Scottish Business Leaders Report Deteriorating Relations with SNP Government

A recent survey reveals that Scottish businesses feel increasingly disconnected from SNP ministers despite efforts to improve collaboration.

Only 6% of Scottish businesses believe the SNP government engages effectively with their sectors, down from 8% last year.
The University of Strathclyde’s Fraser of Allander Institute found that 9% of firms think the SNP understands the business environment.
The New Deal for Business, launched last year, has shown little progress in improving government-business relations.
High-profile policies and political instability have further strained relations between the government and businesses.
Business sectors such as construction and finance express the most dissatisfaction, while professional and scientific sectors are slightly more positive.