Media
Newspaper columns
"Is it time for Scotland to embrace local devolution?" Herald, 7th July 2024
"Fundamental rethink of approach to supporting businesses is overdue" Herald, 11th December 2023
"Scotland must get serious about businesses and the economy" Herald, 10th July 2023
"Scottish growth does matter and greater focus is needed" Herald, 9 January 2023
"Are we making the most of our renewable resources?" Herald, 12 September 2022
"Local areas need powers to guide economic future" Herald, 11th March 2022
"Levelling up can't just be political", Herald, 9th November 2021
"Laser-like focus vital to revive economy", Herald, 30th July 2021
"Health crisis is not finished...jobs crisis has only just begun", Daily Mail - 21st October 2020
"Do not forget about the north-east", Herald, 8th May 2020
Stuart is a regular contributor to TV, radio and newspapers in his areas of research interest, in particular commenting on developments in the UK and Scottish economy.
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