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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 22 MIN

Scottish and Welsh elections: scenarios and implications

from The Flint Podcast

In this episode, Flint experts examine the outlook for the Scottish and Welsh parliamentary elections, as voters head to the polls with no party expected to secure a majority in either nation. They explore potential post-election scenarios and coalition negotiations, the implications for economic, planning and infrastructure policy, and what the results signal about the growing role of multi-party politics in shaping UK electoral outcomes, alongside the key considerations for businesses operating across Scotland and Wales.Flint Partner Kiran Horwich chairs a discussion between: Liz Lloyd, Specialist Partner, former Chief of Staff to the then Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon Siôn Simon, Specialist Partner, former Labour Minister, MEP, and Metro Mayor candidate

In this episode, Flint experts examine the outlook for the Scottish and Welsh parliamentary elections, as voters head to the polls with no party expected to secure a majority in either nation. They explore potential post-election scenarios and coalition negotiations, the implications for economic, planning and infrastructure policy, and what the results signal about the growing role of multi-party politics in shaping UK electoral outcomes, alongside the key considerations for businesses...

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