In this episode of the Holyrood Sources podcast, Ivan McKee, the SNP MSP and Minister for Public Finance, discusses the Scottish Government's engagement with businesses, the role of the civil service, and the challenges of public service reform. He emphasises the importance of innovation and efficiency in the civil service, the need for the Scottish Government to take initiative rather than just mitigate Westminster policies, and the ongoing efforts to address child poverty. In this conversation, Ivan McKee discusses the performance of public services in Scotland, comparing them to England and addressing the need for improvement. He emphasises the importance of a long-term vision for Scotland's independence, highlighting the economic strengths and the necessity of effective public service delivery. The discussion also touches on the political changes within the SNP and the potential for injecting private sector innovation into public services to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
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