Stu Mackinnon
@stumackinnon.bsky.social
Head of comms and advocacy at Carnegie UK - a foundation that works on wellbeing policy.
Scotch pie, science fiction and rugby enthusiast.
Scotch pie, science fiction and rugby enthusiast.
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Grab a copy of The @yorkshirepost.co.uk this morning to read @sarahdavidson.bsky.social make the case for systematically improving people's wellbeing in England:
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion...
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion...
Devolution offers an opportunity to bring decision-making closer to communities but local leaders must involve citizens - Sarah Davidson
When Health Secretary Wes Streeting said, “…there’s deep disillusionment in this country at the moment, and I would say a growing sense of despair, about whether anyone is capable of turning this coun...
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Grab a copy of The @yorkshirepost.co.uk this morning to read @sarahdavidson.bsky.social make the case for systematically improving people's wellbeing in England:
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion...
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion...
I am thrilled to learn that Scotland will play Argentina in their first match of the Nations Championship www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
Nations Championship to feature north v south hemisphere contest
The Twickenham finale of next year's new Nations Championship event will pit the north and south of global rugby against each other.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM
I am thrilled to learn that Scotland will play Argentina in their first match of the Nations Championship www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
Interesting call from the TUC about the OBR. What would truly responsible budgeting look like?
www.tuc.org.uk/news/unaccou...
www.tuc.org.uk/news/unaccou...
Unaccountable OBR risks being a “strait-jacket on growth”, warns TUC - as it calls for “modernisation” of body
The TUC has today (Sunday) raised concerns about the “unaccountable OBR” – as the union body warned their discredited assumptions risk being a “strait-jacket on growth” and urged modernisation of the ...
www.tuc.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Interesting call from the TUC about the OBR. What would truly responsible budgeting look like?
www.tuc.org.uk/news/unaccou...
www.tuc.org.uk/news/unaccou...
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And our Life in the UK stats for England are mentioned in The Times this morning: www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
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November 14, 2025 at 8:49 AM
And our Life in the UK stats for England are mentioned in The Times this morning: www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
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Our Life in the UK data was featured in this article looking at wellbeing in different countries: www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Luxembourg named number one in the world for 'quality of life'
Luxembourg has been named the number one place in the world for quality of life, while the UK remains out of the top 20, languishing behind countries like Lithuania and Slovenia.
www.dailymail.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Our Life in the UK data was featured in this article looking at wellbeing in different countries: www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Very cool to see @carnegieuk.bsky.social data and graphics in this report looking at global living standards
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Luxembourg named number one in the world for 'quality of life'
Luxembourg has been named the number one place in the world for quality of life, while the UK remains out of the top 20, languishing behind countries like Lithuania and Slovenia.
www.dailymail.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Very cool to see @carnegieuk.bsky.social data and graphics in this report looking at global living standards
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Back in London for a few meetings and then the @smartthinking.bsky.social awards.
Fingers crossed for @carnegieuk.bsky.social! Our Life in UK Index is a contender for best report. Read about the latest output here: www.independent.co.uk/news/busines...
Fingers crossed for @carnegieuk.bsky.social! Our Life in UK Index is a contender for best report. Read about the latest output here: www.independent.co.uk/news/busines...
Average person’s life saw ‘no meaningful improvement’ over past year – charity
Carnegie UK found stagnating wellbeing and persistent hardship for millions of people since 2023.
www.independent.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Back in London for a few meetings and then the @smartthinking.bsky.social awards.
Fingers crossed for @carnegieuk.bsky.social! Our Life in UK Index is a contender for best report. Read about the latest output here: www.independent.co.uk/news/busines...
Fingers crossed for @carnegieuk.bsky.social! Our Life in UK Index is a contender for best report. Read about the latest output here: www.independent.co.uk/news/busines...
Economic hardship worse in Northern Ireland than rest of UK, report finds www.irishnews.com/news/norther...
Economic hardship worse in the north than rest of UK, report finds
People in the north are less likely than the UK average to be able to afford things like unexpected bills, socialising outside of their home once a month, and a week’s annual holiday away from home
www.irishnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Economic hardship worse in Northern Ireland than rest of UK, report finds www.irishnews.com/news/norther...
Oh wise ones. Any idea of the impact that behavioural changes associated with this move would have on the SG's budget? Fewer people using salary sacrifice maybe thus higher tax receipts? www.ft.com/content/1160...
Cap on UK salary sacrifice benefits is ‘short-term’ choice, warn experts
Employers may lower amount they pay into staff pension pots
www.ft.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Oh wise ones. Any idea of the impact that behavioural changes associated with this move would have on the SG's budget? Fewer people using salary sacrifice maybe thus higher tax receipts? www.ft.com/content/1160...
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Economic hardship worse in Northern Ireland than rest of UK, report finds @irishnews.com www.irishnews.com/news/norther...
Economic hardship worse in the north than rest of UK, report finds
People in the north are less likely than the UK average to be able to afford things like unexpected bills, socialising outside of their home once a month, and a week’s annual holiday away from home
www.irishnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Economic hardship worse in Northern Ireland than rest of UK, report finds @irishnews.com www.irishnews.com/news/norther...
Smashing to see @graceblakeley.substack.com look more closely at Carnegie's Life in the UK data: bsky.app/profile/grac...
72% do not feel that they can influence decisions affecting the UK.
Why? Because our political and economic institutions have been captured by the wealthy.
And our democracy is failing as a result.
graceblakeley.substack.com/p/the-uks-fa...
Why? Because our political and economic institutions have been captured by the wealthy.
And our democracy is failing as a result.
graceblakeley.substack.com/p/the-uks-fa...
The UK's Failing Democracy
The Carnegie Foundation's Life in the UK report shows the weakness of UK democracy, and the suffering caused as a result .
graceblakeley.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Smashing to see @graceblakeley.substack.com look more closely at Carnegie's Life in the UK data: bsky.app/profile/grac...
I'd like to see Scottish political parties pledge to sort out our tight head problem. Better yet, clone Zander: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
Can Scotland find way to end All Blacks hoodoo?
Can Scotland end
www.bbc.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 7:45 AM
I'd like to see Scottish political parties pledge to sort out our tight head problem. Better yet, clone Zander: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
Holyrood’s delivery problem: bold ideas, weak results www.heraldscotland.com/news/2559919... < I like this by Hannah Brown. I think that weak delivery also undermines the case for government action full stop in the eyes of the public.
Unspun: Why Holyrood keeps promising change — but struggles to make it real
Concerns have been raised about Scotland having a "implementation gap". We promise a lot in Holyrood but then deliver little - so what's…
www.heraldscotland.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Holyrood’s delivery problem: bold ideas, weak results www.heraldscotland.com/news/2559919... < I like this by Hannah Brown. I think that weak delivery also undermines the case for government action full stop in the eyes of the public.
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Trust in government in Wales lower than England reveals report - @nation.cymru - nation.cymru/news/trust-i...
Trust in government in Wales lower than England reveals report
Trust in the UK Government is lower in Wales than England while trust in the Welsh Government has declined over the last two years, according to a new report. Carnegie’s Life in the UK Index outlines ...
nation.cymru
November 3, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Trust in government in Wales lower than England reveals report - @nation.cymru - nation.cymru/news/trust-i...
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Scotland’s wellbeing modestly improves but gaps remain, report finds - @heraldscotland.bsky.social - www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558990...
Scotland’s wellbeing rises modestly - but gaps persist
Scotland has seen modest improvements in the wellbeing of its population over the past two years, according to a new report from Carnegie UK.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Scotland’s wellbeing modestly improves but gaps remain, report finds - @heraldscotland.bsky.social - www.heraldscotland.com/news/2558990...
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Wales' collective wellbeing scores have once again stagnated & trust in our decision-makers has decreased.
As we head to a Senedd election in 2026, we continue to call for better policy making to tackle our systemic challenges and ensure better economic and democratic outcomes for people in Wales.
As we head to a Senedd election in 2026, we continue to call for better policy making to tackle our systemic challenges and ensure better economic and democratic outcomes for people in Wales.
📢 New report | Our 2025 #LifeInTheUK Wales research shows the lives of people in Wales have not improved in the past year. Trust in the UK Govt is lower in Wales than in England, while trust in the Welsh Govt has declined over the last 2 years.
Find out more: carnegieuk.org/publication/...
Find out more: carnegieuk.org/publication/...
Life in the UK 2025 Wales - Carnegie UK
carnegieuk.org
November 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Wales' collective wellbeing scores have once again stagnated & trust in our decision-makers has decreased.
As we head to a Senedd election in 2026, we continue to call for better policy making to tackle our systemic challenges and ensure better economic and democratic outcomes for people in Wales.
As we head to a Senedd election in 2026, we continue to call for better policy making to tackle our systemic challenges and ensure better economic and democratic outcomes for people in Wales.
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Thanks to Maurice Golden MSP for laying this motion in the Scottish Parliament regarding our Life in the UK Index for 2025: www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
November 5, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Thanks to Maurice Golden MSP for laying this motion in the Scottish Parliament regarding our Life in the UK Index for 2025: www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
At @carnegieuk.bsky.social we have the Scotland and Wales breakdowns of our Life in the UK Index out this morning.
Scotland carnegieuk.org/news/researc...
Wales carnegieuk.org/news/trust-i...
Scotland carnegieuk.org/news/researc...
Wales carnegieuk.org/news/trust-i...
Research: Modest and unequal gains to wellbeing in Scotland - Carnegie UK
carnegieuk.org
November 3, 2025 at 7:10 AM
At @carnegieuk.bsky.social we have the Scotland and Wales breakdowns of our Life in the UK Index out this morning.
Scotland carnegieuk.org/news/researc...
Wales carnegieuk.org/news/trust-i...
Scotland carnegieuk.org/news/researc...
Wales carnegieuk.org/news/trust-i...
Brand new Carnegie UK research about wellbeing in Scotland and Wales out next week. Interested? Drop me a line at stuart.mackinnon@carnegieuk.org and we'll make sure you get a copy
October 31, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Brand new Carnegie UK research about wellbeing in Scotland and Wales out next week. Interested? Drop me a line at stuart.mackinnon@carnegieuk.org and we'll make sure you get a copy
Anas Sarwar MSP says that he's up for big bold ideas to address the problems Scotland faces. Suggests he would declare a waiting time emergency if successful at next year's elections...
October 29, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Anas Sarwar MSP says that he's up for big bold ideas to address the problems Scotland faces. Suggests he would declare a waiting time emergency if successful at next year's elections...
Speech from FM @johnswinney.bsky.social at @ipprscotland.bsky.social conference. In follow up Q&A says: "...standards of living (in Scotland) are not under our control."
October 29, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Speech from FM @johnswinney.bsky.social at @ipprscotland.bsky.social conference. In follow up Q&A says: "...standards of living (in Scotland) are not under our control."
Great to be at the @ipprscotland.bsky.social conference this morning. @sarahdavidson.bsky.social from Carnegie UK outlined some options for Scotland to change the record about the fiscal challenges Scotland faces.
October 29, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Great to be at the @ipprscotland.bsky.social conference this morning. @sarahdavidson.bsky.social from Carnegie UK outlined some options for Scotland to change the record about the fiscal challenges Scotland faces.
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Thanks to everyone who joined our #LifeInTheUK webinar this morning.
If you couldn’t make it or want to revisit the discussion visit: youtu.be/uujO1l0W43g
It was a fantastic session with brilliant insights from Susan Pinkney & @graceblakeley.substack.com.
If you couldn’t make it or want to revisit the discussion visit: youtu.be/uujO1l0W43g
It was a fantastic session with brilliant insights from Susan Pinkney & @graceblakeley.substack.com.
Carnegie UK webinar: How is life in the UK in 2025?
YouTube video by Carnegie UK
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October 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Thanks to everyone who joined our #LifeInTheUK webinar this morning.
If you couldn’t make it or want to revisit the discussion visit: youtu.be/uujO1l0W43g
It was a fantastic session with brilliant insights from Susan Pinkney & @graceblakeley.substack.com.
If you couldn’t make it or want to revisit the discussion visit: youtu.be/uujO1l0W43g
It was a fantastic session with brilliant insights from Susan Pinkney & @graceblakeley.substack.com.
I'm heading along to this event tomorrow: bsky.app/profile/ippr... Come and say hello!
🎉10th ANNIVERSARY🎉
A decade ago, IPPR Scotland was established in a big moment of change to support progressive policymaking.
📢Now, as Scotland faces fresh challenges, we’re hosting a major conference to ask: What next?
🗓️Save the date: 29 Oct 2025
www.ippr.org/events/ippr-...
A decade ago, IPPR Scotland was established in a big moment of change to support progressive policymaking.
📢Now, as Scotland faces fresh challenges, we’re hosting a major conference to ask: What next?
🗓️Save the date: 29 Oct 2025
www.ippr.org/events/ippr-...
IPPR Scotland: 10th Anniversary Conference | IPPR
Ten years ago, in the wake of the Scottish Independence referendum, there emerged a clear need for a think tank to support progressive policymaking and fos
www.ippr.org
October 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I'm heading along to this event tomorrow: bsky.app/profile/ippr... Come and say hello!
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We’ve launched our 2025 #LifeInTheUK Index, now it’s time to talk about it!
Join us tomorrow at 10am for a webinar with Susan Pinkney & @graceblakeley.substack.com to explore what the findings say about collective wellbeing & where action is needed.
Register here: carnegieuk.org/event/how-is...
Join us tomorrow at 10am for a webinar with Susan Pinkney & @graceblakeley.substack.com to explore what the findings say about collective wellbeing & where action is needed.
Register here: carnegieuk.org/event/how-is...
October 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM
We’ve launched our 2025 #LifeInTheUK Index, now it’s time to talk about it!
Join us tomorrow at 10am for a webinar with Susan Pinkney & @graceblakeley.substack.com to explore what the findings say about collective wellbeing & where action is needed.
Register here: carnegieuk.org/event/how-is...
Join us tomorrow at 10am for a webinar with Susan Pinkney & @graceblakeley.substack.com to explore what the findings say about collective wellbeing & where action is needed.
Register here: carnegieuk.org/event/how-is...