Future Economy Scotland
@futureeconscot.bsky.social
A non-partisan think tank that aims to create a new economy that is democratic, sustainable and just.
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Scotland’s offshore wind should power a fairer future - not just profits for distant shareholders.
The wind belongs to all of us. We should all have a stake in our energy future. 🧵
The wind belongs to all of us. We should all have a stake in our energy future. 🧵
Yesterday, our Co-Director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social spoke in the Scottish Parliament about how to deliver a just energy transition for Scotland's fossil fuel workers.
Read our plan 👇
www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
Read our plan 👇
www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
Delivering a Just Transition for Scotland’s Fossil Fuel Workers
A plan for proactively transitioning the labour market for life beyond fossil fuels.
www.futureeconomy.scot
February 4, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Yesterday, our Co-Director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social spoke in the Scottish Parliament about how to deliver a just energy transition for Scotland's fossil fuel workers.
Read our plan 👇
www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
Read our plan 👇
www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
Our analysis 👇
www.futureeconomy.scot/posts/389-ne...
www.futureeconomy.scot/posts/389-ne...
New polling: Majority of Scots support council tax reform
Five times as many Scots support Council Tax reform as oppose it.
www.futureeconomy.scot
February 4, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Our analysis 👇
www.futureeconomy.scot/posts/389-ne...
www.futureeconomy.scot/posts/389-ne...
📰 @scotnational.bsky.social reports new polling showing a majority of Scots back council tax reform.
Another clear signal that people want a fairer system
- based on ability to pay, not outdated property bands.
www.thenational.scot/news/2580868...
Another clear signal that people want a fairer system
- based on ability to pay, not outdated property bands.
www.thenational.scot/news/2580868...
Scots overwhelmingly back changing council tax to make rich pay more, poll finds
AN overwhelming majority of Scots want council tax to be reformed by the next Scottish parliament, a poll has found
www.thenational.scot
February 4, 2026 at 3:43 PM
📰 @scotnational.bsky.social reports new polling showing a majority of Scots back council tax reform.
Another clear signal that people want a fairer system
- based on ability to pay, not outdated property bands.
www.thenational.scot/news/2580868...
Another clear signal that people want a fairer system
- based on ability to pay, not outdated property bands.
www.thenational.scot/news/2580868...
During the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee, Rhoda Grant MSP used our figures on private finance and peatland restoration to highlight project costs could be pushed up by almost 50%.
Then she asked the obvious question - is that really value for public money?
Then she asked the obvious question - is that really value for public money?
February 4, 2026 at 11:58 AM
During the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee, Rhoda Grant MSP used our figures on private finance and peatland restoration to highlight project costs could be pushed up by almost 50%.
Then she asked the obvious question - is that really value for public money?
Then she asked the obvious question - is that really value for public money?
Read the full range of responses from other experts in Scotland’s policy landscape 👇
February 3, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Read the full range of responses from other experts in Scotland’s policy landscape 👇
Our Co-Director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social was among those asked by Holyrood Magazine to outline priorities for Scotland’s economy over the next 5 years 📈
February 3, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Our Co-Director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social was among those asked by Holyrood Magazine to outline priorities for Scotland’s economy over the next 5 years 📈
Restoring wetlands, especially peatlands, is key to meeting climate and nature targets.
But it will only work with fairer, smarter public investment and by tackling the barriers to nature restoration.
🎥Watch our video or read our report this #WorldWetlandsDay
www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
But it will only work with fairer, smarter public investment and by tackling the barriers to nature restoration.
🎥Watch our video or read our report this #WorldWetlandsDay
www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
February 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Restoring wetlands, especially peatlands, is key to meeting climate and nature targets.
But it will only work with fairer, smarter public investment and by tackling the barriers to nature restoration.
🎥Watch our video or read our report this #WorldWetlandsDay
www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
But it will only work with fairer, smarter public investment and by tackling the barriers to nature restoration.
🎥Watch our video or read our report this #WorldWetlandsDay
www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
Reposted by Future Economy Scotland
Scotland has committed to community wealth building.
But ambition alone won’t deliver change.
Our new report explores what scaling up CWB really requires.
🎥 Watch @neilmcinroy.bsky.social from @democracycollab.bsky.social explain what comes next👇
⬇️ Report: www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
But ambition alone won’t deliver change.
Our new report explores what scaling up CWB really requires.
🎥 Watch @neilmcinroy.bsky.social from @democracycollab.bsky.social explain what comes next👇
⬇️ Report: www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
December 18, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Scotland has committed to community wealth building.
But ambition alone won’t deliver change.
Our new report explores what scaling up CWB really requires.
🎥 Watch @neilmcinroy.bsky.social from @democracycollab.bsky.social explain what comes next👇
⬇️ Report: www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
But ambition alone won’t deliver change.
Our new report explores what scaling up CWB really requires.
🎥 Watch @neilmcinroy.bsky.social from @democracycollab.bsky.social explain what comes next👇
⬇️ Report: www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
🌱💷 Our recent report and evidence on peatland restoration and private finance was raised by @ariane-burgess.bsky.social during the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee.
🎥 Watch the clip below.
📗 Read the report in full: www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
🎥 Watch the clip below.
📗 Read the report in full: www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
January 31, 2026 at 9:08 AM
🌱💷 Our recent report and evidence on peatland restoration and private finance was raised by @ariane-burgess.bsky.social during the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee.
🎥 Watch the clip below.
📗 Read the report in full: www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
🎥 Watch the clip below.
📗 Read the report in full: www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
New polling has confirmed what many already knew: council tax is deeply unfair, and replacing it is popular.
Read our new blog by David Avern:
Read our new blog by David Avern:
New polling: Majority of Scots support council tax reform
Five times as many Scots support Council Tax reform as oppose it.
www.futureeconomy.scot
January 30, 2026 at 3:54 PM
New polling has confirmed what many already knew: council tax is deeply unfair, and replacing it is popular.
Read our new blog by David Avern:
Read our new blog by David Avern:
Read the press release from Tax Justice Scotland with the full results here: taxjustice.scot/blog/five-ti...
Five times as many Scots support urgent Council Tax reform as oppose it - Tax Justice Scotland
Scotland’s political leaders are under intense pressure to replace the outdated and unfair Council Tax system.
taxjustice.scot
January 29, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Read the press release from Tax Justice Scotland with the full results here: taxjustice.scot/blog/five-ti...
Commenting on the polling, our Co-Director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social argues that Scotland needs a fair property tax system fit for the 21st century:
January 29, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Commenting on the polling, our Co-Director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social argues that Scotland needs a fair property tax system fit for the 21st century:
Tax Justice Scotland — backed by more than 50 organisations — is calling on all parties to:
🗑️ Abolish Council Tax and replace it with a fairer alternative.
🏠 Launch a national revaluation of property.
✊ Ensure the new system is local and protects those on low incomes.
🗑️ Abolish Council Tax and replace it with a fairer alternative.
🏠 Launch a national revaluation of property.
✊ Ensure the new system is local and protects those on low incomes.
January 29, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Tax Justice Scotland — backed by more than 50 organisations — is calling on all parties to:
🗑️ Abolish Council Tax and replace it with a fairer alternative.
🏠 Launch a national revaluation of property.
✊ Ensure the new system is local and protects those on low incomes.
🗑️ Abolish Council Tax and replace it with a fairer alternative.
🏠 Launch a national revaluation of property.
✊ Ensure the new system is local and protects those on low incomes.
The recent announcement of two new Council Tax bands for high value homes is a step forward – but does not go far enough.
The change affects fewer than 1% of households, and does not address the unfairness built into the system.
The change affects fewer than 1% of households, and does not address the unfairness built into the system.
January 29, 2026 at 10:17 AM
The recent announcement of two new Council Tax bands for high value homes is a step forward – but does not go far enough.
The change affects fewer than 1% of households, and does not address the unfairness built into the system.
The change affects fewer than 1% of households, and does not address the unfairness built into the system.
Just 2% want people in lower-value homes to pay proportionately more than people in higher value housing.
This shows near-total rejection of the unfair status quo.
This shows near-total rejection of the unfair status quo.
January 29, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Just 2% want people in lower-value homes to pay proportionately more than people in higher value housing.
This shows near-total rejection of the unfair status quo.
This shows near-total rejection of the unfair status quo.
If Council Tax is reformed or replaced, an overwhelming 83% want a fairer system.
This means people in higher-value homes either paying proportionately more than people in lower-value homes, or paying the same share.
This means people in higher-value homes either paying proportionately more than people in lower-value homes, or paying the same share.
January 29, 2026 at 10:17 AM
If Council Tax is reformed or replaced, an overwhelming 83% want a fairer system.
This means people in higher-value homes either paying proportionately more than people in lower-value homes, or paying the same share.
This means people in higher-value homes either paying proportionately more than people in lower-value homes, or paying the same share.
NEW: Scotland’s political leaders are under new pressure to replace the unfair council tax system.
New polling from Tax Justice Scotland shows five times as many Scots back reform in the next Parliament as oppose it. 🧵
New polling from Tax Justice Scotland shows five times as many Scots back reform in the next Parliament as oppose it. 🧵
January 29, 2026 at 10:17 AM
NEW: Scotland’s political leaders are under new pressure to replace the unfair council tax system.
New polling from Tax Justice Scotland shows five times as many Scots back reform in the next Parliament as oppose it. 🧵
New polling from Tax Justice Scotland shows five times as many Scots back reform in the next Parliament as oppose it. 🧵
The Bill is an important step - but legislation alone won’t deliver Community Wealth Building.
Progress now depends on:
👉 Implementation
👉 Practice on the ground
👉 Building the networks & capacity needed to turn plans into real change.
Read the blog: www.futureeconomy.scot/posts/359-wh... 4/4
Progress now depends on:
👉 Implementation
👉 Practice on the ground
👉 Building the networks & capacity needed to turn plans into real change.
Read the blog: www.futureeconomy.scot/posts/359-wh... 4/4
What next for community wealth building in Scotland?
New legislation must be accompanied by practice, and networks and movements.
www.futureeconomy.scot
January 28, 2026 at 9:02 AM
The Bill is an important step - but legislation alone won’t deliver Community Wealth Building.
Progress now depends on:
👉 Implementation
👉 Practice on the ground
👉 Building the networks & capacity needed to turn plans into real change.
Read the blog: www.futureeconomy.scot/posts/359-wh... 4/4
Progress now depends on:
👉 Implementation
👉 Practice on the ground
👉 Building the networks & capacity needed to turn plans into real change.
Read the blog: www.futureeconomy.scot/posts/359-wh... 4/4
🛠️ It’s not a silver bullet, but it is a serious attempt to rebalance power in the economy, using the tools that already exist. 3/4
January 28, 2026 at 9:02 AM
🛠️ It’s not a silver bullet, but it is a serious attempt to rebalance power in the economy, using the tools that already exist. 3/4
💸 By rethinking ownership, procurement and investment at a local level, Community Wealth Building challenges an economic model that systematically extracts wealth from communities. 2/4
January 28, 2026 at 9:02 AM
💸 By rethinking ownership, procurement and investment at a local level, Community Wealth Building challenges an economic model that systematically extracts wealth from communities. 2/4
🏴 Scotland’s Community Wealth Building Bill is about changing how the Scottish economy works - who owns it, who controls it, and who benefits from it. 1/4
January 28, 2026 at 9:02 AM
🏴 Scotland’s Community Wealth Building Bill is about changing how the Scottish economy works - who owns it, who controls it, and who benefits from it. 1/4
🗓️ 100 days to the Scottish election!
Our briefing, ‘Beyond Business-As-Usual’, sets out 11 priorities for the next parliament.
Which do you most want to see?
Our briefing, ‘Beyond Business-As-Usual’, sets out 11 priorities for the next parliament.
Which do you most want to see?
Beyond Business-As-Usual: Policy Priorities for the 2026 Scottish Election
Our bold, practical ideas to help Scotland rise to the scale of the challenges we face.
www.futureeconomy.scot
January 27, 2026 at 1:31 PM
🗓️ 100 days to the Scottish election!
Our briefing, ‘Beyond Business-As-Usual’, sets out 11 priorities for the next parliament.
Which do you most want to see?
Our briefing, ‘Beyond Business-As-Usual’, sets out 11 priorities for the next parliament.
Which do you most want to see?
Read the latest edition of the @neweconomybrief.bsky.social
Why private finance alone can’t restore nature:
www.neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/w...
Why private finance alone can’t restore nature:
www.neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/w...
Why private finance alone can’t restore nature | NEB Digest
The challenges and controversies around funding solutions to the nature crisis with private capital, and proposals for alternatives.
www.neweconomybrief.net
January 27, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Read the latest edition of the @neweconomybrief.bsky.social
Why private finance alone can’t restore nature:
www.neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/w...
Why private finance alone can’t restore nature:
www.neweconomybrief.net/the-digest/w...
Great to have our work on private finance and nature featured in the latest @neweconomybrief.bsky.social showing that market-led solutions won’t save Scotland’s woodlands and peatlands.
📖 Dive into our findings👇 www.futureeconomy.scot/publ...
📖 Dive into our findings👇 www.futureeconomy.scot/publ...
Restoring Nature to Deliver a Just Transition to Net Zero
A holistic agenda for scaling up investment in woodlands and peatlands.
www.futureeconomy.scot
January 27, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Great to have our work on private finance and nature featured in the latest @neweconomybrief.bsky.social showing that market-led solutions won’t save Scotland’s woodlands and peatlands.
📖 Dive into our findings👇 www.futureeconomy.scot/publ...
📖 Dive into our findings👇 www.futureeconomy.scot/publ...
📖 Read more in our recent paper:
Delivering a Just Transition for Scotland’s Fossil Fuel Workers
A plan for proactively transitioning the labour market for life beyond fossil fuels.
www.futureeconomy.scot
January 22, 2026 at 12:57 PM
📖 Read more in our recent paper: