Join us in-person or online for this breakfast briefing to hear our insights from the latest Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker.
The David Hume Institute's quarterly insights briefing provides insight into the Scottish economy and buying intentions with the latest results from the David Hume Institute's Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker produced in conjunction with the Diffley Partnership, accompanied with reflections from a fantastic panel.
The Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker data will be presented by Scott Edgar of the Diffley Partnership. The survey helps us to understand and monitor economic attitudes and public opinion.
We will then hear reflections from Emma Jackson from Citizens Advice Scotland and Lukanyo Mnyanda former Financial Times journalist to discuss the first set of results and what this means for the cost of living in light of the UK Government's 2026 Budget Announcement
After the reflections, there will be audience questions and further discussion until 9:15 when we will move to refreshments with further informal networking and conversation until 10am
The event is kindly hosted by Brodies LLP.
About the speakers:
Scott Edgar, Head of Analysis and Insights, The Diffley Partnership
Scott manages a wide range of research projects for the Diffley Partnership. He has significant expertise in statistical data analysis, research design, management of research projects and communication. He has a degree in Political Research from the University of Strathclyde.
Emma Jackson, Assistant Director, Policy and Research, Citizens Advice Scotland
Emma is Assistant Director, Policy and Research at Citizens Advice Scotland, having previously worked for the debt help charity Christians Against Poverty as Scotland Director. She is a regular broadcaster and contributor for BBC Radio Scotland’s ‘Thought for the Day’. She is a board member for the Poverty Alliance, Convenor of Public Life and Social Justice for the Church of Scotland and lives in the rural Borders with her family and many pets.
Lukanyo Mnyanda, Journalist and Media Commentator
Lukanyo worked at the Financial Times between 2022 and 2026 including as Scotland Correspondent, Energy Correspondent and Assistant Companies Editor. Prior to joining the FT, Lukanyo spent four years editing Business Day newspaper in South Africa. He previously worked for Bloomberg covering markets and asset management in Johannesburg, London and Edinburgh.