Episodes

  • Humza Yousaf quits – what next?

    Humza Yousaf quits – what next?
    Apr 29 2024
    Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf has just announced his intention to resign. Lucy Dunn speaks to Katy Balls and Spectator contributor Iain Macwhirter about how the past few weeks have led to this point and what to expect from an SNP leadership contest.
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    15 mins
  • Can things get worse for the SNP?

    Can things get worse for the SNP?
    Apr 20 2024
    It's been quite the week for the SNP. Questions remain over the future of the Sandyford gender clinic, 'the tartan Tavistock'; the Scottish government ditched its flagship climate change target; and former party chief executive, and husband of Nicola Sturgeon, Peter Murrell was rearrested on embezzlement charges.

    What does this all mean for the SNP? Lucy Dunn speaks to Iain Macwhirter, columnist at The Times, and Shona Craven, columnist at The National.

    Produced by Natasha Feroze and Patrick Gibbons
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    16 mins
  • Sturgeon paints herself as perfect at Covid Inquiry

    Sturgeon paints herself as perfect at Covid Inquiry
    Feb 1 2024
    Nicola Sturgeon was emotional whilst giving evidence at the Covid inquiry today – a highly anticipated part of the inquiry given the issue of deleted Whatsapp messages. How did the former first minister come across today? And what else can the evidence tell us about how the Scottish government operated? Katy Balls speaks to Isabel Hardman and Michael Simmons. 
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    11 mins
  • Has Humza Yousaf turned things around?

    Has Humza Yousaf turned things around?
    Oct 17 2023
    At his first speech as SNP leader at the party's conference, Humza Yousaf gave a policy-filled address. He hasn't had an easy start to his leadership, but can he turn things around? Katy Balls talks to Lucy Dunn and Iain Macwhirter.

    Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Cindy Yu.
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    15 mins
  • Why did Lisa Cameron defect to the Tories?

    Why did Lisa Cameron defect to the Tories?
    Oct 12 2023
    Lisa Cameron MP has quit the SNP to join the Conservative party, just days before the SNP holds its party conference in Aberdeen. What does this say about the state of the Scottish National Party under Humza Yousaf? James Heale talks to Isabel Hardman and Lucy Dunn.

    Produced by Max Jeffery and Cindy Yu.
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    11 mins
  • Can Labour take back Rutherglen and Hamilton West?

    Can Labour take back Rutherglen and Hamilton West?
    Aug 2 2023
    A by-election is on the cards for Rutherglen and Hamilton West, after former SNP MP Margaret Ferrier was recalled by her constituents. She'd flouted lockdown rules in 2020, taking a train from London to Scotland despite testing positive for Covid. Given that Labour will need to make gains in Scotland in order to win the next election, this by-election has become a bellwether for the party. Cindy Yu talks to Katy Balls and Lucy Dunn about what to expect.

    Produced by Cindy Yu.
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    13 mins
  • Can Humza save the SNP after treasurer's arrest?

    Can Humza save the SNP after treasurer's arrest?
    Apr 18 2023
    The arrest of the SNP's treasurer Colin Beattie in relation to the probe into the party's finances has overshadowed Humza Yousaf's relaunch speech scheduled for today. Beattie has been taken into custody two weeks after Peter Murrell, the SNP's chief executive, was questioned by police regarding loans made in June 2021. Can Yousaf distance himself from the chaos in his own party? What does this mean for Scottish Labour's chances at the next election? 
     
     Michael Simmons speaks to Katy Balls and Stephen Daisley. 
     
     Produced by Oscar Edmondson.
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    9 mins
  • Humza wins – what's next?

    Humza wins – what's next?
    Mar 27 2023
    Humza Yousaf has been announced as the new leader of the SNP after a narrow victory over second placed Kate Forbes. What will this mean for the cause of Scottish independence?

    Katy Balls speaks to Michael Simmons, Stephen Daisley and Fraser Nelson. 

    Produced by Oscar Edmondson.
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    11 mins