Election podcast #3 with special guest Jenni Davidson [Podcast] EP46

Watts, Robert and Spowage, Mairi and Congreve, Emma and Davidson, Jenni (2021) Election podcast #3 with special guest Jenni Davidson [Podcast] EP46. Fraser of Allander Institute, Glasgow.

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Abstract

Our third election podcast looks at some of the key policy issues that have arisen in the campaign this week – the social security system and how it supports disabled children and pensioners, the economy and an action plan for growth, and employability support. We’re also joined by Jenni Davidson from Holyrood Magazine for her thoughts on the campaign so far. Timestamps 00:32 Disability and carer benefits for children and pensioners 02:55 The economy and growth 08:53 Jenni Davidson, Holyrood Magazine 19:33 Employability support 24:57 Looking to the week ahead