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Forthright Scotland

Forthright Scotland

Written by: Neil Benny and Stephen Kerr
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Conversations from the Centre Right on public policy and politics in Scotland. Always a common sense approach to holding the Scottish Public Sector to account..

© 2026 Forthright Scotland Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Educating Scotland - Manifesto chats part 3

    Educating Scotland - Manifesto chats part 3
    Apr 22 2026

    In this episode, Neil and Stephen explore the ideas for education in the Scottish Conservative manifesto. Covering Schooling, Early years and childcare and apprenticeships, colleges and universities, they explore the ideas that make up the manifesto and discuss their experiences of education policy in Scotland.

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    46 mins
  • Scottish Conservative Manifesto Part 2 - Health

    Scottish Conservative Manifesto Part 2 - Health
    Apr 15 2026

    Hoping to spend some time talking about Healthcare and Education, Stephen and Neil found so much to be admired in the manifesto, that they spent all the time talking about Healthcare.

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    38 mins
  • Scottish Conservative Manifesto Part 1

    Scottish Conservative Manifesto Part 1
    Apr 13 2026

    In this episode, Stephen and Neil explore the ideas in the Scottish Manifesto, starting with the public sector efficiency issue and moving into the section of the manifesto about the Economy.

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    35 mins
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