Planet Holyrood - The Scottish Politics Show

Mar 05 2025 106 ep. 33 mins 26

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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 | Donald Trump’s Ukraine betrayal, Keir Starmer trying to bring the US and Ukraine together and hot head Stephen Flynn

Mar 05 2025 34 mins

Paul Hutcheon, John Ferguson and Douglas Dickie reflect on whirlwind world-wide events, kicked off by an unprecedented display from Presidents Donald Trump of the US and Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine. A heated exchange in the White House has seen the UK step into the fray to offer support to the invaded nation, whilst the SNP Westminster Leader has added fuel to the fire via the s

Planet Holyrood | Swinney swings for Farage | Defence spending increase | Council tax hikes analysed

Feb 26 2025 32 mins

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Planet Holyrood | Will Scottish Labour conference mark a turning point?

Feb 19 2025 25 mins

This week sees Scottish Labour's annual conference, with the Prime Minister due to appear. But will new policies and a u-turn on gender reform be enough to make up for the PM's own turbulent start in office and save the party north of the border? With the Record's Paul Hutcheon, Sunday Mail's John Ferguson and Douglas Dickie of the Scottish Daily Express. Learn more about your ad

Planet Holyrood Special | EXCLUSIVE interview with Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar

Feb 18 2025 40 mins

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Planet Holyrood | More poll woe for Scottish Labour | Sturgeon v Swinney on the Promise |Trump and tariffs

Feb 05 2025 37 mins

Is this the worst poll yet for Scottish Labour? Swinney and Sturgeon are allies - but are they set to fall out over the Promise? Trump and tariffs: the UK looks on nervously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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