Paul Hutcheon is joined by Hannah Rodger and Ben Borland to discuss Nicola Sturgeon's divorce announcement, as well as a new poll showing Reform gaining seats in Scotland. Plus, is Rachel Reeves in trouble, and what will a reform rise mean for Scottish Labour and Conservatives?

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John Swinney and Anas Sarwar set out their parties positions as we head in to 2025. Is the SNP on their way to an election win, or will Scottish Labour be able to shake off down south's unpopular policies by the time May 2026 comes around?

Paul Hutcheon is joined by Ben Borland, John Ferguson and Douglas Dickie to discuss all things branchform, Starmer, Sturgeon and Musk...

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Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail Chief Reporter Hannah Rodger and Scottish Express Digital EditorDouglas Dickie on the Planet Holyrood podcast to review another year in Scottish politics. Has Swinney out performed Yousaf? Can the SNP survive Operation Branchform? Is Starmer making life difficult for Sarwar? Plus, our hosts pick their politicians of the year.

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Daily Record Deputy Political Editor Chris McCall is joined by Sunday Mail Political Editor John Ferguson and Scottish Express Editor Ben Borland on the Planet Holyrood podcast

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Paul Hutcheon, Hannah Rodger and Douglas Dickie give a run-through of the Scottish Government's budget.

The SNP Finance Secretary also announced an additional £2 billion for Scotland's struggling NHS. In a welcome break for workers, Shona Robison said income tax rates have been frozen until 2026, while the amount at which the basic and intermediate rates – 20% per cent and 21 per cent – is paid will increase by 3.5 per cent in the next financial year.

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In the latest episode of Planet Holyrood, Paul Hutcheon, John Ferguson and Ben Borland discussed whether the SNP would get a helping hand from the Lib Dems or the Greens to push their budget through the Scottish Parliament and the rise of Reform UK in Scotland.

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Scottish Labour have been forced into a pitch for Holyrood 2026 which is essentially “Vote Scottish Labour to reverse UK Labour policy” – a message that could confuse voters, with John Swinney considering bringing back a universal winter fuel payment in his December Budget.

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SNP leadership succession begins as Stephen Flynn goes for Holyrood

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Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail Political Editor John Ferguson and Scottish Express Digital Editor Douglas Dickie on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss Donald Trump’s victory in the US election and look at the reasons why.

Will this be a lesson for Keir Starmer and the dangers of not delivering on what voters really care about like the economy and immigration?

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Rachel Reeves has announced £40bn worth of tax rises on businesses and the rich to help repair the UK's "broken" public services.

In her first Budget speech, the Chancellor confirmed today she will not increase national insurance, VAT or income tax for working people. But hiked employers’ national insurance contributions by 1.2 percentage points - insisting it was “the right choice to make”.

Will the changes be for the best, or break the country's finances further? Join Paul Hutcheon, Hannah Rodger and Ben Borland in this episode of Planet Holyrood.

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