SGF Scottish Parliament Election Hustings – 23 April 2026, 3pm – 4pm at the Doubletree by Hilton, Edinburgh Airport

Following the conclusion of the SGF Diversity & Inclusion Conference, the Scottish Grocers’ Federation SGF invites you to a special Scottish Parliament Election Hustings on 23 April 2026, 3pm – 4pm at the Doubletree by Hilton, Edinburgh Airport.

This timely event will bring together key political voices to discuss the issues that matter most to Scotland’s convenience retail sector as the nation prepares for the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election.

With the election approaching on 7th May, this is an important moment for retailers to make their voices heard and gain clarity on the commitments of Scotland’s political parties.

The hustings will be chaired by Andy Maciver, Director of strategic communications from Message Matters. We have secured agreement from Scotland’s six largest political parties to participate, and will confirm panellists in due course.

We encourage all delegates of the Diversity & Inclusion Conference to stay on for what promises to be a highly informative and thought‑provoking event.

You can view the SGF Manifesto 2026, which sets out the key priorities and policy asks for Scotland’s convenience sector ahead of the Scottish Parliament Election. The manifesto highlights the actions needed to support local businesses, tackle retail crime, reduce regulatory pressures, and help the sector continue serving communities across Scotland. We encourage all attendees to review the manifesto to better understand the issues being raised with political parties and the commitments being sought on behalf of the convenience industry.

Click here to sign up via the Diversity & Inclusion Conference Eventbrite

For more information, email me at aidans@sgfscot.co.uk