Vision vs Execution: Can Scotland Deliver?

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Air Date: March 24th, 2026 Hosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter The Go Radio Business Show with Barclays Hampden Hospitality and Events. Fresh off a whirlwind week in Scottish politics and business, Hunter & Haughey dive into a candid, no-nonsense conversation on the decisions shaping Scotland’s economic future.  They tackle the headlines—falling inflation (or is it a “false dawn”?), the spiralling cost and chaos of HS2, and what it really takes to execute massive infrastructure projects. Along the way, they spotlight local success stories like Clyde Gateway and Glasgow’s ambitious housing targets, proving that strong leadership and delivery still matter.  Honest, sharp, and packed with insight, this episode blends politics, economics, and real-world business experience you won’t hear anywhere else. Key Highlights 🚨 First Minister Insights – Behind-the-scenes meeting & a push for economic growth 💼 Business Rates Under Fire – A bold new fix to unlock growth 📉 Inflation Reality Check – Why the “good news” might not last 🚄 HS2 Chaos – Billion-pound lessons in execution failure 🏗️ Building Scotland – 30,000 homes & regeneration success stories 🌍 Elon Musk Effect – Vision, scale & thinking beyond limits ⚖️ Big Debate – Does the UK think big enough… or deliver well enough? What did you think of this episode?  Email: GoBusiness@thisisgo.co.uk  Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok  For more Go Studio Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... What did you think of this episode?  Email: GoBusiness@thisisgo.co.uk  Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok  For more Go Studio Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... For more about our sponsor, Barclays Hampden Hospitality and Events visit: https://www.hampdenpark.co.uk/goradio/