Podcast appearances and mentions of Nicola Sturgeon

What is the difference between class distinctions in Scotland and the rest of the UK? How did Nicola Sturgeon's childhood in Scotland inform her politics? What was Margaret Thatcher's influence on Nicola's career? Rory and Alastair are joined by former Leader of the SNP and First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, to answer all these questions and more. Join The Rest Is Politics Plus: Start your FREE TRIAL at therestispolitics.com to unlock exclusive bonus content – including Rory and Alastair's miniseries – plus ad-free listening, early access to episodes and live show tickets, an exclusive members' newsletter, discounted book prices, and a private chatroom on Discord. Visit HP.com/politics to find out more. Social Producer: Harry Balden Video Editor: Josh Smith Assistant Producer: Alice Horrell Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Head of Content: Tom Whiter Exec Producers: Tony Pastor, Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamal isn't interested in Jane's cacao nibs - sparking wistful thoughts of Fi's return (although there's no guarantee Fi would care either...) Jamal and Jane also chat 23-vehicle convoys, bad shoe relief, and allotments in Guildford. Plus, Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's former First Minister, reflects on her premiership and opens up about her memoir 'Frankly'. You can listen to the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3qIjhtS9sprg864IXC96he?si=uOzz4UYZRc2nFOP8FV_1jg&pi=BGoacntaS_ukiIf you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicola Sturgeon and her book is absolutely everywhere with the press full of the tiniest revelations. We have a look, neither of us having read the book, but take a look at really what's sitting behind some of the more serious revelations, particularly over the wisdom of pressing on with the gender recognition reforms, and behind the scenes, what was really happening. We ask the whether we going to learn anything that helps us with creating a more democratic country in Scotland that isn't so reliant on leaders and top-down instruction through all of this? Or just promote Nicola Sturgeon's book sales?All of that and news from the big wind farm convention that was held in Inverness where Lesely was present making a new film.Are these guys just NIMBYs who need to knuckle down and accept the hardware the same as everyone else for the green transition? Or has planning for it and democracy about it just gone completely out the window? And some culture from Fèis Rois.LinksNicola Interviewhttps://www.itv.com/watch/news/nicola-sturgeon-reflects-on-her-arrest-and-her-trans-policies-in-exclusive-interview/7qr93nfFèis Roishttps://feisrois.org/Robin McAlpinehttps://robinmcalpine.org/this-is-the-one-tall-tale-that-matters/https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25385625.wholly-political-campaign-independence-terrible-idea/Shona Cravenhttps://www.thenational.scot/politics/25382339.lessons-must-learned-loss-rationality/ ★ Support this podcast ★

Today, Adam speaks to the former first minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon. Ahead of the release of her new book, 'Frankly', Nicola Sturgeon reveals details her time in office, her row with JK Rowling over gender in Scotland, her relationship with Alex Salmond, and her sexuality. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a whatsapp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was by Miranda Slade with Shiler Mahmoudi. The social producer was Grace Braddock. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

There has been a drip feed of stories over the past few days from Nicola Sturgeon's memoir Frankly which hits the shelves this week. In her book, the former First Minister of Scotland covers a slew of topics including SNP infighting and her relationship with the late Alex Salmond, her sexuality and the police probe into SNP finances, and the gender reform bill that contributed to her leaving frontline politics. Spectator writer and Scottish Daily Mail columnist Euan McColm and Isabel Hardman – who has reviewed the book for this week's Spectator – join Lucy Dunn to discuss. For Euan there is a humility in the prose that he just doesn't recognise in the Sturgeon of real life – is she trying to discover herself? Produced by Patrick Gibbons.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk

This week I'm delighted to welcome back to The Shift one of my most listened-to guests, Nicola Sturgeon. When we last spoke, at the start of 2022, Nicola was First Minister of Scotland - the first woman to hold the role, the first woman in 600 years to be the keeper of the seal. And During her tenure, she was widely acknowledged to be one of the most impactful politicians of her generation. During our last conversation, she spoke for the first time about how it felt to experience menopausal symptoms in the corridors of power. Her candour was one of the things that opened the floodgates of the menopause conversation. But that was then. A year later she shocked the world by resigning from the role she had been working towards since she was 16, in an attempt to build a life outside politics and away from the public glare. Now she's written a book, Frankly, a personal and political memoir about her life in politics. And, like it's title suggests, she's tried not to pull any punches or side step any issues - personal or political. Nicola came to hang out in my living room in Edinburgh to discuss the decision to leave (and why she can't see a man making the same call) and the impact of spending the next two years under a cloud of suspicion. We also discussed class, confidence, turning back the clock, the price of success for women, learning to drive at 53, and finally having the freedom to get a tattoo! * You can buy all the books mentioned in this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Shift bookshop on Bookshop.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, including Frankly by Nicola Sturgeon as well as the book that inspired this podcast, The Shift: how I lost and found myself after 40 - and you can too, by me. * If you enjoyed this episode and you fancy buying me a coffee, pop over to my page on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. • And if you'd like to support the work that goes into making this podcast and get a weekly newsletter plus loads more content including exclusive transcripts of the podcast, why not join The Shift community, come and have a look around at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theshiftwithsambaker.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • The Shift (on life after 40) with Sam Baker is created and hosted by Sam Baker and edited by Juliette Nicholls at Pineapple Production. If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate/ review/ follow as it really does help other people find us. And let me know what you think on Bluesky @theothersambaker.bsky.social or instagram @theothersambaker or message me on substack The Shift with Sam Baker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian, Helen, Adam and Andy discuss the new memoir by Nicola Sturgeon and its effect on Scottish politics, the risks of falling in love with ChatGPT, and the rise in British columnists phoning it in from abroad.

Three and a half years in to Moscow's war in Ukraine, the Russian and American presidents are set to meet in Alaska - possibly to decide its outcome over the heads of European leaders.Having long insisted that Kyiv would not cede any territory to Russia, Ukraine's President Zelensky could now be softening on that position.Tim and Gordon are joined by Ukraine: The Latest hosts Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley to understand how this historic summit could play out.Plus, we read Nicola Sturgeon's memoir so you don't have to. The Telegraph's best-known Scot Alan Cochrane reviews her political record.Read: Ukraine prepared to cede territory held by RussiaProducer: Lilian FawcettSenior Producer: John CadiganPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyVideo Editor: Will WaltersSocial Producer: Ece CelikStudio Director: Meghan SearleExecutive Producer: Louisa Wells Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicola Sturgeon, former First Minister of Scotland

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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Ukraine must be part of peace solution, Zelensky says ahead of Trump Putin meeting Major incident declared as crews tackle two blazes in Dorset Nicola Sturgeon denies conspiracy to destroy Alex Salmond Foreign criminals to face deportation after sentencing under new plans Prince Andrew book seals his fate for any return Police make arrests at Palestine Action ban protests Working class students divided on civil service summer internship reform Hardeep Singh Kohli accused of indecent assault in BBC studio People are angry Behind the wave of asylum hotel protests Horse rider dies after fall during Northamptonshire event

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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Boy, 4, dies after being hit by bus outside Margate hospital Nicola Sturgeon memoir describes arrest as worst day of my life Jim Lovell, who guided Apollo 13 safely back to Earth, dies aged 97 Boy found guilty of Harvey Willgoose murder at Sheffield school Mike Huckabee US ambassador to Israel says UK would have lost WW2 with Starmer as leader Bhim Kohli death Police sat on information before dog walker, 80, fatally attacked New signs found of giant gas planet in Earths neighbourhood Israel rejects international criticism of Gaza City takeover plan Teenager who lost his legs in crash will never forgive driver Hardeep Singh Kohli accused of indecent assault in BBC studio

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Boy, 4, dies after being hit by bus outside Margate hospital Boy found guilty of Harvey Willgoose murder at Sheffield school Mike Huckabee US ambassador to Israel says UK would have lost WW2 with Starmer as leader Jim Lovell, who guided Apollo 13 safely back to Earth, dies aged 97 Israel rejects international criticism of Gaza City takeover plan New signs found of giant gas planet in Earths neighbourhood Teenager who lost his legs in crash will never forgive driver Bhim Kohli death Police sat on information before dog walker, 80, fatally attacked Hardeep Singh Kohli accused of indecent assault in BBC studio Nicola Sturgeon memoir describes arrest as worst day of my life

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Bhim Kohli death Police sat on information before dog walker, 80, fatally attacked Hardeep Singh Kohli accused of indecent assault in BBC studio Teenager who lost his legs in crash will never forgive driver Israel rejects international criticism of Gaza City takeover plan Mike Huckabee US ambassador to Israel says UK would have lost WW2 with Starmer as leader Boy found guilty of Harvey Willgoose murder at Sheffield school Nicola Sturgeon memoir describes arrest as worst day of my life Boy, 4, dies after being hit by bus outside Margate hospital Jim Lovell, who guided Apollo 13 safely back to Earth, dies aged 97 New signs found of giant gas planet in Earths neighbourhood

Paul Hutcheon, Hannah Rodger, Mark Smith and Douglas Dickie look back on the last week of Scottish politics. Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has revealed she won't stand for re-election next year, claiming she doesn't want to miss more time with her young family. Former FM Nicola Sturgeon is on the cusp of publishing her memoir and ex-MP Joanna Cherry has said she will publish her own memoirs next year in a bid to clear the name of Alex Salmond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Des and the team break up the week's big news. Including: The state visit to the UK by French President Emmanuel Macron, inaccurate AI books about First Minister John Swinney and Nicola Sturgeon, fans lending a spare room to Partick Thistle football club, the new Superman and more. Lead Writer: Nathan Cowley Additional material: Mike Grace, Kate Smurthwaite, Gregor Paton, Johnny Kitterick, Katharine Kennedy, Alan Hazlie, Jennifer WalkerProducer: Chris Quilietti Series Producer: Dave Flynn Researcher: Jodie White Script Editor: Keiron NicholsonAn Eco-Audio certified Production

Season 10 of Comfort Eating with Grace Dent will kick off on Tuesday 8 July. Join Grace and her celebrity guests, including CMAT, Irvine Welsh, Lulu and Nicola Sturgeon, as they delve into their ultimate comfort food

In this episode of Richardson's Rubicon, John Richardson talks with Colette Walker, leader of the Independence for Scotland Party, about the launch of Liberate Scotland and how it all links in with the UN decolonisation case. Colette shares how she has always felt Scottish rather than British and how class divisions in period dramas first sparked her distaste for the Union. She explains the founding of ISP in 2020 as a way to capture regional list seats under the D'Hondt system and boost pro-independence representation in Holyrood.Visit https://richardsonsrubicon.com/the-path-to-independence/ for more info! They explore how the strategy of contesting both constituency and list seats backfired in 2021. Colette describes how unionist parties gained extra seats on list votes because pro-independence voters split their support. ISP's plan is to stand under the Liberate Scotland banner on the list and in constituencies stand as ISP, ensuring a clear “indy party one” and “indy party two” ballot. This approach aims to build a super-majority of cross-party MSPs ready to claim a democratic mandate for independence.John raises concerns about candidates who arrive in Parliament with only one issue, independence. Colette defends the approach with a tease that more details will come. Pointing to policies in their manifesto like universal basic income, she insists these are somel examples of what a sovereign Scotland could do. Real decision making would follow a Swiss-style model of direct democracy. Citizens would propose and veto laws via binding referenda, with MSPs serving as accountable representatives rather than distant rulers with a take it or leave it attitude.They also discuss local government. Colette highlights how freeport schemes in England and privatisation of services shrink public spending and reduce Scotland's block grant. She notes that seventy per cent of Edinburgh lies within a freeport zone and that council investments there have already jumped five-fold. Both agree that smaller, more transparent local bodies and local referenda could rein in unresponsive authorities.On identity, Colette sides with Nicola Sturgeon's civic definition: anyone who lives in Scotland and contributes is Scottish. No ethnic or birth criteria apply. She wants a broad inclusive nation built on shared values. John is relieved! Looking ahead to Holyrood 2026, Colette promises a big launch of Liberate Scotland once logistics, crowdfunding, candidate selection and other details are set. She urges listeners to get involved with door-knocking, stalls and social media. Her call to action is clear: seize the moment to declare independence, or risk losing Scotland's resources and services for good.

“Creativity has always been my life force. Even when I didn't know I was autistic, it was how I survived.”From being sent out of chemistry class for caricaturing her teacher, to being piled on by hundreds of angry Nicola Sturgeon fans online, Lorna Miller has sharpened her pencil and become one of the UK's most successful editorial cartoonists - known for her satirical, political, and deeply personal work.The first woman to have a cartoonist role created for her in Private Eye, Lorna has also had her work featured in The Guardian and The Observer. Her 30-year career has continuously pushed boundaries in both art and advocacy.In this intimate and wide ranging conversation, Lorna shares how a late autism diagnosis at age 51 helped her reframe a lifetime of creative drive, chronic health challenges, and profound sensitivity - and how discovering Reiki became a powerful tool for healing.We explore:- The emotional impact of delayed autism diagnosis.- Creativity as a life force and a form of self soothing.- The stigma of invisible disability and chronic illness.- Why unmasking can feel both liberating and exposing.- Building a life and business that honours your sensitivity.Lorna's story is one of creativity and deep self-reclamation. A must listen for neurodivergent creatives, artists, and anyone on a journey of rediscovery.Follow Lorna on instagram https://⁠www.instagram.com/mistressofline⁠Follow Lorna's Reiki Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/share/18vCYkBjgR/?mibextid=wwXIfr Connect on Ko-fihttps://ko-fi.com/lornamiller2025 ::::::Connect with Catherine⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Catherine's website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order Catherine's NEW Book⁠⁠ 'Rediscovered: A Compassionate and Courageous Guide for Late Discovered Autistic Women (and their allies) which was published 21st February 2025 by JKP ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Catherine Asta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Need Post Discovery Support?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our next 6 week post discovery support circle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Late Discovered Club Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & our FREE monthly Community Connection Circle.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore The Asta Community of Professionals ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our work3 ways you can support the podcast and the work we do...Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠member⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or partner and join our growing community.Buy us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coffee.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rate & review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the show or an episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Community Partners ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠who are supporting the work that we are doing.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nordens⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deborah Bulcock Coaching & Consulting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Tidy Mind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Growth Pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hormones On The Blink ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠About the Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thelatediscoveredclub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Founder & Host Catherine AstaPodcast Editor Caty AvaMusic by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Allora⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

O lovitură puternică pentru reputația șefei Comisiei Europene, Ursula von der Leyen. Este părerea aproape unanimă a comentatorilor după ce aceasta a pierdut prima fază a procesului la Curtea de justiție a UE. Urmare a unei plângeri a ziarului The New York Times, judecătorii au stabilit că Executivul de la Bruxelles a greșit blocând accesul la schimbul de mesaje dintre Ursula von der Leyen și șeful Pfizer, Albert Bourla. Euractiv consideră că decizia, probabil, va atrage o reacție politică semnificativă și întărește îngrijorările tot mai mari cu privire la stilul de conducere extrem de centralizat al lui von der Leyen.Un purtător de cuvânt al The New York Times a declarat că decizia „este o victorie pentru transparență și responsabilitate în Uniunea Europeană”.Politico estede părere că ”verdictulva afecta considerabil reputația lui von der Leyen. Ea nu numai că a semnat personal cel mai mare contract de vaccinare al blocului comunitar, dar prezidează și instituția însărcinată cu aplicarea legislației UE.  Iar aici se includ și principiile transparenței și responsabilității. Hotărârea instanței împotriva ei oferă muniție politică unei game largi de critici.De asemenea, este o mare rușine, având în vedere că au trecut doar câteva luni de când s-a angajat public să apere standardele de transparență, eficiență și probitate în al doilea mandat”.Ziarul grec Protothema, observă ”Hotărârea Tribunalului General nu va fi doar despre o figură politică. Observatorii spun că va fi o piatră de hotar pentru transparența instituțională în UE și va determina dacă înalții funcționari ai Uniunii sunt supuși acelorași reguli de responsabilitate ca toți ceilalți”.Citeste siPfizer/von der Leyen: o decizie judecătorească care ar putea fi ignoratăLe Monde amintește că ”UE a acționat rapid după izbucnirea pandemiei de Covid-19 în 2020, urmărind să asigure vaccinuri pe care țările membre să le poată cumpăra pentru cetățenii și rezidenții lor.  Aceasta, într-o perioadă de cerere masivă la nivel mondial pentru aceste vaccinuri. Cu toate acestea, multe aspecte ale achizițiilor de la Pfizer au fost păstrate confidențiale, ceea ce a dus la acuzații de lipsă de transparență - și la mai multe procese în Belgia și la instanțele UE”.Dar, după cum constată, Euronews, Comisia Europeană nu este prima instituție care a declarat că nu poate oferi mesaje text atunci când a fost solicitată de jurnaliști sau legislatori.Postul de televiziune oferă și alte exemple în care dovezile pur și simplu au dispărut.Fostul prim-ministru olandez Mark Rutte, care a condus guvernele Olandei în perioada 2010-2024, a șters timp de ani de zile mesajele text de pe telefonul său, un vechi Nokia 301.Fostul prim-ministru scoțian Nicola Sturgeon, împreună cu alți miniștri de rang înalt și oficiali din domeniul sănătății, au șters toate mesajele lor de pe WhatsApp legate de pandemia de Covid-19. Faptul a ieșit la iveală anul trecut în timpul unei anchete naționale privind Covid.În 2020, presa germană a relatat că ministrul Transporturilor de atunci, Andreas Scheuer, a folosit adrese de e-mail și numere de telefon private în negocierile privind controversatele reguli legate de taxarea rutieră din țară.

This week we look at the rise and demise of Justin Bieber; Steve Hughes on Health and Safety;  Slave Labour and Solar Panels; The Conclave; Nicola Sturgeon on Transwomen;  Abortion in NSW;  Corporations fund Abortion; The Australian Election;  Country of the Week - Denmark and Dechurching Denmark;  India and Pakistan conflict;  Reform's Triumph; Antarctic Ice recovers; Why are there Michelin Stars;  the new Word Alive; Easter Church Attendance;  Feedback and the Last Word.  Justin Bieber, The Sex Pistols, Metallica, DR Koncerthuset, ZZ Top,  Duncan Chisholm, and George Thorogood 

In this episode of the Holyrood Sources podcast, hosts Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein, and Andy Maciver discuss the recent Programme for Government announced by John Swinney, the implications for the upcoming 2026 election, and the impact of Nicola Sturgeon's comments on the Supreme Court ruling regarding the definition of a woman. The conversation also touches on the rise of Reform UK and the challenges it poses to traditional Scottish parties, as well as speculations about potential cabinet reshuffles ahead of the election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special edition of Coffee House Shots, Lucy Dunn speaks to the Holyrood leader of the pro-independence Alba party, Ash Regan. Regan was formerly a member of the SNP and even ran to be the party's leader after Nicola Sturgeon resigned in 2023. She defected to the late Alex Salmond's Alba party 18 months ago and ran for party leader after his death. On the podcast, she talks to Lucy about the difference between Alba and the SNP, the threat of Reform in Scotland, the ‘performative' nature of Scottish politics, the Supreme Court ruling over what is a woman, and why she was right to resign over the Gender Recognition Bill.

Episode 167 is a little different: we're sharing an excerpt from my chat on the Cinora YouTube channel with filmmaker – and returning pal – Ashley Dick. We dive into the shock cancellation of BBC Scotland's flagship soap River City and what the decision signals for drama production across Scotland and the wider UK.Since the recording, the fight to save the show has exploded. Famous faces – Richard E. Grant, Ewan McGregor, Miriam Margolyes and Nicola Sturgeon among them – have lent their voices, and a motion to keep River City on air will soon be heard in the Scottish Parliament.In this chat we talk about:How River City was axed and why it matters – timelines, budget pressures and the creative fallout.The concern for the wider TV industry – what the cancellation tells us about an already‑strained sector.Why we need to future‑proof the soap format (or find a new kind of long‑running drama).Why local voices are important – the cultural impact of losing a home‑grown show.What potential solutions we can pursue as an industry – ideas, funding routes and collective action.Hit play, share your thoughts, and help keep Scotland's storytelling future alive. Check out the full video over on the Cinora Channel. Full video from Cinora

Transgender women are not legally women, the Supreme Court declared in a landmark ruling on Wednesday.The judges' unanimous decision follows a years-long legal battle between gender-critical campaigners and the Scottish Government over the definition of a woman. Now pressure is growing on Keir Starmer to clarify the Government's position.Kamal and Camilla were at the court to get reaction from Julie Bindel and Helen Joyce – feminist writers and activists who say despite today's win, the fight against trans ideology in UK institutions is not over.They also hear from Joanna Cherry, the former SNP MP who went to war with her party colleagues over trans issues. She calls for “an apology from some of the politicians who pushed this ideology”, including Nicola Sturgeon.Producer: Lilian FawcettSenior Producer: John CadiganExecutive Producer: Louisa WellsPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineySocial Media Producer: Ji-Min LeeCamera Operator: Andy MackenzieVideo Editor: Valerie BrowneProduction assistance from Anna JohnsonOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Holyrood Sources podcast, the hosts assess the latest developments in Scottish politics, focusing on Nicola Sturgeon's recent legal relief amidst ongoing investigations into SNP finances. They discuss the public's reaction to Sturgeon's situation, her legacy, and the trust issues facing the SNP. The conversation also touches on Anas Sarwar's surprising new stance on energy policy, Douglas Ross's departure from Holyrood, and the dynamics within the Tory party regarding net zero policies. We also consider the future of the Grangemouth complex in Scotland, particularly in light of its potential closure and the impact on jobs. The conversation highlights the Acorn carbon capture and storage project as a critical component for decarbonising Scotland's industrial sector. The guests discuss the political support for the project, the maturity of carbon capture technology, and the significant economic and job creation potential associated with the Acorn project. We're joined by Nic Braley who leads the Acorn project. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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London's Heathrow airport is closed after a major fire at an electrical substation caused a power outage. 120 flights were in the air and had to be turned around or diverted. Heathrow is Europe's busiest airport. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey talks to Ryan Bridge about the shutdown, why former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon's no longer under investigation, and Finland's ranking as the world's happiest country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Liz Kendall revealed Labour's much speculated welfare "reforms" in the House of Commons this lunchtime.We give our immediate reaction to the speech and try and pick our way through the dense details.The University of Dundee has announced over 600 job losses, with more to come, to address the £30 million financial blackhole it finds itself in.Where does the blame lie for this disastrous situation?Nicola Sturgeon is the most prominent SNP MSP to announce that they will not stand for Holyrood in 2026.Lesley reflects on her legacy and we discuss the impact of not only so many front benchers leaving but also the potential influx of ex MPs to the Scottish Parliament.Israel launched a devastating attack on Gaza last night killing over 400 folk. Was the ceasefire doomed from the moment Israel refused to move to Phase 2. Is this latest massacre an attempt by Netanyahu to appease his ultra right coalition partners and stave off mounting opposition at home?We also discuss the results of the Greenland elections and indulge in all the usual non political badinage. ★ Support this podcast ★

Everyone's favourite SNP politician tells Matt what Nicola Sturgeon's departure from Holyrood means for the SNP and for Scotland.Stewart also reflects on what the party has to do differently if it wants to gain independence. This is a funny, thoughtful and reflective conversation about Nicola Sturgeon's legacy and the future of Scotland.And the future of gay bars in Tenerife. SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE ON STAGE!31 March: Anthony Scaramucci12 May: Wes Streeting9 June: Kemi Badenoch14 July: Michael Gove Plus more to be announced...Get tickets for all shows here: https://nimaxtheatres.com/shows/the-political-party-with-matt-forde/ DONATE to the RNOH Charity here:https://www.rnohcharity.org/donate/donate-onlineCONTACT Regent Park Strategies here:https://www.regentparkstrategies.com/ SEE Matt at on tour until June 2025, including his extra date at The Nottingham Playhouse: https://www.mattforde.com/live-shows 28 March: Nottingham, Lakeside Arts Centre4 April: London, Bloomsbury Theatre13 April: Salford Lowry - EXTRA DATE29 May: Chipping Norton Theatre - EXTRA DATE30 May: Swindon Arts Centre - EXTRA DATE4 June: Leeds City Varieties - EXTRA DATE5 June: Nottingham Playhouse - EXTRA DATE6 June: Cambridge Junction - EXTRA DATE12 June: York, The Crescent - EXTRA DATE13 June: Chelmsford Theatre - EXTRA DATE14 June: Faversham, The Alex - EXTRA DATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Russia agree to a ceasefire? Political analyst and youtuber Vlad Vexler gives us the inside track on Russian opinion on the war. Economist Linda Yueh explains how US tariffs affects world trade and former Welsh government minister Jane Davidson is with us to celebrate 10 years of the Future Generations Act - what is it and what has it achieved? Nicola Sturgeon is standing down from Holyrood at the next Scottish election. Veteran broadcaster Lesley Riddoch talks about her legacy. After twenty years of research, Professor Kevin Morgan from Cardiff University has published a book, 'Serving the Public'. He tells us why he thinks free school meals is a wonderful Welsh innovation. Cardiff County Councillor Rodney Berman and Anna Brychan from the University of Wales Trinity St Davids review the Sunday papers.

Rakib Ehsan, Tom Slater and Fraser Myers discuss Reform's civil war, the outrageous banning of Calin Georgescu in Romania and Nicola Sturgeon's toxic legacy. Celebrate 25 years of spiked. Donate £25 or more to get a year's membership of spiked supporters for half the usual price: https://www.spiked-online.com/donate/  Surfshark VPN keeps your internet use private, secure and unrestricted: surfshark.com/spiked 

Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and Alexander Brown discuss Nicola Sturgeon's contested legacy after she announced her decision to stand down as an MSP next year. Plus, Alex has the latest on a growing Labour rebellion in Westminster over expected cuts to the benefits system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we look at Greenland's election;  Ukraine Ceasefire;  Canada's new Prime Minister;  Cancelling elections in Rumania - Vanis Varoufakis; Nicola Sturgeon leaving; Is Samoa Sinking? Vegan Friendly Films;  Amazonian Hypocrisy; Dolly Parton's husband dies; Dick McTaggart; Country of the Week - Syria; Hamas 'migrant' in the UK; Can a Black Woman play Jesus?  Woke RAF runs out of pilots; Canberra Church buildings; Christian inmate attacks death penalty before being executed; Street Preacher acquitted in UK; Feedback - including Donald Macleod on Gender; the Last Word - Pauls Conversion; with music from Elton John, the Who, Queen, Dolly Parton, Survivor, the Gene Band, Kenny Loggins, and Syrian Orthodox singers. 

The US Dept. of Education slashes its workforce, Greenland's opposition wins an unexpected victory, Pres. Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum come into effect, at least 190 hostages are rescued amid the Pakistan train hijacking incident, Nicola Sturgeon won't seek re-election to the Scottish Parliament in 2026, Colombia's Gustavo Petro calls for a referendum on stalled reforms, the US House passes a stopgap funding bill, the US Dept. of Agriculture suspends $30M to the Univ. of Maine, Argentina kicks off its trial over the death of soccer legend Maradona, and astronomers discover 128 new moons orbiting Saturn. Sources: www.verity.news

Nicola Sturgeon has announced her intention to step down at the next Scottish Parliament election in May 2026. One of the original MSPs elected to Holyrood in 1999, Sturgeon has dominated Scottish and UK politics over the past two decades. The Salmond-Sturgeon era began in 2004 and she went on to serve as First Minister for the best part of a decade. Stewart McDonald, former SNP MP for Glasgow South 2015-24, and Lucy Dunn join James Heale on this special Coffee House Scots to discuss Sturgeon's legacy. She brought Scotland the closest to independence for 300 years, yet resigned in 2023 under a cloud over party management. Attention turns to next year's election, could the SNP's winning streak continue without her? Produced by Patrick Gibbons and Natasha Feroze. 

In this episode of the Holyrood Sources podcast, the discussion revolves around Nicola Sturgeon's decision not to stand for re-election as an MSP in 2026. The speakers reflect on her legacy, discussing both her successes and failures during her time in office, including her electoral achievements, handling of COVID-19, and controversial policies such as gender recognition. They also consider the implications of her departure for the SNP and the future political landscape in Scotland. The conversation explores the dynamics of leadership changes within the SNP, the implications of gender representation in political roles, and the potential reshuffle of the cabinet as key figures announce their departures. The episode also touches on international relations and how perceptions of leaders like Keir Starmer are shifting among voters.Liz Smith, a Conservative MSP, discusses the Residential Outdoor Education Bill aimed at providing all pupils in state and grant-aided schools with opportunities for residential outdoor education. She emphasises the importance of such experiences in building resilience, self-esteem, and teamwork skills among young people, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion also touches on the challenges of implementing the bill in a post-COVID education system and the need for inclusive education that benefits all students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Liz reflects on her career in politics and her commitment to improving education in Scotland.Plus, we discuss the potential reshuffle of the cabinet as key figures announce their departures. Additionally, the discussion touches on the ongoing leadership contest within the Alba party and the legacy of former leader Alex Salmond. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No more talk of blackholes. No more doom. No more gloom. So what is Rachel Reeves' plan for economic growth all about? Times columnist Sebastian Payne joins the podcast team as they make their way through the chancellor's vision of reservoirs, runways and the UK's own Silicon Valley – and ask whether government is really set up to make it all happen.   Plus: Ministers Reflect devolved government special! Nicola Sturgeon, Humza Yousaf and Mark Drakeford feature in a brilliant new batch of IfG interviews – and they have plenty to say about Brexit, Boris Johnson and making devolved government work.   Presented by Nick Davies. With Gemma Tetlow and Millie Mitchell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we take a more in-depth look at the California fires including - the Gaza ceasefire;  DEI in the Fire Brigade;   No Birthday Cake in Scotland; 'Country of the Week' - California; The Politicians and the LA fires; Was Climate Change responsible?  The Babylon Bee on the Miracle of Meghan Markle;  Squid Game 2 v. All Creatures Great and Small 5; Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell; New England's Darkest Day; Ron Carpenter - the AI pastor; Feedback - Muslim Rape gangs, why use the word 'Catholic', Jimmy Carter revisited and should a Christian listen to Iron Maiden?  Why are young men turning Orthodox?  with music from the Eagles, the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, the Beach Boys, Scott Mackenzie, the Mommas and Papas, Billy Joel, Tammy Wynette and the Porters Gate.

It's a bumper episode this week as we try and navigate our way through the news.First up, BBC Scotland has launched Scotcast a brand new podcast. We give our considered verdict on this latecomer to the Scottish podcast scene,Its maiden episode focused heavily on the opening of Scotland's first Drug Consumption Room/ Overdose Prevention Centre. How was it covered? In the political argy bargy Whose voices are being heard? Whose are not?It also dealt with both the ending of the marriage between Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell and the fall out over Nicola's recent comments on the behaviour of the late Alex Salmond. We follow suit.Lesley recently wrote a column questioning John Swinney's saying, “I don't think people would understand what I was doing if I refused to meet with the president of the United States.” Lesley reckons the First Minister has misread the mood of the Scottish people when it comes to the Donald.There are strong suggestions that Dominic Cummings is the eminence grise behind Elon Musk's recent fetid tweets on UK politics and the Labour Party in particular. We ask why Musk is so fixated on Britain and what is the odd symbiotic relationship between him and the BBC?Sticking with Labour there's trouble afoot with both the latest YouGov opinion poll and the volatility of the UK economy.We also look at the LA wild fires,Trump's fuelling of the flames with disinformation and the climate change as their root cause.Along the way there's chat about the UK's toxic relationship with processed foods, terrible puns, a tour of "The Testament of Gideon Mack" and a multi-million pound Gaelic noir series "An t- Eilean"-BBC Alba tonight 9pmLesley's best selling book "Blossom" also gets a few mentions.Follow these links for more information on all of the above- except Pat's puns.https://www.channel4.com/programmes/eat-smart-secrets-of-the-glucose-goddesshttp://www.dogstartheatre.co.uk/https://lesleyriddoch.com/books-mobile ★ Support this podcast ★

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