Laudable

The Steamie by The Scotsman

News EN ↓ 208 episodes

The Scotsman's political reporters guide you through the changing landscape of Scottish politics. From Scottish Independence to education and everything in between, they will offer unrivalled insight, explain the political issues of the day, take a deeper look into the problems behind them and introduce you to those who are ultimately tasked with solving them. The Steamie is a Laudable production by the Scotsman.

Author

Laudable

Episodes

Alba Rising? Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh on independence, Russia and Alex Salmond 04.05.2021 1:13:57

Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson speak to Alba candidate Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh. A former SNP MP, she speaks about what Alba hope to achieve in this election and answers questions on Russia and Alex Salmond's behaviour. Credits:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/good-thingLicense code: FEWU7SEEDXBYDFV71.Scottish Parliament / 22 September 2020/ Piers Morgan hails N...

Willie Rennie on how the Scottish Liberal Democrats are targeting the SNP 27.04.2021 48:58

Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson chat to Willie Rennie, the leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, who is hoping to take his party back into double figures at this election. Credits:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/good-thingLicense code: FEWU7SEEDXBYDFV71.Scottish Parliament / 22 September 2020/ Piers Morgan hails Nicola Sturgeon's Covid speech and says 't...

On the Holyroad: A roadtrip with Scotland's political leaders 20.04.2021 55:03

Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson are joined by Westminster correspondent at The Scotsman, Alexander Brown to talk about his new video series, On the Holyroad, where he interviews the party leaders in their comfort zone including trapeze and the dentist's chair. Conor and Gina also take a look at the manifestos ahead of the election on May 6.Credits:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://u...

Anas Sarwar on Labour's struggle to grapple with Scottish identity and devolution 13.04.2021 55:44

Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson are joined by the new leader of Scottish Labour, Anas Sarwar to discuss the trials and tribulations of his party, his hopes for the coming election, and whether his party is ready to make a dent into the dominance of the SNP.Credits: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/good-thingLicense code: FEWU7SEEDXBYDFV71.Scottish Parliament...

Douglas Ross on IndyRef2, unionism's failings, and his relationship with Boris Johnson 06.04.2021 1:05:28

Conor and Gina speak to the leader of the Scottish Conservatives, Douglas Ross, ahead of the Holyrood election in May. He speaks about his party's approach to the constitutional question, why unionism has not broken through decisively, and the alleged hypocrisy around the inquiries into Nicola Sturgeon and his own party's behaviour while in government. We also hear from Alexander Brown, The Scotsm...

Holyrood's 'thorn in the flesh' and Alba Party's chances at the ballot box 30.03.2021 1:03:05

Conor and Gina speak to veteran SNP MSP, Alex Neil about his time in Holyrood and his friend Alex Salmond. Not pulling any of his punches, the former health minister hits out at the party machines of government and backs a move towards a 'supermajority' for independence. They also speak to Chris Hopkins of Savanta ComRes about the chances of Scotland's newest political party, the Alba Party led by...

Could the Scottish Parliament elections see Holyrood's first black MSP? 23.03.2021 44:40

Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson make bold predictions about the Hamilton report into Nicola Sturgeon's conduct around the Salmond affair and speak to two MSP candidates, Graham Campbell of the SNP and Ade Aibinu of the Scottish Conservatives about their attempts to become Scotland's first black MSP.Credits:1.Scottish Parliament / 22 September 2020/ Piers Morgan hails Nicola Sturgeon's Covid speec...

What do the polls say ahead of Holyrood 2021? 16.03.2021 44:38

Join Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson for the first episode of The Steamie. Joined by Chris Hopkins, associate director of pollsters Savanta ComRes, they take you through the state of play in the polls as the election campaign gets underway ahead of Holyrood rising on March 25. Credits: STV News 1st July 1999/ Donald Dewar speech at opening of Scottish parliament/ Timestamp 4.33- 4.40 https://www....