Planet Holyrood - The Scottish Politics Show

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March 11 Planet Holyrood 11/03/26 - Glasgow fire scandal | Middle East chaos triggers cost of living crisis | Assisted dying vote goes to the wire
It's been another massive week in politics at home and abroad, with the devastating Glasgow fire, Middle East war and the assisted dying bill that's going through the Scottish Parliament, hitting the headlines.

In this week's episode of the Planet Holyrood podcast, Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by the Sunday Mail's John Ferguson and Douglas Dickie of the Scottish Daily Express to discuss all the big talking points.

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37 min
March 04 Planet Holyrood 04/03/26 | Middle East chaos overshadows everything | SNP poll lead | Reform and Greens soar
Paul Hutcheon, Ben Borland and John Ferguson analyse the war in Iran, Keir Starmer's response and its effect on the Special Relationship, as well as politics closer to home with the Greens and Reform soaring nationwide, but seemingly stalling in Holyrood.

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33 min
February 25 Planet Holyrood 25/02/26 | ‘Salmond files’ released and Keir Starmer to miss Scottish Labour conference
The Scottish Government has published a tranche of documents after it missed a series of deadlines to produce papers relating to an ethics investigation into Nicola Sturgeon.
The files were finally uploaded to the Government's website today - running to an estimated 5,000 pages - after ministers initially blocked publication.
Meanwhile, Keir Starmer will reportedly not make an appearance Scottish Labour's spring conference - weeks after Scottish leader Anas Sarwar called for his resignation.

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25 min
February 25 Planet Holyrood 25/02/26 | ‘Salmond files’ released and Keir Starmer to miss Scottish Labour conference
The Scottish Government has published a tranche of documents after it missed a series of deadlines to produce papers relating to an ethics investigation into Nicola Sturgeon.
The files were finally uploaded to the Government's website today - running to an estimated 5,000 pages - after ministers initially blocked publication.
Meanwhile, Keir Starmer will reportedly not make an appearance Scottish Labour's spring conference - weeks after Scottish leader Anas Sarwar called for his resignation.

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25 min
February 18 Planet Holyrood 18/2/26 | Sarwar vs Starmer fallout | Glasgow refugee crisis to impact council tax?
Join Paul Hutcheon, Ben Borland and John Ferguson as they pick apart the latest news lines form Scottish politics and beyond
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37 min
February 11 Planet Holyrood 11/02/26 | Labour and Scottish Labour split forms as elections loom
Keir Starmer is under yet more pressure as Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, has called on him to resign over "mistakes" in governance.

The Record's politics chief Paul Hutcheon is joined by Mark Smith and John Ferguson to discuss the split between Starmer and Sarwar, as well as the ongoing scandal and suspensions around convicted sex offender and former Labour councillor Sean Morton.

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35 min
February 09 Planet Holyrood EXCLUSIVE 9/2/26 | Brian Leishman MP talks Labour leadership, Peter Mandelson and Brexit
Join the Daily Record's Political Editor Paul Hutcheon as he chats with Alloa and Grangemouth Labour MP Brian Leishman about the latest issues affecting Scottish Labour, UK Labour and more.

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35 min
February 04 Planet Holyrood | Peter Madelson Epstein scandal | Anas Sarwar on trans prisoners | Regan bill ignored by SNP?
The panel pick apart the latest political news lines from across Scotland and beyond, from the Mandelson scandal englufing the Labour party to anas Sarwar's changed stance on trans prisoners.

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33 min
January 28 Planet Holryood 28/1/26 - Andy Burnham Labour Party drama | 100 days to go to the election | Reform UK’s fantasy tax plans for Scotland
Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Daily Record Head of News Mark Smith and Scottish Express Editor Scottish Express Editor on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss how the Labour Party turns inward again on Andy Burnham row, John Swinney and Anas Sarwar speeches with 100 days to go the Scottish election and Reform UK’s mickey mouse tax plan.

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33 min
January 21 Planet Holyrood 21/1/26 | Donald Trump World Cup boycott | Queen Elizabeth University Hospital scandal | Will Scots vote Reform?
Daily Record Deputy Political Editor Chris McCall is joined by Daily Record Head of News Mark Smith and Scottish Express Content Editor Douglas Dickie on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss Donald Trump’s new world order and if a World Cup boycott really is the best way to respond?
They also discuss the latest news and reaction to Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital scandal and if Scots will give their vote to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in the Scottish election in May.

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27 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…