Holyrood Sources

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The Holyrood Sources podcast analyses Scottish politics through the experiences of those who have lived and breathed it as Special Advisers to the Scottish Government, SNP and opposition parties. J

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The podcast currently has 194 episodes available.

Holyrood Sources episodes:

May 08, 2024 John Swinney's Cabinet
Kate Forbes is John Swinney's Deputy First Minister, but what does that mean for the SNP, the election and for Scotland? Calum, Andy and Geoff discuss it all.
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May 03, 2024 What's Next? (Swinney, Forbes, Faith, Unity)
We reflect on John Swinney's announcement to run for SNP leader and the potential role of Kate Forbes in the new government. They also address concerns about Forbes' past statements on social issues and the need for unity within the party, as raised by you on email. The emphasis, as far as the SNP is concerned, is on the importance of bringing together different factions and talents within the SNP to ensure a strong and competent government.
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28min
May 01, 2024 John Swinney or Kate Forbes...with Gina Davidson
LBC's Scotland Political Editor Gina Davidson joins Calum, Andy and Geoff to discuss who will take the reigns of the SNP following Humza Yousaf's departure. Plus, your questions are answered.
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53min
April 29, 2024 Humza Yousaf Resigns: The Opposition Reacts
Humza Yousaf's resignation as First Minister of Scotland has sparked discussions about the future of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and the leadership contest that will follow. The conversation explores the personal and political reactions to Yousaf's resignation, the mistakes made during his tenure, and the need for change within the SNP. The potential candidates for the next First Minister, including John Swinney and Kate Forbes, are discussed, with an emphasis on the importance of unity and a focus on the people's priorities. The role of other parties, such as Labour and the Conservatives and the Greens, in the next chapter of Scottish politics is also examined.

We hear from Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar; Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole Hamilton, Scottish Conservative Chairman, Craig Hoy and Scottish Green MSP Gillian MacKay.

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April 26, 2024 Votes of No Confidence...with Ross Greer
Scottish Green Party MSP Ross Greer joins us for an extended conversation about the termination of the Bute House Agreement, the Greens' time in Government and how the party plan to vote in the votes of no confidence being brought against Humza Yousaf and The Scottish Government.
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59min
April 25, 2024 Humza Yousaf Dumps The Scottish Greens
The Bute House agreement between the SNP and the Scottish Greens has ended, leading to a minority government in Scotland. We discuss the reasons for the end of the agreement including policy challenges and frayed relationships. Humza Yousaf, the leader of the SNP, will now have to chart a new course and focus on issues that have public support.
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26min
April 23, 2024 Embezzlement Charges, Climate Targets, and The Bute House Agreement
In this episode of Hollywood Sources, Calum, Geoff and Andy are joined by Kathleen Nutt, Political Correspondent, The Herald, to discuss various topics including the charging of Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the SNP, with embezzlement, the approval of the Green Volt offshore wind farm project, and the Scottish Government's decision to abandon its target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030. The conversation also delves into the implications of these developments for the Scottish Greens and their involvement in the Bute House Agreement. Did the SNP made a strategic mistake by entering into the agreement? Did the Greens? There is speculation about the future of the coalition, with the possibility of the Greens leaving and the potential impact on both parties. The conversation also explores the potential consequences for the SNP and the Greens in future elections.
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46min
April 17, 2024 By-Elections, The Cass Review and Holyrood's Rural Caucus
Calum, Andy and Geoff discuss the relationship between SNP MSPs and its MPs at Westminster, the representation of rural areas in government policy-making, and the need for rural MSPs to caucus together. They also touch on the upcoming local and mayoral elections and the impact of dissatisfaction with the Conservatives. The conversation ends with a discussion on the importance of rural areas in Scotland's future prosperity. We reflect on the Scottish Government's response to the Cass review, and the challenges facing the SNP in the upcoming general election. The hosts discuss the need for a caucus to represent rural areas, the lack of response from the Scottish government on important issues, and the potential impact of local by-election results on the SNP's future. They also touch on the need for better scrutiny of legislation and the possibility of a second chamber in Scotland.
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38min
April 12, 2024 25 Years of Devolution: Susan Deacon
Susan Deacon was Labour MSP for Edinburgh East and Musselburgh (Constituency) from 1999 - 2007 and Scotland's first health minister. We spend more time with one of the stars of our live podcast recording event.

Calum, Andy and Susan discuss the 25-year anniversary of devolution in Scotland and reflects on the successes and challenges of the Scottish Parliament. We highlight the need for constructive reflection and improvement rather than getting stuck in nostalgia. We discuss the performative nature of politics, the unintended consequences of policies, and the lack of leadership and intellectual capacity in Scottish politics. They also emphasise the importance of engaging with wider civic society and fostering meaningful debate. The episode concludes with a discussion on the need to move away from comparing Scotland to England and instead benchmark against global peers. The conversation explores the challenges and shortcomings of the Scottish political system, particularly in relation to the media, healthcare, and candidate selection processes. It highlights the tendency for political discourse to focus on comparisons and not on addressing underlying issues. The conversation also discusses the need for decentralisation and regional leadership, as well as the importance of bringing in diverse expertise and allowing for independent thinking within political parties.

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55min
April 10, 2024 Wood-burners, Labour leads, and Hate Crimes Q&A... with Michael Foran
This week Calum, Geoff and Andy are joined by Michael Foran, a lecturer in public law at the University of Glasgow, to pick apart the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act. What does it mean? What does it say? Your (and our) questions are answered.

Plus, Labour leads the SNP for the first time in a decade, according to new polling by YouGov, and Scottish new builds will no longer be allowed to have wood burners. All on today's episode.
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57min

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