Holyrood Sources

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Holyrood Sources episodes

August 15, 2023 Humza Yousaf: Live
The First Minister, Humza Yousaf, joins us to record in front of a live audience at Johnnie Walker Princes Street in Edinburgh. He's asked about electoral strategy, the independence movement, the Bute House Agreement with the Greens and relationships within the SNP. Sponsored by the Scotch Whisky Association's Made to be Measured campaign.
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1 hr 32 min
August 09, 2023 One Week till Humza Yousaf
Calum, Andy and Geoff look forward to next week's special episode with First Minister Humza Yousaf, to be recorded live in Edinburgh with a live audience. Geoff and Andy discuss what sort of things we want to hear from the First Minister. Plus, in exam results week, Andy gives us an overview of the discussion on Scottish education and how to improve it. Do Andy and Geoff care how much money civil servants spent while Nicola Sturgeon was First Minister and, apparently, being treated like royalty at airports? And the coalition with the Greens is back in the news as it faces yet MORE criticism. Email us anytime: [email protected].
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49 min
August 02, 2023 A Sticky By Election
There's huge excitement on the podcast this week as the live episode with Humza Yousaf approaches. Have you got a ticket? Email us to let us know! Also up for discussion this week, the by-election in Rutherglen and Hamilton West. We discuss expectation management: is it a foregone conclusion that Labour will take the seat from the SNP? How much does the size of their victory matter? Geoff becomes a Geoff-ologist. Plus, Allister Thomas, the Europe Editor of Energy Voice is on the podcast to explain Rishi Sunak's energy announcements and what they mean. Geoff and Andy add their analysis, too. To join the waiting list for the episode with the First Minister, click holyroodsources.com/live. Get in touch with us on email: [email protected].
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1 hr 3 min
July 27, 2023 Special Announcement
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3 min
July 26, 2023 Electoral cul-de-sac... with Fergus Ewing
Fergus Ewing, SNP MSP for Inverness and Nairn (Constituency) joins Calum, Geoff and Andy. Road building, renewable energy opportunities, trust in government, and the path to Scottish independence are all on the table. Ewing criticises the Green Party and Scottish government's approach to new road building, arguing that emissions reduction should take priority. Ewing shares his perspectives on Scotland's economic potential in the energy sector, the divide between rural and metropolitan Scotland, and his commitment to independence. He criticises party dynamics and the perceived influence of the Greens on policymaking. Email your thoughts: [email protected]
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54 min
July 19, 2023 The Perception of Competence... with Stephen Flynn
Calum Macdonald, Andy Maciver and Geoff Aberdein are joined by Stephen Flynn - the SNP’s Westminster leader. We start by discussing the Labour Shadow Cabinet's defence of the two-child cap policy and the claim that Britain has no money. Stephen Flynn, as a Scottish nationalist, emphasises the need for clarity in their vision for Scotland, particularly in terms of economic growth and harnessing renewable resources.

As more SNP MPs announce their intention to stand down at the next election, the discussion then shifts towards the impact of social media on politics, with Stephen highlighting the role it plays in spreading toxic and negative comments towards politicians. Stephen goes on to share thoughts on recent resignations in politics, reflecting on why good people are leaving and the difficulties in attracting them.

Transitioning from oil and gas to alternative energies also features - Stephen supports the idea of a just transition and a green industrial revolution.

Plus, will Stephen Flynn ever make the move to Holyrood as an MSP?
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1 hr
July 12, 2023 MSPs in Recess
MSPs get in touch with Holyrood Sources to tell us how they're spending their summer recess. As well as holiday time, what policies are they pursuing? How are they representing constituents? We emailed every single MSP to ask them to send us a 30 second clip - and we're playing every single response we got. A couple of parties are missing (H/T Peter MacDonald on Twitter) Get in touch with us. Email [email protected].
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30 min
July 05, 2023 Best of (some of) the Guests
Hear from Kate Forbes (SNP MSP and former leadership candidate), Jeane Freeman (Former SNP Health Secretary), Alex Salmond (Former SNP First Minister), Jack McConnell (Former Labour First Minister), Ruth Davidson (Former Leader of the Scottish Conservatives) and Anas Sarwar (Scottish Labour leader) for a recap of the podcast so far.
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45 min
June 29, 2023 Brexit, Indy Convention, Recess
Calum, Andy and Geoff gather for the last day of term before the Scottish Parliament heads into recess. Calum has arrived back from holiday to a cryptic note from Geoff saying: "Ask me about Brexit" - which he does, and an interesting conversation about the importance of Brexit at the next election begins. Then, it's onto the independence convention in Dundee - what on earth was that all about? Plus, what have been our highlights of our first 21 episodes and what have we learned? Who has talked the most (hint: the politicians)... and lots of other de-mob happy fun including what Geoff's having for tea and what Andy's holiday plans are. The podcast will still be here throughout recess and we've got LOADS of excitement planned for later in the summer. Stay with us... and email us anytime: [email protected]
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53 min
June 20, 2023 Sturgeon, Labour, Energy... with Kezia Dugdale
Kezia Dugdale, the former leader of the Scottish Labour party, joins Calum, Geoff and Andy. We discuss Nicola Sturgeon after she made her second public comments since being arrested and released without charge. Kezia also shares her take on Sir Keir Starmer's energy strategy and her doubts about whether the widely-reported surge in Labour support is real. The Bute House Agreement comes up in the context of energy strategy. Kezia tells us about her work on democracy and about encouraging more people from more diverse backgrounds into politics. Email us your thoughts: [email protected].
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1 hr 1 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.…