Insight and analysis with a Scottish focus from political commentators from The Courier, The Press & Journal, the Evening Telegraph and the Evening Express.
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A private, internal-only podcast where we experiment with content and format to learn out-loud about what works and what doesn’t for DC Thomson Media. It’s not intended to be anything but messy! Please send feedback to cphin@dctmedia.co.uk.
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Assisted Dying: Scotland prepares for third attempt at law change
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We speak to Liam McArthur, the MSP steering controversial assisted dying laws through Holyrood at the third time of asking. Are the safeguards enough to convince sceptics? Has Scotland’s parliament changed its mind since the last time it was debated? The Bill will be lodged at Holyrood on Friday - and then the serious job of scrutiny will begin.…
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Fornethy House abuse survivors on their fight for justice
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Description: Survivors of historical abuse at Fornethy House in Angus tell us about their experience, and fury at being snubbed for compensation. Four women join us to explain what happened to them as children, with harrowing memories. And they react to Deputy First Minister Shona Robison’s comments in the Scottish parliament about why they can’t g…
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Alex Cole-Hamilton interview special
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Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton speaks to The Stooshie about his party's hopes for the General Election, and how they want to oust the SNP as the third largest party in Westminster. We also discuss his position on the windfall tax for oil and gas giants, and how he thinks "fair minded" voters in the north east will understand th…
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Budget blues and climate crisis
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Alarm bells are ringing that people don’t realise the sheer scale of lifestyle changes needed to meet climate targets and “net zero”. At the same time, voters see governments balance the books off their backs, and fail to hit the big targets and big business. The authors of an annual “state of the state” report pull all that together in our feature…
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Michael Gove interview as Tories meet in Aberdeen
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Michael Gove is the special guest for a feature length interview. The Aberdeen-raised UK Government minister has plenty to say in the run-up to Conservative party conference in the Granite City. He responds to concerns about “Islamophobia” in his party, gets into the future of energy in the north-east and offers frank views on his rivals in t…
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Liz Lloyd and Alan Roden reflect on Scottish Labour conference
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We're joined by Nicola Sturgeon's former chief of staff, Liz Lloyd, and ex Scottish Labour communications director Alan Roden for a conference special. The weekend gathering in Glasgow saw a set-piece speech from leader Anas Sarwar and UK party boss Sir Keir Starmer. What do our panel of political experts make of the party's pitch to voters?…
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Interview special with Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar
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Anas Sarwar tells The Stooshie how he attempts to lead his party by channelling legendary football managers Jose Mourinho and Sir Alex Ferguson. And he reveals which premiership manager he'd compare First Minister Humza Yousaf with. We also discuss Labour's plan to attract voters across Tayside, Fife, the north and north east; and why he think thos…
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We speak to the people of Dundee, Scotland’s Yes City, to test the mood on a difficult year for the SNP and independence. Have attitudes changed as the dust settles on Nicola Sturgeon’s appearance at the Covid inquiry? Perth and North Perthshire SNP MP Pete Wishart shares his thoughts on the way the inquiry was handled too.…
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Jason Leitch, Eljamel and budget woes
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Covid adviser Jason Leitch has been a recurring character in the Covid inquiry. We discuss how he has also become central to a second inquiry, one which looks into harm caused by ex Dundee surgeon Sam Eljamel. We're joined by MSP Liz Smith who raised questions about the Tayside links and campaigners' concerns over potential conflict of interest. Th…
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Covid bereaved lawyer Aamer Anwar on 'shattered trust'
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Human rights lawyer Aamer Anwar speaks to us about the damage of the Covid inquiry. He represents bereaved families who are furious at the drip-feed of private messages emerging from government figures and officials. We discuss the impact on national clinical director Jason Leitch, and what to expect next from Nicola Sturgeon. And we look at reacti…
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Lift-off for Shetland spaceport
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We hear from the man behind exciting plans to send rockets from Shetland. Scott Hammond tells us schools are changing their classwork, jobs are coming to the islands and offshore workers are finding new employment. The first launch could be this summer - could Scotland really lead Europe with this spaceport? Our politics team also rounds-up the lat…
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Post Office interview special episode
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Myra Philp’s mother, Mary, died before getting to clear her name in the Post Office fraud miscarriage of justice. In our featured interview, Myra, from Fife, tells us about the devastating impact of the flawed investigation in a national scandal. We also discuss the shock collapse of Stewart Milne Group and the knock-on impact for jobs, home owners…
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The 2023 Stooshie politics quiz
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You can play along as our top team takes part in an end of year quiz. We nominate our picks for Stooshie of the year. And we race through some news too, one day after a tough budget in parliament. See you in 2024!Door DC Thomson
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Labour’s satanic panic in Glenrothes
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We discuss our exclusive report on Labour’s Glenrothes candidate who has been ditched by party bosses over his “sexy” and “satanic” fiction output. Altany Craik is already a long-serving Fife councillor, but it seems he is no longer considered eligible for Westminster. We dig into the bigger picture - including Irvine Welsh’s withering reaction. Th…
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Stephen Flynn interview on his first year as SNP Westminster leader
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SNP Westminster boss Stephen Flynn joins The Stooshie for a featured interview on his rollercoaster first year in the job. The Aberdeen South politician reflects on everything from replacing Ian Blackford in the post to being named the UK’s ‘hardest’ MP. He responds to the polls, to SNP splits and scandals, and speculates on his next move. Could he…
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We speak about the P&J’s new true crime podcast and how Arlene Fraser’s murder 25 years ago, and the murder of Suzanne Pilley, could lead to a change in the law. Our team discusses Humza Yousaf’s trip to COP28 climate conference in Dubai, days after shock for Grangemouth workers here. And we hear from people in Dundee about the proposed national cr…
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Labour in a tangle over Gaza ceasefire call
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As fighting in Gaza is temporarily halted, disputes within the Labour Party over whether to call for a permanent ceasefire show no sign of slowing down. With First Minister Humza Yousaf's family now safely back in Scotland and sharing details of their ordeal, we look at how the conflict is shaping politics closer to home. Sir Keir Starmer's refusal…
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Tories reshuffle back in time
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David Cameron is back in government. The SNP are calling for independence in Europe. We look at the odd new political landscape, which looks eerily like it did in 2014. Our featured interview is with Kemnay mum Tracey Gibbon, who tells us about her son Kyle’s ordeal in Carstairs, the secure Scottish state hospital. She was at the Scottish Parliamen…
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SNP challenger Stephen Gethins on ”unfinished business”
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Ex MP Stephen Gethins famously got into parliament by a two-vote margin in 2017. He’s been out since 2019 but wants back at the next election. We discuss why anyone would want to do that, the unfinished business at Westminster, independence and Humza Yousaf’s first year. The DC Thomson politics team also discuss Rishi Sunak’s oil and gas plans. And…
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Alex Salmond and Ash Regan on Alba’s future
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Former first minister Alex Salmond joins us for a featured interview with Derek Healey on his political plans. The ex leader discusses frustration with SNP policy and the route to a referendum. He also describes his hopes for a meeting with Humza Yousaf. Defector Ash Regan joins Andy Philip to discuss her reasons for quitting the SNP and signing up…
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Storm Babet caused fatal devastation in parts of eastern Scotland, and there’s likely more extreme weather to come. Are our emergency services funded well enough to cope? We speak to Aberdeen fire fighter Simon Leroux from the Fire Brigades Union who raises alarm about the strain on a vital service. We also hear from Dr Sarah Halliday, from Dundee …
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Nicola Sturgeon’s former chief of staff, Liz Lloyd, and ex Scottish Labour communications director Alan Roden join our team to discuss the SNP’s fortunes as Humza Yousaf attends the party conference in Aberdeen.Door DC Thomson
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MP Pete Wishart on independence, Alba and a Rutherglen ’gubbing’
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Pete Wishart MP joins us for a look ahead to the conference in Aberdeen where he hopes to shape the SNP’s independence strategy. He shares his views on next steps, the mood of the party, working with Alba and how to get over the Labour defeat in the Rutherglen byelection. Our panel looks at what’s coming up for Humza Yousaf when he addresses activi…
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Rutherglen byelection special
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Three years since Margaret Ferrier caught Covid and boarded a train, we have a new Labour MP in Scotland. Labour’s win in Rutherglen and Hamilton West puts Sir Keir Starmer on course for Downing Street, experts say. The SNP was comprehensively beaten - what now for Humza Yousaf? And the Tories round off a difficult week by losing their deposit in a…
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Rosebank oil and Tory backlash
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The massive Rosebank oilfield has been approved for business in the North Sea. We look at the political splits and future of energy policy. Tory MSP Maurice Golden tells us why he couldn’t back his party on Rishi Sunak’s climate U-turns. Meanwhile, just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water in Fife, massive amounts of sewage spew int…
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Kate Forbes and Meghan Gallacher on birth, maternity and better support for families
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The SNP’s Kate Forbes told us about her difficult experience giving birth as we discuss an exclusive interview in the P&J and The Courier. We also feature a discussion with Conservative MSP Meghan Gallacher on the gaps in maternity care and family support. And we wonder if Liz Truss hopes we’ve all got amnesia as she continues her bizarre political…
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Aye/No, what you did last summer
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The Stooshie is now officially moving to a Wednesday with all of your major Scottish political news. In this episode, DC Thomson's politics team - host Andy Philip, along with Derek Healey, Adele Merson and new recruit Alasdair Clark - look at the big stories from summer and what lies ahead for Humza Yousaf and his independence campaign. We also lo…
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The Stooshie returns from summer to mark a stunning victory for campaigners harmed by former NHS Tayside doctor, Sam Eljamel. We have reported on this scandal for years and spoken to victims on previous episodes of the podcast. This week, we talk through the key moments, speak to campaigners and hear from senior politicians. We also bring you a dis…
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Join in as we test our political knowledge on the week the Scottish Parliament breaks for summer. Our political team discusses the highs and lows of Humza Yousaf's first 100 days in charge. And we cross all our fingers that this summer is quieter than last year.Door DC Thomson
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SNP ’independence convention’ in Dundee
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Humza Yousaf comes to Dundee to chart a course to independence. Is this just a talking shop? Meanwhile, he’s got big problems with discipline as rebels such as Fergus Ewing test his patience. Nicola Sturgeon continues to cast a shadow. And, Labour has a tough sell on energy policy for Scotland.Door DC Thomson
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Eljamel surgery inquiry, fishing ban campaign, and the end of Boris
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Campaigners demand an inquiry into disgraced Dundee surgeon Sam Eljamel. Fishing leaders call for a halt to SNP-Green ban plans. We discuss Boris Johnson's cowardly exit. And we consider what next for the SNP after Nicola Sturgeon was questioned by police.Door DC Thomson
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Succession: How the SNP and Labour are shaping up for the future
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We look at Humza Yousaf’s newly appointed adviser, Kevin Pringle, reflecting on his long history with the SNP. Former Labour MSP Neil Findlay tells us what goes on in the background in a party with eyes on government power. Meanwhile, MP Ian Blackford is leaving parliament and Kevin Stewart quits as SNP transport minister.…
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Interview special: Sister of murdered man Alan Geddes on justice reform
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Sandra Geddes’s brother Alan was murdered in Aberdeen in 2019. The killer had just got out of Peterhead prison and had nowhere to go. On May 31, Sandra met SNP Justice Secretary Angela Constance to discuss how the system needs reformed for prisoners and victims. Listen to our interview with Sandra as she explains her campaign for justice. Also: Lab…
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Police Scotland ’institutional racism’ bombshell
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Is Police Scotland institutionally racist? We reflect on Sir Iain Livingstone’s verdict and the reaction. Two polls offer a snapshot of SNP fortunes. Keir Starmer comes to Kirkcaldy. And can a school violence summit deliver changes?Door DC Thomson
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20-minute neighbourhoods and polarised politics
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Have you heard about 20-minute neighbourhoods? Transport reporter Joanna Bremner (@C_JBremner) joins us for a chat on the oddly controversial policy. We ask why Nicola Sturgeon took so long to notice how polarised politics is in Scotland. And we wonder what Jacob Rees Mogg and historian David Starkey were thinking in their turns at the National Con…
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10 years waiting for surgery; interview on NHS pressure and analysis on latest polls
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Why are women waiting years for the surgery they need? Labour MSP Michael Marra (@michaeljmarra) joins us to talk about intolerable NHS pressure. We assess the latest polls for Scotland’s political parties eyeing the general election.Door DC Thomson
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Coronation interview special: Kings, queens...and Eurovision
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Republican-turned-monarchist Adam Tomkins on why the royal ‘circus’ is here to stay. Is the weekend celebration any different to Eurovision, really? Greens MSP Maggie Chapman on the case for a republic. The DC Thomson politics team also look at Humza Yousaf’s anti-poverty mission. And we look at the SNP rebellion on proposals to ban fishing.…
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Douglas Ross interview special
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The Scottish Conservative leader answers questions on a tough year for his party. Mr Ross, MP for Moray, also discusses Brexit, independence, support for devolution and whether the Tories can hold onto support. He takes aim at the SNP and Greens, while attacking Labour for trying to work with nationalists to block Conservatives. He was speaking as …
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Will fishing ban save seas or ruin communities?
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We focus on the impact of one SNP policy as Humza Yousaf tries to reset the government. Tiree business owner Rhoda Meek gives a local view on Highly protected Marine Areas. We look at the latest polling for the SNP and opposition. The team discusses cracks in the SNP-Green coalition. And we look at devolution under attack.…
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SNP leadership contest quiz
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Were you paying attention during the SNP leadership contest? Play along with our quiz in this week's Stooshie. Also, we discuss who's in and who's out of Humza Yousaf's new-look government. We look at the big names with even bigger jobs ahead. And we discuss the future of oil and energy policy after protestors brought Holyrood to a halt.…
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SNP leader election special: Humza Yousaf wins - what now?
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Humza Yousaf has been elected SNP leader. As he prepares to take over from Nicola Sturgeon as first minister, we look at the challenges ahead. Join The Courier and Press & Journal's team of political journalists as we assess the result, the implications for the independence campaign and what comes next.…
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Former SNP aide on ’cautious’ Nicola Sturgeon, Green problems and how to bring the party together again
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We speak to Fergus Mutch, former aide to Alex Salmond and SNP spin chief under Nicola Sturgeon. He tells us about a likely re-think on the Greens' role in government, how Nicola Sturgeon's 'cautious' approach meant chances were missed and how the next leader needs to bring the party together. We get a SNP leader on Monday. Who's it going to be?…
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Budgets, Brexit, blunders and ballots
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The SNP finally told us what we already knew about the size of its membership. We look at the latest in the leadership campaign, including a toe-curling gaffe. The budget means good times for the better off. Is there at least a cheaper pint in it for everyone else? Maybe not. And we look at a Ukrainian family's decision to beat NHS queues by going …
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Kate Forbes on faith and the tough decisions ahead
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The Highlander was early favourite for the first minister's job. But an early row on faith in politics appeared to knock her off course. She speaks to Andy Philip about the "stunning" backlash, her family, Nicola Sturgeon and plans for her first 100 days in charge.Door DC Thomson
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Humza Yousaf on family, racism and the NHS
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Humza Yousaf knows he's got a tough record to defend. But he's determined to prove he can do well in the top job. And he has plenty to say about his background, his experience of racism and his hope for independence in just five years. Courier political editor Derek Healey interviews the health secretary.…
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Ash Regan on independence
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The former government minister is focused on another referendum. She tells us the UK will have no choice but to negotiate if she's in charge. Can the candidate ranked third in the polls stage a stunning win? Justin Bowie interviews the Edinburgh Eastern MSP to hear about her plans for the top job.Door DC Thomson
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Nicola Sturgeon takes SNP flak and Lib Dems meet in Dundee
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Nicola Sturgeon heard her own SNP Government colleague's criticism aimed back at her. Tories and Labour could barely hide their glee at the leadership rhetoric. We assess the latest in the SNP contest. Lib Dems are meeting in Dundee for their conference. Can they capitalise on SNP misfortune at all?Door DC Thomson
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Big noise over big budget cuts, and SNP leader latest
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Budgets are being sliced across Scotland and it's hurting disadvantaged communities. We speak to the man behind Dundee-based Big Noise Douglas to find out how young people are bearing the brunt. We also check up on the latest twists in the SNP's leadership contest, and bid farewell to John Swinney.Door DC Thomson
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SNP leadership contest latest, and we hear from Humza Yousaf’s local voters
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Our team assess Kate Forbes' turbulent campaign to be first minister. We hit the streets of Glasgow Pollok to find out what locals think of their Dundee-based MSP, Humza Yousaf. And we look at Ash Regan's intriguing pitch for impatient independence supporters.Door DC Thomson
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Stooshie Special: Labour Party Conference
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An inside look ahead of the Labour Party Conference held in Edinburgh. Courier political editor, Derek Healey is joined by political reporters, Rachel Amery and Justin Bowie to unpack Scottish Labour's influence now that Nicola Sturgeon has resigned as First Minister. Justin also takes to the streets of Edinburgh to find out what the public think o…
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