Join Sarah Cowie and Anna Cowan for the latest episode of The Unofficial Report as they unravel the WiPA Manifesto Mini-Series! With Holyrood 2026 on the horizon, discover how you can make your mark in the world of policy and public affairs. Tune in to learn the importance of crafting concise, impactful asks, understanding key dates, and presenting your data to resonate with the Scottish political parties.As ever, stay connected with WiPA Scotland by following us on LinkedIn and subscribing to our newsletter for the latest updates and events.

In the latest episode of our podcast - The Unofficial Report - we spoke to Lauren Currie OBE, Founder of UPFRONT, an organisation on a mission to change confidence, visibility, and power for 10 million women.

In just 30 minutes, we cover:

- Why imposter syndrome isn’t your fault

- The myth of work-life balance and why we need to talk about working mothers

- Her new children's book to teach children and the grown ups around them about the patriarchy

- Paying the cringe tax and what we can learn from the PIE model (Performance, Image, Exposure).

Join Sarah and Ashley as they discuss the recently published UK Youth Poll 2025 from the John Smith Centre. This study focused on young people's views on democracy, social media and the economy - we asked what this means for Scottish politics and politicians in the run up to May 2026.

You can read the full research here: https://www.johnsmithcentre.com/uk-youth-poll-2025/