Best The Scottish Parliament Podcasts (2024)

First Minster John Swinney MSP takes questions from party leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week included, young people's digital skills, funding to complete the dualling of the A9 between Perth and Inverness and what plans the Scottish Government has to end the reported increase in families in the Central Bel…

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Planet Holyrood - Donald Trump's US election victory | Lessons for Keir Starmer on economy and immigration | Importance of celebrity endorsements? 30:12

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Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail Political Editor John Ferguson and Scottish Express Digital Editor Douglas Dickie on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss Donald Trump’s victory in the US election and look at the reasons why. Will this be a lesson for Keir Starmer and the dangers of not delivering on what voter…

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First Minister's Questions 31 October 2024 48:38

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First Minster John Swinney MSP takes questions from party leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week included, the impact of the UK Government Budget on Scotland, the Scottish Government's response is to the reported rise in sex crimes.By The Scottish Parliament

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Planet Holyrood - The Labour Budget, are workers worse off? 27:56

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Rachel Reeves has announced £40bn worth of tax rises on businesses and the rich to help repair the UK's "broken" public services. In her first Budget speech, the Chancellor confirmed today she will not increase national insurance, VAT or income tax for working people. But hiked employers’ national insurance contributions by 1.2 percentage points - …

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AN "OLD LABOUR" BUDGET? 37:24

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Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie reaction and analysis of the first budget statement from Rachel Reeves - the first woman Chancellor to deliver a budget in British history. Is it a "workerist", old-Labour budget that the likes of Harold Wilson, James Callaghan and Denis Healey would be happy with? Bernard and Alex discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acas…

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Do speech and language therapists have a role in literacy? 36:52

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A group of speech and language therapists (SLTs) tell us why they believe the answer is yes. We hear about a survey of SLTs in the UK on their views of this question and find out about attitudes in Germany, Australia and wider. Interviewees: Carol Moxam, Senior Lecturer, Newcastle University & Director of The Children’s Speech & Language Clinic Cla…

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RCSLT October news: fifth year of podcasts; campaigns, and round up from around the UK 10:35

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In October's news: - It's five years since we launched podcasts at RCSLT. We take a look back at what's changed and stayed the same since then. - RCSLT annual awards. - Campaign to improve care for people living with Primary Progressive Aphasia: https://www.rcslt.org/news/campaign-to-improve-care-for-people-living-with-primary-progressive-aphasia-p…

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UK BUDGET PRE-BRIEFING 50:27

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Catherine MacLeod, former Political Editor of The Herald and Special Adviser (SPAD) to UK Chancellor, Alistair Darling, joins Bernard and Alex to preview Rachel Reeves first budget of the new Labour Government. Catherine's insights into how the Treasury and Chancellor prepare for a budget. PONSONBY - "This is the real day one of the new Labour gove…

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HOUNDED: JENNY LINDSAY 45:22

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Poet and writer Jenny Lindsay tells her story: Being cancelled and "hounded" for being gender critical Her new book telling the story of her experience - "Hounded: Women, Harms and the Gender Wars" She says that gender is an open goal for politicians who should apologize to women and admit they got it wrong. Jenny's book is available here: https://…

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Planet Holyrood - The life of Alex Salmond 31:27

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Alex Salmond, Scotland's First Minister between 2007 and 2014, passed away from a heart attack after giving a speech in North Macedonia on Saturday. He was widely judged to have led a successful SNP Government before winning a landslide Holyrood election in 2011 and securing an independence referendum. He subsequently led a new party, Alba. Chris M…

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PT2 - ALEX SALMOND 1954 - 2024 1:02:21

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PART 2 of a 2 part exploration of the life and times of Alex Salmond who died at the weekend at the age of 69. Bernard and Alex pick up the story in 2011 through the zenith of his career at the 2014 Independence Referendum and onto the challenges of legal battles and the Alba Party in his post-SNP world. The programme concludes with a summary of wh…

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PT1 - ALEX SALMOND 1954 - 2024 44:06

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Part 1 of a 2 part special reflecting on the life of "the most consequential Scottish politician of our time", Alex Salmond, who died at the weekend at the age of 69. It's a sincere attempt to capture in some depth the complexity and calibre of the man, his highs and lows. Bernard Ponsonby knew Alex Salmond professionally and personally for 35 year…

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Planet Holyrood - Winter Fuel Payment row, Starmer in Scotland and Operation Branchform latest 37:00

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Anas Sarwar’s refusal to criticise Rachel Reeves over the Winter Fuel Payment cuts risk making him look weak and damages his campaign to be the next First Minister. On the SNP camp, "he clock is running" to prosecute Nicola Sturgeon's husband in connection with the alleged embezzlement of party funds, a defence advocate has said. The Daily Record's…

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First Minister's Questions 10 October 2024 45:18

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The First Minister takes questions from Members during FMQs. Transcripts are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report/search-what-was-said-in-parliamentBy The Scottish Parliament

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US PRESIDENTIAL SPECIAL - With David Frum from The Atlantic 52:55

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Bernard and Alex are joined by David Frum, Staff Writer at the The Atlantic for a deep dive into the US Presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. David Frum is widely quoted as the man who coined the phrase "Axis of Evil" while working for George W Bush. Today, he is a renowned writer and a Republican who won't vote for Trump. David…

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IS SNP INDY DREAM ON HOLD .. 39:18

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Bernard and Alex discuss the significance of First Minister, John Swinney, bringing former SNP strategist, Stephen Noon, back into his close circle as a Special Advisor (SPAD). What does it say about the SNP's current strategy and given the positions both Swinney and Noon have taken in the past, does it mean Independence has been kicked into the lo…

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Planet Holyrood - Tory batshit party conference | Russell Findlay's first outing at FMQs | Keir Starmer's freebie repayment 'admission of guilt' 33:49

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Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail Political Editor John Ferguson and Scottish Express Digital Editor on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss the Conservative Party conference and their leadership contest. Tory leadership contender Kemi Badenoch appeared to criticise statutory maternity pay as she said the Govern…

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First Minister's Questions 03 October 2024 46:24

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The First Minister takes questions from Members during FMQs. Topics covered this week included alcohol related deaths, and teacher numbers in Scotland. Transcripts are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report/search-what-was-said-in-parliamentBy The Scottish Parliament

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New Scot Tory Leader Facing Crisis in 2026 31:31

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Bernard and Alex discuss whether the New Scottish Conservative leader, Russell Findlay, will face an existential crisis with the party at the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election. Do a series of factors, including the emergence of Reform, mean there is "no chance they're going to hold second place in 2026"? Also, Rosie Duffield's resignation from Labo…

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First Minister's Questions 26 September 2024 48:07

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The First Minister takes questions from Members during FMQs. Topics covered this week included energy bill reduction, embedding domestic abuse experts in 999 control rooms and the numbers of young people involved in violent crime. Transcripts are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report/search-wha…

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Planet Holyrood - Labour Party winter fuel cut rebellion and Keir Starmer ‘King of Freebies' 26:45

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Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail Political Editor John Ferguson and Scottish Express Editor Ben Borland on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss the hot talking points at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool. This week Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves continue to come under criticism for their negative nar…

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CHANGE? WHAT CHANGE? - Is Labour Facing Mid-Term Blues Already? 39:40

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Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie delve into the challenges facing the new Labour government in the aftermath of Keir Starmer's first conference speech as Prime Minister. Labour stood on a platform of "Change" but is it immediate enough for the electorate? Where will the money come from in Rachel Reeves upcoming budget? Is the new government facing …

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IJLCD: Collaborative working with parents to support children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) 26:45

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How do speech and language therapists collaborate effectively with parents of children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)? Firstly, speech and language therapists need to understand, 'What are their needs?' In this podcast we talk with lead researcher Inge Klatte, of the Research Center for Healthy and Sustainable Living, HU University of A…

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WARNING FOR STARMER + US Elections + SNP / Labour Coalition in 2026? 37:03

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Bernard is in the USA. Alex is on the Isle of Jura. Bernard says Keir Starmer needs to deliver growth or face the anger of the electorate over growing errors. Alex says that naive and loose-lipped press briefing by new staff in Government and the freebie scandal raise questions over Starmer's judgement. Bernard analyses the US Presidential race fro…

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RCSLT News Sept 2024: Dysphagia event; Darzi review; Covid 19 Inquiry; news from across the UK 13:03

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In Septembers news: - Dysphagia dining event www.rcslt.org/news/people-with-d…dining-experience/ - SLT voices - a new section on the website to showcase views from the world of speech and language therapy www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-launche…lt-voices-section/ - 80th anniversary next year www.rcslt.org/about-us/the-rcslt-at-80/ - Connect England event …

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Planet Holyrood - Scottish Independence Referendum ten years on: Is Scotland better off now and why did Yes lose? 36:30

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Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail Editor Lorna Hughes and Scottish Express Digital Editor Douglas Dickie on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum ten years on. Is Scotland better off after having a referendum or has it just been a lost decade? Why did Yes lose, was it the…

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First Minister's Questions 19 September 2024 48:31

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The First Minister takes questions from Members during FMQs. Topics covered this week included junk food advertising, Transport Scotland's consultancy fees and the Flamingo Land Lomond Banks planning application. Transcripts are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report/search-what-was-said-in-parl…

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Planet Holyrood Special - SNP MP Pete Wishart admits Daily Record 'The Vow' front page was 'game changing' in the Scottish Independence referendum 41:34

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The Daily Record's Paul Hutcheon speaks to Perth and Kinross-shire MP Pete Wishart, who has written a book from diary entries during the lead-up to the Scottish Independence referendum ten years ago. Wishart, a Perthshire MP since 2001, looks at media coverage, grassroots movements, speeches and rallies – and a sense that Scotland’s political lands…

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Indy Ref - 10 Years On - The Verdict 40:32

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It's 10 years since Scotland's Independence Referendum. Bernard and Alex reflect on what happened, where we are now and will there be an Indy Ref II? Including Bernard's insights into what really happened behind the scenes at the TV debates and on referendum night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Planet Holyrood Special - Alex Salmond and Tommy Sheridan speak to the Daily Record on indy dream 50:02

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In a rare joint interview, political veterans Alex Salmond and Tommy Sheridan cast their memories back to the 2014 independence referendum ahead of its ten-year anniversary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Planet Holyrood - Winter Fuel Payment row | Glasgow and the Commonwealth Games | Keir Starmer in London 31:08

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Paul Hutcheon is joined by John Ferguson and Douglas Dickie to discuss Winter Fuel Payments, the possibility of the Commonwealth Games returning to Glasgow and Keir Starmer facing Scottish lobby in London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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First Minister's Questions 12 September 2024 46:22

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The First Minister takes questions from Members. Topics covered this week included the closure of the Grangemouth oil refinery, a Just Transition, and the reported rise in hospice care costs. Transcripts are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report/search-what-was-said-in-parliament…

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SALMOND & STURGEON - Part 2 Reaction & Analysis 36:05

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PART 2 - Bernard and Alex were consulted during the production of BBC Scotland's "Salmond and Sturgeon: A Troubled Union". In this episode, released directly after the documentary's broadcast, Bernard and Alex focus on part two of the two part series. They give their thoughts and analysis of both the programme and relationship between Alex Salmond …

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SALMOND & STURGEON - Part 1 Reaction & Analysis 32:01

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PART 1 - Bernard and Alex were consulted during the production of BBC Scotland's "Salmond and Sturgeon: A Troubled Union". In this episode, released directly after the documentary's broadcast, Bernard and Alex focus on part one of the two part series. They give their thoughts and analysis of both the programme and relationship between Alex Salmond …

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MICHAEL MARRA - 2026 Labour victory "nowhere near a done deal" 49:05

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Labour's Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Michael Marra MSP, tells the podcast A 2026 victory for Labour in the Scottish Parliamentary Election is "nowhere near a done deal" The best case scenario is a minority Labour government His political roots in family life in Dundee He regards Anas Sarwar's transformation of Scottish Labour as "profound…

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Planet Holyrood - SNP week from hell with cuts, Swinney's limp Programme for Government and Neil Gray's Oasis mess 37:14

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Paul Hutcheon is joined by Hannah Rodger and Ben Borland to look at the week in Scottish politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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First Minister's Questions 05 September 2024 46:08

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The First Minister takes questions from Douglas Ross MSP, Anas Sarwar MSP and other Members during FMQs. Transcripts are available on our website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/what-was-said-and-official-reports/what-was-said-in-parliament/By The Scottish Parliament

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SNP CONFERENCE VERDICT - Where is the Policy Prospectus and Indy Strategy? 34:32

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In the aftermath of the SNP's Annual Conference, Bernard and Alex ask - where are the new policies and the strategy for independence that the party will need to win voters back who switched to Labour at the General Election? The need for a clear policy prospectus. The challenges of economic growth and public services. The conference talked about In…

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Planet Holyrood - Tough talking points of upcoming SNP conference | Sir Keir Starmer’s ‘pain’ speech | Scottish Conservative leadership contest 35:36

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Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail Editor Lorna Hughes and Scottish Express Content Editor Douglas Dickie on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss the talking points of the upcoming SNP conference as John Swinney says universal benefits will stay but has warned that the Scottish Government has to make "hard choice…

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Alex Neil - 30 year wait for Independence if SNP lose in 2026 48:54

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On the eve of the SNP Annual Conference, former Minister Alex Neil warns First Minster John Swinney to bin the "political weans" and "bring in heavyweights" as losing 2026 election will mean an independent Scotland is "in the freezer for 10-30 years" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Should SNP Ministers Meet Israelis and Palestinians? 39:11

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Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie tackle the issues of the week including Fallout from SNP Minister, Angus Robertson, meeting with Israeli diplomats. Can anything be done to stem drug deaths in Scotland The Scottish Conservative leadership race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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