Join Alistair Grant and Conor Matchett live from the Scottish Conservative Party conference which doesn't get off to a good start when some Scottish reporters are initially excluded from a press briefing with the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The team talk about the opportunities for the Tories in Scotland amidst the ongoing crisis within the SNP, the tactical voting row and whether Douglas Ross may be approaching the end of his leadership. The police investigation into financial affairs of the SNP is also covered and Alexander Brown brings us his update from Westminster.

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On this special bonus episode of The Steamie, the Scotsman's political team of Alistair Grant, Conor Matchett and Alexander Brown discuss the appointment of Humza Yousaf as the new SNP Leader and First Minister of Scotland. They discuss what his cabinet might look like, what the pressing issues are he will need to get to grips with and the omnipresent issue of independence. This episode was recorded as a live broadcast and can be watched on here.

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Join The Scotsman's political team as they guide you through the last week in Holyrood. This week marks the end of the Sturgeon era. Heated debate and tributes are heard in parliament, whilst the SNP leadership campaign rumbles on. Alexander Brown also takes you through the latest from Westminster.

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Join The Scotsman's political team as they guide you through the latest week of the SNP's leadership race. After the race turned dirty, this week it became chaotic due to a row over member numbers. Also, Conor Matchett and Alistair Grant consider what will be in the new First Minister's in-tray on day one? Alexander Brown also takes you through the latest from Westminster.

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Join The Scotsman's political team as they discuss the week the SNP leadership race got dirty. Conor Matchett and Alistair Grant give their thoughts on a brutal week of TV debates and hustings, while Alexander Brown updates you on the latest from Westminster.

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Join the Scotsman's political team as they take you through the latest in the race to Bute House. Conor Matchett is in Arbroath while Alistair Grant is in Edinburgh discussing how the first week of the campaigning has gone. Alex Brown also provides the latest from Westminster on Northern Ireland, Sue Gray and Matt Hancock.

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Join The Scotsman's political team as they discuss the SNP leadership race and the race to Bute House. Conor Matchett and Alistair Grant discuss where the three contenders sit after a week of early campaigning.

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In this special bonus episode of The Steamie, The Scotsman's political team of Alistair Grant, Conor Matchett and Alexander Brown react to the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon. This unexpected departure raises questions around not only who will lead the country but how this will impact the SNP's popularity and what next for the independence cause. Join the team as the discuss this and more.

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Join The Scotsman's political team as it explores the latest in Scottish politics. This week, Conor Matchett speaks to senior SNP MP, Stewart McDonald, about why he believes a 'de facto' referendum at the next general election is the wrong approach for Nicola Sturgeon to take. Conor and Alistair Grant also discuss Fergus Ewing's intervention at First Minister's Questions, and Alex Brown has his latest update from Westminster.

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Join The Scotsman's political team as they discuss the latest news in Scottish Politics. Conor Matchett and Alistair Grant discuss both the latest in the ongoing gender wars and the revelation around 7,000 council jobs could be at risk due to the Scottish budget. Alexander Brown also gives his update from Westminster on the latest Tory sleaze scandal. 

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