Debate Night: Recent Episodes
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Stephen Jardine leads a topical debate on the big issues of the week from Aberdeen. Questions are asked about the results of the 2024 US election, benefits of GB Energy, and the additional money for Holyrood in the UK budget - answered by the SNP's Emma Roddick, Scottish Labour's Michael Marra, Scottish Conservatives' Tess White, writer and broadcaster Prof Gary Younge, and External Relations Director at Offshore Energies UK, Jenny Stanning
Stephen Jardine leads a topical debate on the big issues of the week from Edinburgh. Questions are asked about Labour's 2024 budget, Edinburgh's housing crisis, and gender identity - answered by the SNP's Fiona Hyslop, Scottish Labour's P
Stephen Jardine leads a topical debate on the big issues of the week from Glasgow. Questions are asked about the 2026 Commonwealth Games, delayed drug consumption rooms, and Scotland's health crisis - answered by the SNP's Fulton MacGregor, Scottish Labour's Johanna Baxter, Scottish Conservatives' Annie Wells, broadcaster Natasha Raskin Sharp, and social entrepreneur David Duke
Stephen Jardine leads a topical debate on the big issues of the week from Dumfries. Questions are asked about the NHS, immigration to the UK, winter fuel payment cuts and the introduction of a National Park in Galloway - answered by the SNP's John Nicolson, Scottish Labour’s Colin Smyth, Scottish Conservatives' Oliver Mundell, Scottish Liberal Democrats' Alex Cole-Hamilton, and Reform UK's Helen McDade
Stephen Jardine leads a topical debate on the big issues of the week from Dundee - including the new Labour government, the housing crisis, Scottish independence and improving Dundee - joined by SNP's Stephen Gethins, Scottish Labour’s Pam Duncan-Glancy, Scottish Conservatives' Douglas Lumsden, columnist Kenny Farquharson and broadcaster Lesley Riddoch
Stephen Jardine leads a topical debate on the big issues of the week from Edinburgh - including life after the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, winter fuel payment cuts, the announced closure of the Grangemouth refinery and the 2026 Commonwealth games - joined by the SNP's Kate Forbes, the Alba Party's Alex Salmond, Scottish Labour’s Jackie Baillie and the Scottish Conservatives’ Jackson Carlaw
The SNP's Ben Macpherson, Scottish Labour’s Pam Duncan-Glancy, Scottish Conservatives’ Thomas Kerr, Glasgow University Professor Nicola McEwen and Journalist Kevin McKenna join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including the election results, Scottish independence, and the early release of prisoners
The SNP's Maree Todd, Scottish Labour’s Ian Murray, Scottish Conservatives’ Murdo Fraser, Scottish Liberal Democrats' Wendy Chamberlain and Reform UK's David Kirkwood join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including the betting scandal, cost of living crisis, immigration and the upcoming election
The SNP's Richard Thompson, Scottish Labour’s Michael Marra, Scottish Conservatives’ Andrew Bowie, Scottish Liberal Democrats' Willie Rennie and Alba’s Kenny MacAskill join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including renewable energy and Scottish independence
Stephen Jardine is joined by John Swinney, Anas Sarwar, Douglas Ross, Alex Cole- Hamilton and Lorna Slater for a Leadership Debate Night Special. The panel face questions from the public we approach polling day for the general election.
The SNP's Alyn Smith, Scottish Labour’s Michael Shanks, Scottish Conservatives’ Meghan Gallacher, Scottish Liberal Democrats' Willie Rennie and Entrepreneur Guy Grieve join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including the panel's reaction to the general election leaders debates, the Scottish housing emergency, rural communities and immigration
The SNP's Tommy Sheppard, Scottish Labour’s Jackie Baillie, Scottish Conservatives’ Luke Graham, Scottish Greens' Lorna Slater and Scottish Liberal Democrats' Christine Jardine join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including the upcoming election, National Service, mobile phones in schools and oil and gas security
The SNP's Collette Stevenson, Scottish Labour’s Colin Smyth, Scottish Conservatives’ Sandesh Gulhane, Fashion Entrepreneur Patrick Grant and Musician Fish join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including the upcoming General Election, saving the NHS, the textile industry and electrifying the Borders Railway
The SNP's Pete Wishart, Scottish Labour’s Monica Lennon, Scottish Conservatives’ Edward Mountain, Journalist Lesley Riddoch and Journalist Heather Dewar join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including Rishi Sunak listing Scottish nationalism in a 'threats to the UK' speech, the national housing crisis and violence in schools
The SNP's Jamie Hepburn, Scottish Labour’s Anas Sarwar, Scottish Conservatives’ Jamie Greene, Scottish Liberal Democrats’ Alex Cole-Hamilton and Journalist Angela Haggerty join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including John Swinney becoming Scotland's new First Minister, engaging respectfully in politics and the cost of living crisis
The SNP's Neil Gray, Scottish Labour's Paul O'Keane, the Scottish Conservatives' Craig Hoy, Scottish Greens' Lorna Slater, and Alba's Ash Regan join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues surrounding Humza Yousaf's resignation, including the front-runners for First Minister and the core issues that a minority government should address
The SNP's Richard Thomson, Scottish Labour's Paul Sweeney, the Scottish Conservatives' Tess White, singer-songwriter Sandi Thom, and Chief Executive of Scottish Financial Enterprise Sandy Begbie join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including climate targets, the SNP-Greens coalition, alcohol deaths and the Scottish economy
The SNP's Kaukab Stewart, Scottish Labour's Pam Duncan-Glancy, the Scottish Conservatives' Brian Whittle, journalist Kevin McKenna, and actor Jane McCarry join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including the new Hate Crime Bill, the 2026 Commonwealth Games, and the future of the NHS
The panel take questions on Prince Harry’s court case and his accusations against the government, if Scottish politics is fundamentally broken, what the revelations around AI will mean for Scotland and finally if Scotland can acquire additional powers around asylum and immigration.
The panel discusses if the quest for independence has become a distraction for the SNP, with some members of the audience giving the politicians a their own frank views. Labour's stance on North Sea oil and Gas also comes up for debate, along with Scotland's life expectancy and the impact of a proposed tourist tax.
An audience in Glasgow put their questions on the week in Scottish politics to a panel of politicians. Hosted by Stephen Jardine. On the panel; Alasdair Allan MSP from the SNP, Conservative’s Jeremy Balfour, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, Entrepreneur Mike Soutar and Designer Anna Campbell- Jones.
Topical debate on the big issues in Scotland from an audience in Troon. Hosted by Stephen Jardine. On the panel; Siobhan Brown MSP from the SNP, the Conservative MSP Jamie Greene, Carol Mochan MSP from Labour, the criminologist David Wilson, and the author Sara Sheridan.
An audience in Dumfries put their questions on the week in Scottish politics to a panel of politicians. Hosted by Stephen Jardine. On the panel; Stuart McMillan MSP from the SNP, Pauline McNeill MSP from Labour, the Conservatives' Brian Whittle MSP, Lorna Slater, Green MSP and Scottish government minister, and entrepreneur Alison Edgar.
A panel join Stephen Jardine in Glenrothes to take questions on the week in Scottish politics from an audience in Stirling. With Collette Stevenson MSP, Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP, Alexander Burnett MSP, Aamer Anwar, and Ayesha Hazarika.
A panel join Stephen Jardine in Aberdeen to take questions on the big issues in public life in Scotland. Including the new First Minister’s cabinet, politician’s second jobs, oil and gas, and the state of the high street. On the panel; the SNP's Karen Adam MSP, Douglas Lumsden MSP from the Scottish Conservatives, Labour's Michael Marra MSP, broadcaster Lesley Riddoch, and economist James Bream.
A panel join Stephen Jardine in Glasgow to take questions on the SNP leadership race, how to tackle poverty and the effects lockdown had on Glasgow
The SNP leadership candidates join Stephen Jardine in Edinburgh for a debate on Public Services, the Economy, Independence, as well as individual questions for each candidate.
A panel join Stephen Jardine in Greenock to take questions on the SNP leadership race, shipbuilding in the West Coast and struggles facing small businesses
A panel join Stephen Jardine in Glenrothes to take questions on Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme, Brexit, crime and advertising alcohol
Stephen Jardine hosts Scotland's topical discussion programme from Kelso, discussing religion in politics, military support for Ukraine, censorship, and second homes. On the panel; the Conservative MSP Rachael Hamilton, Jim Fairlie MSP from the SNP, Labour's Daniel Johnson MSP, former footballer and author Pat Nevin, and former chief strategist of the Yes campaign, Stephen Noon.
Stephen Jardine hosts Scotland's topical discussion programme from Pitlochry on the day Nicola Sturgeon announces she'll step down as First Minister. On the panel; the SNP's Richard Thomson MP, Tess White MSP from the Conservatives, Labour's Michael Marra MSP, chef Nick Nairn, and political commentator and reality TV contestant Kelly Given.
The panel take questions on the popularity of the SNP, strikes, Brexit and energy prices
Glasgow: A panel of politicians join Stephen Jardine for a health special about the pressures facing the NHS, GPs, and Social Care.
Edinburgh: A panel of politicians join Stephen Jardine to discuss the big issues of the week including teacher strikes, gender reform legislation and homelessness
Stephen Jardine hosts Scotland’s topical discussion programme. Each Wednesday you can listen to this week’s programme on BBC Sounds, as well as watch on the BBC Scotland channel.