Planet Holyrood - The Scottish Politics Show

Planet Holyrood 13/05/26 | Labour meltdown as Starmer expected to be challenged and Holyrood debrief

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:50:00 -0000

The SNP have become the biggest party in the Scottish Parliament, with an overall pro-indy majority, but have fallen short of their self-appointed IndyRef2 trigger.

In Westminster, the walls are closing in on Keir Starmer as a leadership challenge is believed to be imminent after the appalling election results.

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Planet Holyrood 06/05/26 | The worst election ever? Highs and lows of Scotland's campaigns

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:56:00 -0000

The Daily Record and Scottish Daily Express join forces to analyse the highs and lows of the 2026 Holyrood election campaigns. Are the SNP bound for a majority or will they just fall short and how will the sentencing of Ex-SNP council leader Jordan Linden affect the outcome?

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Planet Holyrood interview | John Swinney to demand immediate indyref2 talks with Downing Street if elected

Mon, 04 May 2026 06:00:00 -0000

John Swinney will demand immediate talks with Downing Street on an IndyRef2 if the SNP wins a Holyrood majority this week. He also said a strong Reform showing would threaten the “survival” of the Scottish Parliament and promised to work with Labour to isolate Nigel Farage’s right-wing party. In a special edition of the Planet Holyrood podcast aboard the SNP battle bus, we quiz the First Minister on his talks with Donald Trump and the future direction of his party.

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Planet Holyrood 29/4/26 | Malcolm Offord lampooned over inexplicable wealth boast, why John Swinney will be the happiest of the six leaders following debate, how election stands with eight days to go

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0000

With the Scottish elections looming large the Planet Holyrood panel of Paul Hutcheon, Ben Borland and John Ferguson, dissect why Reform's leader Malcolm Offord, chose to boast of owning SIX houses, FIVE cars and SIX boats during the latest Leader's debate.

The panel also assess who came out on top in the debate and question where the land lies as we head towards next Thursday's day at the ballot box.

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Planet Holyrood 23/04/26 | Pro-union majority forecast, Mandelson scandal and Sarwar's spat with Reform

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0000

John Swinney could face election humiliation after a mega-poll suggested Scots will return a pro-UK majority at Holyrood on May 7. The SNP leader has banked his political reputation on his party winning at least 65 seats.

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Planet Holyrood | Anas Sarwar claims Reform wants to deport his kids | Sarwar accuses of ‘grubby deal’ with Reform | Manifesto launches

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:10:00 -0000

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail Editor John Ferguson and Scottish Express Editor Ben Borland to talk over the latest drama in Scottish politics and beyond

This week's topics include:

Election blows up after angry Channel 4 debate

Sarwar accused of cosying up to Reform

Swinney takes Malcolm Offord’s side over Sarwar

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Planet Holyrood Special 14/04/26 | Anas Sarwar promises to lift 100,000 children out of poverty if elected First Minister

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0000

Anas Sarwar has promised to lift over 100,000 Scots kids out of poverty if he becomes First Minister. He said a Scottish Labour Government would hit legally binding targets to slash poverty levels by 2030. With just over three weeks to go, Sarwar is facing the biggest challenge of his political career in turning around a massive SNP lead. But he has boldly claimed the Nationalists can be toppled.

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Planet Holyrood 08/04/26 | Polls show definitive SNP victory but free-for-all for second place in Holyrood

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:35:00 -0000

A new poll has contradicted a previous recent prediction this week on who will assume the party of opposition in Holyrood. The SNP are coasting to victory with weeks to go and a Green candidate backs the abolition of prisons within Scotland.

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Planet Holyrood 1/4/26 | Malcolm Offord faces the music in Glasgow | SNP Jordan Linden scandal | Will the polls narrow for Labour?

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:36:00 -0000

Daily Record politics editor Paul Hutcheon talks the latest issues in Scottish politics iwth our expert panel.

This episode's topics include:

Reform’s leader Malcolm Offord had his first press conference since his disastrous start to the campaign

Why did the SNP not act against Jordan Linden sooner?

Labour’s strategy is to persuade voters to back them tactically

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Planet Holyrood 24/03/26 | Scottish politics of the last five years and Reform candidate meltdown

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0000

The panel sit down to discuss SNP scandals which have dominated the last five years, but what did they actually achieve? Reform select extremists to run for Holyrood and time is running out for Scottish Labour.

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Planet Holyrood 18/3/26 | Assisted dying bill defeated and Nigel Farage to reveal Scottish Reform candidates

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:48:00 -0000

Chris McCall is joined by Mark Smith ad Douglas Dickie as they pick apart the latest headlines form the world of Scottish politics and beyond.

This wee the panel discuss the Assisted Dying bill, the potential reveal of Nigel Farage's Scottish Reform candidate and more

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Planet Holyrood 11/03/26 - Glasgow fire scandal | Middle East chaos triggers cost of living crisis | Assisted dying vote goes to the wire

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0000

It's been another massive week in politics at home and abroad, with the devastating Glasgow fire, Middle East war and the assisted dying bill that's going through the Scottish Parliament, hitting the headlines.

In this week's episode of the Planet Holyrood podcast, Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by the Sunday Mail's John Ferguson and Douglas Dickie of the Scottish Daily Express to discuss all the big talking points.

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Planet Holyrood 04/03/26 | Middle East chaos overshadows everything | SNP poll lead | Reform and Greens soar

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:20:00 -0000

Paul Hutcheon, Ben Borland and John Ferguson analyse the war in Iran, Keir Starmer's response and its effect on the Special Relationship, as well as politics closer to home with the Greens and Reform soaring nationwide, but seemingly stalling in Holyrood.

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Planet Holyrood 25/02/26 | ‘Salmond files’ released and Keir Starmer to miss Scottish Labour conference

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:32:00 -0000

The Scottish Government has published a tranche of documents after it missed a series of deadlines to produce papers relating to an ethics investigation into Nicola Sturgeon. The files were finally uploaded to the Government's website today - running to an estimated 5,000 pages - after ministers initially blocked publication. Meanwhile, Keir Starmer will reportedly not make an appearance Scottish Labour's spring conference - weeks after Scottish leader Anas Sarwar called for his resignation.

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Planet Holyrood 25/02/26 | ‘Salmond files’ released and Keir Starmer to miss Scottish Labour conference

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:21:00 -0000

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Planet Holyrood 18/2/26 | Sarwar vs Starmer fallout | Glasgow refugee crisis to impact council tax?

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:27:00 -0000

Join Paul Hutcheon, Ben Borland and John Ferguson as they pick apart the latest news lines form Scottish politics and beyond Daily Record Homepage: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ Daily Record Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheScottishDailyRecord Daily Record Instagram: https://instagram.com/scottishdailyrecord Daily Record Sport Instagram: https://instagram.com/dailyrecord_sport Daily Record TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scottishdailyrecord Daily Record Sport TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailyrecord_sport Daily Record Twitter: https://twitter.com/Daily_Record Daily Record Newsletters: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/ Join our WhatsApp communities here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages: DAILY RECORD: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/join-daily-records-whatsapp-community-31116469 RECORD SPORT RANGERS: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/join-record-sports-new-rangers-31111892 RECORD SPORT CELTIC: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/join-record-sports-new-celtic-31111589 You can get all the latest news, sport, showbiz and comment at DailyRecord.co.uk LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE #DailyRecord #politics #scotland

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Planet Holyrood 11/02/26 | Labour and Scottish Labour split forms as elections loom

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:41:00 -0000

Keir Starmer is under yet more pressure as Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, has called on him to resign over "mistakes" in governance.

The Record's politics chief Paul Hutcheon is joined by Mark Smith and John Ferguson to discuss the split between Starmer and Sarwar, as well as the ongoing scandal and suspensions around convicted sex offender and former Labour councillor Sean Morton.

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Planet Holyrood EXCLUSIVE 9/2/26 | Brian Leishman MP talks Labour leadership, Peter Mandelson and Brexit

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:17:00 -0000

Join the Daily Record's Political Editor Paul Hutcheon as he chats with Alloa and Grangemouth Labour MP Brian Leishman about the latest issues affecting Scottish Labour, UK Labour and more.

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Planet Holyrood | Peter Madelson Epstein scandal | Anas Sarwar on trans prisoners | Regan bill ignored by SNP?

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:47:00 -0000

The panel pick apart the latest political news lines from across Scotland and beyond, from the Mandelson scandal englufing the Labour party to anas Sarwar's changed stance on trans prisoners.

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Planet Holryood 28/1/26 - Andy Burnham Labour Party drama | 100 days to go to the election | Reform UK’s fantasy tax plans for Scotland

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:57:00 -0000

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Daily Record Head of News Mark Smith and Scottish Express Editor Scottish Express Editor on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss how the Labour Party turns inward again on Andy Burnham row, John Swinney and Anas Sarwar speeches with 100 days to go the Scottish election and Reform UK’s mickey mouse tax plan.

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Planet Holyrood 21/1/26 | Donald Trump World Cup boycott | Queen Elizabeth University Hospital scandal | Will Scots vote Reform?

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:02:00 -0000

Daily Record Deputy Political Editor Chris McCall is joined by Daily Record Head of News Mark Smith and Scottish Express Content Editor Douglas Dickie on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss Donald Trump’s new world order and if a World Cup boycott really is the best way to respond?

They also discuss the latest news and reaction to Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital scandal and if Scots will give their vote to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in the Scottish election in May.

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Planet Holyrood 14/1/25 - Scottish Budget 2026 assessed with Income tax changes, £40 a week Scottish Child Payment and Mansion tax all coming under the microscope

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:28:00 -0000

The Scottish budget has been announced and it's now full steam ahead for this year's election for John swinney and his SNP government.

In this week's episode of Planet Holyrood, Paul Hutcheon, Ben Borland and Mark Smith assess the big calls made by Shona Robison and the impact they will have for the people of Scotland.

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Planet Holyrood | Labour MADNESS | Who are the SNP's election rival? | Scottish budget preview

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:00:00 -0000

Join the Daily Record's Political Editor Paul Hutcheon, Head of News Mark Smith and Scottish Express Digital Editor Douglas Dickie as they kick off 2026 with the latest political news across the UK.

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Planet Holyrood 17/12/25 | 2025 Politics Wrapped | Labour fall | SNP rise | Reform soar

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:28:00 -0000

Join Daily Record Politics Editor Paul Hutcheon, Scottish Daily Express Editor Ben Borland, Sunday Mail Editor John Ferguson and Daily Record Chief Live News Reporter Ruth Suter as they bring pick apart a busy year of politics in 2025. Daily Record Homepage: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ Daily Record Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheScottishDailyRecord Daily Record Instagram: https://instagram.com/scottishdailyrecord Daily Record Sport Instagram: https://instagram.com/dailyrecord_sport Daily Record TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scottishdailyrecord Daily Record Sport TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailyrecord_sport Daily Record Twitter: https://twitter.com/Daily_Record Daily Record Newsletters: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/ Join our WhatsApp communities here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages: DAILY RECORD: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/join-daily-records-whatsapp-community-31116469 RECORD SPORT RANGERS: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/join-record-sports-new-rangers-31111892 RECORD SPORT CELTIC: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/join-record-sports-new-celtic-31111589 You can get all the latest news, sport, showbiz and comment at DailyRecord.co.uk LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE #DailyRecord #politics #scotland

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Planet Holyrood 3/12/25 | Budget continues to loom over Scottish election | Starmer set to come north | Calls for grooming gangs inquiry grow louder

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:14:00 -0000

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Daily Record Head of News Mark Smith and Scottish Express Editor Borland on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss Keir Starmer's potential trip to Scotland, the effect of Labour's budget on the upcoming Scottish election and address the calls for a Scottish grooming gang inquiry

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Planet Holyrood 26/11/25 | Two child benefit cap axed, cash for Holyrood and gambling tax explained in our Budget special

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:25:00 -0000

Around 20,000 Scots children are set to be lifted out of poverty after the Chancellor scrapped the “heinous” two child benefit cap. MPs were also told an extra £820 million will be allocated to Scotland under the Budget plans. Low-carbon technologies in Grangemouth, where Scotland's last oil refinery closed earlier this year, will receive £14 million backing, pension contributions above an annual £2,000 threshold will no longer be exempt from national insurance from April 2029 and a hike in duties paid by online gambling firms will raise an extra £1 billion for the Treasury.

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Planet Holyrood 19/11/25 | Steve Clarke knighthood? | Do football and politics mix | Mossmorran jobs at risk?

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:20:00 -0000

The panel discuss the latest issues from across the Scottish political spectrum and beyond. this week the panel discuss Scotland's incredible World Cup qualification win and assess whether politivians are jumping on the football bandwagon.

The trio also talk Mossmorran after worrying news broke of the plant's potential closure and preview the results of the COVID Enquiry which could see Nicola Sturgeon back amongst the headlines.

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Planet Holyrood - 12/11/25 | Starmer v Streeting, the Budget's income tax rise and what it means for Scotland

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:59:00 -0000

Paul Hutcheon, Mark Smith and Ben Borland analyse the latest in British politics with an apparent coup launched against Keir Starmer in the run-up to his second Budget, which will appear to break a manifesto commitment and raise income tax. But what will that mean for Scotland?

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Planet Holyrood 05/11/25 - Alex Salmond died ‘penniless’ | Reform poll surge since ‘anti-far right’ summit | Rachel Reeves signals tax rises on the way

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:34:00 -0000

The Record's Chris McCall, Mark Smith and Douglas Dickie of the Express talk through the biggest stories of the week. Alex Salmond died ‘penniless’ - but was renting a £7,000 London flat. John Swinney held an ‘anti-Reform’ cross-party summit in April, but support for Farage up 35% cent since then. And Reeves' budget - could it hammer Labour even further?

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Planet Holyrood 29/10/25 | Inverness asylum seeker plan, Sarwar and Swinney outline visions and Stephen Flynn downplays First Minister talk

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:57:00 -0000

The Record's Paul Hutcheon is joined by Mark Smith and 'goon from the Express' Ben Borland to discuss controversy over an army barracks plan in Inverness, The FM and Sarwar addressing the IPPR in Edinburgh and Stephen Flynn downplaying talk of replacing John Swinney.

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Planet Holyrood 29/10/25 | Inverness asylum seeker plan, Sarwar and Swinney outline visions and Stephen Flynn downplays First Minister talk

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:52:00 -0000

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Planet Holyrood 22/10/25 - Keir Starmer rejects indy plan | Glasgow asylum seekers | Greens surge in polls

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:10:00 -0000

Keir Starmer has rejected the SNP over their latest indy plan, Joani Reid and Susan Aitken go to war about who is to blame for the refugee housing crisis in Glasgow and the Scottish Greens back drugs legalisation and the UK Greens gain support with Zack Polanski. Paul Hutcheon, Ben Borland and Douglas Dickie discuss the latest in Scottish Politics.

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Planet Holyrood 15/10/25 - John Swinney’s secret Indy plan | can SNP win majority? Reeves to hike taxes

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0000

John Swinney says 'nobody knows the tactics I will deploy' in his bid to seek a second independence referendum, and Nicola Sturgeon is backing his ‘secret plan’ all the way. The Daily Record politics team discuss whether an SNP majority is likely, as well as how Rachel Reeve’s upcoming budget is about to hurt Scottish Labour in the Holyrood polls.
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Planet Holyrood 08/10/25 - Zombie Tory Conference, John Swinney's 'fresh start' on indy and Palestine marches

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0000

It's not often we cover the smaller parties, but we will make an exception this episode for the laid-low Tories.

A Groundhog Day alert as well as John Swinney has another indy event, but has he got anything to say? And was it right for the pro-Palestine events to take place on Tuesday?

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Planet Holyrood 01/10/25 - Labour conference, Michelle Mone company and phones to be banned in schools?

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:40:00 -0000

Chris McCall, Mark Smith and Ben Borland return with news and discussion from Labour’s conference.

Starmer’s speech pleased members, but will the wider public notice? A firm linked to Michelle Mone has been ordered to pay back £122m in a PPE scandal. Should she booted out of the Lords? And Labour have said mobile phones should be banned in schools. The SNP say it’s up to headteachers. Time for a clampdown?

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Planet Holyrood 17/9/25 - Keir Starmer’s nightmare fortnight | Trump’s in town | Homelessness and asylum solutions

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:14:00 -0000

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Daily Record Head of News Mark Smith and Scottish Express Editor Borland on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss Keir Starmer’s Labour Party in crisis as phase 2 turns into a disaster and what it means for Anas Sarwar, Donald Trump’s UK state visit and asylum seeker stats that show Glasgow is nearly shouldering responsibility alone

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Planet Holyrood 10/09/25 - Asylum crisis in Glasgow: Susan Aitken on housing pressure in the city | SPECIAL

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:53:00 -0000

Demand for housing from homeless refugees could cost Glasgow City Council £66 million next year, according to new forecasts.

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by the leader of Glasgow City Council to discuss the asylum and refugee housing costs, asylum hotels, and how the Home Office can help mitigate the impact of 'leave to remain' outcomes on accommodation stocks.

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Planet Holyrood 03/09/25 - Colin Smyth charged over ‘spy cam’ claims as Greens select a new leadership team

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:00:00 -0000

Paul Hutcheon, John Ferguson and Douglas Dickie of the Express give their thoughts on the MSPs reeling after Colin Smyth was charged with putting a camera in a parly loo. Also, peak rail fares are gone and a housing plan has introduced - will Swinney’s agenda make a difference? Whereas Greer and Mackay, the Green dream team?

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Planet Holyrood 27/08/25 - Nigel Farage returns to Edinburgh as Jeremy Corbyn eyes gains at Holyrood

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:00:00 -0000

Lanarkshire voters now have a Reform MSP after Central Scotland member Graham Simpson announced his defection from the Conservatives to Nigel Farage’s party.

Simpson, who has represented the electoral region comprising all of North and most of South Lanarkshire since 2016, revealed his decision at a press conference alongside the Reform leader – saying: “I’ve joined because we have a chance to create something new, lasting and exciting.”

Meanwhile, Jeremy Corbyn is set to launch a new socialist party with fellow MP Zarah Sultana.

Provisionally called ‘Your Party’, it has attracted around 800,000 supporters and a branch in Glasgow is set to launch. Contesting next year’s Holyrood election would be Corbyn’s first major electoral test.

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Planet Holyrood 20/08/25 - Salmond family to ‘sue’ Government | Scots Asylum hotel protest | Ukraine sell out

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:08:00 -0000

Paul Hutcheon is joined by Daily Record Head of News Mark Smith and Douglas Dickie of the Scottish Daily Express to debate the latest issues in the world of Scottish politics and beyond.

This week this panel get their teeth into the latest drama involving Alex Salmond's family and the Scottish Government, Falkirk's migration protests being 'hijacked' by the far-right and the latest on the Russian-Ukrainian war.

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Planet Holyrood 13/8/25 - Nicola Sturgeon publishes memoirs and JD Vance comes to Scotland

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:43:00 -0000

Nicola Sturgeon has published her political memoir. What have we learned, and what's missing? Chris McCall is joined by Ben Borland, Mark Smith and John Ferguson to discuss all things former First Minister, and Vice President JD Vance's upcoming trip to Scotland.

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Planet Holyrood 06/08/25 - Kate Forbes waves goodbye to Holyrood | Nicola Sturgeon set to publish memoirs | Joanna Cherry memoirs

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 17:50:00 -0000

Paul Hutcheon, Hannah Rodger, Mark Smith and Douglas Dickie look back on the last week of Scottish politics.

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has revealed she won’t stand for re-election next year, claiming she doesn't want to miss more time with her young family.

Former FM Nicola Sturgeon is on the cusp of publishing her memoir and ex-MP Joanna Cherry has said she will publish her own memoirs next year in a bid to clear the name of Alex Salmond.

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Planet Holyrood 30/7/25 - Trump waves goodbye to Starmer, Swinney and Scotland | SNP’s new indyref2 strategy

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:42:00 -0000

Donald Trump has departed Scotland on Air Force One following a short visit encompassing both business and pleasure. The Daily Record's Scottish Politics podcast brings you the latest on Trump and Starmer's relationship, Don and Swinney's new found 'bromance', and the SNP's new independence strategy.

Hosted by: Paul Hutcheon

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Planet Holyrood 23/7/25 - Trump in Scotland | Will Epstein row rattle on? Can Starmer & Swinney curry favour?

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Donald Trump is set to touch down in Scotland this weekend, but will the Epstein scandal follow him across the Atlantic? Can Starmer stay on Trump's good side, and could John Swinney get the 'Zelensky treatment'? All this, plus Police Scotland's struggles to police the visit, on this week's Planet Holyrood.

Host: Paul Hutcheon

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Planet Holyrood 16/07/25 - John Swinney to meet Donald Trump | Inflation misery | Sandie Peggie cleared of misconduct by NHS Fife

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:52:00 -0000

Chris McCall, Douglas Dickie of the Daily Express and Mark Smith from the Daily Record chew over the news of the week.

Trump is in Scotland next week, is it vital John Swinney makes a positive impression? Otherwise, there's more economic gloom as inflation rises unexpectedly. Is a wealth tax the answer?

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Planet Holyrood 9/7/25 - Donald Trump UK visit | Kneecap come to Glasgow | Scotland too far for Corbyn?

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:36:00 -0000

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Planet Holyrood 02/07/25 - Labour’s first year in charge and what it means for Holyrood 2026 | Planet Holyrood

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:50:00 -0000

The SNP are eleven points ahead of Scottish Labour for Holyrood as Keir Starmer’s popularity continues to plummet. The Labour Prime Minister’s net approval rating stands at minus 42 after a difficult first year in office. Between winter fuel cuts, the severe welfare reforms which were chopped and changed at the last minute and the continuing cost of living crisis, has Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves and the remainder of Labour's Westminster Government tanked Anas Sarwar's chances of ever becoming First Minister?

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Planet Holyrood 25/06/25 - Iran, Israel and Labour's rebellion over welfare cuts

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:15:00 -0000

Iranian officials have vowed to "decisively respond" after it accused Israel of violating the ceasefire between the nations. The country's Supreme National Security Council said its armed forces were ready. Donald Trump blasted both countries, claiming "they don't know what the f***k they are doing," in a furious rant to reporters live on air.

At home, Scottish Labour MPs have hit out at the "threats" being made to "strong arm" them into backing the UK Government's benefit cuts. More than a hundred have signed an amendment against the £5 billion welfare reforms. This would be enough to bring down the bill. Will Starmer press ahead regardless?

Paul Hutcheon hosts the Planet Holyrood podcast.

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Planet Holyrood 18/06/25 - John Swinney on independence | Scottish Tory conference and 2026 election

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:59:00 -0000

John Swinney’s dubious claim that independence is “within reach” is a sign of weakness, says the Daily Record's Paul Huctheon. Defeat at the recent Holyrood by-election has led to bizarre calls for Swinney to quit and the mutterings about the lack of a plan to deliver independence grew louder, so the First Minister has doubled down on his aims and ideas for independence. But, do they make sense?

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Planet Holyrood 11/06/25 - Rachel Reeves sets out make or break Spending Review | Time to scrutinise Reform’s spending plans as well after by-election third place | John Swinney in trouble as leader?

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:33:00 -0000

In the latest episode of Planet Hoyrood, the team pick apart Rachel Reeves' Spending Review after the Chancellor set our her budgets for government departments to Westminster.

The panel, consisting of Daily Record duo, Paul Hutcheon and Mark Smith and the Scottish Daily Express's Douglas Dickie, also look at the spending plans being put forward by Nigel Farage and his Reform Party and question whether John Swinney could be in bother as he gets set to face a potential plot to remove him as SNP leader.

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Planet Holyrood Election Special: Scottish Labour win Hamilton by-election after stunning victory over SNP

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 08:24:00 -0000

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail Editor John Ferguson and Scottish Express Editor Borland on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss Scottish Labour wininng Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election after stunning victory over SNP. Anas Sarwar hailed the 'incredible' Hamilton by-election victory and says Scots have 'had enough' of the SNP as win win gives the Scottish Labour leader new hope of becoming First Minister after next year’s Scottish Parliament election.

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Planet Holyrood 04/06/25 - Farage’s cowardly trip to Scotland and last word on the Hamilton and Larkhall by-election

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:07:00 -0000

Paul Hutcheon, Hannah Rodger and Douglas Dickie review Nigel Farage's cowardly trip to Scotland where he avoided the country's media and hit the pub instead, plus the final word on who's likely to win the by-election in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse.

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Planet Holyrood 28/5/25 - Racism allegations hit the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by election | Where is the Labour candidate? | Predictions with one week to go

Wed, 28 May 2025 15:00:00 -0000

Paul Hutcheon is joined by Hannah Rodger and Ben Borland to discuss the latest events in Scottish politics. Was Farage's Reform advert racist? Where is Anas Sarwar's candidate hiding? Can Reform beat Labour to second place in Hamilton?

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Planet Holyrood 21/05/25 - Starmer's EU reset, Ash Regan's sex work bill and could Reform clinch second place?

Wed, 21 May 2025 15:30:00 -0000

Keir Starmer’s Labour Government has been accused of a “shameful betrayal” of fishermen after granting European boats access to UK waters as part of a new deal.

Alba's Ash Regan has launched launched a Bill to clampdown on people who pay for sex, whilst also revealing a former prostitute has claimed current MSPs bought sex from her when she sold her body for money.

And could Reform come ahead of Labour's Davy Russell after a series of disastrous gaffes?

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Plant Holyrood special 16/05/25 - SNP's Katy Loudon prepares for the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election

Fri, 16 May 2025 08:35:00 -0000

Daily Record political editor Paul Hutcheon catches up with SNP candidate Katy Loudon ahead of the upcoming Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election

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Planet Holyrood 14/05/25 - Assisted dying passes | Immigration clampdown | Hamilton by-election countdown

Wed, 14 May 2025 14:57:00 -0000

After a succesful holyrood vote, political editor of the Daily Record Paul Hutcheon is joined by Hannah Rodger and Douglas Dickie to discuss how likely the Assisted Dying Scotland Bill is to reach the third stage.

Also on the agenda is Keir Starmer's need to placate Reform, as well as the latter party's chances of scooping second place in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse and Larkhall by-election set to take place in just three weeks.

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Planet Holyrood 07/05/25: Holyrood election - one year to go | Is John Swinney using Nigel Farage as a bogeyman? | Do the Tories face electoral oblivion?

Wed, 07 May 2025 14:09:00 -0000

The Daily Record's Chris McCall is joined by the Sunday Mail's John Ferguson and Ben Borland of the Scottish Daily Express to dissect the latest from the world of politics

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Planet Holyrood | Sarwar & Swinney at STUC | Grangemouth ends refining | Assisted dying in Scotland

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:31:00 -0000

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail Political Editor Hannah Rodger and Scottish Express Digital Editor Douglas Dickie on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss John Swinney and Anas Sarwar’s flatly received speeches at STUC, the closure of Grangemouth after almost 100 years of refining oil, and the approach of a Holyrood vote on assisted dying.

Host: Paul Hutcheon

Producer: Molly Finlay

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Planet Holyrood 23/04/25 - John Swinney hosts anti-Reform summit | Hamilton by-election latest | SNP Supreme Court defeat

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0000

Paul Hutcheon is joined by the Sunday Mail's John Ferguson and Ben Borland of the Scottish Daily Express to look at all the big political talking points

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Planet Holyrood SPECIAL - Exclusive interview with First Minister John Swinney

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0000

This week the Daily Record's political editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by the First Minister and leader of the Scottish National Party, John Swinney. The pair sit down over a plate of Tunnock's teacakes to discuss the issues Record readers hold dear - the NHS, the cost of living, Donald Trump, and in an exclusive reaction, the Supreme Court's ruling on the definition of a woman.

To watch this exclusive interview in full, head to the Daily Record's YouTube channel.

Presented by Paul Hutcheon. Audio, video and editing by Daryl Devine and Molly Finlay.

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Planet Holyrood 16/4/25 - Supreme Court Gender Ruling reaction | Hamilton by-election campaign kicks off

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:51:00 -0000

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Planet Holyrood 9/4/25 - Trump’s crazy tariff plans, Scottish Labour rebellion and a Green civil war?

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:51:00 -0000

Paul Hutcheon, John Ferguson and Ben Borland discuss 'Black Monday' as stock market meltdown sees UK shares lose £100billion following Donald Trump's tariffs, Scottish Labour MPs and MSPs seek rebellion against Starmer's cuts to welfare and Patrick Harvie's resignation has potentially sparked a civil war amongst the Scottish Greens.

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Planet Holyrood - 2/4/25 - Donald Trump’s crazy tariff plan, Tartan Week and a pivotal Holyrood by-election

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:42:00 -0000

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail Political Editor Hannah Rodger and Scottish Express Digital Editor Douglas Dickie on the Planet Holyrood podcast to pore over how the Donald Trump tariffs - or the Trump tax - will hit Scotland just as Swinney and Sarwar land in the States for Tartan week. The Planet Holyrood panel also consider the by-election in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse.

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Planet Holyrood - 26/3/25 - Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement and what it means for Scotland

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:13:00 -0000

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail Editor John Ferguson and Scottish Express Editor Ben Borland on the Planet Holyrood podcast as the panel pick apart the latest Spring Statement from the Chancellor.

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Planet Holyrood 19/03/25 - Reform garners support in Scotland as Labour targets disability benefits

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:15:00 -0000

Support for Reform UK continues to rise and is now at its highest recorded level in Scotland, a new poll has found. Carried out by Survation, the survey predicts Nigel Farage's right-wing populist movement could return as many as 14 MSPs next year.

Down south, the Labour party has announces a series of welfare cuts for disability benefits.

Chris McCall, John Ferguson and Douglas Dickie discuss the latest news from the political world in the Planet Holyrood podcast.

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Planet Holyrood 12/03/25 - Nicola Sturgeon to quit as MSP - Former First Minister’s life and legacy

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:52:00 -0000

Paul Hutcheon is joined by the Sunday Mail's Hannah Rodger and Ben Borland of the Scottish Daily Express to assess the news that the former SNP leader will not be standing at the next election

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Planet Holyrood | Donald Trump’s Ukraine betrayal, Keir Starmer trying to bring the US and Ukraine together and hot head Stephen Flynn

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:06:41 -0000

Paul Hutcheon, John Ferguson and Douglas Dickie reflect on whirlwind world-wide events, kicked off by an unprecedented display from Presidents Donald Trump of the US and Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine.

A heated exchange in the White House has seen the UK step into the fray to offer support to the invaded nation, whilst the SNP Westminster Leader has added fuel to the fire via the site formally known as Twitter.

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Planet Holyrood | Swinney swings for Farage | Defence spending increase | Council tax hikes analysed

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:24:34 -0000

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Planet Holyrood | Will Scottish Labour conference mark a turning point?

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:00:05 -0000

This week sees Scottish Labour's annual conference, with the Prime Minister due to appear. But will new policies and a u-turn on gender reform be enough to make up for the PM's own turbulent start in office and save the party north of the border?

With the Record's Paul Hutcheon, Sunday Mail's John Ferguson and Douglas Dickie of the Scottish Daily Express.

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Planet Holyrood Special | EXCLUSIVE interview with Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:00:00 -0000

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Planet Holyrood | More poll woe for Scottish Labour | Sturgeon v Swinney on the Promise |Trump and tariffs

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:02:31 -0000

Is this the worst poll yet for Scottish Labour? Swinney and Sturgeon are allies - but are they set to fall out over the Promise? Trump and tariffs: the UK looks on nervously.

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Planet Holyrood | Swinney gets Budget deal, FM’s NHS damp squib relaunch, and Alba civil war

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:47:00 -0000

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail Chief Reporter Hannah Rodger and Douglas Dicke of the Scottish Daily Express on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss the Scottish budget's backing by the Greens and Lib Dems, Swinney's NHS relaunch and a leadership contest that's brewing amongst Alba.

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Planet Holyrood | Second Trump presidency, John Swinney visa proposals discussed, and the latest on Operation Branchform

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:02:00 -0000

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail Editor John Ferguson and Scottish Express Digital Editor Douglas Dickie on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss what the second presidency of Donald Trump will mean for Scotland, John Swinney’s plans for graduate visas and the latest on OPeration Branchform

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Planet Holyrood | Sturgeon's divorce, Nigel Farage takes Holyrood, and is Rachel Reeves in trouble?

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:14:00 -0000

Paul Hutcheon is joined by Hannah Rodger and Ben Borland to discuss Nicola Sturgeon's divorce announcement, as well as a new poll showing Reform gaining seats in Scotland. Plus, is Rachel Reeves in trouble, and what will a reform rise mean for Scottish Labour and Conservatives?

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Planet Holyrood | John Swinney and Anas Sarwar set out their New Year visions

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:41:00 -0000

John Swinney and Anas Sarwar set out their parties positions as we head in to 2025. Is the SNP on their way to an election win, or will Scottish Labour be able to shake off down south's unpopular policies by the time May 2026 comes around?

Paul Hutcheon is joined by Ben Borland, John Ferguson and Douglas Dickie to discuss all things branchform, Starmer, Sturgeon and Musk...

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Planet Holyrood | Review of the Year

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:58:00 -0000

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail Chief Reporter Hannah Rodger and Scottish Express Digital EditorDouglas Dickie on the Planet Holyrood podcast to review another year in Scottish politics. Has Swinney out performed Yousaf? Can the SNP survive Operation Branchform? Is Starmer making life difficult for Sarwar? Plus, our hosts pick their politicians of the year.

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Planet Holyrood - Edinburgh Council leader Cammy Day resigns | Scotland’s education mess | Scottish Labour support lowest in three years

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:27:25 -0000

Daily Record Deputy Political Editor Chris McCall is joined by Sunday Mail Political Editor John Ferguson and Scottish Express Editor Ben Borland on the Planet Holyrood podcast

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Planet Holyrood 04/12/24 - Budget special as SNP announce child benefit lift and NHS increase

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:42:00 -0000

Paul Hutcheon, Hannah Rodger and Douglas Dickie give a run-through of the Scottish Government's budget.

The SNP Finance Secretary also announced an additional £2 billion for Scotland's struggling NHS. In a welcome break for workers, Shona Robison said income tax rates have been frozen until 2026, while the amount at which the basic and intermediate rates – 20% per cent and 21 per cent – is paid will increase by 3.5 per cent in the next financial year.

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Planet Holyrood 27/11/24 - How will John Swinney get his Budget through? | Rise of Reform in Scotland

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:28:00 -0000

In the latest episode of Planet Holyrood, Paul Hutcheon, John Ferguson and Ben Borland discussed whether the SNP would get a helping hand from the Lib Dems or the Greens to push their budget through the Scottish Parliament and the rise of Reform UK in Scotland.

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Planet Holyrood - Anas Sarwar promises to reinstate Winter Fuel Payment as Flynn row rumbles on

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:31:06 -0000

Scottish Labour have been forced into a pitch for Holyrood 2026 which is essentially “Vote Scottish Labour to reverse UK Labour policy” – a message that could confuse voters, with John Swinney considering bringing back a universal winter fuel payment in his December Budget.

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Planet Holyrood - SNP double jobbing discussed as Stephen Flynn goes for Holyrood | Sturgeon and Yousaf aim for Parliament return | Neil Gray football car controversy

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:52:20 -0000

SNP leadership succession begins as Stephen Flynn goes for Holyrood

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

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:05:23 -0000

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 voters really care about like the economy and immigration?

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

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:48:49 -0000

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 - insisting it was “the right choice to make”.

Will the changes be for the best, or break the country's finances further? Join Paul Hutcheon, Hannah Rodger and Ben Borland in this episode of Planet Holyrood.

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Planet Holyrood - The life of Alex Salmond

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:07:00 -0000

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 McCall, Hannah Rodger and Douglas Dickie discuss the life and achievements of Alex Salmond.

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

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:30:09 -0000

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 political editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by the Sunday Mail's Hannah Rodgers and the Scottish Express editor, Ben Borland.

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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'

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:57:11 -0000

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 Government was doing “too much” in an interview with Times Radio, claiming maternity pay is “excessive” and people should exercise “more personal responsibility”

The panel also debates the many challenges facing new Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay and his first outing at First Minister’s Questions in the Scottish Parliament.

Keir Starmer has paid back more than £6,000 worth of gifts and hospitality he received since entering Number 10 after a row over ministerial donations - but will the Prime Minister’s repayment take the sting out of the ‘King of Freebies’ row?

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

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:55:00 -0000

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 narrative, claiming ‘things are going to get worse before getting better’ and the cutting of winter fuel payments.

The SNP also dubbed the Prime Minister "the king of freebies" after it emerged he has received more gifts and tickets than any other party leader in recent history.

Anas Sarwar’s chances of becoming First Minister have also been harmed by Downing Street blunders and Treasury control freakery.

And finally, the Scottish Tories will announce their new leader on Friday, with former Sunday Mail journalist Russell Findlay the favourite to take the post.

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

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:17:11 -0000

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 economy or did the Daily Record’s controversial ‘The Vow’ front page swing it?

The panel also debate Alex Salmond’s role in the indyref, particularly his treatment of the media - and if we will ever have indyref 2.

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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

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:17:24 -0000

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 landscape was set to change forever.

He has previously described the referendum as “most exciting time in my life”, adding it was a “different type of experience” to when he had played with Scots rock band Runrig.

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

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0000

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.

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

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:54:39 -0000

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.

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

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:49:00 -0000

Paul Hutcheon is joined by Hannah Rodger and Ben Borland to look at the week in Scottish politics

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

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:58:40 -0000

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 choices" on finances. The panel also react to Sir Keir Starmer’s ‘pain’ speech and the Scottish Conservative leadership contest with candidates Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser and Megan Gallacher.

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Planet Holyrood - SNP decimated in Scotland and Tories wiped out but what comes next from new PM Sir Keir Starmer and his triumphant Labour Party

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:40:41 -0000

Lorna Hughes is joined by Hannah Rodger and John Ferguson to examine the fallout from the general election results and to assess the big winners and losers as the political landscape in the UK sees a huge change

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Planet Holyrood - Your thoughts on the election, campaigning apathy and Boris is back

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:05:17 -0000

Lorna Hughes, Hannah Rodger and Andrew Quinn get together for the last Planet Holyrood before the polls open. We discuss what matters to you, our listeners, whether politicians should be out and about more meeting regular people and what impact the late return of Boris Johnson will have.

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Planet Holyrood - Friday night dinner, the postal vote issues and Reform's trojan horses

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 16:24:00 -0000

Lorna Hughes, John Ferguson and Douglas Dickie chew the fat after a busy day on the campaign trail with Starmer's Friday plans coming under scrutiny, the postal vote issues continuing and Reform claiming the Tories have tried to sabotage some of their efforts with 'trojan horse' candidates.

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Planet Holyrood - The final stretch - where has the election been won and lost across the UK?

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:35:00 -0000

Paul Hutcheon, Chris McCall and Molly Finlay discuss the latest as we enter the final week of the General Election campaign for 2024. We look at the the dismal Tory campaign, Labour playing it safe, the SNP and whether they can remain as Scotland's biggest party.

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Planet Holyrood - Postal vote issues, Biden v Trump and the SNP battle bus

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 15:35:52 -0000

Lorna Hughes, Andrew Quinn and Hannah Rodger talk through the latest in the General Election campaign including the issues with postal votes across the country, Biden v Trump and how our candidates compare as well as the SNP unveiling their battle bus and Angela Rayner in Scotland.

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Planet Holyrood - Should MSPs be using parliamentary time for general election campaigning? | How much should we take from the polls? | Are voters switching off from TV debates?

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:46:08 -0000

Chris McCall and Douglas Dickie join host Lorna Hughes to look at the latest from the general election campaign as polling day edges ever closer

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Planet Holyrood - Alex Salmond, The election betting scandal and do policies matter?

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:03:56 -0000

John Ferguson, Hannah Rodger and Douglas Dickie chat through the betting scandal, the lack of policies coming to the fore in the election and we chat to Alex Salmond about the campaign, Alba, his SNP regrets and his latest win at the bookies.

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Planet Holyrood - The Daily Record backs Labour, the Tory betting scandal goes on and Rachel Reeves set to be first female Chancellor

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:22:00 -0000

Lorna Hughes, Paul Hutcheon and Hannah Rodger discuss the Record's front page where they back Labour for the first time in 14 years, the latest fall out from the betting scandal and Rachel Reeves set to become the first ever female Chancellor in the history of the UK.

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Planet Holyrood - Rishi Sunak in Scotland for the final time as campaign continues to stutter along

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 15:45:00 -0000

Paul Hutcheon, Chris McCall and Andrew Quinn talk through the Scottish Conservatives Manifesto launch on today's Planet Holyrood. Who is having the poorer campaign, Douglas Ross or Rishi Sunak? Do they have any hope at all? And is the pro-union pitch becoming outdated?

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Planet Holyrood - Sticky stamp situation for SNP | Rishi Sunak under pressure in betting row | Keir Starmer's focus on Scotland

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:46:00 -0000

Sunday Mail Editor Lorna Hughes is joined by Daily Record Westminster Reporter Andrew Quinn and Sunday Mail Chief Reporter Hannah Rodger on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss a sticky situation for the SNP after using Holyrood stamps for election campaign activities, Rishi Sunak coming under mounting pressure to suspend candidates being investigated for betting on date of the General Election and Keir Starmer visiting Scotland again to seek support ahead of next month’s election.

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Planet Holyrood - Tories once again in scandal, will it aid the SNP in the north east?

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:41:00 -0000

Just when you thought it couldn't get worse for the Tories, their Director of Campaigning involved in a murky betting scandal.

With John Swinney under fire at FMQs for oil and gas licences, could the scandals rocking the Conservative side provide cover for the SNP leader?

And the Scottish Greens launch their manifesto, despite having little chance of electing a single MP to the House of Commons.

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Planet Holyrood - SNP launch manifesto, but will they have any power at Westminster?

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:09:00 -0000

Independence as promised is front and centre in the SNP's manifesto, but John Swinney's party's route to power there seems less clear than ever.

The First Minister claims the SNP will demand £6 billion in extra cash from Labour gov to protect the NHS, oppose tax rises and reaffirm their commitment to eradicating child poverty. But are these just promises and policies that they will never be able to deliver

In Aberdeenshire, Labour have suspended Andy Brown who was standing against Scottish Tory leader, Douglas Ross. Will this help the SNP win to the region's constituency?

Hosted by Lorna Hughes and Hannah Rodger.

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Planet Holyrood - Scottish Labour's manifesto, the Deposit Return Scheme and Ruth Davidson hits out at Nicola Sturgeon

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:54:25 -0000

Lorna Hughes, John Ferguson and Douglas Dickie discuss Scottish Labour's Manifesto launch, the impact the fall out from the Deposit Return Scheme could have on the election and examine Ruth Davidson's words as she hits out at Nicola Sturgeon's TV appearance on election night.

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Planet Holyrood - Grant Shapps conceding defeat, Scotland in Europe and will the Scottish Tories break away?

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 15:12:32 -0000

Paul Hutcheon, Ben Borland and Andrew Quinn discuss the admission that the Tories are unlikely to win the election, whether Scotland's humbling against Germany will impact voters and whether the Scottish Tories may break away from the main party if it moves more to the right.

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Planet Holyrood - Reform heading for second place? Labour's 'hidden taxes' and politicians in Germany

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 17:00:37 -0000

Lorna Hughes, Hannah Rodger and Ben Borland get together for Friday's election special episode of Planet Holyrood where they discuss Reform's rise, taxes, Boris Johnson and politicians attending football tournaments.

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Planet Holyrood - Labour's manifesto - will it deliver for the people of Scotland?

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:58:00 -0000

Paul Hutcheon, Lorna Hughes and Ben Borland get together to discuss the big news of today - Labour's manifesto launch. What does it mean for our taxes, oil and gas and much more?

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Planet Holyrood - Ian Blackford on the election, Scotland's future and a potential return to politics

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:30:00 -0000

Lorna Hughes and Hannah Rodger discuss the latest opinion polls, Sunak's Sky TV blunder and Hannah speaks to Ian Blackford about what the future holds for the SNP.

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Planet Holyrood - Expenses investigation, Reform's chances in Scotland and Sturgeon on TV

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:45:23 -0000

Lorna Hughes, Paul Hutcheon and John Ferguson discuss Douglas Ross coming under investigation, Reform's chances north of the border and Nicola Sturgeon appearing on ITV as a pundit on election night.

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Planet Holyrood - Douglas Ross to quit, double jobbing and do the Tories care about Holyrood?

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:25:00 -0000

Chris McCall, Paul Hutcheon and Molly Finlay catch-up to discuss the latest on the disastrous campaign so far for the Tories both north and south of the border.

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Planet Holyrood - Sunak's D-Day blunder, Tory revolt at Holyrood and the SNP's Swift love-in

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:25:33 -0000

Lorna Hughes, Paul Hutcheon and Andrew Quinn talk through the latest events of the 2024 General Election campaign. Rishi Sunak is under fire again, Douglas Ross could face a vote of no confidence post election and are the SNP in for a 'Cruel Summer'?

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Planet Holyrood - Douglas Ross u-turns, Reform's chances and Scotland at the Euros

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:37:41 -0000

Lorna Hughes, Paul Hutcheon and Douglas Dickie feature on the latest edition of our special daily election Planet Holyrood podcast.

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Planet Holyrood - The £2k tax row, Oil and Gas licences and Taylor Swift's influence on the election

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 16:17:00 -0000

Lorna Hughes, Hannah Rodger and Ben Borland on the latest edition of our special daily election Planet Holyrood podcast.

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Planet Holyrood - The SNP's relevance in UK elections, Nigel Farage covered in milkshake and Alba's influence going forward

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:12:48 -0000

Professor James Mitchell joins Lorna Hughes and John Ferguson on the latest edition of our special daily election Planet Holyrood podcast.

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Planet Holyrood - TV debates, the NHS in Scotland and Nuclear Deterrents

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:55:00 -0000

Chris McCall, Andrew Quinn and Dan Vevers discuss the latest in the General Election campaign including TV debates north and south of the border, the impact of nuclear weapons on Scotland and the campaign as a whole and today's exclusive story on the NHS.

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Planet Holyrood - Chris Stephens on Nicola Sturgeon's election influence, voters main concerns and Donald Trump's future after convictions

Fri, 31 May 2024 15:56:00 -0000

Glasgow South West candidate Chris Stephens joins Lorna Hughes and Paul Hutcheon on the latest edition of our special daily election Planet Holyrood podcast

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Planet Holyrood - Angela Rayner slams Tories over property tax row | Her relationship with Keir Starmer | Transgender people 'deserve dignity and respect'

Thu, 30 May 2024 18:56:00 -0000

Angela Rayner, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, joins Sunday Mail Editor Lorna Hughes and Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon on the Planet Holyrood podcast ahead of the General Election in July

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Planet Holyrood - Rishi Sunak disrespecting Scots with a July election?

Thu, 23 May 2024 16:55:06 -0000

Rishi Sunak has been accused of holding Scotland in 'contempt' after he called a general election for the first week of the school holidays in most parts of the country.

The First Minister John Swinney responded to Sunak's timing by saying: "This is perhaps the latest act of disrespect from a Conservative government to call an election during the Scottish summer school holidays. It shows the contempt the Tories have for Scotland."

Swinney added the election will be a challenge given the “tough time” the SNP have had recently.

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Planet Holyrood - Can John Swinney unite Scotland and its leaders?

Thu, 16 May 2024 15:44:35 -0000

John Swinney took over at Bute House following Humza Yousaf’s botched handling of the decision to kick the Greens out of Government.

Axing the Greens has resulted in Swinney leading a minority Government with no guarantee of winning votes at Holyrood. He immediately called for greater cross-party cooperation and urged political rivals to work together.

However, Biffa, the waste firm, has launched action against the Scottish Government to recoup cash in the Court of Session for the Government's botched Deposit Return Scheme. Former Green Minister Lorna Slater's personal assurances are being cited by Biffa as a reason for their legal action.

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Planet Holyrood - John Swinney’s choice of cabinet | Could Kate Forbes antagonise the left wing of the SNP? | Will 'caretaker' First Minister get his budget through?

Thu, 09 May 2024 14:29:00 -0000

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined on the Planet Holyrood podcast by Sunday Mail Political Editor John Ferguson and Scottish Express Editor Ben Borland to discuss John Swinney’s appointment as Scotland’s First Minister and his choice of ministers for his cabinet. But will the new ‘caretaker’ FM be able to get a budget through the Scottish Parliament with a minority government - or will we see an election sooner rather than later? And will the appointment of Kate Forbes as Deputy First Minister antagonise the left wing of the SNP?

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Planet Holyrood - With Kate Forbes out, can John Swinney unite the SNP?

Thu, 02 May 2024 14:53:23 -0000

Kate Forbes has ruled herself out of the SNP leadership contest after John Swinney confirmed this morning he is standing. Swinney had praised Forbes when he announced his bid and said she would be a "significant" part of the Scottish Government.

The Record's political editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by the Sunday Mail's John Ferguson and Ben Borland of the Scottish Daily Express.

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Planet Holyrood - Scottish Greens dropped from Government, but how can Humza Yousaf continue?

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:30:59 -0000

Humza Yousaf has confirmed he has terminated the Bute House Agreement between the SNP and Scottish Greens "with immediate effect".

The First Minister confirmed at a hastily arranged press conference in Edinburgh this morning his party would now form a minority government.

But the decision prompted a furious backlash from Greens co-leader Lorna Slater, who accused Yousaf of "political cowardice" and caving in to the "most reactionary forces in the country".

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Planet Holyrood - Scottish government's climate change u-turn | Tory bid to abolish hate crime act | Roz Foyer's criticisms of SNP government at STUC conference | Liz Truss lost the plot

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:57:00 -0000

Daily Record political editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by the Sunday Mail's Hannah Rodger and Douglas Dickie of the Scottish Daily Express to look at the latest from the crazy world of politics

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Planet Holyrood - Humza Yousaf's turbulent first year as First Minister | Horror housebuilding stats | Will assisted dying bill get through Scottish parliament?

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:25:00 -0000

Paul Hutcheon is joined by Hannah Rodger and Ben Borland to look at the latest from Holyrood and across politics

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Planet Holyrood - Humza Yousaf in 'Tory free' row | Will Rachel Reeves' pro-Thatcher comments alienate Scots? | Owen Jones quits Labour Party

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:07:00 -0000

Paul Hutcheon is joined by John Ferguson and Douglas Dickie to look at the latest from the crazy world of politics

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Planet Holyrood: Jason Leitch’s next move amid covid WhatsApp scandal | Scotland’s drug deaths crisis | Michael Matheson breached Holyrood code of conduct over iPad expenses

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:26:00 -0000

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined on the Planet Holyrood podcast by Sunday Mail Chief Reporter Hannah Rodger and Scottish Express Editor Ben Borland to discuss why National Clinical Director Jason Leitch’s next move after standing down amid covid WhatsApp scandal - will he stand as an MSP? The panel also debate if the Scottish government have taken their eye off the ball as drug deaths soar by 10%, Michael Matheson being found to have breached Holyrood code of conduct over iPad expenses claim and Creative Scotland’s controversial funding of hardcore sex film.

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Planet Holyrood Budget Special: Tory civil war over oil windfall tax | National Insurance cut 'election bribe' | Snap general election

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:24:30 -0000

After Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his budget this week, Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined on the Planet Holyrood podcast by Sunday Mail Political Editor John Ferguson and Scottish Express Digital Editor Douglas Dickie to discuss the Tory party civil war over oil windfall tax, the National Insurance cut 'election bribe', child benefit changes - and a possible snap general election as early as May.

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How bad is the Scottish budget and will another crackdown on unhealthy foods work? | Planet Holyrood

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:40:25 -0000

SNP and Green MSPs have voted through the Scottish Government Budget for the year ahead which includes a tax hike for high-earners. Shona Robison, the Finance Secretary, claimed today the creation of a new 45 per cent "advanced" rate of income tax for Scots earning between £75,000 and £125,140 would help fund the NHS.

Meanwhile, supermarkets could be banned from selling meal deals and restaurants prevented from offering free drinks refills under plans being considered by SNP ministers.

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Gaza vote descends into farce as SNP staffers to be interviewed again by police

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:18:36 -0000

The SNP has called for Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle to stand down after the Gaza vote farce on Wednesday night, with the party's Westminster leader Stephen Flynn saying he no longer has confidence in Hoyle to carry out his job impartially.

It comes after the SNP stormed out of the chamber last night after the party's motion demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza was ditched amid chaotic scenes.

Meanwhile, police investigating SNP finances have reportedly asked to re-interview party staff members. Detectives linked to Operation Branchform have sent letters to office workers employed by the Nationalists asking to speak with them.

The Daily Record's political editor Paul Hutcheon speaks with the Sunday Mail's Hannah Rodger and Douglas Dickie of the Scottish Daily Express.

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SNP Minister resigns, has Humza Yousaf lost control of his government? | Planet Holyrood

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:05:35 -0000

Health Secretary Michael Matheson has quit after an investigation into his iPad data roaming bill scandal.

Matheson has been under huge pressure over the £11,000 bill he racked up a family holiday in Morocco. He eventually conceded his children had used the device to stream football and paid back the money.

However, he faced claims of lying to the media and the scandal became a huge embarrassment to Humza Yousaf's Government.

An influential Green MSP has also raised the prospect of creating even more income tax bands to generate extra cash from the wealthy. Ross Greer, a West of Scotland MSP, is not a minister but is considered to be the key figure striking policy deals behind the scenes with Yousaf's Government.

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Nicola Sturgeon at the Covid Inquiry and where does it leave her legacy? | Planet Holyrood

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:34:57 -0000

Nicola Sturgeon, who led the Scottish Government response to the global health crisis, answered questions for several hours at the UK Covid Inquiry this week.

She admitted her biggest regret from the pandemic is not having introduced lockdown sooner. The former First Minister went on to deny the decisions she took during the pandemic were done for political reasons, adding she had not “thought less” about politics in her life than she did during the pandemic.

But will the implications of what was revealed about her conduct affect her legacy and wider trust in politics?

The Daily Record's political editor Paul Hutcheon speaks with the Sunday Mail's Hannah Rodger and Douglas Dickie of the Scottish Daily Express.

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Planet Holyrood Covid Inquiry Special: Sturgeon's WhatsApp messages | Humza Yousaf is forever haunted by predecessor | Pandemic should have been treated as a civil emergency

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:09:00 -0000

Current First Minister Humza Yousaf just doesn’t seem to be able to get a break and is forever haunted by his predecessor Nicola Sturgeon after it was revealed she deleted her WhatsApp messages during the pandemic. Scotland’s Partygate?

Ben Borland argues covid should have been treated as a civil emergency, not as a health issue, which would have given the UK government control over the pandemic response.

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Planet Holyrood - Mass exoneration for Post Office victims and cuts to Scottish education

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 16:05:41 -0000

The Prime Minister has announced he is introducing legislation to overturn the convictions of sub-postmasters in England and Wales, with Humza Yousaf following suit in a UK-wide plan.

It is estimated that more than 700 people across the UK were wrongly prosecuted by the Post Office between 2000 and 2014 as a result of the faulty Horizon system installed by IT giant Fujitsu.

Meanwhile, hundreds of university places for Scots students will be slashed as part of government budget cuts, a top SNP minister has admitted. Shona Robison told MSPs this week that 1,200 spaces for first year undergraduates would be axed.

A new opinion poll also shows Keir Starmer’s Labour is in line for a 120-seat majority at the general election.

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Planet Holyrood - Scottish general election campaigns kick off as Post Office scandal casts a shadow

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:52:18 -0000

The general election campaign in Scotland appears to be kickstarted as the SNP and Labour leaders set out their cases to voters.

Humza Yousaf and Anas Sarwar both delivered set-piece speeches in which they attempted to convince Scots that only their party can provide real change to the tired Tories.

Meanwhile, the Post Office acted like gangsters in Scotland by going "door-to-door" to "extort money from sub-postmasters" caught up in the Horizon scandal, MSPs have been told.

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Planet Holyrood - Scottish Budget, the SNP's last throw of the dice?

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:15:04 -0000

Shona Robison has unveiled her Scottish Government budget, hiking taxes for higher-earning Scots in an attempt to plug a £1.5 billion blackhole. The housing budget was however slashed from £738.3 million to £533.2 million, including a cut of £188.8 million to the housebuilding budget.

The Deputy First Minister also confirmed any further legal challenge to recent rulings on the controversial gender recognition reform will be scrapped, but pledged to “robustly defend” the Scottish Parliament.

The Record's Paul Hutcheon is joined by the Sunday Mail's Hannah Rodger and Ben Borland of the Scottish Daily Express to chew over the latest in Scottish politics.

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Planet Holyrood - Operation Branchform latest | Was David Cameron right to have a go at Humza Yousaf? | Scottish Budget assessed

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:08:00 -0000

Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail political editor John Ferguson and the Daily Record's Chief Writer Anna Burnside to look at the latest from Scottish and UK politics

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Planet Holyrood: Scottish Government emergency meeting and Boris Johnson called to Covid Inquiry

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:11:00 -0000

Hannah Rodger, Anna Burnside and Douglas Dickie discuss Boris Johnson's appearance at the Covid inquiry, an emergency meeting within the Scottish Government and education failings in the country.

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Planet Holyrood: Alistair Darling's legacy and Kate Forbes condones 'silent prayer' at abortion clinics

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:58:00 -0000

Paul Hutcheon, Anna Burnside and John Ferguson discuss Alistair Darling's legacy in Scottish and UK politics, as Michael Matheson's expenses scandal drags on, Humza Yousaf appears in Dubai at COP 28 and Kate Forbes makes questionable remarks about 'silent prayer' outside abortion clinics.

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Planet Holyrood: Autumn Statement, Grangemouth closure and when will Michael Matheson resign?

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 15:49:29 -0000

The Record's political editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail chief reporter Hannah Rodger and Scottish Express editor Ben Borland.

This week, they discuss Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement, Lee Anderson’s suggestion to send asylum seekers to Orkney for processing the closure of Grangemouth oil refinery, along with the latest on Michael Matheson’s 11k roaming bill.

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Planet Holyrood: Michael Matheson’s emotional statement after £11k roaming charges | David Cameron’s return to frontline politics | Rebels defy Keir Starmer to back SNP call for Gaza ceasefire

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:43:00 -0000

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined on the Planet Holyrood podcast by Daily Record’s Chief Writer Anna Burnside and Scottish Express Editor Ben Borland to discuss Michael Matheson’s emotional statement to Parliament regarding his £11k iPad roaming charges, David Cameron’s return to frontline politics as Home Secretary Suella Braverman is sacked and if Labour’s chances of winning election will be affected by rebels defying Keir Starmer to back SNP call for Gaza ceasefire

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Planet Holyrood - WhatsApp scandal hangs over Scottish Government and review of the King's speech

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 17:36:00 -0000

Humza Yousaf has apologised after it emerged the Scottish Government initially withheld evidence from the UK Covid Inquiry but rejected claims that he and his deputy misled Holyrood.

Deputy First Minister Shona Robison was forced to release a timeline of events on Wednesday, stating that requests for WhatsApp messages had been made in February as opposed to September, which they had claimed previously.

Charles III made the first King's Speech in 70 years in the House of Lords on Tuesday morning, but does reading between the lines reveal details of a Tory split?

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Planet Holyrood - Nicola Sturgeon questioned over Whatsapp, Labour split over Gaza and poll suggests Labour majority in Scotland

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:04:00 -0000

Paul Hutcheon, Anna Burnside and Ben Borland discuss the growing pressure on Nicola Sturgeon to say whether she deleted WhatsApp messages relating to the coronavirus pandemic, a split between a 'furious' Anas Sarwar and Keir Starmer over the latter's remarks on Gaza and a poll suggesting Scots are ready to kick out both the SNP and the Tories.

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Planet Holyrood - Is Humza's Council tax freeze a play for votes? | Ferries scandal takes another turn | Rishi Sunak one year on and what he's done for Scotland

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 13:53:29 -0000

Hannah Rodger is joined by Anna Burnside and Douglas Dickie to assess the latest from Scottish politics

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Planet Holyrood - Nicola Sturgeon upstages SNP conference and Humza Yousaf the statesman?

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:11:57 -0000

Paul Hutcheon, Anna Burnside and Ben Borland discuss the closing of the SNP's conference, their surprise council tax freeze, an unsurprising appearance by Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf's very personal response to the growing crisis in Gaza.

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Planet Holyrood - SNP MP defects to the Tories | Sir Keir Starmer’s ‘glittering’ speech | Humza Yousaf's future as leader ahead of SNP conference

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:57:00 -0000

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined on the Planet Holyrood podcast by Sunday Mail Chief Reporter Hannah Rodger and Scottish Express Content Editor Douglas Dickie to discuss SNP’s Lisa Cameron defecting to the Tories, a ‘glittering’ future for Labour after Sir Keir Starmer’s speech at the Labour Party conference and looking ahead to the upcoming SNP conference in Aberdeen.

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Planet Holyrood - Labour joy after massive by-election win | SNP election meltdown | Tory Party farce continues

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 08:10:00 -0000

Paul Hutcheon is joined by Anna Burnside and Ben Borland to look at the result from Rutherglen and Hamilton West and assess the political impact it could have north and south of the border

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Planet Holyrood - Could Fergus Ewing be set to ditch SNP for ALBA? | What will Rosebank actually mean for Scotland | Are school strikes set to rumble on as unions appear split

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 14:35:00 -0000

Daily Record Political Editor,Paul Hutcheon, is joined by John Ferguson and Douglas Dickie to look at the latest big political talking points

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Planet Holyrood - Rishi Sunak's u-turn on net zero | Gender Recognition Reform court case | Scotland's minimum alcohol unit price to rise to 65p

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:06:00 -0000

The Daily Record's Politcial Editor, Paul Hutcheon, is joined by Chief Writer, Anna Burnside and Scottish Express Editor, Ben Borland, to look at the latest from the crazy world of politics

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Planet Holyrood: Ally McCoist gets political, Nicola Sturgeon sets up own company and BBC backs down

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:25:00 -0000

Ally McCoist has clashed with the SNP after he blamed Nat supporters for booing God Save the King during a friendly with England. The Rangers legend claimed “SNP fans” had helped drown out the away side's anthem at Hampden and were “out of order”.

Nicola Sturgeon has launched an "artistic creation" company after signing a lucrative publishing deal for her autobiography. The former SNP leader registered Nicola Sturgeon Ltd with Companies House via an accounting firm based in Fife last week.

And BBC Scotland has pulled the plug on a comedy cartoon series that poked fun at politicians including, Scottish Greens minister, Lorna Slater.

The Daily Record's political editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by John Ferguson of the Sunday Mail and Douglas Dickie of the Scottish Daily Express to chew over the latest stories around the political world.

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Planet Holyrood: Humza Yousaf’s Programme for Government | Tourist short-term lets licensing scheme | Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:06:00 -0000

Humza Yousaf’s SNP government launched their Programme for Government this week, holiday lets landlords protested against the tourist short-term lets licensing scheme outside the Scottish Parliament and we get the latest from the campaign trail of the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election as Scottish Labour's Michael Shanks and SNP candidate Katy Loudon will go head to head next month.

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Planet Holyrood: SNP candidate Katy Loudon outlines her plans for the constituency ahead of the Rutherglen & Hamilton West by-election

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 07:43:00 -0000

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon caught up with the SNP candidate to discuss her background in teaching, how the campaign is going and her plans for the constituency.

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Planet Holyrood: Scottish Labour candidate Michael Shanks campaigns ahead of the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by election and gives his views on cost of living crisis, Brexit, the two child benefit cap and anti-semitism

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 03:30:00 -0000

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon speaks to Scottish Labour candidate Michael Shanks ahead of the by-election in Rutherglen and Hamilton West this autumn.

Margaret Ferrier was sacked as an MP after breaking Covid rules. Her removal was nearly three years after she committed the offence.

Mr Shanks is quizzed on the cost of living crisis, the United Kingdom's relationship with the EU after Brexit, anti-semitism in the Labour Party, the two child benefit cap and who his leader is - Anas Sarwar or Keir Starmer? He also gives his views on the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, Trident, abortions, disability legislation and assisted dying.

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Planet Holyrood: Does King Charles and the Monarchy still have a place in Scotland? | SNP Westminster group tensions run high | Labour looking good at the polls

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 14:36:00 -0000

Paul Hutcheon is joined by Hannah Rodger and Ben Borland to look at all the latest news from Scottish politics

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Planet Holyrood: Plans for independence, compensation for ex-footballers and council tax hikes on the way?

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:33:00 -0000

Humza Yousaf has claimed the SNP will make a a formal demand for an IndyRef2 if the party wins the most seats in Scotland at the next General Election, whilst wealthy Scots are facing council tax hikes of 22.5 per cent as part of a desperate bid to boost town hall finances. Labour MSP for North East Scotland, Michael Marra, has come out in support of reforms to recognise brain injuries in ex-footballers.

The Daily Record's political editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail politics editor John Ferguson and Douglas Dickie, content editor of the Scottish Daily Express to chew over the latest stories around the political world.

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Planet Holyrood: Winnie Ewing's Legacy | Nicola Sturgeon returns after arrest | Lorna Slater's DRS vote of no confidence | Labour launch GB Energy

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 16:03:00 -0000

Sunday Mail Chief Reporter Hannah Rodger is joined on the Planet Holyrood podcast by Daily Record Deputy Political Editor Chris McCall and Scottish Express Editor Ben Borland to discuss the passing of SNP’s Winnie Ewing, SNP rebellion Fergus Ewing’s position after the Lorna Slater vote of no confidence in the Deposit Return Scheme, Nicola Sturgeon’s return to politics after her arrest and Labour’s launch of Great British Energy.

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Planet Holyrood: Time for Nicola Sturgeon to stand down as an MSP? | Boris Johnson's Partygate report | North Lanarkshire Council by election | James Dornan’s 'Fred West's house' comment

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 14:25:00 -0000

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined on the Planet Holyrood podcast by Sunday Mail Chief Reporter Hannah Rodger and Scottish Express Content Editor Douglas Dickie to discuss if Nicola Sturgeon be suspended from the SNP and stand down as an MSP, the publication of Boris Johnson’s Partygate report, North Lanarkshire Council by election and James Dornan comparing police search of Nicola Sturgeon property to 'Fred West's house'

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Planet Holyrood: Deposit return debacle, Labour divided on oil and Glasgow's low emission zone begins

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:14:00 -0000

The Daily Record's political editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Douglas Dickie, content editor of the Scottish Daily Express and the Sunday Mail's chief reporter Hannah Rodger to chew over the latest stories around the political world.

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Planet Holyrood: Poll showing huge Labour gains | A summer of independence | Classroom violence summit | All quiet on the SNP police probe front

Thu, 25 May 2023 15:03:41 -0000

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined on the Planet Holyrood podcast by Daily Record Deputy Political Editor Chris McCall and Scottish Express Editor Ben Borland to discuss the latest Ipso poll showing huge Labour gains ahead of next general election, the Scottish Government classroom violence summit happening after Daily Record’s Our Kids, Our Future campaign and the SNP Independence Convention next month. And, finally, it is all gone a bit quiet on the SNP police probe front.

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SNP police investigation latest, ferries fiasco and the Daily Record's campaign on youth violence | Planet Holyrood

Thu, 18 May 2023 14:29:05 -0000

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Planet Holyrood: Cherrygate | Is Humza slowly turning the corner? | Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election

Thu, 11 May 2023 15:35:00 -0000

The Daily Record's political editor Paul Hutcheon is joined on the Planet Holyrood podcast by Sunday Mail politics editor John Ferguson and the Scottish Daily Express editor Ben Borland. The discussion is on Joanna Cherry’s latest controversy with The Stand comedy club, the significance of an upcoming Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election and the prospects of an SNP or Labour victory.

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Planet Holyrood: SNP investigation compared to Rangers prosecution shambles | Humza Yousaf’s free school meals u-turn | Rishi Sunak media ban at Tory Conference

Thu, 04 May 2023 14:24:44 -0000

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined on the Planet Holyrood podcast by Sunday Mail Politics Editor John Ferguson and Scottish Express Content Editor Douglas Dickie to discuss the Rishi Sunak media ban at the Scottish Tory Conference, former SNP media chief Murray Foote comparing 'grotesque' police probe to Rangers prosecution shambles and if means tested free school meals u-turn is a ‘tactical error’ from First Minister Humza Yousaf

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Planet Holyrood: Sturgeon and Beattie back in Holyrood | SNP civil war at Westminster | Scottish Tory conference

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 14:55:00 -0000

The Daily Record's political editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Ben Borland, the editor of the Scottish Daily Express, along with the Sunday Mail's Hannah Rodger to chew over the latest goings on from Holyrood and Westminster.

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Planet Holyrood: Colin Beattie arrest and SNP cop probe latest, Lord Frost’s call for powers to be taken off Holyrood, Should Labour be concerned by narrowing poll lead?

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0000

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Hannah Rodger and Douglas Dickie to chew over the latest crazy goings on from Holyrood and Westminster

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Planet Holyrood: SNP police investigation | Motorhome ownership | How will Humza Yousaf deal with the Gender Recognition Reform Bill?

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 19:12:00 -0000

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined on the Planet Holyrood podcast by Sunday Mail Political Editor John Ferguson and Scottish Express Editor Ben Borland to discuss the SNP police investigation, motorhome ownership, auditors resigning last October and how Humza Yousaf will deal with the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill and a potential by-election coming up.

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Planet Holyrood: Yousaf’s first days in the job | The new Cabinet | Is the SNP broken?

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:31:00 -0000

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined on the Planet Holyrood podcast by Sunday Mail Politics Editor John Ferguson and Scottish Express journalist David Walker to discuss Yousaf’s first few days in the job, his new cabinet, how he handled a strange instalment of FMQs and whether or not he can repair his party, especially with a possible by-election coming up.

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Planet Holyrood: SNP in crisis ahead of leadership vote | Nicola Sturgeon's legacy | Boris Johnson's grilling over Partygate

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 22:14:00 -0000

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Planet Holyrood: Membership transparency row causing the SNP to fall apart? | Labour has momentum and enjoy bounce in the polls | Has Jeremy Hunt just delivered another Tory budget for the rich?

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:07:00 -0000

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined on the Planet Holyrood podcast by Sunday Mail Politics Editor John Ferguson and Scottish Express Editor Ben Borland to discuss the SNP leadership campaign, the party's secrecy over party membership numbers as leadership candidates call for auditor and a another Tory budget for the rich

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Planet Holyrood: Kate Forbes attack on Humza Yousaf in TV debate | Will SNP partnership with the Scottish Greens end under new leader? | Labour's recent rise in the Westminster opinion polls

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 16:29:00 -0000

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined on the Planet Holyrood podcast by Sunday Mail Chief Reporter Hannah Rodger and Scottish Express Political Reporter David Walker to discuss Kate Forbes attack on Humza Yousaf in the SNP leadership TV debate, if the SNP partnership with the Scottish Greens will end under new leader and Labour's recent rise in the opinion polls

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Planet Holyrood: SNP leadership hustings, Ash Regan's currency plan and Scotland's Deposit Return scheme

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 16:59:00 -0000

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail Political Editor John Ferguson and Scottish Express Content Editor Douglas Dickie to discuss who came out top in the first of the SNP leadership hustings, Ash Regan's currency plan for an independent Scotland and the Deposit Return scheme

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Welcome to Planet Holyrood, our weekly look at the key events in Scottish politics

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 16:41:00 -0000

Welcome to Planet Holyrood, our weekly look at the key events in Scottish politics. Hosted by Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon, guests will chew over what has been happening at Holyrood and Westminster.

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