read the full report here:
www.enlighten.scot/publication/...
The Commission on School Reform's new report highlights the worrying levels of behaviour in school amid what they have called ‘an unthinking sense of entitlement’ which has developed since Covid. Read the full report here:
www.enlighten.scot/publication/...
The strikes at some Scottish universities about redundancies today are symptomatic of the broader issues around the unsustainability of Scotland’s higher education funding structure. Audit Scotland warned in 2019. We can’t keep ignoring the problem.
September 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The strikes at some Scottish universities about redundancies today are symptomatic of the broader issues around the unsustainability of Scotland’s higher education funding structure. Audit Scotland warned in 2019. We can’t keep ignoring the problem.
Today in @parliament.scot, Maurice Golden has an oral question on supporting entrepreneurship in Scotland.
Listen to what the government has to say, see if you agree and sign up for our event on the issue on 24 September: www.enlighten.scot/event/online...
Listen to what the government has to say, see if you agree and sign up for our event on the issue on 24 September: www.enlighten.scot/event/online...
September 11, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Today in @parliament.scot, Maurice Golden has an oral question on supporting entrepreneurship in Scotland.
Listen to what the government has to say, see if you agree and sign up for our event on the issue on 24 September: www.enlighten.scot/event/online...
Listen to what the government has to say, see if you agree and sign up for our event on the issue on 24 September: www.enlighten.scot/event/online...