Lukas Bunse
@dr-lukas-bunse.bsky.social
Policy and Engagement Lead @WEAllScotland
| often wandering the hills | Posts are my own views
| often wandering the hills | Posts are my own views
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As part of #TaxJusticeScotland we're calling on the First Minister to take practical steps to make the tax system fairer:
• replace Council Tax with a fairer system
• accelerate the introduction of a strong private jet tax
Those with the most wealth should pay their fair share
bit.ly/TJSFMLetter
• replace Council Tax with a fairer system
• accelerate the introduction of a strong private jet tax
Those with the most wealth should pay their fair share
bit.ly/TJSFMLetter
Scotland's new government must replace the council tax and introduce a levy on private jets or 'risk failing on poverty, public services and climate action', campaigners have told the First Minister
John Swinney urged to replace 'outdated and unfair' council tax
www.thenational.scot
May 28, 2026 at 6:57 AM
As part of #TaxJusticeScotland we're calling on the First Minister to take practical steps to make the tax system fairer:
• replace Council Tax with a fairer system
• accelerate the introduction of a strong private jet tax
Those with the most wealth should pay their fair share
bit.ly/TJSFMLetter
• replace Council Tax with a fairer system
• accelerate the introduction of a strong private jet tax
Those with the most wealth should pay their fair share
bit.ly/TJSFMLetter
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Plans to reduce public sector workforce when satisfaction and access to public services is under strain is...a choice. With growing and increasingly complex demands on the state, now is not the time to cut state services further. Rather genuine public sector reform is needed.
Read our latest report
Read our latest report
⚠️ Scotland could be sleepwalking into austerity ⚠️
🔴Our new analysis warns looming public sector job cuts could hollow out essential services just as demand rises.
📢The choices made now will shape Scotland’s public services for years.
Read the report ⤵️
www.ippr.org/articles/mor...
🔴Our new analysis warns looming public sector job cuts could hollow out essential services just as demand rises.
📢The choices made now will shape Scotland’s public services for years.
Read the report ⤵️
www.ippr.org/articles/mor...
More for less? Employment, productivity and reform in Scottish public services | IPPR
Yet there is currently widespread dissatisfaction with the services that the devolved public sector in Scotland provides. And concerns over their future vi
www.ippr.org
March 31, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Plans to reduce public sector workforce when satisfaction and access to public services is under strain is...a choice. With growing and increasingly complex demands on the state, now is not the time to cut state services further. Rather genuine public sector reform is needed.
Read our latest report
Read our latest report
Super excited that our new research Sharing Our Wealth has been covered in The Scotsman 👇
People in Scotland are ready for a fairer taxation of wealth and a fairer economy.
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
People in Scotland are ready for a fairer taxation of wealth and a fairer economy.
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
March 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Super excited that our new research Sharing Our Wealth has been covered in The Scotsman 👇
People in Scotland are ready for a fairer taxation of wealth and a fairer economy.
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
People in Scotland are ready for a fairer taxation of wealth and a fairer economy.
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
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Join us this Friday 👇
📣 On 20 March, our Co-Director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social will be speaking at Scotland’s Economics Festival.
He’ll be taking part in two sessions exploring the future of Scotland’s economy - the challenges ahead, and the opportunities too.
He’ll be taking part in two sessions exploring the future of Scotland’s economy - the challenges ahead, and the opportunities too.
March 18, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Join us this Friday 👇
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Want to help build an economy that works for people and planet?
WEAll Scotland is recruiting a Director and new Trustees to help lead our growing network and movement in Scotland.
Find out more and apply:
www.weallscotland.org/our-team/vac...
Please share!
WEAll Scotland is recruiting a Director and new Trustees to help lead our growing network and movement in Scotland.
Find out more and apply:
www.weallscotland.org/our-team/vac...
Please share!
Vacancies | WEAll Scotland
www.weallscotland.org
February 24, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Want to help build an economy that works for people and planet?
WEAll Scotland is recruiting a Director and new Trustees to help lead our growing network and movement in Scotland.
Find out more and apply:
www.weallscotland.org/our-team/vac...
Please share!
WEAll Scotland is recruiting a Director and new Trustees to help lead our growing network and movement in Scotland.
Find out more and apply:
www.weallscotland.org/our-team/vac...
Please share!
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Great to see @futureeconscot.bsky.social’s new fiscal policy report on the front page of today’s Scotsman 💪
February 25, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Great to see @futureeconscot.bsky.social’s new fiscal policy report on the front page of today’s Scotsman 💪
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We’re taking part in Scotland’s Economics Festival 🎉
We’ll be hosting a session and launching new research on wealth inequality and wealth taxation in Scotland:
“Sharing our wealth”
Join us to explore what people across Scotland really think.
Sign up here: www.scoteconfest.org
#ScotEconFest
We’ll be hosting a session and launching new research on wealth inequality and wealth taxation in Scotland:
“Sharing our wealth”
Join us to explore what people across Scotland really think.
Sign up here: www.scoteconfest.org
#ScotEconFest
February 4, 2026 at 2:56 PM
We’re taking part in Scotland’s Economics Festival 🎉
We’ll be hosting a session and launching new research on wealth inequality and wealth taxation in Scotland:
“Sharing our wealth”
Join us to explore what people across Scotland really think.
Sign up here: www.scoteconfest.org
#ScotEconFest
We’ll be hosting a session and launching new research on wealth inequality and wealth taxation in Scotland:
“Sharing our wealth”
Join us to explore what people across Scotland really think.
Sign up here: www.scoteconfest.org
#ScotEconFest
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Read the full range of responses from other experts in Scotland’s policy landscape 👇
February 3, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Read the full range of responses from other experts in Scotland’s policy landscape 👇
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Our Co-Director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social was among those asked by Holyrood Magazine to outline priorities for Scotland’s economy over the next 5 years 📈
February 3, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Our Co-Director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social was among those asked by Holyrood Magazine to outline priorities for Scotland’s economy over the next 5 years 📈
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New polling shows strong support for council tax reform.
Just 2% of people support the current regressive system.
Five times as many Scots back reform in the next Parliament as oppose it 👇
Just 2% of people support the current regressive system.
Five times as many Scots back reform in the next Parliament as oppose it 👇
NEW: Scotland’s political leaders are under new pressure to replace the unfair council tax system.
New polling from Tax Justice Scotland shows five times as many Scots back reform in the next Parliament as oppose it. 🧵
New polling from Tax Justice Scotland shows five times as many Scots back reform in the next Parliament as oppose it. 🧵
January 29, 2026 at 10:31 AM
New polling shows strong support for council tax reform.
Just 2% of people support the current regressive system.
Five times as many Scots back reform in the next Parliament as oppose it 👇
Just 2% of people support the current regressive system.
Five times as many Scots back reform in the next Parliament as oppose it 👇
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It's #ReclaimTheEconomyWeek! Around the world, people are coming together to demand an economy that puts people and planet first - and showing how it's already being done.
Sign the petition calling on leaders to redesign our economies to put people and planet at the centre: vist.ly/4p5xr
Sign the petition calling on leaders to redesign our economies to put people and planet at the centre: vist.ly/4p5xr
January 26, 2026 at 7:59 AM
It's #ReclaimTheEconomyWeek! Around the world, people are coming together to demand an economy that puts people and planet first - and showing how it's already being done.
Sign the petition calling on leaders to redesign our economies to put people and planet at the centre: vist.ly/4p5xr
Sign the petition calling on leaders to redesign our economies to put people and planet at the centre: vist.ly/4p5xr
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The Scottish Government's new Climate Change Plan is welcome, but must be matched by a laser-like focus on delivery and implementation.
Read our full response: www.futureeconomy.scot/press/216-re...
Read our full response: www.futureeconomy.scot/press/216-re...
November 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The Scottish Government's new Climate Change Plan is welcome, but must be matched by a laser-like focus on delivery and implementation.
Read our full response: www.futureeconomy.scot/press/216-re...
Read our full response: www.futureeconomy.scot/press/216-re...
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We're delighted to share our Manifesto for a #WellbeingEconomy co-created with our members.
Our manifesto highlights how we can change the rules of our economy, using bold, achievable and transformative policies that put people and planet first. www.weallscotland.org/_files/ugd/e...
Our manifesto highlights how we can change the rules of our economy, using bold, achievable and transformative policies that put people and planet first. www.weallscotland.org/_files/ugd/e...
October 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We're delighted to share our Manifesto for a #WellbeingEconomy co-created with our members.
Our manifesto highlights how we can change the rules of our economy, using bold, achievable and transformative policies that put people and planet first. www.weallscotland.org/_files/ugd/e...
Our manifesto highlights how we can change the rules of our economy, using bold, achievable and transformative policies that put people and planet first. www.weallscotland.org/_files/ugd/e...
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Just a couple of days left to register for our 'What Would a Wellbeing Economy Strategy Look Like?' webinar with Gerry McCartney, 12pm on Thursday 2nd October
tinyurl.com/WESG01
tinyurl.com/WESG01
September 29, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Just a couple of days left to register for our 'What Would a Wellbeing Economy Strategy Look Like?' webinar with Gerry McCartney, 12pm on Thursday 2nd October
tinyurl.com/WESG01
tinyurl.com/WESG01
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There's still time to book your place for a special screening of Purpose: a Wellbeing Economies Film followed by a discussion featuring @maggiechapman.bsky.social, @nicolasturgeon.bsky.social, @sarahboyack.bsky.social
📍Scottish Parliament
🗓️ 24 Sept
www.tickettailor.com/events/wellb...
📍Scottish Parliament
🗓️ 24 Sept
www.tickettailor.com/events/wellb...
Reserve your space – Purpose: Scotland’s role in the Wellbeing Economy – The Holyrood Room, Scottish Parliament Building
Purpose: Scotland’s role in the Wellbeing Economy – The Holyrood Room, Scottish Parliament Building, Wed 24 Sep 2025 - In Scotland, one in four children are growing up in poverty. People are facing im...
www.tickettailor.com
September 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
There's still time to book your place for a special screening of Purpose: a Wellbeing Economies Film followed by a discussion featuring @maggiechapman.bsky.social, @nicolasturgeon.bsky.social, @sarahboyack.bsky.social
📍Scottish Parliament
🗓️ 24 Sept
www.tickettailor.com/events/wellb...
📍Scottish Parliament
🗓️ 24 Sept
www.tickettailor.com/events/wellb...
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Community wealth building and the wellbeing economy: routes to a better future.
Lukas Bunse reflects on this year's community wealth building summit
buff.ly/j8fUGiP
@dr-lukas-bunse.bsky.social
@weallscotland.bsky.social
#WellbeingEconomy
#CommunityWealthBuilding
Lukas Bunse reflects on this year's community wealth building summit
buff.ly/j8fUGiP
@dr-lukas-bunse.bsky.social
@weallscotland.bsky.social
#WellbeingEconomy
#CommunityWealthBuilding
Community wealth building and the wellbeing economy: routes to a better future - TFN
Lukas Bunse reflects on this year's community wealth building summit
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August 1, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Community wealth building and the wellbeing economy: routes to a better future.
Lukas Bunse reflects on this year's community wealth building summit
buff.ly/j8fUGiP
@dr-lukas-bunse.bsky.social
@weallscotland.bsky.social
#WellbeingEconomy
#CommunityWealthBuilding
Lukas Bunse reflects on this year's community wealth building summit
buff.ly/j8fUGiP
@dr-lukas-bunse.bsky.social
@weallscotland.bsky.social
#WellbeingEconomy
#CommunityWealthBuilding
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New data shows that child poverty in Scotland fell over the past year, thanks in part to new welfare payments
Meanwhile, the UK Government is actively pushing thousands more into poverty by slashing welfare
What does this stark divergence tell us? 🧵 www.gov.scot/news/child-p...
Meanwhile, the UK Government is actively pushing thousands more into poverty by slashing welfare
What does this stark divergence tell us? 🧵 www.gov.scot/news/child-p...
Child poverty in Scotland falls
UK Government decisions ‘hold back further progress’.
www.gov.scot
March 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM
New data shows that child poverty in Scotland fell over the past year, thanks in part to new welfare payments
Meanwhile, the UK Government is actively pushing thousands more into poverty by slashing welfare
What does this stark divergence tell us? 🧵 www.gov.scot/news/child-p...
Meanwhile, the UK Government is actively pushing thousands more into poverty by slashing welfare
What does this stark divergence tell us? 🧵 www.gov.scot/news/child-p...
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We are hiring!
We're delighted to announce that we're growing our team. We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join us as our new Administration and Events Officer.
Applications close at 23:00 on 15 April. Find out more and apply today: www.weallscotland.org/vacancies
We're delighted to announce that we're growing our team. We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join us as our new Administration and Events Officer.
Applications close at 23:00 on 15 April. Find out more and apply today: www.weallscotland.org/vacancies
March 25, 2025 at 12:50 PM
We are hiring!
We're delighted to announce that we're growing our team. We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join us as our new Administration and Events Officer.
Applications close at 23:00 on 15 April. Find out more and apply today: www.weallscotland.org/vacancies
We're delighted to announce that we're growing our team. We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join us as our new Administration and Events Officer.
Applications close at 23:00 on 15 April. Find out more and apply today: www.weallscotland.org/vacancies
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I wrote a thing about the unreality of the debate on disability benefits, where it comes from and how it affects us. It cost a few spoons to do it, but I think it would have cost more not to. Have a read if you're interested: www.christineberry.net/2025/03/the-...
The lies we tell ourselves: Starmer and the gaslighting of disabled people – Christine Berry
www.christineberry.net
March 21, 2025 at 12:12 PM
I wrote a thing about the unreality of the debate on disability benefits, where it comes from and how it affects us. It cost a few spoons to do it, but I think it would have cost more not to. Have a read if you're interested: www.christineberry.net/2025/03/the-...
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A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Purpose film screenings sponsored by @corra.scot.
We loved seeing so many of you there, having inspiring conversations and seeing the commitment to redesigning our economy in Scotland. #WellbeingEconomy
📸 Emma Boyd
We loved seeing so many of you there, having inspiring conversations and seeing the commitment to redesigning our economy in Scotland. #WellbeingEconomy
📸 Emma Boyd
March 20, 2025 at 10:37 AM
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Purpose film screenings sponsored by @corra.scot.
We loved seeing so many of you there, having inspiring conversations and seeing the commitment to redesigning our economy in Scotland. #WellbeingEconomy
📸 Emma Boyd
We loved seeing so many of you there, having inspiring conversations and seeing the commitment to redesigning our economy in Scotland. #WellbeingEconomy
📸 Emma Boyd
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Politics is ultimately about choices: how you raise cash and where you spend it. Labour acts as if they are forced to cut disability benefits but leading economists say they can avoid it by taxing the super rich. Spending cuts are a political choice. Don’t let them pretend otherwise.
March 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Politics is ultimately about choices: how you raise cash and where you spend it. Labour acts as if they are forced to cut disability benefits but leading economists say they can avoid it by taxing the super rich. Spending cuts are a political choice. Don’t let them pretend otherwise.
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This is a great illustration of what the new energy order looks like:
➡️ large to small
➡️ centralised to decentralised
➡️ large grids to microgrids
➡️ one-directional to bi-directional
➡️ passive consumers to active prosumers
Of course simplified & highly stylised but it shows the direction of travel.
➡️ large to small
➡️ centralised to decentralised
➡️ large grids to microgrids
➡️ one-directional to bi-directional
➡️ passive consumers to active prosumers
Of course simplified & highly stylised but it shows the direction of travel.
March 6, 2025 at 11:39 AM
This is a great illustration of what the new energy order looks like:
➡️ large to small
➡️ centralised to decentralised
➡️ large grids to microgrids
➡️ one-directional to bi-directional
➡️ passive consumers to active prosumers
Of course simplified & highly stylised but it shows the direction of travel.
➡️ large to small
➡️ centralised to decentralised
➡️ large grids to microgrids
➡️ one-directional to bi-directional
➡️ passive consumers to active prosumers
Of course simplified & highly stylised but it shows the direction of travel.
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Have you booked your ticket for our Purpose film tour yet? Bookings now open for Banchory, Aberdeen, Dunbar and Glasgow.
Find out more and book your space today: www.weallscotland.org/purpose-film
Find out more and book your space today: www.weallscotland.org/purpose-film
Purpose film | WEAll Scotland
This inspiring film follows the stories of Katharine Trebeck and Lorenzo Fioramonti as they work to transform our economy so that it puts people and planet first.
www.weallscotland.org
February 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Have you booked your ticket for our Purpose film tour yet? Bookings now open for Banchory, Aberdeen, Dunbar and Glasgow.
Find out more and book your space today: www.weallscotland.org/purpose-film
Find out more and book your space today: www.weallscotland.org/purpose-film
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Post-growth: the science of wellbeing within planetary boundaries—New paper by Giorgos Kallis, Jason Hickel, Daniel W O’Neill, Tim Jackson, Peter A Victor, Kate Raworth, Juliet B Schor, Julia K Steinberger, Diana Ürge-Vorsatz → cusp.ac.uk/themes/aetw/... cc #postgrowth #degrowth #wellbeingeconomy
Post-growth: the science of wellbeing within planetary boundaries
A comprehensive new review by leading experts in the sustainability science field is challenging the long-held assumption that economic growth is necessary for societal progress. Published in The L…
cusp.ac.uk
January 22, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Post-growth: the science of wellbeing within planetary boundaries—New paper by Giorgos Kallis, Jason Hickel, Daniel W O’Neill, Tim Jackson, Peter A Victor, Kate Raworth, Juliet B Schor, Julia K Steinberger, Diana Ürge-Vorsatz → cusp.ac.uk/themes/aetw/... cc #postgrowth #degrowth #wellbeingeconomy