Holyrood Sources

LBC's Scotland Political Editor Gina Davidson joins Calum, Andy and Geoff to discuss who will take the reigns of the SNP following Humza Yousaf's departure. Plus, your questions are answered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Humza Yousaf's resignation as First Minister of Scotland has sparked discussions about the future of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and the leadership contest that will follow. The conversation explores the personal and political reactions to Yousaf's resignation, the mistakes made during his tenure, and the need for change within the SNP. The potential candidates for the next First Minister, i...

Scottish Green Party MSP Ross Greer joins us for an extended conversation about the termination of the Bute House Agreement, the Greens' time in Government and how the party plan to vote in the votes of no confidence being brought against Humza Yousaf and The Scottish Government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bute House agreement between the SNP and the Scottish Greens has ended, leading to a minority government in Scotland. We discuss the reasons for the end of the agreement including policy challenges and frayed relationships. Humza Yousaf, the leader of the SNP, will now have to chart a new course and focus on issues that have public support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

In this episode of Hollywood Sources, Calum, Geoff and Andy are joined by Kathleen Nutt, Political Correspondent, The Herald, to discuss various topics including the charging of Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the SNP, with embezzlement, the approval of the Green Volt offshore wind farm project, and the Scottish Government's decision to abandon its target of reducing greenhouse gas emissi...

Calum, Andy and Geoff discuss the relationship between SNP MSPs and its MPs at Westminster, the representation of rural areas in government policy-making, and the need for rural MSPs to caucus together. They also touch on the upcoming local and mayoral elections and the impact of dissatisfaction with the Conservatives. The conversation ends with a discussion on the importance of rural areas in Sco...

Susan Deacon was Labour MSP for Edinburgh East and Musselburgh (Constituency) from 1999 - 2007 and Scotland's first health minister. We spend more time with one of the stars of our live podcast recording event. Calum, Andy and Susan discuss the 25-year anniversary of devolution in Scotland and reflects on the successes and challenges of the Scottish Parliament. We highlight the need for constructi...

This week Calum, Geoff and Andy are joined by Michael Foran, a lecturer in public law at the University of Glasgow, to pick apart the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act. What does it mean? What does it say? Your (and our) questions are answered. Plus, Labour leads the SNP for the first time in a decade, according to new polling by YouGov, and Scottish new builds will no longer be allowed t...

The Hate Crime And Public Order (Scotland) Act is now in force, and more Police Scotland is logging yet more complaints, so what happens next? Calum, Geoff and Andy discuss JK Rowling's comments - which are not being treated as criminal - as well as a new MRP poll predicting a Conservative wipeout to less than 100 seats across the UK after the General Election, but the SNP holding onto 41 seats. P...

First Minister Humza Yousaf has defended police after Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser threatened to take them to court for keeping a record of a hate incident made against him, despite concluding he had not committed a crime. Calum, Andy and Geoff assess the political fallout. Plus we reflect on last week's 25 Years of Devolution live recording. Plus, should MPs and MSPs keep talking about poth...

Join Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein and Andy Maciver for a Holyrood Sources podcast special. We’re bringing together guests who have been at the heart of the story of devolution over the last 25 years to reflect on how devolution happened, what’s happened since and what should happen next. As part of the night, we’ll reveal the results of exclusive polling assessing how people acro...

Join Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein and Andy Maciver for a Holyrood Sources podcast special. We’re bringing together guests who have been at the heart of the story of devolution over the last 25 years to reflect on how devolution happened, what’s happened since and what should happen next. As part of the night, we’ll reveal the results of exclusive polling assessing how people acro...

BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR OUR 25 YEARS OF DEVOLUTION SPECIAL For the full lineup and for tickets, click: https://holyroodsources.com/live John Lamont is the Conservative MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk since 2017, and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland since 2022. He joins Calum to discuss devolution, the shift from Holyrood to Westminster, how to balance being...

BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR OUR 25 YEARS OF DEVOLUTION SPECIAL For the full lineup and for tickets, click: https://holyroodsources.com/live This week Calum, Andy and Geoff discuss the big question for the SNP: what is the electoral strategy? Plus should SNP MPs walk out of Westminster? As murmurings of a Boris Johnson return to politics make waves around Westminster and beyond, could Nicola Sturgeon foll...

BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR OUR 25 YEARS OF DEVOLUTION SPECIAL Announced guests so far: Jack McConnell, Alex Salmond, Henry McLeish Click: https://holyroodsources.com/live After weeks of speculation, briefings and headlines the Chancellor's budget is here. And with it the windfall tax on profits for oil and gas firms has been extended for another 12 months, despite opposition from Scottish Conservatives....

eBUY YOUR TICKETS FOR OUR 25 YEARS OF DEVOLUTION SPECIAL Announced guests so far: Jack McConnell, Alex Salmond, Henry McLeish Click: https://holyroodsources.com/live We're back at the pub in Aberdeen, this time for Scottish Conservative Party Conference - and we're bringing you a brilliant lineup: ▶️ The Leader: Douglas Ross on distinguishing the Scottish Conservatives from the wider party; ▶️ The...

BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR OUR 25 YEARS OF DEVOLUTION SPECIAL Announced guests so far: Jack McConnell, Alex Salmond, Henry McLeish Click: https://holyroodsources.com/live Almost exactly a year on from our first episode, Calum and Andy are joined by Iain Anderson, founder and Executive Chairman of the lobbying group Cicero , who has switched allegiances to Labour after being a Conservative supporter for...

BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR OUR 25 YEARS OF DEVOLUTION SPECIAL Announced guests so far: Jack McConnell, Alex Salmond, Henry McLeish Click: https://holyroodsources.com/live Calum, Geoff and Andy debrief after Scottish Labour Conference and assess how Anas Sarwar handled the occasion, as well as discussing how ceasefire amendments have come into the political fray. Also on the agenda is how Alex Salmond sp...

BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR OUR 25 YEARS OF DEVOLUTION SPECIAL Announced guests so far: Jack McConnell, Alex Salmond, Henry McLeish Click: holyroodsources.com/live ****** Scottish Labour Party leader, Anas Sarwar, discusses the party's conference and the need for change and momentum. He emphasises the importance of message discipline and staying grounded. We discuss the perception that Scottish Labour is...

We have a massive announcement for you. Plus, we preview Scottish Labour Party conference. We're joined by Jim Murphy, former leader of the Scottish Labour Party, who discusses his work advising candidates in elections around the world and navigating political risk. He also addresses the issue of antisemitism in British and Scottish politics and the recent suspension of Labour Party parliamentary...

Humza Yousaf has reshuffled the cabinet - Neil Gray replaces Michael Matheson as Health Secretary. Is the NHS's gain, a loss for business? Plus where is Kate Forbes? Also - Labour have committed news by reversing their £28 billion green investment plan - we assess why they've done it. In association with The Royal Bank of Scotland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calum, Geoff and Andy recap the energy special debate in Aberdeen and discuss the key takeaways. They also analyse recent polling data, including the surge in support for Labour and the challenges facing the SNP. We finish by discussing Nicola Sturgeon's emotional testimony at the COVID inquiry and the issue of authenticity and trust in political leaders. In association with The Royal Bank of Scot...

Calum, Geoff and Andy are joined in Aberdeen by an audience of 300 to discuss Scotland's Energy policy. Answering questions are Gillian Martin, SNP MSP (Aberdeenshire East, Constituency) and Energy Minister; Sarah Boyack, Labour MSP (Lothian Region), and Party Spokesperson on Energy, Just Transition and Net Zero and Douglas Lumsden, Conservative MSP (North East Scotland Region) and Party Spokesper...

We discuss the COVID inquiry and the revelations about Nicola Sturgeon and Jason Leitch's WhatsApps. Plus, Alex Meredith from SSE Berwick Bank joins to preview our Energy Special in Aberdeen next week. Sandy Begbie, the Chief Executive of Scottish Financial Enterprise, joins us to discuss the impact of COVID on the economy, the Scottish budget, attracting talent, and the education system in Scotla...

*LEAVE US A REVIEW // Join the mailing list: holyroodsources.com We discuss this week's YouGov poll, which suggests that the SNP is set to lose nearly half of the seats it won in the last general election. We debate the implications of the poll, as well as the SNP's strategy and messaging. Our guest today is former SNP MP - and election candidate - Stephen Gethins, who argues that the SNP is still...