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Join The Scotsman's political team as they take you through the latest in Scottish politics. Conor Matchett and Alistair Grant discuss the SNP's special independence conference, the scrapping of Highly Protected Marine Areas and the Scottish Conservative reshuffle. Alexander Brown also updates us from Westminster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Scotsman's political team as they take you through the latest in Scottish politics. This week, Conor Matchett, Alistair Grant and Rachel Amery discuss the death of SNP legend, Winnie Ewing, the impact of her rebellious son Fergus Ewing on party unity, and the upcoming SNP independence convention. Westminster correspondent, Alex Brown, also provides the latest from Whitehall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Scotsman's political team as they analyse the latest in Scottish politics. Conor Matchett, Alistair Grant, and Rachel Amery look at the impact of the arrest, and subsequent release without charge pending further investigation, of Nicola Sturgeon on her own personal ratings, the SNP, and the wider independence movement. Alex Brown also provides an update on the historic Privileges Committee report on Boris Johnson's conduct. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Scotsman's politics team as they take you through the latest from Holyrood. This week Conor Matchett, Alistair Grant and Rachel Amery ponder the SNP's independence convention in Dundee in a couple of weeks and whether the independence push from the party of government is running out of steam. Alexander Brown also updates you on the latest from Westminster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join The Scotsman's politics team who take you through the week's goings on in Scottish politics. Conor Matchett and Alistair Grant guide you through the Scottish Parliament and the meeting of two political titans, Rishi Sunak and Nicola Sturgeon, in Inverness, while Alex Brown provides an update from Westminster.
Join The Scotsman's political team as Conor Matchett and Alistair Grant take a look at the Scottish budget announced by interim finance secretary and deputy first minister, John Swinney, in Holyrood on Thursday afternoon.
Join Conor Matchett and Alistair Grant as they discuss Gordon Brown's new proposals for the future of the United Kingdom's constitution, and Stephen Flynn's victory at the SNP leadership election.
Join The Scotsman's political team as they discuss the resignation of Ian Blackford as leader of the SNP in Westminster and what that means for the party going forward.
Join Conor Matchett and Alistair Grant as they discuss the outcome of the Supreme Court case around a second independence referendum, what that means for the SNP and the wider nationalist movement in Scotland.
This week on The Steamie, Westminster correspondent speaks to Anas Sarwar and deputy political editor Conor Matchett speaks to SNP MSP, Paul McLennan.
In this week's episode of The Steamie, Westminster correspondent Alex Brown speaks to deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats, Wendy Chamberlain, and SNP leader in Westminster, Ian Blackford.
Join Conor Matchett and Hannah Brown who take a look at the week in Scottish politics. This week, they discuss the Gender Recognition Reform bill and the question of an independent Scotland requiring to join the euro.
Join Conor Matchett and Hannah Brown who take a look at the week in Scottish politics. This week, they discuss the Gender Recognition Reform bill and the question of an independent Scotland requiring to join the euro.
The Scotsman's politics team discuss the resignation of Liz Truss after just 44 chaotic days in power.
Join The Scotsman's political team looking at the week in Scottish politics. This week, Conor Matchett and Alistair Grant look at a significant week at the Supreme Court and in Aberdeen, with Alex Brown reporting on the latest from Westminster.
Join The Scotsman's deputy political editor, Conor Matchett, and political editor, Alistair Grant, as they take you through the week in Scottish politics including a review of FMQs and that dreadful polling for the Scottish Conservatives. Westminster correspondent Alexander Brown also reports from the Tory Party Conference in Birmingham
Welcome back to a new parliamentary year and a new-sound The Steamie. This week, Conor Matchett is joined by Scotsman political editor, Alistair Grant, alongside a dispatch from Labour conference from Westminster correspondent, Alex Brown.
Welcome back to a new parliamentary year and a new-sound The Steamie. This week, Conor Matchett is joined by Scotsman political editor, Alistair Grant, alongside a dispatch from Labour conference from Westminster correspondent, Alex Brown.
Join The Scotsman's political team as they discuss Nicola Sturgeon's announcement around a second independence referendum. Will the gamble pay off for the First Minister, will the Scottish Government succeed in the Supreme Court, and what is the opposition's reaction?
Join The Scotsman's political team as they discuss the latest push for independence from Nicola Sturgeon, the SNP's handling of misconduct complaints against MPs and Scottish Government ministers, and Boris Johnson's latest set of terrible results.
Join The Scotsman's political team as they examine the week's biggest political stories including the vote of no confidence in Boris Johnson and Douglas Ross' stance, the ScotRail strikes and the emerging case for independence.
Join The Scotsman's political team who discuss the recent resource spending review published by the Scottish Government which will see billions in cuts. Also, are Scottish Labour set for a breakthrough?
Join The Scotsman's politics team as they analyse the now record tenure of Nicola Sturgeon who overhauled Alex Salmond as Scotland's longest-serving First Minister. Conor Matchett, Alistair Grant and Hannah Brown also discuss the Partygate latest.
Join The Scotsman's political team as they discuss the ScotRail crisis and what the political fall-out could be in the long term, whether Anas Sarwar has misled voters, and the latest on buffer zones and Partygate.
Join The Scotsman's political team as they take a look at the local election results and ask whether the Labour party is back and what the SNP will think of the voters' verdicts.
The Scotsman's political team is joined by Sir John Curtice to talk through predictions for the local elections next week, whether SNP competency impacts support for independence, and the team discusses ongoing sexual harassment complaints in Westminster.
Join The Scotsman's politics team as they chat about why it feels like Boris Johnson is really on the way out, the latest from Holyrood with a review of FMQs, and a smattering of the ferries fiasco.
Join The Scotsman's political team as they discuss the row over the tax affairs of Chancellor Rishi Sunak's wife Akshata Murty, and whether the SNP has a uniquely tricky relationship with newspapers.
Join The Scotsman's political team as it discusses the alleged drug-taking and sexual harassment of David Warburton MP, the upcoming UK energy strategy, and the prospect of more ferries drama in Holyrood.
Join The Scotsman's political team who dissect the ferry fiasco which has engulfed the Scottish Government. Is it incompetence, bad luck, or all Derek Mackay's fault?
The Scotsman's political team discuss the latest situation in Ukraine and the upcoming Spring Budget Statement from Rishi Sunak as politicians look to tackle the cost-of-living crisis.
Join The Scotsman's politics team as they discuss Douglas Ross' decision to back the Prime Minister and withdraw his letter of no confidence the week before the Scottish Conservative party conference.
The Scotsman's politics team discuss Scottish Labour's attempted renewal after its party conference in Glasgow and the latest in Ukraine.
Join The Scotsman's political team who take you through the latest in the Ukraine crisis, with a special guest appearance from World Editor, Jane Bradley.
Join The Scotsman's political team as they look at the abuse handed out to former BBC Scotland Editor, Sarah Smith, and the likely divergence in Covid-19 strategy between Scotland and England.
Join The Scotsman's politics team as they discuss Boris Johnson's visit to Scotland and the planned joint SNP/Green independence prospectus.
Is the SNP's position on pensions misleading potential Yes voters, and is Carrie Johnson really the reason for Boris Johnson's problems? Join The Scotsman's politics team as they chat through the issues.
This week The Scotsman's political team take a look at the Partygate fallout, try to work out what 'levelling up' means, and question whether the independence debate in Scotland is worth voters' time. Join political correspondent Conor Matchett, political editor Alistair Grant, and Westminster correspondent Alexander Brown for a look at the week in Scottish politics.
Join Alistair Grant, Jane Bradley and Alexander Brown from The Scotsman's political team as they discuss another tumultuous week ahead for Downing Street, as well as the latest on Covid and Scottish independence.
A new year brings a new start and the long-awaited return of The Steamie. Join The Scotsman's political team including political editor Alistair Grant, Westminster correspondent Alexander Brown, and political correspondents Conor Matchett and Jane Bradley as they discuss Partygate and its consequences.
The Scotsman's politics team takes a look at the big news in UK and Scottish politics, examining the SNP's deal with the Scottish Greens and the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan.
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1.Scottish Parliament / 22 September 2020/ Piers Morgan hails Nicola Sturgeon's Covid speech and says 'this is leadership'https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/piers-morgan-hails-nicola-sturgeons-22725347 Timestamp: 0.03-0.10
2. ITV NEWS /23rd July 2020/ Boris Johnson talks up the UK union on visit to Scotland/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wnoqSgxEUI Timestamp: 0.20-0.33
3. Scottish Parliament/ 25th Feburary 2021/ Nicola Sturgeon clashes with MSPs over Alex Salmond claims during FMQs/ 0.04- 1.30 https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2021/feb/25/nicola-sturgeon-clashes-msps-alex-salmond-claims-fmqs-video
Gina Davidson and Alexander Brown talk to Matt Forde, writer, satirist and former political advisor about all things politics in both Scotland and the UK. This week's podcast reaches into the past to recall seminal moments, larger than life characters and unfathomable actions across the political spectrum. Matt brings some of his best impressions of political leaders past and present. There's some speculation thrown in for good measure too, looking forward to a post-Brexit world and the ever-looming IndyRef 2.
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1.Scottish Parliament / 22 September 2020/ Piers Morgan hails Nicola Sturgeon's Covid speech and says 'this is leadership'https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/piers-morgan-hails-nicola-sturgeons-22725347 Timestamp: 0.03-0.10
2. ITV NEWS /23rd July 2020/ Boris Johnson talks up the UK union on visit to Scotland/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wnoqSgxEUI Timestamp: 0.20-0.33
3. Scottish Parliament/ 25th Feburary 2021/ Nicola Sturgeon clashes with MSPs over Alex Salmond claims during FMQs/ 0.04- 1.30 https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2021/feb/25/nicola-sturgeon-clashes-msps-alex-salmond-claims-fmqs-video
Conor Matchett, Alexander Brown, and Gina Davidson discuss Boris Johnson's two years in charge of the Conservative Party, what his highs and lows have been, and how long he may last as leader.
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1.Scottish Parliament / 22 September 2020/ Piers Morgan hails Nicola Sturgeon's Covid speech and says 'this is leadership'https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/piers-morgan-hails-nicola-sturgeons-22725347 Timestamp: 0.03-0.10
2. ITV NEWS /23rd July 2020/ Boris Johnson talks up the UK union on visit to Scotland/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wnoqSgxEUI Timestamp: 0.20-0.33
3. Scottish Parliament/ 25th Feburary 2021/ Nicola Sturgeon clashes with MSPs over Alex Salmond claims during FMQs/ 0.04- 1.30 https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2021/feb/25/nicola-sturgeon-clashes-msps-alex-salmond-claims-fmqs-video
Conor Matchett speaks to the departing leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, Willie Rennie on how the party rebuilds amid reflections on his time as leader. Conor is also joined by health correspondent Elsa Maishman and Westminster correspondent Alex Brown to discuss 'Freedom Day' and the move in Scotland to 'Level Zero'.
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1.Scottish Parliament / 22 September 2020/ Piers Morgan hails Nicola Sturgeon's Covid speech and says 'this is leadership'https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/piers-morgan-hails-nicola-sturgeons-22725347 Timestamp: 0.03-0.10
2. ITV NEWS /23rd July 2020/ Boris Johnson talks up the UK union on visit to Scotland/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wnoqSgxEUI Timestamp: 0.20-0.33
3. Scottish Parliament/ 25th Feburary 2021/ Nicola Sturgeon clashes with MSPs over Alex Salmond claims during FMQs/ 0.04- 1.30 https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2021/feb/25/nicola-sturgeon-clashes-msps-alex-salmond-claims-fmqs-video
Conor Matchett speaks to former Constitution Director in the Cabinet Office and one of the key architects of the Edinburgh Agreement, Ciaran Martin, on the current state of constitutional politics and what must happen ahead of a second independence referendum. Alexander Brown also joins Conor to chat about the England football team and racism.
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1.Scottish Parliament / 22 September 2020/ Piers Morgan hails Nicola Sturgeon's Covid speech and says 'this is leadership'https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/piers-morgan-hails-nicola-sturgeons-22725347 Timestamp: 0.03-0.10
2. ITV NEWS /23rd July 2020/ Boris Johnson talks up the UK union on visit to Scotland/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wnoqSgxEUI Timestamp: 0.20-0.33
3. Scottish Parliament/ 25th Feburary 2021/ Nicola Sturgeon clashes with MSPs over Alex Salmond claims during FMQs/ 0.04- 1.30 https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2021/feb/25/nicola-sturgeon-clashes-msps-alex-salmond-claims-fmqs-video
Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson chat about the last year in Scottish Politics and what people can expect after recess.
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1.Scottish Parliament / 22 September 2020/ Piers Morgan hails Nicola Sturgeon's Covid speech and says 'this is leadership'https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/piers-morgan-hails-nicola-sturgeons-22725347 Timestamp: 0.03-0.10
2. ITV NEWS /23rd July 2020/ Boris Johnson talks up the UK union on visit to Scotland/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wnoqSgxEUI Timestamp: 0.20-0.33
3. Scottish Parliament/ 25th Feburary 2021/ Nicola Sturgeon clashes with MSPs over Alex Salmond claims during FMQs/ 0.04- 1.30 https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2021/feb/25/nicola-sturgeon-clashes-msps-alex-salmond-claims-fmqs-video
Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson are joined by former SNP MP and international relations professor Stephen Gethins to talk about the G7 and how an independent Scotland might conduct itself on the world stage.
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1.Scottish Parliament / 22 September 2020/ Piers Morgan hails Nicola Sturgeon's Covid speech and says 'this is leadership'https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/piers-morgan-hails-nicola-sturgeons-22725347 Timestamp: 0.03-0.10
2. ITV NEWS /23rd July 2020/ Boris Johnson talks up the UK union on visit to Scotland/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wnoqSgxEUI Timestamp: 0.20-0.33
3. Scottish Parliament/ 25th Feburary 2021/ Nicola Sturgeon clashes with MSPs over Alex Salmond claims during FMQs/ 0.04- 1.30 https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2021/feb/25/nicola-sturgeon-clashes-msps-alex-salmond-claims-fmqs-video
Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson chat to lecturer and journalist James McEnaney about the SQA's most recent exams scandal and whether the appeals system in place will treat Scottish pupils fairly. Conor is also joined by Alexander Brown to chat foreign aid and The Scotsman's health correspondent Elsa Maishman to chat Euro fanzones.
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1.Scottish Parliament / 22 September 2020/ Piers Morgan hails Nicola Sturgeon's Covid speech and says 'this is leadership'https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/piers-morgan-hails-nicola-sturgeons-22725347 Timestamp: 0.03-0.10
2. ITV NEWS /23rd July 2020/ Boris Johnson talks up the UK union on visit to Scotland/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wnoqSgxEUI Timestamp: 0.20-0.33
3. Scottish Parliament/ 25th Feburary 2021/ Nicola Sturgeon clashes with MSPs over Alex Salmond claims during FMQs/ 0.04- 1.30 https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2021/feb/25/nicola-sturgeon-clashes-msps-alex-salmond-claims-fmqs-video
Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson chat to Ross Greer, the West of Scotland Green MSP. Mr Greer speaks about his party's talks with the SNP, what the Greens might want and where they might move with negotiations set to begin this week.
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1.Scottish Parliament / 22 September 2020/ Piers Morgan hails Nicola Sturgeon's Covid speech and says 'this is leadership'https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/piers-morgan-hails-nicola-sturgeons-22725347 Timestamp: 0.03-0.10
2. ITV NEWS /23rd July 2020/ Boris Johnson talks up the UK union on visit to Scotland/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wnoqSgxEUI Timestamp: 0.20-0.33
3. Scottish Parliament/ 25th Feburary 2021/ Nicola Sturgeon clashes with MSPs over Alex Salmond claims during FMQs/ 0.04- 1.30 https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2021/feb/25/nicola-sturgeon-clashes-msps-alex-salmond-claims-fmqs-video
Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson chat to Scottish Labour MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy who is the first permanent wheelchair user elected to Holyrood about what drove her to politics and the challenges facing disabled people in Scotland. Conor is also joined by Alexander Brown to chat offensive tweets and Dominic Cummings.
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1.Scottish Parliament / 22 September 2020/ Piers Morgan hails Nicola Sturgeon's Covid speech and says 'this is leadership'https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/piers-morgan-hails-nicola-sturgeons-22725347 Timestamp: 0.03-0.10
2. ITV NEWS /23rd July 2020/ Boris Johnson talks up the UK union on visit to Scotland/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wnoqSgxEUI Timestamp: 0.20-0.33
3. Scottish Parliament/ 25th Feburary 2021/ Nicola Sturgeon clashes with MSPs over Alex Salmond claims during FMQs/ 0.04- 1.30 https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2021/feb/25/nicola-sturgeon-clashes-msps-alex-salmond-claims-fmqs-video
Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson speak to Calum Steele, the general secretary of the Scottish Police Federation, after scenes of violence in Glasgow involving Rangers fans led to the arrests of at least 28 people and left police officers seriously injured.
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1.Scottish Parliament / 22 September 2020/ Piers Morgan hails Nicola Sturgeon's Covid speech and says 'this is leadership'https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/piers-morgan-hails-nicola-sturgeons-22725347 Timestamp: 0.03-0.10
2. ITV NEWS /23rd July 2020/ Boris Johnson talks up the UK union on visit to Scotland/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wnoqSgxEUI Timestamp: 0.20-0.33
3. Scottish Parliament/ 25th Feburary 2021/ Nicola Sturgeon clashes with MSPs over Alex Salmond claims during FMQs/ 0.04- 1.30 https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2021/feb/25/nicola-sturgeon-clashes-msps-alex-salmond-claims-fmqs-video
Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson are joined by The Scotsman's Westminster correspondent Alexander Brown to discuss the results of the 2021 Holyrood election. What does it mean for indyref2, for unionism, for Scottish Labour, and for Alex Salmond now all the votes have been cast.
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1.Scottish Parliament / 22 September 2020/ Piers Morgan hails Nicola Sturgeon's Covid speech and says 'this is leadership'https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/piers-morgan-hails-nicola-sturgeons-22725347 Timestamp: 0.03-0.10
2. ITV NEWS /23rd July 2020/ Boris Johnson talks up the UK union on visit to Scotland/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wnoqSgxEUI Timestamp: 0.20-0.33
3. Scottish Parliament/ 25th Feburary 2021/ Nicola Sturgeon clashes with MSPs over Alex Salmond claims during FMQs/ 0.04- 1.30 https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2021/feb/25/nicola-sturgeon-clashes-msps-alex-salmond-claims-fmqs-video
Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson speak to Alba candidate Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh. A former SNP MP, she speaks about what Alba hope to achieve in this election and answers questions on Russia and Alex Salmond's behaviour.
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1.Scottish Parliament / 22 September 2020/ Piers Morgan hails Nicola Sturgeon's Covid speech and says 'this is leadership'https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/piers-morgan-hails-nicola-sturgeons-22725347 Timestamp: 0.03-0.10
2. ITV NEWS /23rd July 2020/ Boris Johnson talks up the UK union on visit to Scotland/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wnoqSgxEUI Timestamp: 0.20-0.33
3. Scottish Parliament/ 25th Feburary 2021/ Nicola Sturgeon clashes with MSPs over Alex Salmond claims during FMQs/ 0.04- 1.30 https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2021/feb/25/nicola-sturgeon-clashes-msps-alex-salmond-claims-fmqs-video
Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson chat to Willie Rennie, the leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, who is hoping to take his party back into double figures at this election.
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1.Scottish Parliament / 22 September 2020/ Piers Morgan hails Nicola Sturgeon's Covid speech and says 'this is leadership' https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/piers-morgan-hails-nicola-sturgeons-22725347 Timestamp: 0.03-0.10
2. ITV NEWS /23rd July 2020/ Boris Johnson talks up the UK union on visit to Scotland/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wnoqSgxEUI Timestamp: 0.20-0.33
3. Scottish Parliament/ 25th Feburary 2021/ Nicola Sturgeon clashes with MSPs over Alex Salmond claims during FMQs/ 0.04- 1.30 https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2021/feb/25/nicola-sturgeon-clashes-msps-alex-salmond-claims-fmqs-video
Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson are joined by Westminster correspondent at The Scotsman, Alexander Brown to talk about his new video series, On the Holyroad, where he interviews the party leaders in their comfort zone including trapeze and the dentist's chair. Conor and Gina also take a look at the manifestos ahead of the election on May 6.
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1.Scottish Parliament / 22 September 2020/ Piers Morgan hails Nicola Sturgeon's Covid speech and says 'this is leadership'https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/piers-morgan-hails-nicola-sturgeons-22725347 Timestamp: 0.03-0.10
2. ITV NEWS /23rd July 2020/ Boris Johnson talks up the UK union on visit to Scotland/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wnoqSgxEUI Timestamp: 0.20-0.33
3. Scottish Parliament/ 25th Feburary 2021/ Nicola Sturgeon clashes with MSPs over Alex Salmond claims during FMQs/ 0.04- 1.30 https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2021/feb/25/nicola-sturgeon-clashes-msps-alex-salmond-claims-fmqs-video
Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson are joined by the new leader of Scottish Labour, Anas Sarwar to discuss the trials and tribulations of his party, his hopes for the coming election, and whether his party is ready to make a dent into the dominance of the SNP.
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1.Scottish Parliament / 22 September 2020/ Piers Morgan hails Nicola Sturgeon's Covid speech and says 'this is leadership'https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/piers-morgan-hails-nicola-sturgeons-22725347 Timestamp: 0.03-0.10
2. ITV NEWS /23rd July 2020/ Boris Johnson talks up the UK union on visit to Scotland/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wnoqSgxEUI Timestamp: 0.20-0.33
3. Scottish Parliament/ 25th Feburary 2021/ Nicola Sturgeon clashes with MSPs over Alex Salmond claims during FMQs/ 0.04- 1.30 https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2021/feb/25/nicola-sturgeon-clashes-msps-alex-salmond-claims-fmqs-video
Conor and Gina speak to the leader of the Scottish Conservatives, Douglas Ross, ahead of the Holyrood election in May. He speaks about his party's approach to the constitutional question, why unionism has not broken through decisively, and the alleged hypocrisy around the inquiries into Nicola Sturgeon and his own party's behaviour while in government. We also hear from Alexander Brown, The Scotsman's Westminster correspondent on how Mr Ross is viewed by his colleagues and the UK Government's approach to the union.
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1.Scottish Parliament / 22 September 2020/ Piers Morgan hails Nicola Sturgeon's Covid speech and says 'this is leadership'https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/piers-morgan-hails-nicola-sturgeons-22725347 Timestamp: 0.03-0.10
2. ITV NEWS /23rd July 2020/ Boris Johnson talks up the UK union on visit to Scotland/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wnoqSgxEUI Timestamp: 0.20-0.33
3. Scottish Parliament/ 25th Feburary 2021/ Nicola Sturgeon clashes with MSPs over Alex Salmond claims during FMQs/ 0.04- 1.30 https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2021/feb/25/nicola-sturgeon-clashes-msps-alex-salmond-claims-fmqs-video
Conor and Gina speak to veteran SNP MSP, Alex Neil about his time in Holyrood and his friend Alex Salmond. Not pulling any of his punches, the former health minister hits out at the party machines of government and backs a move towards a 'supermajority' for independence. They also speak to Chris Hopkins of Savanta ComRes about the chances of Scotland's newest political party, the Alba Party led by Alex Salmond, in the upcoming election.
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Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson make bold predictions about the Hamilton report into Nicola Sturgeon's conduct around the Salmond affair and speak to two MSP candidates, Graham Campbell of the SNP and Ade Aibinu of the Scottish Conservatives about their attempts to become Scotland's first black MSP.
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1.Scottish Parliament / 22 September 2020/ Piers Morgan hails Nicola Sturgeon's Covid speech and says 'this is leadership'https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/piers-morgan-hails-nicola-sturgeons-22725347 Timestamp: 0.03-0.10
2. ITV NEWS /23rd July 2020/ Boris Johnson talks up the UK union on visit to Scotland/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wnoqSgxEUI Timestamp: 0.20-0.33
3. Scottish Parliament/ 25th Feburary 2021/ Nicola Sturgeon clashes with MSPs over Alex Salmond claims during FMQs/ 0.04- 1.30 https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2021/feb/25/nicola-sturgeon-clashes-msps-alex-salmond-claims-fmqs-video
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Join Conor Matchett and Gina Davidson for the first episode of The Steamie. Joined by Chris Hopkins, associate director of pollsters Savanta ComRes, they take you through the state of play in the polls as the election campaign gets underway ahead of Holyrood rising on March 25.
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STV News 1st July 1999/ Donald Dewar speech at opening of Scottish parliament/ Timestamp 4.33- 4.40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj_ZvIUR5uo
BBC News 14th September 2014 / Salmond: Referendum is once in a generation opportunity/ Timestamp 2.18-1.32 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-scotland-29196661
BBC Scotland 12th May 2008/ Wendy’s week politics show / Timestamp 0.27-0.28 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWf0QriA00U
Wall Street Journal/ September 19th 2014/ Salmond concedes defeat/ Timestamp 0.11-0.17 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzO_dVOO21Y
Scottish Labour Party/ 25th April 2017/ Kezia Dugdale's speech on the Tories' rape clause/ Timestamp 0.57-1.19 https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1363523673739829
Scottish Parliament / 22 September 2020/ Piers Morgan hails Nicola Sturgeon's Covid speech and says 'this is leadership' https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/piers-morgan-hails-nicola-sturgeons-22725347 Timestamp: 0.03-0.10
The Daily Express/ February 14th 2021/ Keir Starmer warned Labour Party 'will suffer' for flip-flopping on Scottish independence/ TimeStamp 0.16-0.23 https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1396621/Keir-Starmer-Labour-Party-news-Scottish-independence-referendum-election-latest-video-vn
BBC's Politics Sunday/ 31st January 2021/ BBC News/ https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1391729/SNP-news-Nicola-Sturgeon-independence-referendum-BBC-Scotland-Alister-Jack-latest-vn
Scottish Parliament/ 25th Feburary 2021/ Nicola Sturgeon clashes with MSPs over Alex Salmond claims during FMQs/ 0.04- 1.30 https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2021/feb/25/nicola-sturgeon-clashes-msps-alex-salmond-claims-fmqs-video
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In a new podcast from The Scotsman, our political reporters will guide you through the changing landscape of Scottish politics ahead of the Holyrood 2021 elections and beyond. From Scottish Independence to education and everything in between, they will offer unrivalled insight, explain the political issues of the day, take a deeper look into the problems behind them and introduce you to those who are ultimately tasked with solving them.