Elections 2026
As we look ahead to elections across the UK in Spring 2026, access insights and evidence from University of Glasgow experts, to inform and contribute to the conversation.
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Contact the Centre for Public Policy team at public-policy@gla.systa-s.com.
Live webinar series
Join the Centre for Public Policy and partners for our live online webinars.
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- What can devolved governments do to address the cost-of-living crisis? Tuesday 21 April, 1-2pm
- What are the parties' plans on tax, spending and the economy? Monday 27 April, 1.30-3pm
- What's behind how people vote? Thursday 30 April, 12-1pm
- What just happened? Monday 11 May, 1-2pm
Policy Insights and blogs
The Centre for Public Policy's Policy Insights shares expert voices from across the University of Glasgow on the key issues facing the country.
CPP on Elections 2026: Informing the debate with political and policy analysis
1 April 2026: The Centre for Public Policy's Mark McGeoghegan and Professor Kezia Dugdale write that the link between politics and policy is broken in most coverage and analysis of British and Scottish politics. During the Spring elections in the UK, the Centre will work to bridge that gap. Read this blog for more on what the impact is of this 'decoupling' of analysis, and what to expect from the Centre in the coming weeks.
Whatever its outcome, the election is a reset moment for Scotland
13 March 2026: With the 2026 Scottish election rapidly approaching and following a keynote speech at the Centre for Public Policy's recent Stop/Start event, Professor Nicola McEwen emphasises why this election is an important reset moment and an opportunity to reflect on what has worked, what hasn't, and what we can collectively do better.
Media enquiries
The Centre for Public Policy harnesses policy expertise from across the University of Glasgow and our researchers can provide insight and analysis for the media.
Contact us: public-policy@gla.systa-s.com
