SPOKEN WORD
ScotlandsFest: Unfinished Business – Scotland’s Political Crossroads
Henry McLeish / Luath Press
- Dates
- 26 Aug
- Time
- 1:30pm · 60min
- Price
- £10
What has a quarter century of devolution meant for Scotland? The "Scottish Question" will always be "unfinished business" according to Henry McLeish. So, what’s next? What are the social and economic challenges and opportunities that lie ahead? What do we need to do to make our institutions and politics fit for purpose? In a culture of political stalemates and "permanent campaigning", Former First Minister Henry McLeish, responsible for devolution, has an idea or two to brighten Scotland’s future...
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