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flag A new report blames years of neglect for Scotland’s lagging regional economies and calls for devolved power and better coordination.

flag Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has released the Muscatelli Report, a new economic study highlighting years of neglect in Scotland’s regional development, calling it an "economics-free zone." flag Led by economist Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, the report urges stronger policy coordination, greater use of devolved powers, and enhanced collaboration between government levels to boost local economies. flag Sarwar criticized the SNP’s "Edinburgh-centric" approach and pledged that a Labour government would decentralize decision-making, empower local entrepreneurs, and prioritize inclusive growth. flag The Scottish Government acknowledged the report’s findings and reaffirmed its commitment to devolving authority to regional partnerships in its 2025 Programme for Government, emphasizing shared goals on economic development despite differing strategies.

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