No nonsense political advice
Politics no longer begins and ends in Westminster or Whitehall
Do you understand how devolved government affects your organisation?
Is new legislation, regulation or policy creating risk or uncertainty?
Are you facing political pressure, public scrutiny or reputational risk?
Are the right decision-makers aware of your organisation, and its value?
Has a parliamentary committee invited you to give evidence?
That’s where Kempock comes in
Devolution has fundamentally changed how and where decisions are made.
Yet many organisations underestimate the complexity, risk and opportunity this creates.
Kempock is an independent advisory helping organisations make better decisions in an increasingly complex political landscape.
Founded by Jamie Greene, after more than a decade at the heart of Scottish politics, Kempock offers practical political judgement shaped by experience, not theory. Our approach is simple: No spin, no nonsense.
Sometimes you just need someone at the end of the phone to tell you what they really think.
The advice you need to hear, not the advice you want to hear
STRAIGHT-TALKING. NO NONSENSE. NO LOBBYING.
Straight-talking We tell you what's really happening, not what looks good in a report.
No Nonsense We focus on political reality, not complicated theory.
No Lobbying We don't sell access, we help clients make better political decisions.
The ancient Kempock stone helped sailors navigate uncertain waters.
Today, Kempock helps organisations navigate politics.
Already know what you need?
If you’re facing a live issue, political pressure, or just want direct advice and don’t need to read any further
then Get in touch for a confidential discussion.
FROM THE CHAMBER TO YOUR BOARDROOM
For over a decade Jamie Greene was at the centre of Scottish politics, shaping legislation and public policy.
He scrutinised ministers, senior officials and expert witnesses across justice, education, equalities, culture, transport, digital, rural affairs and public audit.
He introduced and amended legislation at Holyrood and negotiated more than £300 million in Scottish Budget agreements.
He regularly appeared across national television, radio and print media.
His contribution to public debate was recognised with The Herald's Donald Dewar "Debater of the Year" award.
That experience helps organisations like yours navigate devolved politics with confidence:
• Understand what is really happening in government and politics.
• Engage with the right people, at the right time, in the right way.
• Anticipate legislation and policy changes before they become risks.
• Respond confidently to political pressure and public scrutiny.
PLANNING AHEAD? - WE CALL IT PROACTIVE STRATEGY
Political problems are easier to manage before they arise.
A budget. A policy shift. A public consultation. New legislation on the horizon. A new minister with different priorities.
The earlier you engage, the more options you have.
SOMETHING’S HAPPENED? - WE CALL IT REACTIVE ADVISORY
Sometimes politics arrives without warning.
A committee appearance. Media scrutiny. Ministerial pressure. Stakeholder backlash. A fast-moving issue gathering momentum online.
When the pressure is on, experience matters.
No panic. No spin. Just clear thinking when you need it most.
Good judgement comes from experience
“The best political advice tells you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear”
Jamie Greene, DIRECTOR, Kempock
