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Jack McConnell from Unity Books Auckland reviews Universality by Natasha Brown published by Faber

Jack McConnell from Unity Books Auckland reviews Silken Gazelles by Jokha Alharthi published by Scribner

We hear from former First Minister Jack McConnell who considers Scotland's story of the last 25 years including the pivotal IndyRef of 2014. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein and Andy Maciver for a Holyrood Sources podcast special. We're bringing together guests who have been at the heart of the story of devolution over the last 25 years to reflect on how devolution happened, what's happened since and what should happen next. As part of the night, we'll reveal the results of exclusive polling assessing how people across Scotland view devolution, 25 years since the establishment of The Scottish Parliament.In part one:Fergus Ewing,Wendy Alexander,Henry McLeish,Jim Wallace,Lorraine DavidsonJack McConnell,Mark Diffley,Nicola McEwen Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR OUR 25 YEARS OF DEVOLUTION SPECIALAnnounced guests so far: Jack McConnell, Alex Salmond, Henry McLeishClick: https://holyroodsources.com/liveAfter weeks of speculation, briefings and headlines the Chancellor's budget is here. And with it the windfall tax on profits for oil and gas firms has been extended for another 12 months, despite opposition from Scottish Conservatives. The former Political Editor of The Herald and former Special Advisor to Alistair Darling, Catherine Macleod, joins us to assess the budget, what it means for Scotland and just how tenable the positions of Douglas Ross and Andrew Bowie are. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

eBUY YOUR TICKETS FOR OUR 25 YEARS OF DEVOLUTION SPECIALAnnounced guests so far: Jack McConnell, Alex Salmond, Henry McLeishClick: https://holyroodsources.com/liveWe're back at the pub in Aberdeen, this time for Scottish Conservative Party Conference - and we're bringing you a brilliant lineup:▶️ The Leader: Douglas Ross on distinguishing the Scottish Conservatives from the wider party;▶️ The Secretary of State: Claire Coutinho with her pitch for the energy sector;▶️ The Minister: Andrew Bowie on nuclear energy and how he's campaigning on the doorsteps.▶️ The Journos: Rachel Amery from the Scotsman and Adele merson from the P&J set the scene and gauge the mood of conference.Plus, Calum, Andy - and the return of Geoff from family duties. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR OUR 25 YEARS OF DEVOLUTION SPECIALAnnounced guests so far: Jack McConnell, Alex Salmond, Henry McLeishClick: https://holyroodsources.com/liveAlmost exactly a year on from our first episode, Calum and Andy are joined by Iain Anderson, founder and Executive Chairman of the lobbying group Cicero, who has switched allegiances to Labour after being a Conservative supporter for four decades. They discuss Labour's prospects as the self-proclaimed party of business, and how that might weigh on Scotland. After a chaotic week in Westminster, we try and figure out where we find ourselves now, and what we've learned. And ahead of Scottish Conservative Conference, the trio dissect the party's role within the Scottish political sphere, and why former leader Ruth Davidson could well have been First Minister, but was held back.In association with The Royal Bank of Scotland. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR OUR 25 YEARS OF DEVOLUTION SPECIALAnnounced guests so far: Jack McConnell, Alex Salmond, Henry McLeishClick: https://holyroodsources.com/liveCalum, Geoff and Andy debrief after Scottish Labour Conference and assess how Anas Sarwar handled the occasion, as well as discussing how ceasefire amendments have come into the political fray. Also on the agenda is how Alex Salmond spoke at the Scottish Affairs Committee about the stage we find ourselves at with devolution, and Humza Yousef's trip to Aberdeen and the energy policy-related fallout that followed it all. Plus BBC Scotland is ending it's flagship news and current affairs programme, The Nine. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR OUR 25 YEARS OF DEVOLUTION SPECIAL Announced guests so far: Jack McConnell, Alex Salmond, Henry McLeishClick: holyroodsources.com/live******Scottish Labour Party leader, Anas Sarwar, discusses the party's conference and the need for change and momentum. He emphasises the importance of message discipline and staying grounded. We discuss the perception that Scottish Labour is not as far ahead as UK Labour and highlights the need for a UK Labour government to strengthen the party's position. He discusses desired powers for the Scottish Parliament.With John Boothman (The Times and The Sunday Times), Eddie Barnes (Former Conservative Adviser, Campaign Director at Our Scottish Future), Gina Davidson (LBC Correspondent), Cat Headley (Labour Activist), Mark Diffley (Pollster) Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calum, Geoff and Andy reflect on the podcast moments of the year, including interviews with politicians like Ruth Davidson, Jack McConnell, and Kate Forbes. They discuss the value of insights from non-politicians and the issues raised and discussed - like the importance of decentralisation and local decision-making. The conversation also touches on the different types of politicians and the need for more consideration in politics. The hosts highlight the interview with Humza Yousaf as a significant moment and express their appreciation for the podcast's success. They make predictions for the 2024 general election and discuss a listener's email on tax rises. What are your predictions for 2024? Email hello@holyroodsources.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The former First Minister on his chats with Humza Yousaf, and how politics became "petty". The team sit down with Lord Jack McConnell, the Labour First Minister for Scotland from 2001 - 2007, where he reflects on his time in power and the state of political discourse today. Lord McConnell talks about how he sees parties lose touch with voters, how politics moved from class-based to identity-based and its consequences, and whether or not he'd accept a role in a Starmer Government if Labour is successful at the next general election.

Former First Minister of Scotland and leader of the Scottish Labour Party, Jack McConnell, joins the podcast to talk about election victories and defeats. He remembers campaigns he won and lost. He tells us about 2007, when Labour lost control of Holyrood and how early he knew something was going wrong. He discusses Labour's current position on North Sea oil and gas. He tells us about his relationship with other First Ministers, either present or former. As he reflects on his time as First Minister, he says he thought he was inheriting a tough job - but on reflection, in comparison to Humza Yousaf, he says: "I had it easy." He tells us about his vision for democracy and power in Scotland to be decentralised. What do you think of what Lord McConnell says? Email us: hello@holyroodsources.com to have your email read out next week. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first of our monthly devolution specials, Stephen Bush is joined by the New Statesman's Scotland editor Chris Deerin to examine the Scottish and Welsh parliaments. They discuss the interview in Holyrood magazine with Jack McConnell, the last Labour member to serve as first minister of Scotland, and answer a listener's question on why Plaid Cymru hasn't been to replicate in Wales the SNP's success in Scotland. If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  We start the conversation by getting Jack's views on the cut in UK foreign aid from 0.7% of National Income to 0.5% and this month's House of Commons vote  on the matter. He notes that every other G7 country is increasing its foreign aid this year, not decreasing it, and if there was ever a case for the UK to decrease its foreign aid it's not in the year of a global pandemic and the most important climate change summit since 2015. It's terrible timing and it's in the wrong direction.  We also discuss the leading role of the private sector in embracing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) these days and broaden out the discussion to explore the future of Scotland within the Union, the importance of global education and even delve into the world of single malts for a lighter touch. For a full transcript of this conversation visit The Do One Better Podcast website at Lidji.org  

With the Scottish parliament election less than a week away, Jack Blanchard looks back at the history of the Scottish nationalist movement and explains how it shifted from a fringe pursuit to perhaps the majority view in Scotland.Former First Ministers Alex Salmond and Jack McConnell — who between them ran the Scottish government for more than 13 years — discuss the collapse of Scottish Labour in the mid 2000s and the extraordinary rise of the SNP. Scottish Cabinet Minister Mike Russell explains what first attracted him to the nationalist movement in the 1970s, while independence campaigner and columnist Lesley Riddoch talks about her own conversion to the cause ahead of the 2014 referendum. Historian Dr. Ben Jackson discusses the movement's early struggles and the development of nationalist thought, while the Daily Record's Torcuil Crichton analyzes the cultural and global shifts behind the SNP's march to power. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we talk to former First Minister of Scotland, Lord Jack McConnell! We discuss what it was like being First Minister, how Labour can win back Scotland and his advice for people wanting to go into politics, as well as much much more! Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/Left_Whingers Find us on Facebook: Left Whingers Podcast Find us on Instagram: Left Whingers (@left_whingers) Email us: info@leftwhingers.co.uk Credit to Leyton for our brilliant theme music, you can find more of his work here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5EoEk5ulYJgi3F56orFFWb?si=78tQvMSHTIWOStzMQET7uQ

ICC sat down with Lord Jack McConnell, the former First Minister of Scotland (2001-2007)and Member of the UK House of Lords, to discuss the importance of placing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals at the heart of the COVID-19 economic recovery.

Laura Round is joined by Rt Hon Lord Jack McConnell, Former First Minister of Scotland. They discuss the future of the Union, how English politicians can engage better with Scotland and the future of the House of Lords. He also shares memories of relaxing at the bar at Gleneagles during the G8 summit with world leaders including Chancellor Shroder, President Chirac, Prime Minister Koizumi and President Putin. You can follow Jack and Laura on Twitter: @LordMcConnell and @LauraRound ++ In What Were You Thinking former political advisor Laura Round speaks to politicians, opinion formers and business people to find out about the experiences, people and places that have inspired them. What motivates them? Why did they decide to do what they do? What are the most memorable and surprising situations they have found themselves in? The answer is often unexpected. This podcast is in partnership with the Big Tent Ideas Festival, the non-partisan festival of politics, culture technology and fresh thinking. Give them a follow: @BigTentIdeas And if you are looking for more content, become a friend of the Big Tent for only £6 per month.

Much fuddery about in today’s show and apart from care homes starring at the Scottish Government press briefing and the Salmond hatchet job TV show due tonight on the State Broadcaster BBC the following people got a mention; Kirsty Wark, Alex Salmond, Jack McConnell, Leslie Evans, Dani Garavelli, Craig Murray, Stu Campbell, Mark Hirst, Alison Di Rollo, Joanna Cherry and the SNP NEC.

Andrew Marr interviewed Damian Hinds (he’s the current Education Secretary-nope me neither) and Nigel Farage on his show this Sunday. Both were on to talk about the European Parliamentary elections. Both had to try and do this without the benefit of their parties issuing manifestos. Lesley picks apart the significance of this and the flaws at the heart of the UK's political system which mean the party of government and the party leading in the polls for that election can get away with it. Sticking with the Euro elections, the Sunday Mail recently endorsed the Scottish Green Party, breaking a long tradition of supporting Labour. We discuss, even if this was a cynical vote splitting move by the Sunday Mail, why Yes supporters could vote Green, and how quickly the political landscape on the climate emergency has changed. As the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the return of the Scottish Parliament roll on two former First Ministers, Jack McConnell and Henry McLeish both came out in favour of reform. McConnell, perhaps seduced by his time in the Lords, wanted the creation of a non-elected second chamber. McLeish, hankering after a more European style assembly, suggested moving to an increased number of MSPs by bringing in the Single Transferable Vote system. We reflect on both these proposals, more favourably on one than the other. Theresa May will be bringing back the EU Withdrawal Bill to Westminster on June the third. This " Great Repeal Bill" is the one that enshrines the power grab from Holyrood. We return to, not just to the specifics of the bill, but the underlying message it contains about Scotland's place in the UK. As per usual there's a smattering of other nonsense, mainly on Highland League football, Chinese takeaways and clip on sunglasses. Wee note from Lesley; I checked on who controls Oil and Gas Licensing and I was wrong. It's still the UK Government via the Oil and Gas Authority quango they set up — it's licensing for onshore oil and gas (basically fracking) that was devolved in 2018. Apologies.       

Saturday saw over 100,000 supporters of Scottish independence march through Glasgow. Lesley was there and gives her impressions of what it was like out on the streets and the reflects on the continuing commitment to the cause of the grass roots movement. All of this despite brickbats from some obvious, and some surprising, sources. We both tuned into the latest edition of Question Time, featuring yet again Nigel Farage. We wonder if the shambles we witnessed was simply a show that Fiona Bruce let get out of hand or was it just the spectacle that the producers wanted. It's the 20th anniversary of the return of the Scottish Parliament and Lesley reflects on its achievements, with praise for Labour First Ministers Henry McLeish and Jack McConnell, and the new Scottish social security system. I'm not sure if this makes up for my less than complimentary remarks on Richard Leonard's European election video, or Paul Sweeney's latest podcast gaffe. We try and figure out just why the Tory Party leadership candidates all decided to chuck their hats in the ring next and pick apart the latest European election polls. Spoiler alert, bad news for Labour, but disastrous for the Tories. Sticking with the Euro elections Lesley returns to Catalonia, the plight of the jailed leader of the ERC party Oriol Junqueras, and former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont. Along the way there's also the usual badinage, and maybe a wee mention of football.  

It's 17-year-old Jack McConnell with 20/20 Hearing who's helping fit children and adults with hearing aids, and his story is an inspiration.  Tune in to hear how this High School Junior is doing some massive Kingdom Things – and what he wants to complete in the future.

It's 17-year-old Jack McConnell with 20/20 Hearing who's helping fit children and adults with hearing aids, and his story is an inspiration.  Tune in to hear how this High School Junior is doing some massive Kingdom Things – and what he wants to complete in the future. The post Audiology4Him appeared first on iWork4Him Podcast.

It's 17-year-old Jack McConnell with 20/20 Hearing who's helping fit children and adults with hearing aids, and his story is an inspiration.  Tune in to hear how this High School Junior is doing some massive Kingdom Things – and what he wants to complete in the future.

It's 17-year-old Jack McConnell with 20/20 Hearing who's helping fit children and adults with hearing aids, and his story is an inspiration.  Tune in to hear how this High School Junior is doing some massive Kingdom Things – and what he wants to complete in the future. The post Audiology4Him appeared first on iWork4Him Podcast.

Jack McConnell of Made with Fuel talks about his plugin, Better Notifications for WordPress. We talked about scratching your own itch, and getting in there and coding. We also talked about the long game a little bit, so he talked about how he front-loaded a lot of research to make sure that the plugin was […] The post Episode 57: Jack McConnell & Better Notifications for WordPress appeared first on How I Built It.

Today we have the hugely talented, young and successful Jack McConnell from Made with Fuel on the show. Made with Fuel is one-man WordPress web design and development agency based in Bath in the UK that focus on Websites, Online Stores and Membership Sites. He also makes plugins like Better Notifications for WordPress among others. In this episode he shares his experience of that.

Today we have the hugely talented, young and successful Jack McConnell from Made with Fuel on the show. Made with Fuel is one-man WordPress web design and development agency based in Bath in the UK that focus on Websites, Online Stores and Membership Sites. He also makes plugins like Better Notifications for WordPress among others. In this episode he shares his experience of that.

In Episode 21 of Apolitical we speak with Jack McConnell, the former First Minister of Scotland who now represents Labour in the House of Lords as Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale. We chat about his time as First Minister; his thoughts on House of Lords reform; the prospects for Scottish Labour; and his international development work.   Apologies […] The post #21: Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale appeared first on Apolitical Podcast.

In Episode 21 of Apolitical we speak with Jack McConnell, the former First Minister of Scotland who now represents Labour in the House of Lords as Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale. We chat about his time as First Minister; his thoughts on House of Lords reform; the prospects for Scottish Labour; and his international development work.   Apologies […] The post #21: Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale appeared first on Apolitical Podcast.

Jack McConnell of Voltronik in Bath, England is a RAR-certified, one-man web design and development company. He offers great advice from his years of experience as a designer, developer and consulting. A contributor to the WordPress Community, he has contributed to the popular Custom Field Suite plugin and the Bones starter theme. In addition, McConnell has developed two free plugins of his own. McConnell is also partners in a web repository of tested, proven and recommended WP plugins at TidyRepo. In this episode you’ll learn great tips and tools for running a WordPress design and development business, as well as how to grow your business while working with others in a co-working space.