Planet Holyrood - The Scottish Politics Show

Jan 29 2025 101 ep. 33 mins 25

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Welcome to Planet Holyrood, our weekly look at the key events in Scottish politics. Hosted by Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon, guests will chew over what has been happening at Holyrood and Westminster.

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Planet Holyrood | Swinney gets Budget deal, FM’s NHS damp squib relaunch, and Alba civil war

Jan 29 2025 33 mins

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail Chief Reporter Hannah Rodger and Douglas Dicke of the Scottish Daily Express on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss the Scottish budget's backing by the Greens and Lib Dems, Swinney's NHS relaunch and a leadership contest that's brewing amongst Alba. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice

Planet Holyrood | Second Trump presidency, John Swinney visa proposals discussed, and the latest on Operation Branchform

Jan 22 2025 35 mins

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail Editor John Ferguson and Scottish Express Digital Editor Douglas Dickie on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss what the second presidency of Donald Trump will mean for Scotland, John Swinney’s plans for graduate visas and the latest on OPeration Branchform Listen to the Planet Holyrood Podcast here: Daily

Planet Holyrood | Sturgeon's divorce, Nigel Farage takes Holyrood, and is Rachel Reeves in trouble?

Jan 15 2025 27 mins

Paul Hutcheon is joined by Hannah Rodger and Ben Borland to discuss Nicola Sturgeon's divorce announcement, as well as a new poll showing Reform gaining seats in Scotland. Plus, is Rachel Reeves in trouble, and what will a reform rise mean for Scottish Labour and Conservatives? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Planet Holyrood | John Swinney and Anas Sarwar set out their New Year visions

Jan 08 2025 31 mins

John Swinney and Anas Sarwar set out their parties positions as we head in to 2025. Is the SNP on their way to an election win, or will Scottish Labour be able to shake off down south's unpopular policies by the time May 2026 comes around? Paul Hutcheon is joined by Ben Borland, John Ferguson and Douglas Dickie to discuss all things branchform, Starmer, Sturgeon and Musk... Learn

Planet Holyrood | Review of the Year

Dec 18 2024 38 mins

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail Chief Reporter Hannah Rodger and Scottish Express Digital EditorDouglas Dickie on the Planet Holyrood podcast to review another year in Scottish politics. Has Swinney out performed Yousaf? Can the SNP survive Operation Branchform? Is Starmer making life difficult for Sarwar? Plus, our hosts pick their politicians

Planet Holyrood - Edinburgh Council leader Cammy Day resigns | Scotland’s education mess | Scottish Labour support lowest in three years

Dec 11 2024 30 mins

Daily Record Deputy Political Editor Chris McCall is joined by Sunday Mail Political Editor John Ferguson and Scottish Express Editor Ben Borland on the Planet Holyrood podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Planet Holyrood 04/12/24 - Budget special as SNP announce child benefit lift and NHS increase

Dec 04 2024 29 mins

Paul Hutcheon, Hannah Rodger and Douglas Dickie give a run-through of the Scottish Government's budget. The SNP Finance Secretary also announced an additional £2 billion for Scotland's struggling NHS. In a welcome break for workers, Shona Robison said income tax rates have been frozen until 2026, while the amount at which the basic and intermediate rates – 20% per cent and 21 p

Planet Holyrood 27/11/24 - How will John Swinney get his Budget through? | Rise of Reform in Scotland

Nov 27 2024 27 mins

In the latest episode of Planet Holyrood, Paul Hutcheon, John Ferguson and Ben Borland discussed whether the SNP would get a helping hand from the Lib Dems or the Greens to push their budget through the Scottish Parliament and the rise of Reform UK in Scotland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Planet Holyrood - Anas Sarwar promises to reinstate Winter Fuel Payment as Flynn row rumbles on

Nov 20 2024 32 mins

Scottish Labour have been forced into a pitch for Holyrood 2026 which is essentially “Vote Scottish Labour to reverse UK Labour policy” – a message that could confuse voters, with John Swinney considering bringing back a universal winter fuel payment in his December Budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Planet Holyrood - SNP double jobbing discussed as Stephen Flynn goes for Holyrood | Sturgeon and Yousaf aim for Parliament return | Neil Gray football car controversy

Nov 13 2024 32 mins

SNP leadership succession begins as Stephen Flynn goes for Holyrood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices