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The Scottish Government faces its next big test as finance secretary Shona Robison prepares to deliver the upcoming budget.   At 1pm on 5 December, we'll be joined by three of Scotland’s sharpest commentators for our latest edition of View from the Street: Live. Together, they will give their take on the fiscal statement and what it means for Scottish business.   - Greig Cameron, Scottish business editor of The Times and Sunday Times - Hannah Brown, political correspondent for The Herald Scotland - Rachel Watson, associate partner at Charlotte Street Partners and former political editor of The Scottish Sun The discussion will be chaired by senior partner and former editor of The Scotsman, Frank O'Donnell. Sign up to get access to the Zoom event via this link: https://lnkd.in/eGbfsTCR

Is persistent pessimism weighing down Scotland's narrative about its energy potential? In this week's View from the Street, partner Tom Gillingham writes about the comfort of declinist language and how a shift in tone could unlock new opportunities across the energy sector.

Homebound from a great Scottish Federation of Housing Associations conference. Thanks to all who came along to listen to our musings on all things politics and media, and for your wonderful feedback. Housing associations play a vital role in our housing sector, and deliver real impact across communities in Scotland. They are integral to ending the housing emergency and that story must be told! Congratulations to SFHA on a successful event. …and now on to another event - the annual Street Soccer Gala Dinner in Glasgow, which I know will be just as brilliant, bringing the power of sport to support people in Scotland and beyond. I look forward to catching up with my fellow Street Soccer Scotland trustees very shortly.

Great to be at the Scotsman Conferences and Events Sustainable Scotland, Green Skills Conference in Aberdeen today. ❌ No shying away from fundamental skills and the transition challenges, but huge optimism around renewable opportunities in the North East and beyond. 🔧 By 2050, the UK energy sector needs to recruit 400,000 people to fill new roles and replace workforce leavers. The scale of this task and the associated economic opportunity can be under appreciated. 💡 Clear need for better, sustained and collaborative communication about Scotland’s leadership in this next phase for the enemy industry. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Sector positivity is there, even if we’re not always bullish enough about articulating it. #Renewables #Communications #Energytransition

Thank you STV Group plc for hosting a fantastic Future Leaders’ Network event last night and to everyone who came along, engaged, and asked so many insightful questions. A special thanks to Linda Grimes Douglas, Nicki McCourt and Olly Dickinson for lifting the bonnet and giving us a look inside the newsroom.    If you’re a public affairs or communications professional who would like to join the network, be sure to email us at: events@charlottestreetpartners.com   And if you have ideas for future events, speakers or if your organisation is interested in partnering with us to host, please get in touch.

With Donald Trump's return to the White House, global uncertainty abounds. As client manager John Cumming writes in this week's View from the Street, the UK will need a renewed focus on the intertwined issues of defence and economic stability to mitigate the potential impacts of a second Trump term. Be sure to subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get more insights from our team 💡 #StrategicCommunications #PublicAffairs #USElection #DonaldTrump

As the new Tory leader, Kemi Badenoch is seeking party unity and patience as the post-election rebuilding begins. Senior adviser Chris Deerin writes that she will be a serious counterpart to Keir Starmer's Labour government. #UKPolitics #ToryLeadership #StrategicCommunications #PublicAffairs

Anxiety is running high as America's razor-thin election comes to a close. Will Kamala Harris make history? Will Donald Trump serve a second non-consecutive term? The Americans at Charlotte Street Partners share seven things to watch as the vote totals roll in. Will Torness | Anna Dickens #USElection #KamalaHarris #DonaldTrump #USPolitics

Senior partner Sabina Kadić-Mackenzie features in today’s Scottish Daily Mail. As well as working incredibly hard with and for our clients, Sabina is vice chair of Beyond Srebrenica. The charity works to raise awareness of the Bosnian Genocide, and to ensure that the victims, survivors and the truth are honoured. Anyone who has met her, knows that Sabina is very open about her experiences and a passionate advocate for justice. Those who haven’t been fortunate to hear her speak about this first hand, can read Sabina’s powerful testimony in today’s edition of the Mail.

Following a series of communications blunders for the new Labour government, founding partner Malcolm Robertson discusses the opportunity for a new narrative, in this week’s View from the Street. With the budget announced, can Labour muster a more tangible story to sell its roadmap for a prosperous Britain?