Everything government, Parliament, the statistical agencies and the major policy institutes published — read, summarised and ranked so you can skim the day in a minute.
Announces Francesca Brennan has been appointed director of Scottish Fabians; she previously worked in Scottish local government, education and literacy projects, has stood twice for the Scottish Parliament, and is a senior councillor in Inverclyde.
Discusses Botswana’s 2024 election where the long‑governing Botswana Democratic Party was replaced by the left‑wing Umbrella for Democratic Change, exploring the significance of this rare opposition victory in a historically dominant‑party state.
A Fabian Society piece argues Scottish Labour faces its ‘worst crisis’ and calls for a new leader with vision and empathy; the author is standing for leadership to make the party electable.