Scottish election 2026
Setting the scene: Scotland on the eve of the 2026 Election
Author / Creator: João Sousa
Media type: Report
Date published: 2026
The report lays out the context in which all parties will need to present their proposals. On top of the budget numbers, we have looked in detail at critical sectors and areas of expenditure.
A full breakdown of Scottish Parliament election polls
Author / Creator: John Curtice
Media type: Podcast
Date published: 2026
John Curtise talks about the fragmentation of the Unionist vote and (at about 12.23) he talks about the negativity and lack of vision from their messaging, which is at the heart of their campaign problems. “Vote for us because that lot are useless” is his summary of the Sarwar campaign.
Setting the scene: Scotland on the eve of the 2026 Election
Author / Creator: João Sousa
Media type: Report
Date published: 2026
Analysis of public finance issues for the 2026 election.
Why the electoral system matters – Holyrood election 2026
Author / Creator: John Curtice
Media type: Article
Date published: 2025
How the electoral system determines representation.