Holyrood Sources

Calum reports from the room where the announcement of Humza Yousaf's successful leadership bid was announced. Andy and Geoff offer snap analysis on what it means for Yousaf, Kate Forbes, the SNP, the Greens and for Scotland's future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our last episode before the result of the SNP leadership contest is known, Andy, Geoff and Calum discuss the importance of this moment in Scotland's history. Alongside that, we consider whether the candidates have changed direction based on new knowledge. How can the two leading candidates work with the party should they win? The next two to three weeks after the election are crucial, says...

Calum, Andy and Geoff analyse what we've learned about each of the candidates so far. Moreover, we discuss what the debates, the differences and the divides mean for the SNP - can they unite after this is over? We run through the latest polling as well to see which candidate is playing best with which group: SNP politicians, SNP members and the Scottish public. Geoff and Andy pull apart some of th...

Calum, Andy and Geoff analyse the first TV debate between Kate Forbes, Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan broadcast on STV. The candidates got quite personal - is this them trying to carve out differences in public in a really obvious way? Geoff and Andy discuss whether this tactic will continue for the remainder of the campaign. How far did the candidates manage to appeal to SNP members to be their leade...

Calum Macdonald, Andy Maciver and Geoff Aberdein look at the Windsor Framework that's been agreed by Rishi Sunak to solve Northern Ireland's place post-Brexit and ask: does this provide a route map to independence for Scotland, and for the SNP leadership candidates to campaign on? Plus, as teachers go on strike again and NHS waiting lists increase, we assess what's in the new First Minister's in-t...

On our first episode, the three candidates who will be the next SNP leader and First Minister of Scotland are confirmed: Kate Forbes, Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan. Join hosts Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein (Chief of Staff to the First Minister, 2007-2014) and Andy Maciver (Former Head of Communications for the Scottish Conservatives) to discuss the first week of campaigning which has been bruising...

Holyrood Sources hears from those who have lived and breathed governing and opposition in the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood. As the SNP prepares to choose its new leader, and Scotland gets a new First Minister, what will they do? How will they govern? What does life after Nicola Sturgeon look like? What does it mean for the Yes campaign for independence? Join hosts Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdei...