Kerry Lorimer

Scotland-based freelance journalist

Recent articles

SNP grassroots vote for quick Scottish currency adoption

The SNP has backed plans to introduce a new Scottish currency “as soon as practicable” after... Read more
Sturgeon wants second Scottish independence referendum by 2021

A second referendum for Scottish independence should be held by 2021 if Brexit goes ahead, first... Read more
No-deal Brexit ‘could drive Scotland into recession’

The Scottish economy could enter recession in the event of a disorderly Brexit, economists have... Read more
Scottish councils’ financial control ‘weakening’

Significant sums of public money are at risk as financial controls within councils come under... Read more
Kate Forbes: pursuing a distinctive path for Scotland

Kate Forbes is clear it is time to ensure there is money to invest in public services, even... Read more
Scotland already spending ‘no-deal’ Brexit money

The Scottish Government has defended its allocation of resources to councils to help them prepare... Read more
Public finance professionals ‘must take the ethical lead’

Public finance professionals have a vital role to play in building trust and resilience, the... Read more
Scottish police reform costs ‘underestimated’

The business case behind the creation of Scotland’s single police service was not robust, according... Read more
Concern over Scottish VAT ‘volatility’

The assignation of VAT revenues to the Scottish Government could expose the Scottish budget to risk... Read more
Borderlands receive £260m to boost economy

The government is to invest £260m in a deal to boost the economy of the Borderlands as part of the... Read more

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