Podcast appearances and mentions of Ian Blackford

In this bumper edition we begin with Labour's leaked plans to cut welfare spending by £6 billion. £5 billion to come from making it harder to claim Personal Independence Payments. Five Scottish Labour MPs have put their names to a letter supporting these "reforms" as " truly progressive". We look at the cuts, wonder if this could be the final nail in the coffin of Scottish Labour, and Lesley compares and contrasts the UK response to the Ukraine crisis with that of Germany.The USA's change in stance under Trump to the Ukraine war and the Western Alliance in NATO prompted erstwhile Westminster SNP leader Ian Blackford to call for the SNP to switch to a multilateral position on nuclear disarmament. We examine the UK's independent nuclear deterrent and question both its independence and its value as a deterrent.Lesley watched the C4 documentary about Michael Sheen's campaign to not only personally pay off £1 million of debt owed by folk from his local area but also his long term project aimed at highlighting social injustice and the impact of credit finance companies on vulnerable communities.https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/mar/10/michael-sheen-interview-secret-million-pound-giveaway-port-talbotOur attention also turns to the USA. Are we deluding ourselves over popular opposition to Trump's policies? Will the Democrats find the spine to use the disruptive tactics employed by the Republicans during the Obama and Biden presidencies?All this plus Elaine C Smith, Brian Cox, and Gone With The Wind. ★ Support this podcast ★

Alistair Grant, David Bol and Alexander Brown are joined by former Westminster leader Ian Blackford to discuss the 10th anniversary of the independence referendum, and what should happen now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lorna Hughes and Hannah Rodger discuss the latest opinion polls, Sunak's Sky TV blunder and Hannah speaks to Ian Blackford about what the future holds for the SNP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Riley-Smith of The Telegraph is joined by a range of guests to analyse the latest developments at Westminster.To discuss Labour's prospects following the local election results, Ben speaks to former Labour leader, Lord Kinnock.Labour candidate and economist Miatta Fahnbulleh, and Rupert Harrison, a Conservative candidate and former Chief of staff to George Osborne, discuss the economy in the run up to the general election.As John Swinney becomes First Minister of Scotland, Ben brings the SNP's Ian Blackford together with Many Rhodes, editor of Holyrood Magazine, to discuss whether he can bring unity back to the party.And finally, in a week that saw celebrities turn out for the Met Gala in New York, can our politicians take a leaf out of their book when it comes to making the right style decisions. Ben is joined by judge on The Great British Sewing Bee, Patrick Grant, and Katie Perrior, former director of communications in Downing Street for Theresa May.

Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from East Markham Village Hall

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are SNP MP and former Westminster leader Ian Blackford, Conservative MP and former minister Vicky Ford, barrister and broadcaster Hashi Mohamed and Reform UK's candidate for Mayor of London Howard Cox.

Are the Tories heading for total wipeout?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are SNP MP and former Westminster leader Ian Blackford, Conservative MP and former minister Vicky Ford, barrister and broadcaster Hashi Mohamed and Reform UK's candidate for Mayor of London Howard Cox.

This week we look at Islamism in Britain; Lee Anderson;  Charlotte Church; Scott Morrison; Google, Gemini and Black Nazis; Canada and 'Gender inclusive de mining; the Argentinian economy; Gaza and Biden; Ukraine and Navalny; Coal Exports from Australia; Mary Poppins; Cannibalism; Abortion in the UK; Marrying a Hologram; Fertility confusion; Guinness Records for Sale;  John Lennon's Bullet;  The Unfaithfulness of Ian Blackford;  Justin Currie and Parkinsons; SEEK - do you believe in talking snakes?  Young Sheldon and the Fine Tuning Argument; Psalm 43 with music from Vivaldi, Leonard Cohen, Mark Knopfler, Bach, John Lennon, Del Amitri, Psalm Singers.

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 end up in Holyrood one day? Maybe with an eye on the leader job there? Listen to the full interview on The Stooshie today.

The SNP Westminster leader and MP for Aberdeen South sits down with the Podlitical team, discussing his year in post so far, his relationship with former Westminster leader Ian Blackford, the challenges the SNP has faced over the last 12 months, and more. Flynn talks about the recent news of Scottish Health Secretary Michael Matheson's iPad bill, and the criticism he faced following Remembrance Sunday, as he also shares his thoughts on how the level of online abuse faced by politicians is "off the scale", and the difficulties of juggling his career and his family.For a range of political interviews, subscribe to Podlitical on BBC Sounds.

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are the SNP's Ian Blackford, historian Dr Tessa Dunlop, Conservative MP Bim Afolami and musician turned podcaster Winston Marshall.

Labour defends its 'votes at 16' plan, Cross Question & are electric cars useless?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are the SNP's Ian Blackford, historian Dr Tessa Dunlop, Conservative MP Bim Afolami and musician turned podcaster Winston Marshall.

Regular presenter Fiona is joined by guest presenter Lynne Dougan for a round up of interesting snippets from August 2023.  Themes covered are: 00:00:33 - Glasgow UCI championships 00:09:58 - Bibby Stockholm scandal  and the "othering" of asylum seekers by the right wing press 00:21:15 - Hugh Grant takes down the UK press 00:22:07 - Junior doctors pay settlement - BBC vs STV versions 00:27:23 - It's GERS week with Richard Murphy 00:30:33 - SNP MPs standing down, Mairi Black owns Oliver Dowden 00:33:20 - EU or EFTA?  Views from Philippa Whitford, Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp and Keir Starmer 00:38:28 - energy policy and economic strategy, Humza Yousaf, Ian Blackford and Gordon M-K 00:56:40 - Corrie Wilson on uniting Scotland 01:03:00 - Dust If You Must (RIP Irene Hamilton) 01:04:26 - upcoming events 01:06:11 - sign off   Ian Blackford's paper "Roadmap for a Scottish Green Industrial Strategy" can be downloaded from his website    The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts.  Remember to like and subscribe! Contact Us: indypodcasters@gmail.com  Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Check out our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips    

Iain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at the Pleasance at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre with the SNP's former Westminster Leader Ian Blackford.

On this special episode of UKICE (I Tell), we have a live recording of our most recent Unlocked event featuring Professor Anand Menon's interview with the Rt Hon Ian Blackford, MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber and former SNP Westminster leader. The conversation covered a wide range of issues including the future of the SNP, Labour's chances in the next general election, the impact of the 2014 Scottish independence referendum and the prospect of an independent Scotland rejoining the European Union.

Ian Blackford joined the SNP aged 16, going on to lead the party in Westminster during a period of high political drama. In the latest episode of our series reflecting on the careers of MPs leaving Parliament at the next election, he tells Matt about his regrets over negative campaigning against Charles Kennedy, what he thinks about Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond, and how he came to be known as the 'humble crofter'.Plus Libby Purves and Rachel Sylvester discuss whether there's anything to celebrate as the NHS turns 75 this week and why Labour and the Lib Dems are targeting middle aged women at the next election Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having announced he's standing down at the next election, what's next for Ian Blackford? The SNP MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber since 2015, Ian Blackford joins the team to discuss his time as an MP and SNP Westminster leader, as well as his current role as the party's independence business ambassador and what the future holds for him. Blackford talks about the Deposit Return Scheme, Margaret Ferrier's suspension, and Stephen Flynn taking over as Westminster leader. He discusses the uncertainty in deciding to stand down, the online treatment of politicians, and why he thinks there is "no point" in independence "just for the sake of it".

First Minister Humza Yousaf meets Prime Minister Rishi Sunak amidst continued SNP turmoil. The team discuss the talks between the new First Minister and the Prime Minister, including the cost of living crisis and devolution. The difficult start to Yousaf's premiership looks set to continue, with former FM Nicola Sturgeon saying the SNP crisis is her 'worst nightmare'. This week saw former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford clash with the current Westminster leader Stephen Flynn, who revealed the party were still seeking an auditor to process the SNP's accounts, and acknowledged it could miss out on £1.2m in public funds if the deadline is missed. As Rishi Sunak now travels to Scotland for the Scottish Conservative conference this coming weekend, the team also discuss what we might hear from the PM and Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross.

Tim is joined this week by Ian Blackford, the former leader of the SNP in Westminster. He talks through the pressures of leading from the front within politics. He also looks to the SNP leadership race and the media reporting of leading candidate Kate Forbes' faith. Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to farron@premier.org.uk.

On tonight's episode of Piers Morgan Uncensored with Richard Tice and Isabel Oakeshott, react to the groundbreaking news that Nicola Sturgeon was resigning as the SNP Leader with Alex Salmond and Ian Blackford. Also debated was Keir Starmer's call to the hard left of Labour to 'back him or leave'. Richard and Isabel delve into Dame Prue Leith lobbying MPs on assisted suicide but one of the people in her way is her son, who joins Uncensored.Watch Piers Morgan Uncensored at 8 pm on TalkTV on Sky 522, Virgin Media 606, Freeview 237 and Freesat 217. Listen on DAB+ and the app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The former leader of the SNP in Westminster shares stories from his 5 years in charge of the group, including the inside account of what really happened when he was ejected from the Commons in 2018. And his infamous attack on Boris Johnson in 2022. He also talks about the current state of Scottish politics, including the controversial policy of Self ID. It's got everything! Buy tickets to The Political Party, live at The Duchess Theatre here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/Forthcoming guests include:20 Feb: Keir Starmer6 March: Eddie Izzard20 March: Krishnan Guru-Murthy3 April: Ruth Davidson Plus more to be announced! Follow @mattforde on Twitter for the latest news Email the show: politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's been a change in SNP leadership at Westminster with Stephen Flynn and Mhairi Black replacing Ian Blackford and Kirsten Oswald. Was it mere coincidence that this changing of the old guard took place just 10 days after the Supreme Court ruling, and does it signal a galvanization of the party in the same way the ruling appears to have fired up the wider movement?The STUC has published a report just days before the Scottish budget statement suggesting radical, progressive, reforms right across the fiscal landscape. We look at them and speculate on what the response will be from the SNP not just at Holyrood but from the membership.We also wonder why the apparent silence from Scottish Labour.Sir Keir Starmer hasn't been so quiet in his campaign to paint Labour as the party of the Union, getting his lick in first in the SNP blame game if he fails to get a majority at the next General Election.All these plus thoughts on more bravura performances from Mick Lynch of the RMT and Frank Capra's It's A Wonderful Life.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Internal tensions continue as Stephen Flynn takes over as SNP Westminster group leader, with senior figure Pete Wishart resigning from the front bench, saying he was "bemused" as to why Flynn had sought to replace Ian Blackford in the role. Ex-PM Gordon Brown also revealed a package of proposed political reforms, claiming the Labour plan would make the UK work for Scotland, but the SNP described the measures as "underwhelming". Political science Professor Ailsa Henderson of the University of Edinburgh joins the team to discuss the latest polling on independence after the Supreme Court verdict, as well as the reaction to the Brown report.

Stuart Cosgrove and Shona Craven are joined by journalist, Ruth Wishart. This week - the Labour Party and constitutional reform, Ian Blackford steps down at SNP leader at Westminster, Kanye West and extremism and a listener question on Royal scandals. At the end of the show, media recommendations. To listen to the full hour-long episode, and for a full list of recommendations, join the Talk Media Club (99p per week + VAT): patreon.com/talkmedia After I've joined the club, how do I listen? Download the Patreon app (iOS/Android) and login with your account details. For more information about Talk Media, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia

Join The Scotsman's political team as they discuss the resignation of Ian Blackford as leader of the SNP in Westminster and what that means for the party going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A number of Conservative MPs have decided that they do not want to stand at the next General Election. Amongst them are significant backbenchers like William Wragg, up-and-coming junior minister Dehenna Davison and former Cabinet minister Chloe Smith. The most significant MP not running again, however, is former Chancellor Sajid Javid. News of his decision broke as "House of Comments" was recording. Hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell analyse what this all means for the Conservatives. They also discuss Ian Blackford stepping down as leader of the SNP in Westminster and the by-election in City of Chester. I'm a Tory - get me out of here - Hard Thing on the Soft Left Chester by-election: Sunak fails first by-election test, says Rayner - BBC News Ian Blackford to stand down as SNP leader at Westminster - BBC News Charlotte Henry on Twitter Charlotte Henry's newsletter, The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left House of Comments is a C.A.H Multimedia production in association with Political Human.

Conservative treasury minister Victoria Atkins and shadow immigration minister Stephen Kinnock discuss whether private schools should get tax breaks and what it's like being the children of politicians. And rapper Professor Green speaks about how we should approach mental health at a time when people are struggling with the cost of living. Also, on the day that Ian Blackford steps down as SNP Westminster leader, we check in on his pet lambs Mango and Chutney. This episode of Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and Chris Mason and was made by Chris Flynn and Danny Wittenberg with Emma Jacobs. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Ian Blackford will stand down as SNP leader. After five years in the role, it is time for 'fresh leadership', Blackford says. But who will take over? Cindy Yu speaks to James Forsyth and Katy Balls.

Ian Blackford has announced he will stand down as leader of the SNP Westminster group, but why now, and what does this tell us about divisions within the SNP? The team discuss the news, who might take over, as well as the thorny issues in PMQs and FMQs from housing stock to a National Care Service. Are party leaders placing policy 'tanks on lawns' ahead of the next General Election, and what does it tell us about the potential future 'battlefields' of politics?

SNP Westminster Leader Ian Blackford takes your calls, Cross Question & how do we tackle gambling addiction? Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP Flick Drummond, Leader of the Green Party in the London Assembly Caroline Russell, broadcaster Steve Richards & businessman Lance Forman

This week the podcast is dusted with sprinklings of the autumn statement, the Fraser of Allander Institute, Audit Scotland's report on Scotland's public finances, the Scottish Green's independence paper and the non-coup not to oust Ian Blackford. Enjoy!

In this week's episode of The Steamie, Westminster correspondent Alex Brown speaks to deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats, Wendy Chamberlain, and SNP leader in Westminster, Ian Blackford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More government U-turns, gossip from an Anti Growth Coalition drinks party, and a PMQs debrief. Ian Blackford, SNP's leader in Westminster also pops in to News Agents HQ for a chat. Production: Gabriel Radus Deputy Editor: Tom Hughes Executive Producer: Dino Sofos For exclusive daily videos from The News Agents visit Global Player: https://www.globalplayer.com/videos/brands/news-agents/the-news-agents/ The News Agents is a Global Player Original and a Persephonica Production.

On tonight's episode of Piers Morgan Uncensored, investigative journalist John Sweeney speaks to Piers about the latest attacks in Kyiv. Piers questions SNP MP Ian Blackford after leader Nicola Sturgeon said she "detests the Tories". Ian Blackford also explains why he opposes Brexit but wants Scotland to leave the UK. Magician and author Penn Jillette joins Piers Morgan live and uncensored to talk Trump, Twitter, magic and more..Watch Piers Morgan Uncensored at 8pm on TalkTV on Sky 526, Virgin Media 627, Freeview 237 and Freesat 217. Listen on DAB+ and app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak emerge as the final two candidates for leader of the Conservative Party and the next Prime Minister, we pick over the debris of those debates and cast another eye over their policies and pitches to the Tory faithful.The contest is being presented as a battle between Sunak-left, and Truss-right, but is there that much difference between the two? Our answer will come as no surprise. We reflect on the composition of that Tory electorate and what influence the right-wing press may have on them. We also reach the conclusion that, given the current polls, Liz Truss will soon be facing Sir Keir Starmer and Ian Blackford across the despatch box.Starmer recently ruled out any reform to the outdated First Past the Post electoral system saying, "It's not a priority." is this not only an affront to genuine democracy but politically illiterate?The Scottish Government has opened up its latest Land Reform Bill for public consultation. Is it so mired in technocratic speak that it's impossible for any non-expert to get to grips with it and is it even asking the right questions?https://www.gov.scot/publications/land-reform-net-zero-nation-consultation-paper/#:~:text=The%20next%20Land%20Reform%20Bill,range%20of%20land%2Drelated%20issues.Public Events Glenmoriston Millenium Hall, Invermoriston on Monday 25 July 2022 (EventBrite link) Timespan, Helmsdale on Tuesday 26 July 2022 (EventBrite link) Stornoway Town Hall, Stornoway on Wednesday 27 July 2022 (EventBrite link) Victoria and Albert Halls, Ballater on Thursday 28 July 2022 (EventBrite link) The Minister will also be holding an online event between 6:30pm and 8:00pm on Thursday 21 July 2022 (EventBrite link).★ Support this podcast ★

It's the week in which Ian Blackford has faced calls to resign and the country's railways come to a standstill as workers go on strike over a pay dispute. We also speak to Marj Adams from the campaign group Keep Mum about their anger at the lack of maternity care in Moray. Subscribe to the Courier or Press and Journal today to stay up to date on Local and Scottish news. Go to www.thecourier.co.uk/subscribe/ or www.pressandjournal.co.uk/subscribe/ to get unlimited access to the news that matters to you.

Lesley looks back at her recent appearance on BBC Debate Night and reflects on why the emphasis must be on the substance of the argument for Scottish independence rather than being drawn into sterile debates about process.Mick Lynch the General Secretary of the RMT union has cut through to the wider public with a series of interviews where he has effectively destroyed the hackneyed ,and increasingly bizarre, line of questioning from broadcasters. What makes him such a powerful and  effective voice for modern trade unionism?Alex Rowley has  floated the idea of devo max on an indyref2 ballot paper. All of this is dependent, of course, not only on Labour winning the next General Election but the willingness of a future Labour government to put in place meaningful devolution. We discuss.When is an apology not an apology? We examine the fall out from the Patrick Grady affair and the response, in particular from Ian Blackford, to the leak of an audio recording of an SNP Parliamentary Party meeting.June 23 was the day Scotland voted to Remain in EU while England voted Leave. The rest as they say is history. Join Lesley and folk from 6 European countries who explain why they want Scotland to rejoin the EU as an independent state.  Book at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-light-is-still-on-why-scotland-matters-to-europeans-tickets-362268283187★ Support this podcast ★

Björn Þór Sigbjörnsson og Þórunn Elísabet Bogadóttir ræddu erlend málefni í Heimsglugganum við Boga Ágústsson. Umræðuefni dagsins voru deilur um viðauka við Brexit-samning um Norður-Írland, tilraunir skosku stjórnarinnar til að efna til nýrrar þjóðaratkvæðagreiðslu um Skotland og friðarsamningar Dana og Grænlendinga við Kanadamenn um Hans-eyju, sem liggur milli Grænlands og Kanada. Breska stjórnin kynnti á mánudaginn frumvarp um einhliða breytingar á Norður-Írlandsákvæði útgöngusamnings Breta úr Evrópusambandinu. Ráðamenn ESB segja ákvæði frumvarpsins brot á samningnum og þar með alþjóðalögum. Sambandið hefur því ákveðið að draga Breta fyrir dóm. Nicola Sturgeon, fyrsti ráðherra Skotlands, hefur hrundið af stað nýrri tilraun til að efna til annarrar þjóðaratkvæðagreiðslu um sjálfstæði Skotlands. Skotar samþykktu með 55-45 atkvæðum árið 2014 að vera áfram hluti af Stóra-Bretlandi, United Kingdom. Verulegur meirihluti Skota var andvígur Brexit og Skoski þjóðarflokkurinn, SNP, segir að með útgöngunni úr ESB hafi forsendur breyst og því sé réttlætanlegt að kjósa að nýju um sjálfstæði. Ian Blackford, leiðtogi SNP í breska þinginu, tók þetta mál upp í gær og sagði: ?Ef þið horfið á lönd eins og Ísland, Írland, Noreg og Danmörku sjáið þið að þau standa sig mun betur en Bretland, þar er meiri jöfnuður, minni fátækt, meiri framleiðni, félagsleg tækifæri, meiri fjárfesting. Listinn er miklu lengri, það er óyggjandi að Bretland heldur aftur af Skotlandi, þessi lönd geta í krafti sjálfstæðis búið til ríkari, jafnari og grænni samfélög, af hverju mega Skotar það ekki líka?? Í vikunni var skrifað undir samning á milli Kanada og Dana og Grænlendinga um landamæri en áratugadeilur höfðu verið um hvar þau eiga að liggja um Hans-eyju, sem heitir Tartupaluk á máli ínúíta. Eyjan er óbyggð og óbyggileg, aðeins 1,2 ferkílómetrar að flatarmáli. Deilurnar, sem sumir nefndu kumpánlegt stríð, höfðu staðið áratugum saman, eins og segir í frétt sem Ævar Örn Jósepsson skrifaði á vef RÚV: ?Það byrjaði þegar þáverandi Grænlandsmálaráðherra Dana gaf fyrirmæli um að reisa danska fánann á eyjunni árið 1984, ellefu árum eftir að deila ríkjanna hófst og ?bardagarnir? sem fylgdu voru alltaf eins: Kanadískir dátar stigu á land, fjarlægðu danska fánann, reistu þann kanadíska í staðinn og skildu eftir flösku af kanadísku viskíi. Nokkru síðar stigu danskir dátar á land, fjarlægðu kanadíska fánann, reistu þann danska, og skildu eftir flösku af dönsku ákavíti. Og svo koll af kolli.?

Björn Þór Sigbjörnsson og Þórunn Elísabet Bogadóttir ræddu erlend málefni í Heimsglugganum við Boga Ágústsson. Umræðuefni dagsins voru deilur um viðauka við Brexit-samning um Norður-Írland, tilraunir skosku stjórnarinnar til að efna til nýrrar þjóðaratkvæðagreiðslu um Skotland og friðarsamningar Dana og Grænlendinga við Kanadamenn um Hans-eyju, sem liggur milli Grænlands og Kanada. Breska stjórnin kynnti á mánudaginn frumvarp um einhliða breytingar á Norður-Írlandsákvæði útgöngusamnings Breta úr Evrópusambandinu. Ráðamenn ESB segja ákvæði frumvarpsins brot á samningnum og þar með alþjóðalögum. Sambandið hefur því ákveðið að draga Breta fyrir dóm. Nicola Sturgeon, fyrsti ráðherra Skotlands, hefur hrundið af stað nýrri tilraun til að efna til annarrar þjóðaratkvæðagreiðslu um sjálfstæði Skotlands. Skotar samþykktu með 55-45 atkvæðum árið 2014 að vera áfram hluti af Stóra-Bretlandi, United Kingdom. Verulegur meirihluti Skota var andvígur Brexit og Skoski þjóðarflokkurinn, SNP, segir að með útgöngunni úr ESB hafi forsendur breyst og því sé réttlætanlegt að kjósa að nýju um sjálfstæði. Ian Blackford, leiðtogi SNP í breska þinginu, tók þetta mál upp í gær og sagði: ?Ef þið horfið á lönd eins og Ísland, Írland, Noreg og Danmörku sjáið þið að þau standa sig mun betur en Bretland, þar er meiri jöfnuður, minni fátækt, meiri framleiðni, félagsleg tækifæri, meiri fjárfesting. Listinn er miklu lengri, það er óyggjandi að Bretland heldur aftur af Skotlandi, þessi lönd geta í krafti sjálfstæðis búið til ríkari, jafnari og grænni samfélög, af hverju mega Skotar það ekki líka?? Í vikunni var skrifað undir samning á milli Kanada og Dana og Grænlendinga um landamæri en áratugadeilur höfðu verið um hvar þau eiga að liggja um Hans-eyju, sem heitir Tartupaluk á máli ínúíta. Eyjan er óbyggð og óbyggileg, aðeins 1,2 ferkílómetrar að flatarmáli. Deilurnar, sem sumir nefndu kumpánlegt stríð, höfðu staðið áratugum saman, eins og segir í frétt sem Ævar Örn Jósepsson skrifaði á vef RÚV: ?Það byrjaði þegar þáverandi Grænlandsmálaráðherra Dana gaf fyrirmæli um að reisa danska fánann á eyjunni árið 1984, ellefu árum eftir að deila ríkjanna hófst og ?bardagarnir? sem fylgdu voru alltaf eins: Kanadískir dátar stigu á land, fjarlægðu danska fánann, reistu þann kanadíska í staðinn og skildu eftir flösku af kanadísku viskíi. Nokkru síðar stigu danskir dátar á land, fjarlægðu kanadíska fánann, reistu þann danska, og skildu eftir flösku af dönsku ákavíti. Og svo koll af kolli.?

Björn Þór Sigbjörnsson og Þórunn Elísabet Bogadóttir ræddu erlend málefni í Heimsglugganum við Boga Ágústsson. Umræðuefni dagsins voru deilur um viðauka við Brexit-samning um Norður-Írland, tilraunir skosku stjórnarinnar til að efna til nýrrar þjóðaratkvæðagreiðslu um Skotland og friðarsamningar Dana og Grænlendinga við Kanadamenn um Hans-eyju, sem liggur milli Grænlands og Kanada. Breska stjórnin kynnti á mánudaginn frumvarp um einhliða breytingar á Norður-Írlandsákvæði útgöngusamnings Breta úr Evrópusambandinu. Ráðamenn ESB segja ákvæði frumvarpsins brot á samningnum og þar með alþjóðalögum. Sambandið hefur því ákveðið að draga Breta fyrir dóm. Nicola Sturgeon, fyrsti ráðherra Skotlands, hefur hrundið af stað nýrri tilraun til að efna til annarrar þjóðaratkvæðagreiðslu um sjálfstæði Skotlands. Skotar samþykktu með 55-45 atkvæðum árið 2014 að vera áfram hluti af Stóra-Bretlandi, United Kingdom. Verulegur meirihluti Skota var andvígur Brexit og Skoski þjóðarflokkurinn, SNP, segir að með útgöngunni úr ESB hafi forsendur breyst og því sé réttlætanlegt að kjósa að nýju um sjálfstæði. Ian Blackford, leiðtogi SNP í breska þinginu, tók þetta mál upp í gær og sagði: ?Ef þið horfið á lönd eins og Ísland, Írland, Noreg og Danmörku sjáið þið að þau standa sig mun betur en Bretland, þar er meiri jöfnuður, minni fátækt, meiri framleiðni, félagsleg tækifæri, meiri fjárfesting. Listinn er miklu lengri, það er óyggjandi að Bretland heldur aftur af Skotlandi, þessi lönd geta í krafti sjálfstæðis búið til ríkari, jafnari og grænni samfélög, af hverju mega Skotar það ekki líka?? Í vikunni var skrifað undir samning á milli Kanada og Dana og Grænlendinga um landamæri en áratugadeilur höfðu verið um hvar þau eiga að liggja um Hans-eyju, sem heitir Tartupaluk á máli ínúíta. Eyjan er óbyggð og óbyggileg, aðeins 1,2 ferkílómetrar að flatarmáli. Deilurnar, sem sumir nefndu kumpánlegt stríð, höfðu staðið áratugum saman, eins og segir í frétt sem Ævar Örn Jósepsson skrifaði á vef RÚV: ?Það byrjaði þegar þáverandi Grænlandsmálaráðherra Dana gaf fyrirmæli um að reisa danska fánann á eyjunni árið 1984, ellefu árum eftir að deila ríkjanna hófst og ?bardagarnir? sem fylgdu voru alltaf eins: Kanadískir dátar stigu á land, fjarlægðu danska fánann, reistu þann kanadíska í staðinn og skildu eftir flösku af kanadísku viskíi. Nokkru síðar stigu danskir dátar á land, fjarlægðu kanadíska fánann, reistu þann danska, og skildu eftir flösku af dönsku ákavíti. Og svo koll af kolli.?

Sue Gray's report into Downing Street partying during Covid lockdowns has finally been published, and it's left the Prime Minister battling for political survival.We'd already seen that fuzzy shot of Boris Johnson with a glass held aloft, and now there's more images featuring convivial drinks and food, one of which features Chancellor Rishi Sunak.The top civil servant's report criticises what's described as an “excessive” drinking culture in Whitehall, which often broke lockdown rules when the rest of Britain was under house arrest, as well as other revealing shocking treatment of cleaning and security staff.The report will make galling reading for many Britons, particularly those prevented from seeing sick relatives because of the rules.At PMQs Mr Johnson repeated his apologies, and said he took responsibility, while Scottish National Party leader Ian Blackford led calls for him to resign. The Evening Standard's political reporter Rachael Burford has been covering developments as they happened.She examines what the Gray report means for the PM's political future and how Downing Street is trying to deflect attention away from the scandal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The SNP's Ian Blackford joins Adam, Chris and Marianna Spring to talk about lambing at his home in Scotland, the cost of living and Partygate – 126 fines have now been issued over lockdown breaches in and around Downing St. And Tony Danker, head of the Confederation of British Industry, reflects on the chancellor's speech at the annual CBI dinner last night. He talks tax cuts, the Northern Ireland Protocol and the possibility of a trade war with the EU. This edition of Newscast was made by Chris Flynn and Miranda Slade. The assistant editor was Alison Gee. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

To say Lesley's travels to and from the Netherlands were a richt trachle is an understatement. But beyond the not inconsiderable personal inconvenience what do they tell us about post Brexit Britain's relationship with the EU?Lots of us struggled to get our meter readings in before the April 1st deadline. Thank goodness for those smart meters then. Not quite. After 2 months of research Lesley uncovered a catalogue of disastrous decisions and non decisions leading to a colossal waste of public money which is in danger of harming, once again, the most vulnerable during the era of soaring energy costs. A series of errors by both Labour and Tory governments made possible by the acceptance of privatisation.Privatisation also looms large in the future of C4. We ask the question why "fix" something that patently isn't broken.Ian Blackford was accused by Kay Burley of sexism when he raised legitimate concerns over the non dom tax status of Akshata Murty ,the wife of Rishi Sunak. We take a look at, the complex residency and tax statuses of both Murty and Sunak and ask why is all this only coming out now, and who benefits in the Tory Party?★ Support this podcast ★

Welcome to the February 2022 edition of our Bits and Pieces podcast - and what a month it has been! Topical titbits this month include:  First Minister's statement on the Ukraine invasion,  Ian Blackford at PMQ - including his ejection for speaking truth to power,  the STUC cost of living crisis demo, The Queen's Jubilee, the Annual Scottish Household Survey, Holyrood's refusal of consent for the UK's Nationality Bill, reflections on the Scotwind renewables auction, an update on Indyref2 and more You can also find more topical snippets on our Indylive Extra Youtube channel. Please share to anyone you think would enjoy this podcast! Thanks for listening  

With the pork pie plotters aiming to bring down Boris Johnson we kick off todays show with Baroness Claire Fox who gave her evaluation on the Prime Ministers long term political health. Robert Clark Defence Policy Associate at the Henry Jackson Society provides his evaluation on what is currently taking place on the border of Ukraine, and what we should expect next with Putin's power grab of former soviet states. Activist, Author & Broadcaster Tonia Buxton joins Mike in the studio to explain why she's optimistic ahead of the removal of Plan B restrictions. Closing the show following a robust PMQs, impressionist, and actor Lewis Mcleod gave his take on today's events inside the House of Commons with the help of Boris Johnson, Ian Blackford, and Speaker of the House Lindsay Hoyle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a Chopper's Politics podcast first, Ian Blackford, the SNP leader of Westminster, joins Christopher Hope as his favourite table in the Red Lion pub. While Britain is distracted by BYOB boozy parties, Ian and Chris get stuck into one of the big political questions of the next few years: will we soon see an Independent Scotland. Plus Ian reveals what it's really like having to work with a Tory government, claims Scotland will keep the pound in the event they leave the union, and makes it clear that he will not stand for anti-Englishness in the SNP. For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/chopper |Sign up to the Chopper's Politics newsletter: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/newsletters |Listen to Off Script: www.playpodca.st/offscript |Email: chopperspolitics@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Few areas of policy were more divisive in the lead up to the 2014 Independence Referendum than Pensions. People were told repeatedly that one of the most significant risks of independence was losing pension security and the infamous ‘triple lock'. We know this issue was hugely influential in shaping the views of older voters who naturally were concerned about the perceived risk to their pension contributions. Roll on to 2021, and almost every protection voters were promised by Better Together campaigners have been dismantled – including the promise of triple-lock pensions which the UK Tory Government intends to suspend in 2022. In this episode, Drew talks with SNP Westminster Group Leader Ian Blackford to discuss how the debate around pensions has shaped since the referendum. They discuss the impact of pensions policy on people living in Scotland and discuss the issues facing women born in the 1950s. Many people will be familiar with the WASPI campaign against this injustice. Ian and Drew discuss how the UK Government could and should have made different decisions to support women affected by these changes. People living in Scotland rightly want to know that the pensions they have paid into all their working lives are in safe hands. It is a subject that will dominate the debate ahead of the next referendum, making this episode is a must-listen for campaigners. Follow Ian on Twitter here and on Facebook here. Listen to other Scotland's Choice episodes here.

Innes gets to know Ian Blackford and some his experiences in Westminster. He also gets an insight into Ian's views on things like the UK's military interventions in places such as Libya and Afghanistan.

In the latest edition of the podcast, Mandy Rhodes speaks to SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford about the latest push for independence and the UK Government's decision not to award a carbon capture plant to Scotland. Elsewhere, the team discusses the upcoming COP26 climate summit and asks – does Glasgow really have a rat problem? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/holyrood/message

Cross Question with Iain Dale returns with former Conservative Home Secretary Amber Rudd, SNP Westminster Leader Ian Blackford, journalist Yasmin Alibhai-Brown and Shabnam Nasimi, Director of Conservative Friends of Afghanistan.

In this Wednesday edition of THE POLITICRAT numerous members of Parliament in the UK House of Commons weigh in during a six-hour-plus debate on the foreign disaster and U.S. defeat that is Afghanistan. Contains audio clips from Sir Keir Starmer, former UK prime minister Theresa May, MPs Tom Tugendhat, Ian Blackford and others. August 18, 2021. California voters: Please VOTE NO on the recall. Vote NO. (Early voting starts: August 16. Election Day: Sept 14.) Register to vote deadline is August 30, 2021. https://registertovote.ca.gov BRAND NEW: The Summer Sensation Series continues with the new END THE FILIBUSTER NOW! t-shirt at THE POLITICRAT daily podcast online store—buy now! (Designed by Omar) https://bit.ly/2TvsyXY FREE: SUBSCRIBE NOW TO THE BRAND NEW POLITICRAT DAILY PODCAST NEWSLETTER!! Extra content, audio, analysis, exclusive essays for subscribers only, plus special offers and discounts on merchandise at The Politicrat Daily Podcast online store. Something new and informative EVERY DAY!! Subscribe FREE at https://politicrat.substack.com Buy podcast merchandise (all designed by Omar Moore) and lots more at The Politicrat Daily Podcast Store: https://the/politicrat.myshopify.com The Politicrat YouTube page: bit.ly/3bfWk6V The Politicrat Facebook page: bit.ly/3bU1O7c The Politicrat blog: https://politicrat.politics.blog PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to this to this podcast! Follow/tweet Omar at: https://twitter.com/thepopcornreel

A wild, melancholic Wednesday chronicled by Omar Moore. Episode includes reflections on a Suzanne Douglas, Robert Downey Sr, the assassination of Haiti's president Jovenel Moise. Also: Haitian ambassador to the U.S. on audio with Sky News. Plus: Sir Keir Starmer, Ian Blackford and Boris Johnson. July 7, 2021. BRAND NEW: The Summer Sensation Series continues with the new MEDITATE DON'T HESITATE t-shirt at THE POLITICRAT daily podcast online store—buy now! (Designed by Omar) https://bit.ly/3vWqnKf FREE: SUBSCRIBE NOW TO THE BRAND NEW POLITICRAT DAILY PODCAST NEWSLETTER!! Extra content, audio, analysis, exclusive essays for subscribers only, plus special offers and discounts on merchandise at The Politicrat Daily Podcast online store. Something new and informative EVERY DAY!! Subscribe FREE at https://politicrat.substack.com Buy podcast merchandise (all designed by Omar Moore) and lots more at The Politicrat Daily Podcast Store: https://the/politicrat.myshopify.com The Politicrat YouTube page: bit.ly/3bfWk6V The Politicrat Facebook page: bit.ly/3bU1O7c The Politicrat blog: https://politicrat.politics.blog PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to this to this podcast! Follow/tweet Omar at: http://twitter.com/thepopcornreel

Christian MP Tim Farron is joined by the leader of the SNP group in Westminster, Ian Blackford, to discuss his journey to faith, watching church online, coronavirus and whether churches should accept closure in Scotland or not. Tim also explains what he think about crowds storming the US Capitol building.

Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London.

PARTITION   Today we begin with the Brexit votes in Holyrood and Westminster.  After that we range across/mention in rough order... Points of order,  Ian Blackford,  Ian Duncan Smith,  Keir Starmer,  Michael Gove,  Mark Francois,  disruption of Commons business,  Kenny MacAskill,  Labour leader in Scotland,  Richard Leonard,  Anas Sarwar,  Jackie Baillie,  Jenny Marra,  drown in a car park,  Neil Findlay,  The Vow,  Daily Record,  wobbly nose,  Jason Michael,  Murray Foote,  British spies,  Auchtermuchty,  77th. Brigade,  Scottish Press subsidy,  free press,  Leveson inquiry,  SNP manifesto,  UDI,  PARTITION.

While the government wrangles with Christmas coronavirus rules, negotiations in Brussels are continuing. Boris Johnson seemed more upbeat about the prospect of a deal at PMQs today, telling SNP leader Ian Blackford that that there was 'every opportunity, every hope' of a deal. Is the PM bracing for an agreement? Katy Balls speaks to Isabel Hardman and James Forsyth.

With his incendiary statements on devolution north of the border being a disaster has Boris Johnson, despite today's spin from Tory Central Office, revealed the real intentions of his government and put the nail in the coffin of the Union as well as Gordon Brown's Devo Max? We take a look at this ,and the rather odd coverage of it by the BBC given the incredible disappearing act by not only Douglas Ross but the entire Scottish Conservative party. Lesley had an in depth interview with SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford during last weekend's AUOB online assembly. Just what did it reveal about SNP strategy, or lack of it, for indyref2 and the party's relationship with the broader Yes movement. MP Alyn Smith launched an attack on the SNP Women's Pledge and Common Weal groups accusing them of endangering independence by sowing unnecessary divisons. We reflect on whether this shows a worrying tendency in the party,when allied to the rejection of both Plan B motions at annual conference, to stifle healthy, democratic debate or as Smith claimed risks blowing it(independence)on divisions that needn't exist. The BMJ came out all guns blazing arguing that Covid-19 had "unleashed state corruption on a grand scale", and that government and its appointess were cherry picking or ignoring the science Does this onslaught from the most eminent of publications tell us how seriously we should take the failure of the UK government to tackle the pandemic? Along the way we also discuss what the Daily Mail's front page story about Marcus Rashford tells us about the right wing press, and Scotland's men's football team's triumph on Thursday.

This week our host John Drummond interviews SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford MP and gives us a fascinating glimpse into a side of him that we rarely see in the artificial setting of Westminster - a side that our listeners were very happy to hear!  

Mercy Baguma was a refugee seeking asylum in Glasgow who had no recourse to public funds. She was utterly reliant on support from friends and charities. Mercy was found dead next to her starving wee boy on Saturday. We make no apologies for beginning this week's podcast with our thoughts on this tragedy. This morning's breaking news was that the Scottish government has withdrawn, as defender, from the Section 30 People's Action court case. We do our level best to navigate the legal waters to try and find out exactly what this means and figure out if, as Andrew Tickell has suggested, this is good money being thrown at a bad case. An unholy alliance of Gove,Galloway,and Andrew Neil have been floating the idea that the franchise for any new independence referendum should be extended to all native born Scots on the UK electoral register. We question why this now, look at why the legitimacy of any such referendums is vital,what legal precedents exist for such a widening of the vote . Wild claims have been made that Boris Johnson was hounded out of his holiday cottage by a baying mob of Scottish nationalists egged on by that noted populist firebrand Ian Blackford- we see you Neil Oliver. Lesley sets the record straight. Jean Freeman and Alex Neil have announced that they won't be standing for re-election in 2021. Is this simply a case of retiral after putting in good shifts or is it a sign of discord and disquiet in the SNP?  We end on a musical note with the ban on music in pubs and restaurants and the singing of the lyrics of Rule Britannia at the Last Night of the Proms. All this plus a mysterious chap at the door interlude.  

Host Dr Mark McNaught interviews Ian Blackford SNP MP and follows up with discussion with Chris McCusker, SNP Socialist Group Vice Convenor   This is the podcast edit which was broadcast on Indylive radio.  The original Independence Live livestream video is available on our Youtube Channel    indylive radio - new voices for a new Scotland.      

I have a Zoom meet up with old friends who talk about how their adopted and home countries have dealt with COVID-19; all of them much, much better than Britain! Meanwhile I commentate on Ian Blackford calling Johnson a racist in the House of Commons a few years ago. Plus, the much-anticipated mask unboxing! *Contains swearing*

Ian talks about his love for Hibs and Scottish football and tells CFB what PMQ’s is really like!

In a special edition of the Skyetime Podcast, Simon Cousins talks to Ross, Skye and Lochaber MP, Ian Blackford, about the handling of the Covid-19 crisis by UK and Scottish Governments. In the interview, Ian reveals details of a frank conversation with the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, and talks openly about his fears for the Skye community and the importance of protecting all businesses through the crisis. Tomorrow (22nd April), Ian will be holding the UK Government to account at Prime Minister's Questions at the start of the new 'virtual' Westminster Parliament

Chris Mason presents political debate from Broadcasting House in London.

Ian Blackford is the Scottish Nationalist MP for a vast tract of north-west Scotland, and the leader of the SNP’s 48-strong band of Westminster MPs. He is a prominent champion of the cause of Scottish independence, a cause which represents one of the biggest challenges facing prime minister Boris Johnson over the next five years. Back in 2014, Scotland voted by 55% to 45% to remain in the UK. At the time, it was billed as a ‘once in a lifetime’ decision. But since then, Britain has left the EU – against the wishes of a clear majority in Scotland – and the SNP now argues that this material change in circumstances gives Scots the right to another vote on independence. The SNP's grip on power in Scotland is currently unassailable, so a protracted political stand off between Edinburgh and London seems inevitable. The nationalists have plenty of passion, but do they have a winning strategy? (Photo: SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford during Prime Ministers Questions 2019. Credit: PA)

PMQs and Ian Blackford path to a second Indyref all quite heated. Norrie, Jimmy and Stewart.

Norrie and Stewart discuss Nicola's statement to Holyrood delivered today what it means for Scotland what options do our Westminster MPs have to force a second referendum out of Boris Johnson. I segue into Freeport's and Ian Blackford's business interests.

Caroline Flint gives a damning assessment of the state of the Labour Party in the wake of the general election result. Richard Burgon defends Jeremy Corbyn. Michael Gove and Ian Blackford give a taster of the argument to come between the UK and Scottish governments over a second independence referendum.

Possibly my favourite solo episode, simply because there's so much to talk about. I pull out the satirical flame-thrower on all the opposition parties bollocks & paradoxes. We walk about Ian Blackford's persecution complex, the Lib Dem's domestic black hole and why Jeremy is like a journeyman stand-up. We also talk about the ridiculous reaction to Paul Hollywood's joke and why men shouldn't take their wive's names. Finally we consider the crucial question of who'd win in a fight between Gove & Corbyn. Follow Geoff on: TWITTER - https://twitter.com/geoffnorcott FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/Geoffnorcottcomedy/ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/geoff_norcott/ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/user/GeoffNorcott Sign up to Geoff's mailing list here: http://bit.ly/GeoffNorcott

A defiant Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Saturday that he would resist attempts to delay Britain's departure from the European Union beyond the end of the month, though he appeared to have no choice but to seek an extension after Parliament postponed a decision on whether to back his Brexit deal.Johnson said he still aimed to meet the Oct. 31 deadline and would tell EU leaders that delaying Brexit is a bad idea. The bloc said it would wait to hear from the British government about what it wanted to do next. A law passed by Parliament last month gives the government until 11 p.m. (6 p.m. EDT) Saturday to send a letter asking the EU for a three-month postponement."I will not negotiate a delay with the EU and neither does the law compel me to do so," Johnson said. "I will tell our friends and colleagues in the EU exactly what I've told everyone in the last 88 days that I've served as prime minister: that further delay would be bad for this country, bad for the European Union and bad for democracy."French President Emmanuel Macron seemed to agree. Macron's office said he spoke to Johnson by phone and insisted on the need for "quick clarification of the British position on the accord." The president's office said Macron indicated to the British prime minister that "a delay would be in no one's interest."At a rare weekend sitting of Parliament, lawmakers voted 322-306 to withhold their approval of the Brexit deal until legislation to implement it has been passed.The vote sought to ensure that the U.K. cannot crash out of the EU without a divorce deal on the scheduled departure date. Johnson, who struck the agreement with the EU earlier this week, said he was not "daunted or dismayed" by the result and would continue to do all he can to get Brexit done in less than two weeks.Parliament's first weekend sitting since the Falklands War of 1982 had been dubbed "Super Saturday." It looked set to bring Britain's Brexit saga to a head , more than three years after the country's divisive decision to leave the EU.But the government's hopes were derailed when House of Commons Speaker John Bercow said he would allow a vote on an amendment to put the vote on the deal off until another day.The amendment makes support for the deal conditional on passage of the legislation to implement it, something that could take several days or weeks. It also gives lawmakers another chance to scrutinize — and possibly change— the Brexit departure terms while the legislation is in Parliament.The government still hopes it can pass the needed legislation by the end of the month so the U.K. can leave on time.The leader of the House of Commons, Jacob Rees-Mogg, said the government would hold a debate Monday on its Brexit-implementing legislation — effectively a second attempt to secure approval for the deal.It's unclear whether that would be allowed under House of Commons rules against holding repeated votes on the same question. Bercow said he would make a ruling Monday.Despite Johnson's vow not to "negotiate" a Brexit delay, the government has said it will comply with a law passed by Parliament last month ordering it to request an extension if a deal has not been approved by Saturday.European Council President Donald Tusk tweeted late Saturday: "Waiting for the letter. I just talked to PM @BorisJohnson about the situation after the vote in the House of Commons."British opposition lawmakers warned that Johnson must ask for the Brexit extension or face legal consequences."Any failure of a prime minister who thinks he is above the law — well, prime minister, you'll find yourself in court," said Ian Blackford of the Scottish National Party.The vote was welcomed by hundreds of thousands of anti-Brexit demonstrators who marched to Parliament Square, demanding a new referendum on whether Britain should leave the EU or remain. Protesters, many wearing blue berets emblazoned with yellow stars symbolizing the EU flag, poured out of subways and buse...

The SNP's Westminster leader discusses strategy at PMQs, parliamentary manoeuvres over Brexit, and how to deal with a procedural fankle or a political stramash

The cricket - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p07g4d38  Allen Josephson - https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/07/allen-josephson-gender-dissenter-gets-fired/ Lisa Cameron and Ian Blackford – https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-mp-fears-deselection-over-vote-against-legalisation-of-abortion-in-northern-ireland-1-4964452?utm_campaign=The%20Scotsman%20-%20Daily%20RSS&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=74623388&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-82I0t0fOUk691WVNCMWpLasNvE7c8b3Rp7b4dPwVon36BUf2eKC6GLWUxQlxFIWbQo4A-0k-vVyyy1qV9SUPZgaJN4nwXWQDRK5dO0zM43PX8vchk&_hsmi=74623388 https://theweeflea.com/2019/07/10/dear-ian-an-open-letter-to-ian-blackford/   Mr Noah Built an Ark – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jsTsqMJ51M https://www.christianpost.com/news/church-volunteers-no-longer-allowed-to-lead-library-playgroup-after-singing-about-god.html?uid=38b40306c7  Sexual abuse - https://twitter.com/spencerfildes/status/1147860149098487808?s=12 Jess Phillips – https://twitter.com/drgabaines/status/1147574333356871683?s=12  Scotland and drugs - https://theweeflea.com/2019/07/16/daddy-driscoll/?fbclid=IwAR2tza5DOjb92obdpEwyVIYyVMwbcjrGQYkPpa-n2LgYUCD5mVJAX688bD0  The US – Donald Trump – https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/the-wall-street-journal/angry-democrats-play-into-trumps-tweeting-hands/news-story/0db409ebf1ac0be4bbfe4cd5e45182cd?utm_source=The%20Australian&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_content=TodaySHeadlines Ridiculous story of the week - https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/politics/civil-servant-offended-by-portrait-of-the-queen-got-10-000-compensation-1-8996076 Australia doesn’t exist. https://www.physics-astronomy.org/2018/07/australia-doesnt-exist-and-people-who.html The Batchelorette – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV2EPyQNRMg Mark Driscoll - https://theweeflea.com/2019/07/16/daddy-driscoll/ Good news – Joni Eareckson Tada - https://www.christianpost.com/news/joni-eareckson-tada-announces-shes-cancer-free-quite-miraculous.html?uid=38b40306c7 Article of the Week – https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/religious-freedom-handmaids-tale/    Quote of the Week – https://catholicherald.co.uk/news/2019/07/16/facebook-labels-st-augustine-quote-as-hate-speech/ “Let us never assume that if we live good lives we will be without sin; our lives should be praised only when we continue to beg for pardon. But men are hopeless creatures, and the less they concentrate on their own sins, the more interested they become in the sins of others. They seek to criticize, not to correct. Unable to excuse themselves, they are ready to accuse others.”  

Conservative leadership frontrunner Boris Johnson has been called a "racist" in the House of Commons and accused of "stoking division". In a fierce assault on the Tory candidate, who is widely expected to be the next prime minister, the SNP's Westminster leader Ian Blackford listed a series of Mr Johnson's past remarks. Mr Blackford claimed the former foreign secretary is "not fit" to enter 10 Downing Street and challenged Theresa May to offer her own view on the man who could replace her. www.dopeblackdads.com #SocialMedia #Podcast #Parenting More Episodes and longer content on:

The Irish backstop is still the hot topic of Brexit debate and Lesley examines the "Let's blame Ireland" narrative which the likes of John Humphrys and Andrew Marr are punting on the BBC. I spent most of Tuesday glued to BBC Parliament trying to follow the series of amendments to the Brexit vote on Theresa May's latest deal. I reflect not only the fate of Ian Blackford's amendment but the disgraceful behaviour of Tory and DUP MPs towards him. We consider, again, the nature of adversarial party politics in the UK and speculate on what, if any, difference a PR system of elections would make. This leads us, neatly, into the Scottish budget, the compromises reached between the SNP and the Scottish Greens to secure agreement in contrast to the refusal of the other three parties to engage with Derek McKay. Lesley hosted Nordic Horizons in Edinburgh earlier this week where the hammer of Fox News, Danish MP Dan Joergensen, was the star turn. As well as all this we pay tribute to Jeremy Hardy, praise Jackson Carlaw and Willie Rennie, and Lesley reckons I might be a hipster.

It's the morning after the night before and as the light at the end of the Brexit tunnel looks increasingly like the No Deal express thundering down the track we try and make sense of it all. Lesley wonders just where Theresa May can now go to get some sort of parliamentary consensus and is this time for the Commons to step in and create that temporary cross-party coalition. As Nicola Sturgeon flies down to London to meet with Ian Blackford and the SNP MPs we inevitably speculate on where this crisis of the British state takes the campaign for Scottish independence. Along the way we discuss the Northern Irish backstop, Section 30 orders, and compare the Prime Minister to those Weebles who wobble but don't fall down (one for the kids there).

You'll be able to get a wheen o' ironing done this week chums as we offer up an extended, hour long, podcast. Westminster takes up the first section with thoughts on Sir Paul Beresford's " I can't understand your accent" nonsense; Ian Blackford's sterling performances at PMQs, and the unsinkable Theresa May's "Christianity". We move on to Nicola's Sturgeon's refusal to take part in the EBU's NewsXchange event after it was confirmed that Steve Bannon would also be attending. The BBC justifying his participation on his leading an "anti -elite" movement. Lesley reflects on this notion of the elite and how Trump and Farage have successfully articulated a reactionary ideology which has tapped into justified grievances. The strike action by Glasgow City Council women workers over the 12-year equal pay scandal, not unsurprisingly, takes up a significant part of the podcast. Lesley and I try to work our way through the competing narratives and reach different conclusions. Before you shout"Fight, fight!", it's all very civilised. This is in stark contrast to my reaction to the news that she's planning on going to see the Queen movie, Bohemian Rhapsody.

Edward Stourton presents political debate from Largs Campus in Ayrshire, Scotland

On the day that Ian Blackford led a walk out of SNP MPs at PMQs in protest at the Westminster Brexit power grab Lesley spoke with Katrin Oddsdóttir, who features in Lesley's latest film in the Nation series.  Katrin was one of 25 members of the Constitution Council of Iceland, which drafted a new constitution for the country in 2011. Katrin has been a political activist from early age, but became known in Iceland after delivering a radical political speech at mass protests in 2009 while still a law student. She now works as a human rights lawyer. This week's recording is courtesy of the inimitable Al of Phantom Power. Cheers chum.

They're back for half-term: James Millar is joined by his children to interview leading SNP MP Kirsty Blackman on independence, international affairs, and farting. Inevitably there's a different take on politics from a nine-year-old and a seven-year-old including questions for Kirsty about parenting and an explanation of why SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford is like Strictly grump Craig Revell Horwood. Really.

Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Wellington Church, Glasgow

Around 75,000 travellers were left facing long delays and cancellations after a British Airways computer system failed over the Bank Holiday weekend. Helen Dewdney, founder of the Complaining Cow consumer advice blog outlines how affected passengers should approach the compensation process. Ahead of next week's general election Chris Philp from the Conservative Party and SNP spokesperson for work and pensions Ian Blackford set out their personal finance manifestos. What might the policies mean for your money?

This week James Millar is joined by SNP busy boy Ian Blackford. The Speaker dubbed him an "excitable zebedee" he's been up and down on the green benches so much talking about Donald Trump, pensions, Brexit and Scottish independence. He joins James to discuss all of the above plus the art of the intervention, before dashing off to another debate.