Planet Holyrood - The Scottish Politics Show

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Planet Holyrood - The Scottish Politics Show episodes

September 30 Planet Holyrood 30/09/26 | Will Andy Burnham win Scotland back?
It was a question Scottish Labour members were sick of being asked. Does Andy Burnham get Scotland?
Better yet, what can he do for the profile of newly elected Scottish Labour leader, Michael Marra? And has he given a free lunch to John Swinney and the SNP?
Chris McCall of the Daily Record, Dan Vevers of the Sunday Mail and Douglas Dickie of the Scottish Daily Express weigh in.

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29 min
September 16 Planet Holyrood 16/9/26 - John Swinney’s Cardiff summit ... is it as worthless as chip paper? | Scottish Labour leadership announcement ... does anyone, outwith the party, really care?
In this week's episode of Planet Holyrood, the Daily Record's Chris McCall is joined by Dan Vevers of the Sunday Mail to discuss the 'Cardiff Agreement' and what it may mean for Scottish Independence.
The duo also look at the upcoming result in the Scottish Labour leadership campaign an question if anyone, outwith the party, really cares.

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26 min
September 09 Planet Holyrood 9/9/26 - IndyRef2 trigger .. Burnham says NO VOTE until it’s clear Scots want one | Murrell inquiry rejected by Holyrood committees but will Westminster step in? | Why are Scotland’s schools falling behind?
In this week's episode of Planet Holyrood, the Daily Record's Chris McCall is joined by Ben Borland of the Scottish Daily Express and John Ferguson of the Sunday Mail to look at some of the big news in politics.
On the show, the panel discuss Andy Burnham's recent comments on Scotland being able to hold IndyRef 2, they question whether Westminster will step in to bring about an inquiry into Peter Murrell's fraudulent activities and also look at the poor health of Scottish education.

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28 min
September 02 Planet Holyrood 02/09/26 | In Conversation with Joe Fagan
The Record's political editor Paul Hutcheon speaks to Scottish Labour leadership contender Joe Fagan.
He is asked why he wants to go for what many see as the hardest job in politics, whether it is merely about the party's managed decline and how he would solve the asylum crisis in Glasgow and the country’s drugs death shame.

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35 min
August 19 Planet Holyrood 19/8/26 - Monica Lennon fails to make cut as Labour faces battle of the blokes | Should Andy Burnham back an early general election? | BBC Disclosure show on Glasgow
In the latest episode of Planet Holyrood, the Daily Record's Paul Hutcheon is joined by Douglas Dickie of the Scottish Daily Express and Dan Vevers of the Sunday Mail, to discuss some of this week's hot topics in politics.
The panel look at the battle for the Scottish Labour leadership and how it will now be slugged out by Michael Marra and Joe Fagan, they ponder whether Prime Minister Andy Burham should call a general election and dissect the BBC's controversial documentary on the troubles facing Glasgow city centre.

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33 min
August 12 Planet Holyrood 12/8/26 - Indy ‘black hole’ revealed | ‘Drill baby drill’ u-turn | Should Sturgeon wheesht?
There's never a dull moment in Scottish politics and in this week's episode of Planet Holyrood, the panel had plenty to chew over.
Paul Hutcheon was joined by Ben Borland and John Ferguson, to dissect the Scottish government's Gers report - which was released today, look at the latest in Scottish Labour's leadership race and question whether it's time for Nicola Sturgeon to disappear from the political scene.
You can listen to this episode of Planet Holyrood on Spotify or Apple podcasts, or watch it on the Daily Record youtube channel. Don't forget to follow us on instagram and Tiktok for the latest news and the best bits of the podcast.

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32 min
August 05 Planet Holyrood 05/08/26 | Nicola Sturgeon attacks the SNP's lack of 'vision'
Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of being "more Green than SNP" after the former first minister blasted John Swinney's election campaign strategy.
The Record's Chris McCall is joined by John Ferguson of the Sunday Mail and Douglas Dickie of the Scottish Daily Express.

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24 min
July 29 Planet Holyrood 29/7/26 | Scottish Labour leadership contest | Andy Burnham bounce effect | Worst job in Scottish politics?
Scottish Labour leadership contest | Andy Burnham bounce effect | Worst job in Scottish politics?
Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail Editor John Ferguson and Scottish Express Editor Ben Borland on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss who will be Scottish Labour’s 11th leader of the devolution era, if it is the worst job in Scottish politics, Monica Lennon’s Mick McCarthy jibe and if Scottish Labour could be riding on Andy Burnham’s coattails.

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30 min
July 22 Planet Holyrood 22/7/26 - Anas Sarwar’s legacy | Monica Lennon return to Holyrood? | The early days of Andy Burnham
Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail Editor John Ferguson and special guest Monica Lennon on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss outgoing Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar’s legacy and if Monica Lennon is considering becoming an MSP again and stand for leadership of the party.
The panel also discuss the early days of Andy Burnham who was formally appointed Labour Party leader and Prime Minister this week.

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37 min
July 15 Planet Holyrood 15/06/26 | The countdown to Prime Minister Andy Burnham begins
Andy Burnham expected to replace Keir Starmer as Prime Minister next week, having promised "new opportunities to extend devolution in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland by taking power deeper down".
Paul Hutcheon, Douglas Dickie and John Ferguson discuss Burnham's plans for Britain, as well as the row surrounding Yes Scotland and death of former MP, Ann Widdecombe.

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39 min

About Planet Holyrood - The Scottish Politics Show

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Welcome to Planet Holyrood, our weekly look at the key events in Scottish politics. Hosted by Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon, guests will chew over what has been happening at Holyrood and…