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    Explore "scottish elections" with insightful episodes like "Humza Yousaf resigns. Is Scottish independence dead?", "Scottish Labour Conference: feat. Anas Sarwar", "Expectation Management", "The Week... Israel went to warÂ" and "Rutherglen & Hamilton West By-Election" from podcasts like ""The News Agents", "Holyrood Sources", "Holyrood Sources", "Politics At Jack And Sam's" and "Holyrood Sources"" and more!

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    Humza Yousaf resigns. Is Scottish independence dead?

    Humza Yousaf resigns. Is Scottish independence dead?

    On the stroke of midday, Humza Yousaf, Scotland's First Minister, made the announcement that just a week ago would have been unthinkable.

    Acknowledging the miscalculations he made in the sacking of his Green cabinet members last week - and the confidence vote he would - in all likelihood - have lost - the head of the Scottish government resigned.

    For fifteen years the SNP have been a political behemoth in Scotland - writing the rules of devolution and looking to a time of future independence. But after a year of utter political turmoil, is their time in power up?

    Today, we look at how we got here, the mistakes made, and who can take the party forward.

    We talk to a potential future leader, Stephen Flynn, and ask what this means for Labour at the General Election and for the shape of British politics more broadly.

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    Scottish Labour Conference: feat. Anas Sarwar

    Scottish Labour Conference: feat. Anas Sarwar

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    Scottish Labour Party leader, Anas Sarwar, discusses the party's conference and the need for change and momentum. He emphasises the importance of message discipline and staying grounded. We discuss the perception that Scottish Labour is not as far ahead as UK Labour and highlights the need for a UK Labour government to strengthen the party's position. He discusses desired powers for the Scottish Parliament.


    With John Boothman (The Times and The Sunday Times), Eddie Barnes (Former Conservative Adviser, Campaign Director at Our Scottish Future), Gina Davidson (LBC Correspondent), Cat Headley (Labour Activist), Mark Diffley (Pollster)

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    Expectation Management

    Expectation Management

    Calum, Geoff and Andy recap the energy special debate in Aberdeen and discuss the key takeaways. They also analyse recent polling data, including the surge in support for Labour and the challenges facing the SNP.


    We finish by discussing Nicola Sturgeon's emotional testimony at the COVID inquiry and the issue of authenticity and trust in political leaders.


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    The Week... Israel went to warÂ

    The Week... Israel went to warÂ
    Two of Westminster's best-connected journalists - Sky News' Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard - are back with their predictions of how British politics will play out over the next week.

    This time, they discuss how the government here will respond to an Israeli ground invasion into Gaza. And how ministers might react to threats against the Jewish community at home.

    Plus, what delegates at the SNP conference will be saying about the looming Westminster election. The Times' Scottish political editor Kieran Andrews joins Jack and Sam from the conference.

    And there's a preview of this week's by-elections in Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire.
    Email with your thoughts and rate how their predictions play out: jackandsam@sky.uk or jackandsam@politico.co.uk

    Rutherglen & Hamilton West By-Election

    Rutherglen & Hamilton West By-Election

    Calum, Geoff and Andy discuss the aftermath of Labour's emphatic victory in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election and what it means for the SNP, for Labour and for the Conservatives.


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    Labour takes Rutherglen: the end of SNP domination?

    Labour takes Rutherglen: the end of SNP domination?

    In what has been described by Keir Starmer as a 'seismic result', Labour has taken the Rutherglen and Hamilton West seat with more than twice the votes received by the SNP candidate.


    Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Ben Walker, the New Statesman's senior data journalist, and Chris Deerin, Scotland editor, to discuss what this result means for the future of Labour, for Scottish politics, and the question of Scottish independence.


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    Rutherglen by-election: Labour’s key to unlock Scotland?

    Rutherglen by-election: Labour’s key to unlock Scotland?

    Yet another by-election could provide a key opportunity for Anas Sarwar’s Scottish Labour to regain lost seats in Scotland.


    The former SNP MP Margaret Ferrier has been recalled by her Rutherglen and Hamilton West constituents, triggering a by-election. Ben Walker and Freddie Hayward join Anoosh Chakelian on the New Statesman podcast to discuss what the latest polls reveal about voting intention in the seat – formerly a Labour stronghold – and whether this might be the beginning of a Labour resurgence in Scotland.


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    Your Qs: Election Strategy, The Greens, Indy Convention

    Your Qs: Election Strategy, The Greens, Indy Convention
    Throughout the episode, we answer your questions. Calum, Andy and Geoff consider latest polling which suggests losses for the SNP at Westminster, including of Deputy Westminster leader Mhairi Black. We answer Mada's question on election strategies for Labour and the Conservatives. We discuss the Greens as Lorna Slater suggests the Deposit Return Scheme is: "All systems go" and consider Richard asking why the First Minister hasn't got rid of the Greens from Government yet. Then it's onto the Independence Convention - what's the point, and who should be there. And one listener gets in touch with insider insight on Government consultations with the public which they describe as a "box ticking exercise" to confirm a particular direction of travel. Plus, we clear up what happened with #TypeGate. Email us anytime: hello@holyroodsources.com

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    Is Windsor an Indy Win? Plus the FM's In-Tray

    Is Windsor an Indy Win? Plus the FM's In-Tray
    Calum Macdonald, Andy Maciver and Geoff Aberdein look at the Windsor Framework that's been agreed by Rishi Sunak to solve Northern Ireland's place post-Brexit and ask: does this provide a route map to independence for Scotland, and for the SNP leadership candidates to campaign on? Plus, as teachers go on strike again and NHS waiting lists increase, we assess what's in the new First Minister's in-tray. And, how much power do the Green party have right now, and will they - and should they - still have any power when the new First Minister takes office? Thanks for your emails - let us know if you agree or disagree or want to share a story or ask a question. The email address is hello@holyroodsources.com.

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