Reform Scotland

Reform Scotland First Annual Dinner Monday 8 March 2010 Signet Library
Principal Speaker- Dr Vince Cable MP

Reform Scotland’s second annual dinner was held on the 8th March at which the main speaker was Liberal Democrats Deputy Leader and Shadow Chancellor Dr Vince Cable MP. Dr Cable spoke about the economy and in particular the future of the financial services industry in Scotland. The event was held at the Signet Library for 200 people including senior businessmen, politicians and journalists.

To watch Vince Cable's speech, along with speeches from Reform Scotland's Chairman Ben Thomson and Deputy Chairman Dan Macdonald please click on the following links:

Reform Scotland annual dinner part 1

Reform Scotland annual dinner part 2

Reform Scotland annual dinner part 3

Reform Scotland annual dinner part 4

Reform Scotland annual dinner part 5

Reform Scotland annual dinner part 6 

Reform Scotland Fringe Meeting at the Scottish Liberal Democrat Conference

 

Reform Scotland Fringe Meeting 5.30pm on Friday 5th March in the Ballroom, Royal George Hotel, Perth

Title:  Does the recession affect the case for fiscal powers?

Reform Scotland hosts a debate in which leading speakers from the Scottish Liberal Democrats and the independent think tank will discuss the Scottish Parliament assuming greater responsibility for raising the money it spends against the backdrop of the current economic climate. 

 

Speakers

Tavish Scott MSP, Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats

Rt Hon The Lord Wallace of Tankerness QC, former leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats and former Deputy First Minister of Scotland

Graeme Blackett, Managing Director of BiGGAR Economics Ltd and co-author of the Reform Scotland report ‘Fiscal Powers’

 

Chairperson 

Amanda Harvie, Trustee of Reform Scotland

 

Scottish Conservative Conference Fringe Meeting

 

Reform Scotland Fringe Meeting 12.30pm on Friday 12th February in the Hay Room, Dewars Centre, Perth (Buffet lunch provided).

 

Title:  How can we reform public services in Scotland?

Reform Scotland hosts a debate in which speakers from the independent think tank and the Conservative Party will discuss how public services in Scotland could be reformed in light of the current state of the UK’s finances and likely future budget constraints. 

 

Speakers

Michael Gove MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families

Murdo Fraser MSP, Deputy Leader of the Conservatives in the Scottish Parliament

Geoff Mawdsley, Director of Reform Scotland

 

Chairperson 

Amanda Harvie, Trustee of Reform Scotland

 

BBC coverage for Reform Scotland Fringe meeting

 

 

Watch the speeches on YouTube - Part 1 and Part 2

 

Reform Scotland and Reform invite you to:
‘The Future of the UK Constitution’

Speakers

• Ann McKechin MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Scotland
• David Mundell MP, Conservative Shadow Scottish Secretary
• Stewart Hosie MP, SNP Deputy Leader at Westminster and Spokesman on Finance and Treasury Matters
• Alistair Carmichael MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Scottish Secretary
• Rt Hon Frank Field MP, former Minister for Welfare Reform
• Rt Hon The Lord Wallace of Tankerness QC, former leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats and former Deputy First Minister of Scotland

Date: Thursday 4th February 2010

Time: 9am for 9:30am - 1pm

Venue: St Stephen's Club, 34 Queen Anne's Gate, London SW1H 9AB

Chair: Ben Thomson, Chairman of Reform Scotland

How the constitutional settlement in the United Kingdom should develop following devolution remains a highly controversial issue, particularly in Scotland, where it will dominate much of the debate in the run up to the UK General Election in 2010 and Scottish Parliament Elections in 2011. However, this is an issue that affects all parts of the United Kingdom and will be decided by the next Westminster Government. Therefore, it needs to be part if the UK debate as well as that in Scotland.

Reform Scotland and Reform, as sister organisations, have come together to organise this debate to give speakers from different parts of the United Kingdom and different perspectives the opportunity to discuss the future relationship between the countries of the United Kingdom. Should we preserve the Union of should the constituent parts go their own separate ways and do we need a referendum to decide this issue? If the Union is to continue, is the current settlement working or do we need to go further by embracing some form of federalism or devolving further powers, particularly financial powers, as proposed by the Calman Commission in Scotland? Is there a need for a body which represemts purely English interests to ensure fairness to all parts of the United Kingdom?

There will be two sessions - the first involving representatives of the four main Scottish parties at Westminster and the second looking at the issues from a wider UK perspective. Both sessions will involve short presentations followed by questions to the panel from the audience.

Please join us and take this opportunity to engage in debate.

RSVP to nefertali.deeb@reformscotland.com

please note that places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.