Episode Details

Participants:

   Dr Hannah Randolph, Associate Economist, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde

   Professor Mairi Spowage, Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde

   Dr João Sousa, Deputy Director, Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde

Timestamps:

(0:20) New inflation numbers and BoE interest rate decision

(8:40) Manifesto update: SNP, Scottish Labour, and Scottish Greens

(11:30) Fact-check: £4,800 additional on mortgage payments if the Conservatives win?

(17:20) Fact-check: Have Scottish productivity and GDP per head grown faster than the rest of the UK?

(27:40) Fiscal rules and borrowing to invest

(29:45) What to look out for in FAI coverage of the General Election next week