{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6655a16405d9ed0012fc800b/6a58fec362e50b14bd3b106f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Sir Anton Muscatelli - The Reality Scotland's Politicians Refuse to Face","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6655a16405d9ed0012fc800b/1784216703785-6ef57014-47e4-44e5-84fb-2304135e6372.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Sir Anton Muscatelli, President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, academic and leading economic advisor, joins Bernard and Alex to give his view on some of the real issues that are facing Scotland but politicians seem unwilling to discuss, particularly around election time. </p><p><br></p><p>Scotland faces £4.8bn gap and it was hardly mentioned at the recent election.</p><p>Slower Scottish tax growth means £728m less.</p><p>What can be learned from \"Manchesterism\" and what can Andy Burnham's administration do for Scotland?</p><p>Does Scotland need more immigration?</p><p>Will efficiencies really save billions and will services inevitably be affected.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Solid Media"}