Stuart Patrick

Glasgow

Writer and Columnist at The Herald (Scotland)

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Articles

Some unflattering comparisons for Scotland to absorb

1 month ago | glasgowchamberofcommerce.com | Stuart Patrick

By Stuart Patrick, Chief Executive of Glasgow Chamber of CommerceIn his recent Programme for Government, John Swinney made a welcome commitment to increase the funding for the International Trade Partnership Programme with Scottish Chambers of Commerce. The aim of the programme is simple: to help more Scottish companies to expand into overseas markets.
Some unflattering comparisons for Scotland to absorb

1 month ago | heraldscotland.com | Stuart Patrick

It was therefore fascinating to read the report on Singapore’s economic success recently published by Oxford Economics for The Hunter Foundation. Several columns have already been written in response, with some challenging the relevance of Singapore’s experience to the economic challenges we face here in Scotland. I have no doubt that Sir Tom Hunter relishes the debate. The transformation of Singapore’s economy is undeniably extraordinary.
Is Glasgow city centre finally on the road to recovery?

2 months ago | heraldscotland.com | Stuart Patrick

After two years of heavy criticism, has the tide begun to turn on the battered fortunes of Glasgow city centre? Early footfall data from this year suggests that despite tough national economic conditions there may be a recovery underway. Visits to the three top retail streets is up 9% on last year with Argyle Street and Buchanan Street doing especially well.
Is Glasgow city centre finally on the road to recovery?

2 months ago | glasgowchamberofcommerce.com | Stuart Patrick

By Stuart Patrick, Chief Executive of Glasgow Chamber of CommerceAfter two years of heavy criticism, has the tide begun to turn on the battered fortunes of Glasgow City Centre? Early footfall data from this year suggests that despite tough national economic conditions there may be a recovery underway. Visits to the three top retail streets is up 9% on last year with Argyle Street and Buchanan Street doing especially well.
Is there a danger of Glasgow being left behind by English counterparts?

Feb 27, 2025 | heraldscotland.com | Stuart Patrick

With both the UK and Scottish governments making clear the fresh importance they are placing on economic growth, more focus has been on the role of cities and regions in England than has been said so far in Scotland. Are Scottish cities at risk of being left behind by their English counterparts? In December, the UK Government published its English Devolution White Paper, outlining significant changes for English cities.
Is there a danger of Glasgow being left behind by English counterparts?

Feb 27, 2025 | glasgowtimes.co.uk | Stuart Patrick

With both the UK and Scottish governments making clear the fresh importance they are placing on economic growth, more focus has been on the role of cities and regions in England than has been said so far in Scotland. Are Scottish cities at risk of being left behind by their English counterparts? In December, the UK Government published its English Devolution White Paper, outlining significant changes for English cities.
Stuart Patrick: Will Government Budgets deliver for Glasgow?

Dec 5, 2024 | heraldscotland.com | Stuart Patrick

We now have a clearer sense of the two national governments' plans for managing the economy over the coming year. Given the particular interest Glasgow Chamber of Commerce has in growing Glasgow’s economy, have their decisions helped? The wider context of national economic growth obviously influences what will happen in the UK’s biggest cities and it helps that both governments have at least put economic growth in their list of top priorities. But we are having to wait to see any improvement.
Our universities are the unsung economic powerhouses shaping our future

Oct 15, 2024 | glasgowchamberofcommerce.com | Stuart Patrick

By Stuart Patrick, Chief Executive of Glasgow Chamber of CommerceThe Herald’s recent series on Scotland’s universities delved deeply into the crucial role international students now play in sustaining the financial model of higher education. Despite the importance of the role universities play in Scotland’s economic development, I wonder if we truly grasp the full extent of their impact - both as engines of growth and as catalysts for future prosperity.
Stuart Patrick: Do we fully grasp the importance of Glasgow's universities?

Oct 15, 2024 | heraldscotland.com | Stuart Patrick

University of Strathclyde (Image: Newsquest) The Herald’s recent series on Scotland’s universities delved deeply into the crucial role international students now play in sustaining the financial model of higher education. Despite the importance of the role universities play in Scotland’s economic development, I wonder if we truly grasp the full extent of their impact - both as engines of growth and as catalysts for future prosperity.
Glasgow regional funding in focus as Labour Budget looms

Sep 29, 2024 | heraldscotland.com | Stuart Patrick

It is now just one month to go until the Chancellor of the Exchequer puts us out of our misery - or perhaps helps us understand the full extent of our misery - with her Budget announcements. There will be one issue I will be keeping a close eye on from a Glasgow perspective: regional funding given to local authorities to invest in the growth of their economies.