{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Go Radio Business Show with Hunter & Haughey. Scotland’s Business Podcast.","title":"What the Election Means for Scotland’s Economy","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2141,"description":"Air Date: March 10th, 2026\nHosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter\n\nIn this episode of The Go Radio Business Show, hosts Sir Tom Hunter and Lord Willie Haughey unpack the reality of Scotland’s election results—through a strictly business lens.\nCutting through party politics, the duo asks the big questions: How is Scotland performing as a business? Where are the gaps—and what needs to change now?\nFrom a £4.7bn deficit and stalled economic growth to business rates chaos, housing bottlenecks, and the independence debate, this is a straight-talking conversation about accountability, leadership, and hard choices.\nExpect bold opinions, real-world analogies, and a practical wishlist for the new First Minister’s first 100 days—including immediate wins that could restore confidence among businesses and communities alike.\nIt’s passionate, provocative, and grounded in one shared goal: helping Scotland flourish.\nEpisode Highlights\n\nThe election fallout explained from a business performance perspective\nWhy Scotland’s economy is “flat-lining”—and what that means for jobs and growth\nThe reality behind “free” policies, tax burdens, and a growing deficit\nHousing, planning delays, and why faster decisions matter\nBusiness rates, pub closures, and saving Scotland’s hospitality sector\nIndependence: what a credible economic plan must include\nA clear, actionable 100‑day priority list for government\n\n\n\nJoin the Conversation \nWhat did you think of this episode?  Email: GoBusiness@thisisgo.co.uk \nFollow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok \nFor more Go Studio Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/ \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/f3_Bcqs3gAP0Bg-D9wSlWNsMij_OS7pJBu9pV2YM-s0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNTgz/NTA4N2M5MTUzYzk3/MjJmNDcwMGMwNzA1/MTJmZi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}