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- Wednesday 27 May 2026
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- 13:30–20:30
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University of Edinburgh Business School
Overview
The Scottish Fabians, the University of Edinburgh Business School and True North Advisors invite you to join for an afternoon and evening of reflection and analysis of the results of the May 2026 elections in Scotland, England and Wales and what they mean, with a host of political leaders, new MSPs, business figures and commentators.
Four panel sessions will hear from the top of the Scottish Labour campaign, a mixture of new and old MSPs on the election and the new session of the Scottish Parliament, a view from outside the bubble on the implications for business and the economy, reflections on the English local and Welsh election results and what next for Prime Minister Starmer and the UK Government.
Programme
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 13:30-14:00 | Registration and refreshments |
| 14:00-14:15 |
Welcome and introductions Professor Gavin Jack, Dean University of Edinburgh Business School Catriona (Cat) Headley, co-chair, Scottish Fabians Andrew Liddle, Head of Government Relations, True North Advisors |
| 14:15-15:00 |
Panel One: The Media – Perspectives from journalists and commentators on the recent Scottish election campaign
Chaired by Andrew Liddle, Head of Government Relations, True North Advisors |
| 15:15-16:15 |
Panel Two: Holyrood politicians will reflect on the campaign, result and the parliamentary session ahead
Chaired by Catriona Stewart, Reporter, broadcaster and columnist, The Scotsman |
| 16:15-16:45 | Refreshments |
| 16:45-17:45 |
Panel Three: From outside the bubble: The Business Panel Leading business and policy voices examine the implications of the Scottish election for business and the economy
Chaired by Gavin Jack, Dean, University of Edinburgh Business School |
| 18:00-19:00 |
Panel Four: Westminster Parliamentarians reflect on the English local and Welsh election results and the implications for Sir Keir Starmer and the UK Government.
Chaired by Chris Carter, Chair in Strategy & Organisation, University of Edinburgh Business School. |
| 19:00-20:30 | Evening reception generously sponsored by True North Advisors. |