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.

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May 03, 2023 Joanna Cherry: free speech, independence, the SNP
SNP MP Joanna Cherry joins Calum, Geoff and Andy. She's in the middle of a tumultuous week, saying she's been cancelled by The Stand Comedy Club, whose staff don't want to work at an event Joanna was booked to take part in. In light of that, we discuss free speech and how far politicians, and the SNP, are responsible for eroding open debate. She also tells us: "I don't know what the SNP strategy for independence is at the moment." She talks about what the SNP need to do to head for independence and discusses recent policy decisions. Email us: [email protected] with your reaction comments and we'll read them on the next episode.
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April 26, 2023 Does Labour deserve to win? With Anas Sarwar
Calum, Geoff and Andy are joined by the Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar who discusses the NHS, his relationship with the Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, what his vision is for the general election in 2024 and the Holyrood election in 2026. Mr Sarwar describes how he wants to work collegiately and considers how Labour can appeal to all parts of Scotland - urban and rural. He says: "We've probably persuaded lots of people why we think the Tories and the SNP deserve to lose. I think the hardest part in politics is now persuading people why Labour deserves to win."

Email your thoughts to us to be read on next week's podcast: [email protected]
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April 19, 2023 Opposition then and now...with Ruth Davidson
Ruth Davidson, former leader of the Scottish Conservative party joins Calum, Geoff and Andy. She discusses the sympathy she feels for Humza Yousaf given the ongoing SNP crisis. Geoff and Andy say the new First Minister's programme for government is getting lost as the crisis around the SNP continues. Ruth reminisces about preparing for First Minister's Questions - she describes the differing styles of Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond. She discusses the future of the Scottish Parliament, her memories of the independence referendum in 2014...and a lot more besides.

Recorded Tuesday 18th April.
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1h 5min
April 12, 2023 Crisis Comms and Campervans
Calum, Geoff and Andy reflect on the last couple of weeks since our exclusive with former SNP leadership candidate and Scottish Government Finance Secretary Kate Forbes and conversation with former Health Secretary Jeane Freeman in our previous two episodes. Plus, we consider the woes of the SNP - has Kate Forbes dodged a bullet? How is Humza Yousaf handling the fallout from the police investigation into financial mismanagement within the SNP? How can the party that, for years, has claimed to speak for the people of Scotland, show this much contempt for the people of Scotland so as to hide things from them? Plus we look at the suggestion from Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party leader, Douglas Ross, that tactical voting should be used to keep the SNP out.
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April 05, 2023 Jeane Freeman: The Greens, NHS and Respect
Special guest Jeane Freeman joins this episode. Jeane served as Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport from 2018 to 2021. She was SNP MSP for the Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley constituency from 2016 to 2021. Calum, Geoff and Andy question her on the relationship between the Greens and the SNP and whether The Bute House agreement is clear enough. Jeane also reflects on her days as Health Secretary during the Covid pandemic. She tells us about her biggest regret as Health Secretary as well as how she reflects on the pandemic and, crucially, what she believes does - and does not - need to be done to reform the NHS in Scotland. She also considers the tone of the political debate in Scotland, both in the SNP leadership contest and in wider politics, too. She wants the SNP to act like "grown-ups" and that it is no bad thing that there is disagreement within the party. She says it is "healthy and potentially constructive."
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1h 4min
April 01, 2023 Exclusive: Kate Forbes
Join us for a special conversation with Kate Forbes. In her first public comments since she lost out on the SNP leadership to Humza Yousaf, the Highland MSP, who came a close second in the SNP leadership election, says the accusation that her economic policies were a ‘lurch to the right’ was bizarre, and simply “spin and smear.” She speaks about her campaign almost being derailed in the early days by the reaction to her membership of the Free Church of Scotland and her views on gay marriage. She discusses whether the contest was a test of her faith. She outlines her reaction to Humza Yousaf's cabinet positions and the role of the Green party in the coalition agreement with the SNP. Email your responses to [email protected].
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March 29, 2023 Humza Yousaf: The First Few Days
Calum, Geoffrey and Andrew - apparently we're using Sunday names on this episode - assess Humza Yousaf's first few days. Kate Forbes, and her campaign manager Ivan McKee, have left government having been offered lesser jobs. Andrew and Geoffrey assess whether this is a bold sense of direction from Yousaf, or whether it's a mistake. They consider how businesses will feel, as well as the 48% of SNP members who backed Kate in the leadership contest. We consider what might come next for Kate Forbes. Plus, what're the roles of high profiles names on the backbenches - how loud will Forbes, Regan and Sturgeon be? Plus, the Green Dog comes up again - to what extent has the Green influence already created problems for Yousaf? And, what does he need to do to win over the people of Scotland? Email us anytime: [email protected]
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March 27, 2023 Humza Yousaf Elected: Snap Reaction
Calum reports from the room where the announcement of Humza Yousaf's successful leadership bid was announced. Andy and Geoff offer snap analysis on what it means for Yousaf, Kate Forbes, the SNP, the Greens and for Scotland's future.
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March 23, 2023 The Defining Moment of Devolution
In our last episode before the result of the SNP leadership contest is known, Andy, Geoff and Calum discuss the importance of this moment in Scotland's history. Alongside that, we consider whether the candidates have changed direction based on new knowledge. How can the two leading candidates work with the party should they win? The next two to three weeks after the election are crucial, says Geoff. Winning the leadership is one thing but appealing to the public is another. Who would Andy and Geoff rather be at this point: Humza Yousaf or Kate Forbes? What will the role be for John Swinney - is he the person to unite the party behind the new leader? And what of Nicola Sturgeon's legacy - today is her last session at First Minister's Questions.
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40min
March 15, 2023 SNP Leadership: What we've learned so far
Calum, Andy and Geoff analyse what we've learned about each of the candidates so far. Moreover, we discuss what the debates, the differences and the divides mean for the SNP - can they unite after this is over? We run through the latest polling as well to see which candidate is playing best with which group: SNP politicians, SNP members and the Scottish public. Geoff and Andy pull apart some of the debate techniques being employed by the candidates. We analyse if independence should be the priority for the candidates. Plus, we answer Alan's question that he emailed us about Kate Forbes and her personal beliefs. Email us with your questions and your analysis: [email protected].
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45min

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