Holyrood Sources

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Holyrood Sources episodes

January 31, 2024 Energy Debate: Live
Calum, Geoff and Andy are joined in Aberdeen by an audience of 300 to discuss Scotland's Energy policy. Answering questions are Gillian Martin, SNP MSP (Aberdeenshire East, Constituency) and Energy Minister; Sarah Boyack, Labour MSP (Lothian Region), and Party Spokesperson on Energy, Just Transition and Net Zero and Douglas Lumsden, Conservative MSP (North East Scotland Region) and Party Spokesperson on Energy, Net Zero and Transport.

In association with SSE Berwick Bank. Find out more: https://www.berwickbank.com/
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1 hr 33 min
January 24, 2024 Covid WhatsApps, Budget Aftermath and Energy Special
We discuss the COVID inquiry and the revelations about Nicola Sturgeon and Jason Leitch's WhatsApps. Plus, Alex Meredith from SSE Berwick Bank joins to preview our Energy Special in Aberdeen next week. Sandy Begbie, the Chief Executive of Scottish Financial Enterprise, joins us to discuss the impact of COVID on the economy, the Scottish budget, attracting talent, and the education system in Scotland.

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1 hr
January 17, 2024 Election Strategies... with Stephen Gethins
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We discuss this week's YouGov poll, which suggests that the SNP is set to lose nearly half of the seats it won in the last general election. We debate the implications of the poll, as well as the SNP's strategy and messaging. Our guest today is former SNP MP - and election candidate - Stephen Gethins, who argues that the SNP is still in a strong position and highlights the importance of motivating volunteers and engaging with voters. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the focus of the SNP's attacks and the role of the Labour Party as their principal opponents. We discuss Brexit, the European Union, and Scottish independence: the impact of Brexit on the cost of living, reversing Brexit and rejoining the EU, the EFTA argument and Scotland's EU membership. We discuss Humza Yousaf's credibility as SNP leader if the poll proves to be accurate come the general election.

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1 hr
January 09, 2024 2024: The Leaders' Pitches
Calum, Geoff and Andy are back for 2024. Today, we discuss the speeches by Humza Yousaf and Anas Sarwar, focusing on the themes of independence, economic growth and tax cuts.

We consider the setting of direction for election campaigns, we analyse Humza Yousaf's speech on independence and the economy, we discuss Anas Sarwar's speech on tax cuts and economic growth. Plus, the importance of Scottish Labour in the UK Labour government, the influence of the Scottish Green Party and potential coalition challenges, the need for message discipline within the SNP, and the impact of income tax divergence on the election campaign.

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50 min
January 07, 2024 Alba and Lib Dems in 2023
Our guests from the Lib Dems and Alba parties of 2023.

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29 min
January 03, 2024 Labour's 2023
How Scottish Labour's 2023 unfolded...

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41 min
January 02, 2024 2023 and the SNP
How the SNP's 2023 evolved...

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38 min
December 27, 2023 Political & Podcast Moments and 2024
Calum, Geoff and Andy reflect on the podcast moments of the year, including interviews with politicians like Ruth Davidson, Jack McConnell, and Kate Forbes. They discuss the value of insights from non-politicians and the issues raised and discussed - like the importance of decentralisation and local decision-making. The conversation also touches on the different types of politicians and the need for more consideration in politics. The hosts highlight the interview with Humza Yousaf as a significant moment and express their appreciation for the podcast's success. They make predictions for the 2024 general election and discuss a listener's email on tax rises. What are your predictions for 2024? Email [email protected]

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38 min
December 20, 2023 The Budget
The conversation discusses the Scottish government's budget and its impact on businesses and individuals. The lack of a clear vision and identity crisis within the Scottish National Party (SNP) is highlighted. We're joined by Sara Thiam, the CEO of Prosper Scotland – which brings together government, business and civil society to create a prosperous Scotland... and Mairi Spowage is Director at the Fraser of Allander Institute. The budget's focus on fair and green policies is criticised for not prioritising economic growth. The potential negative effects on attracting talent and growing the economy are discussed. The need for long-term planning, investment in infrastructure, and support for innovation is emphasised. The budget's impact on child poverty and social justice is also examined. Overall, the business community's reaction to the budget is negative, calling for more clarity and support for economic growth.
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54 min
December 13, 2023 The scunner factor...with Douglas Ross
In this episode, Calum, Geoff and Andy are joined by Douglas Ross - Scottish Conservative leader, MP for Moray and MSP for the Highlands and Islands. The discuss topics including the Rwanda Bill, the difficulties within the Conservative Party, opportunities for the Scottish Tories, election forecasts, and David Cameron's letter to Scottish ministers.
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55 min

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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.…