Holyrood Sources

Calum, Geoff and Andy are back for 2024. Today, we discuss the speeches by Humza Yousaf and Anas Sarwar, focusing on the themes of independence, economic growth and tax cuts. We consider the setting of direction for election campaigns, we analyse Humza Yousaf's speech on independence and the economy, we discuss Anas Sarwar's speech on tax cuts and economic growth. Plus, the importance of Scottish...

Our guests from the Lib Dems and Alba parties of 2023. In association with SSE Berwick Bank. Find out more: https://www.berwickbank.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Scottish Labour's 2023 unfolded... In association with SSE Berwick Bank. Find out more: https://www.berwickbank.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How the SNP's 2023 evolved... In association with SSE Berwick Bank. Find out more: https://www.berwickbank.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calum, Geoff and Andy reflect on the podcast moments of the year, including interviews with politicians like Ruth Davidson, Jack McConnell, and Kate Forbes. They discuss the value of insights from non-politicians and the issues raised and discussed - like the importance of decentralisation and local decision-making. The conversation also touches on the different types of politicians and the need f...

The conversation discusses the Scottish government's budget and its impact on businesses and individuals. The lack of a clear vision and identity crisis within the Scottish National Party (SNP) is highlighted. We're joined by Sara Thiam, the CEO of Prosper Scotland – which brings together government, business and civil society to create a prosperous Scotland... and Mairi Spowage is Director at the...

In this episode, Calum, Geoff and Andy are joined by Douglas Ross - Scottish Conservative leader, MP for Moray and MSP for the Highlands and Islands. The discuss topics including the Rwanda Bill, the difficulties within the Conservative Party, opportunities for the Scottish Tories, election forecasts, and David Cameron's letter to Scottish ministers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics including the legacy of Alistair Darling, education standards in Scotland, and an emergency cabinet meeting to address a budget black hole. The hosts reflect on Alistair Darling's political achievements and the consensus of sympathy and affection for him. They express concern over the decline in education standards in Scotland and the need for...

Calum, Geoff and Andy answer and discuss your questions on the Lib Dems, Humza Yousaf, the SNP and whether politicians really tackle the issues which are important to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Labour MP - and Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland - Ian Murray, joins the podcast to discuss the toughest two weeks he's experienced in politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calum, Andy and Geoff take a tour through the political stories of the week - £11,000 on Michael Matheson's iPad data roaming; Rishi Sunak's reshuffle and Geoff's memories of David Cameron, the politics of a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ash Regan, who recently switched from the SNP to Alba party at Holyrood, joins Calum, Geoff and Andy to discuss independence strategy and what her priorities are with her new party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calum, Geoff and Andy speak to Alex Cole-Hamilton - the leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats - about deleted WhatsApps, Israel-Hamas, and the Lib Dems' election chances. Sign up to our email mailing list here for news and announcements: https://holyroodsources.com/get-our-emails Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Holyrood Sources. Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein and Andy Maciver discuss the issues of the moment, with politicians past and present, and others - to analyse where we stand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Deputy Leader of Scottish Labour joins Calum, Geoff and Andy to discuss their electoral strategy after success in Rutherglen and Hamilton West. Jackie Baillie says the SNP has reached an electoral "tipping point." Also up for discussion - Labour's response to the conflict in the Middle East; health and the NHS, and Jackie becoming a Dame. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Calum, Geoff and Andy debrief on Humza Yousaf's speech as leader at SNP Conference. We discuss what the implications are of the council tax freeze, plus NHS spending and other announcements. Plus, why did Nicola Sturgeon show up? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calum, Geoff and Andy discuss the independence resolution that has been supported by delegates at SNP conference. This is a special episode recorded at No 10 - no, no...it's a pub in Aberdeen where Geoff's company - True North - have put on a drinks night, sponsored by Drax. Hear from guests from the energy sector, plus SNP MP Stephen Flynn, and journalists including Lucy Dunn and John Boothm...

Calum, Geoff and Andy are joined by Stewart McDonald, SNP MP for Glasgow South to discuss responses to the Middle East conflict and to look ahead to the SNP conference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calum, Geoff and Andy discuss the aftermath of Labour's emphatic victory in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election and what it means for the SNP, for Labour and for the Conservatives. Email us your analysis: hello@holyroodsources.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calum, Geoff and Andy are joined by Andy Wightman who was a Scottish Green Party MSP for the Lothian Region from 2016-2020. He discusses the state of the Green party today, as well as the Bute House Agreement, and his take on what needs to change in Scotland's political structures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calum, Geoff and Andy are joined by Johann Lamont who was the Leader of the Scottish Labour Party from 2011 to 2014, during the independence referendum campaign; and Stephen Noon, who was chief strategist of the Yes Campaign and senior policy advisor to the First Minister. We discuss the referendum’s impact on people and politicians, whether there’s a way forward from here - and whether a binary r...

Blair McDougall was the Chief Executive of the Better Together campaign during the independence referendum in 2014. Listen to his reflections on the campaign, and whether he thinks there will be a second referendum. He remembers the night of "the poll" which showed Yes Scotland taking a lead - he'd left his phone in a taxi and so couldn't call anyone. Blair talks at length about the strengths of A...

Blair Jenkins who was the Chief Executive of Yes Scotland during the independence referendum in 2014, shares his memories, reflections and considerations on a frantic time in Scottish politics. He assesses the campaign - its successes and failures - and considers whether the pro-independence landscape today lends itself to a successful independence referendum campaign. This is the first part of a...

 Michelle Thomson - the SNP MSP for the Falkirk East Constituency, since 2021 joins Calum, Geoff and Andy. In the news this week - the Lord Advocate of Scotland, the top lawyer in the country, says she would advise against prosecuting people for possession of drugs if they’re in Safer Drug Consumption facilities… Today, the Scottish Secretary Alistair Jack said the UK government will not be inter...

Calum and Andy are joined by Rachel Amery, Political Correspondent at The Scotsman, Louise Wilson, Political Editor at Holyrood Magazine and Lucy Dunn, a journalist for The Spectator covering Scottish Affairs to offer instant reaction to Humza Yousaf's Programme for Government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.