Unspun Live

In episode two of The Herald's Unspun Live, Lorna Slater shares her views on entering another Bute House Agreement, party infighting and the issue of creating a gender balance in the Scottish Parliament. Political Correspondents Hannah Brown and Rebecca Mccurdy also take a look at the week ahead in Scottish politics.

In the first episode of Unspun Live , The Herald’s new Scottish politics podcast, First Minister John Swinney speaks candidly about grief, resilience and leadership. He reflects on the loss of his colleague Christina McKelvie, how stepping back helped him return as “a different character,” and whether the SNP would consider another deal with the Greens. Swinney also talks about the 2026 election,...