How many legal problems can you fall into in the space of a single podcast? This week, Lesley Riddoch and Fraser Thompson navigate a potential minefield of four major legal and political controversies. We dive into the ongoing sagas involving Peter Mandelson and the Trade Ambassador formerly known as Prince Andrew.

Closer to home, we dissect the row over the Lord Advocate and the revelations surrounding the timing of Peter Murrell’s charges being shared with the First Minister. We also look at the shock announcement that the Alba Party are unlikely to contest the Holyrood election, blaming financial and regulatory problems alleged to have been caused by their former General Secretary.

But it’s not all legal drama; we look at the ideas that could truly transform the face of Scotland. From local control to community wealth building, we discuss how empowering communities can shift our mindset and boost the economy. 

In this episode:

• The Legal "Big Four": Mandelson, Prince Andrew, the Lord Advocate, and the Alba Party.
• Peter Murrell & The First Minister: the dual role of Scotland’s Lord Advocate.
• Transforming Scotland: Why local control and community wealth building matter more than ever.
• By-election Watch: Can Labour hang one?

Links
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Community Wealth Building
https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25867601.holyrood-act-prove-revolutionary-empowering-communities/

Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fridayseconomics/video/7594406782802464013

Gordon Brown as Private Investigator article

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/feb/25/why-gordon-brown-delving-deep-into-epstein-files

Excellent Simon Pearson substack

https://simonpearson1.substack.com/p/the-only-politics-on-offer?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=3669870&post_id=188725593&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=1wdpld&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email

Everybody to Kenmure Street film

review https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/feb/24/power-pyjamas-everybody-to-kenmure-street-glasgow-immigration

Search local screemnngs - 'everybody to kenmure street showtimes'