Kez Dugdale
kezdugdale.bsky.social
Kez Dugdale
@kezdugdale.bsky.social
Associate Director, @uofgpolicy.bsky.social. Prof University of Glasgow. Trustee of Shelter and Oversight Board Member of The Promise. Writes for The Courier, Talks for Times Radio.
… And so it follows that with greater demand, more generous criteria + new benefits, the gap in Scotland’s social security budget is set to grow. So costs need to be met from other depts. Table from Scottish fiscal commission
June 16, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The debacle of the winter fuel payment is a fascinating case study of devolution. In making this promise today, the FM will need to spend more than he’s got for this devolved benefit and therefore have to take from elsewhere to meet the commitment…
June 16, 2025 at 1:40 PM
At the launch of this report today - a harrowing read, commissioned by @shelterscotland.bsky.social - 10360 kids in Scotland who face filth, malnutrition, lack of light, vermin , over-crowding and constant fear emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
March 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
If you are going to Scottish Labour Conference, why not spend your Saturday morning fringe slot with @uofgpolicy.bsky.social - We have a stellar line up and, crucially, hot breakfast rolls
February 20, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Total pleasure to attend this tonight. First time ever at University of Oxford.
November 19, 2024 at 9:30 PM