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As Mike Amesbury bows out of his career as a Labour MP after being caught on tape assaulting a constituent, this week's episode of Westminster Insider goes inside politicians' wrangles with the law. Host Sascha O'Sullivan finds out if winding up in front of a judge can ever be survivable for a politician — high-profile or not. She talks to former Lib Dem advisor Sean Kemp about how the case of Chris Huhne, climate secretary during the coalition years, triggered a by-election which almost threatened the leadership of Nick Clegg. Fergus Mutch, former director of communications to the Scottish National Party, recalls being a witness in the trial of his former boss, Alex Salmond, who was eventually acquitted of charges of sexual assault in 2020. Mutch says the Salmond trial and the internal warfare it triggered did huge amounts of damage to the SNP. And Sascha turns to the sensational hush money trial of Donald Trump in the midst of the 2024 presidential election campaign. She talks to Michael Martins, a former senior advisor to the US embassy in the U.K., and Sarah Elliot, the spokesperson for Republicans overseas about how Trump eventually used the trial to his advantage. Sascha looks at how Marine Le Pen is using a similar playbook to Trump, with a trial against her helping galvanise her support base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, James, Eric and Oliver critique Dame Anne Salmond's Newsroom article that characterises the proposed Regulatory Standards Bill as part of a broader neoliberal agenda to undermine democracy in New Zealand. They challenge both Salmond's immediate criticisms of the bill (which they argue misrepresents its regulatory quality focus) and her broader historical argument linking classical liberal organisations like the Mont Pelerin Society to anti-democratic movements, arguing instead that classical liberalism has historically stood against totalitarianism and for democratic values.
On Nicola Sturgeon's Criticism of Alex Salmond and His Family's Response“Telling the truth is now considered an attack and something that should be forbidden or locked away in a box.”“Nicola Sturgeon's Financial Times interview was more candid than her ‘measured' statements to Parliament – did she conceal critical details?”On Reform UK and Scottish Politics:“2025 will be the year of Reform UK… Farage emboldens his raison d'être as mainstream parties feed his populist agenda.”“Thomas Kerr's defection exposes dark, shadowy forces behind Scottish Tory leadership – a symptom of a party in freefall.”On Rachel Reeves and Labour:“Rachel Reeves isn't just struggling; whispers about her future might turn into howls if Labour can't deliver growth.”“Reeves and Starmer's economic strategies betray their lip service to growth – they're politicians of expediency, not vision.”On Trump's Return:“Expect headlines, nonsense, and contradictory entertainment – and for the sensible, a whole lot of worry.”“Buying Greenland, tariffs on all imports, and re-nationalism – Trump's policies evoke the chaotic politics of a century ago.”On Biden's Presidency:“Biden was a stop-Trump president, and Trump is returning. By that definition alone, Biden's presidency is a monumental failure.”“A tawdry end to Biden's legacy: pardoning his son cuts through the nobility of public service.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
AJ and Graham are joined by the Senior Vice-President, High Performance & Hockey Operations for Hockey Canada Scott Salmond to talk about the start of the selection camp for Canada's World Junior team, how the selections are made and the expectations for Canada at the tournament.
Calum, Andy and Geoff discuss Scotland's handling of the aftermath of Alex Salmond's death, and what has to change in the event another current or former First Minister dies while abroad. Plus, David O'Connor, Unison Scotland's lead for local government, discusses the reasons behind the strike, the impact of COVID-19 on education, and the challenges of negotiating fair pay in the current political climate - and is it acceptable for Alex Cole Hamilton to campaign for Kamala Harris, or if the Labour party does it?Sponsored by the Scotch Whisky Association's Made to be Measured campaign. Find out more about the campaign at scotch-whisky.org.uk/madetobemeasured. Sponsored by SSE: to verify what you've heard, click sse.com/change Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tidligere førsteminister og leder for Det skotske nasjonal partiet (SNP) gjennom flere år Alex Salmond gikk bort 12. september. Salmond har vært en formidabel skikkelse i skotsk og britisk politikk i flere tiår, og er mest kjent for å ha fått til folkeavstemningen om skotsk uavhengighet i 2014. Selv om hans ettermæle er omstridt, var han en politisk bauta som levde for politikken, særlig den skotske og for fanesaken - skotsk løsrivelse fra den britiske unionen.Denne ukas Pod Britannia er viet Salmonds politiske arv hvor Trine Andersen, Øivind Bratberg og Erik Mustad diskuterer skotsk uavhengighet, Salmonds politiske betydning og hans triste sorti fra partiet han bygde opp.
This week we look at SpaceX success; the death of Alex Salmond; Not the Nine O'Clock News; expelling John Mason; the religion of Harris and Trump; Harris fundraising and plagiarism; aiding illegal votes; Trump Biopic and the truth; banning allotments to save the planet; BP drops oil target and worldwide coal production goes up; Goldman Sachs and Global debt; Country of the Week - Kenya; Euthanasia in the UK; Banter Cops; Weight Loss Drugs; Chat GPT, Islam and the Bible; Planned Parenthood, Premier and Prostitution; Feedback and Luther's advice on the US Election! with music from Elton John, Muddy Waters, Lufus Wainwright, Israel Mboni, Weird Al Jankovic, City Alight.
The team discuss the latest on Salmond's death, and the likelihood of big budget reveals. Following the news that former First Minister Alex Salmond's body is being flown back by a private individual, the team discuss the row (that perhaps wasn't a row) over using the RAF to return Salmond to the UK, and what the loss of Salmond means to the independence movement going forward. Also, in Westminster, journalists and politicians alike hold their breath as they wait to see the potential teases of what might be in Labour's first budget at the end of the month.
Calum and Kirsty discuss recent budget leaks and their implications, the ongoing political controversy surrounding Taylor Swift's concert, and reflect on the legacy of Alex Salmond following his passing. They explore the impact of Salmond on Scottish politics and the broader UK landscape, emphasising his unique ability to engage with diverse audiences and drive significant political change. The conversation also touches on the current state of the Scottish government and the challenges it faces in seizing opportunities for energy transition. Plus, the conversation delves into the upcoming UK budget, discussing the current economic context, particularly the low inflation rate, and the various tax policies being considered. The speakers analyze the political implications of these budget discussions, emphasizing the importance of public perception and the government's ability to manage expectations. They highlight the challenges faced by the government in maintaining trust and the potential impact of their decisions on economic growth.Scarlett Maguire discusses the current political landscape in the UK and the US, focusing on the challenges faced by the Labour Party under Keir Starmer and the dynamics of the upcoming US elections with Trump and Harris. The discussion highlights public perception, polling data, and the implications of key policies and events on voter sentiment. Support the podcast by becoming a member at: https://plus.acast.com/s/whitehallsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 244 of Talk Media discusses the media coverage following the sudden death of Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond, who in 2014, took our country within touching distance of Independence. Eamonn, joined by Catriona Stewart and David Pratt, have a frank discussion on the media coverage , a look at the horrors taking place in the Middle East and the frankly strange news of Labour pushing weight loss drugs in an attempt to cut back the welfare bill. Recommendations: Eamonn The War Room- doc - Amazon Prime This documentary follows President Clinton's campaign trail and focuses on his aides, James Carville and George Stephanopoulos. Catriona Break Up - : How Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon Went to War - Book Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon's political partnership changed the face of Scotland, bringing the country to within 200,000 votes of independence and holding sway at Holyrood for more than a decade. So how and why has their thirty-year alliance irretrievably broken down? Break-Up tells the inside story of how the once unbreakable unity of the Scottish National Party was ripped apart amid shocking claims of sexual assault. With unrivalled access to both camps and the women who made the allegations, and with rigorously fair-minded reporting, journalists David Clegg and Kieran Andrews go behind the headlines to uncover the truth about this extraordinary episode, in a piece of political history that reads like a thriller. Now fully updated, this is a jaw-dropping tale of inappropriate behaviour in the highest reaches of power, of lies, distrust and alleged conspiracy, with profound implications not only for Salmond and Sturgeon themselves but for Scotland's governing party and the wider independence campaign. David Wild Thing - book Paul Gauguin is chiefly known as the giant of post-Impressionist painting whose bold colours and compositions rocked the Western art world. It is less well known that he was a stockbroker in Paris and that after the 1882 financial crash he struggled to sustain his artistry, and worked as a tarpaulin salesman in Copenhagen, a canal digger in Panama City, and a journalist exposing the injustices of French colonial rule in Tahiti. In Wild Thing, the award-winning biographer Sue Prideaux re-examines the adventurous and complicated life of the artist. She illuminates the people, places and ideas that shaped his vision: his privileged upbringing in Peru and rebellious youth in France; the galvanising energy of the Paris art scene; meeting Mette, the woman who he would marry; formative encounters with Vincent van Gogh and August Strindberg; and the ceaseless draw of French Polynesia. Prideaux conjures Gauguin's visual exuberance, his creative epiphanies, his fierce words and his flaws with acuity and sensitivity. Drawing from a wealth of new material and access to the artist's family, this myth-busting work invites us to see Gauguin anew.
PART 2 of a 2 part exploration of the life and times of Alex Salmond who died at the weekend at the age of 69. Bernard and Alex pick up the story in 2011 through the zenith of his career at the 2014 Independence Referendum and onto the challenges of legal battles and the Alba Party in his post-SNP world. The programme concludes with a summary of what his legacy might be. Bernard Ponsonby knew Alex Salmond professionally and personally for 35 years. they worked and spent time together over the past few months. Alex Massie has covered Alex Salmond closely throughout his career and despite their differences, revealed in part 1 that Salmond's team once courted Massie to be his speechwriter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Part 1 of a 2 part special reflecting on the life of "the most consequential Scottish politician of our time", Alex Salmond, who died at the weekend at the age of 69. It's a sincere attempt to capture in some depth the complexity and calibre of the man, his highs and lows.Bernard Ponsonby knew Alex Salmond professionally and personally for 35 years. they worked and spent time together over the past few months. Alex Massie has covered Alex Salmond closely throughout his career and despite their differences, reveals that Salmond's team once courted Massie to be his speechwriter.Personal reflections from both Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie.The rise of Alex Salmond - from the SNP's '79 GroupSalmond's strategic ability to see the end game and retrofit his strategy to make it happen.His ability to read the political temperature of the country and adapt to it.Salmond's rebranding of the SNP and nationalism to make an electoral success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this Moats, George Galloway gives his take after the sudden death of former SNP leader Alex Salmond, 'Salmond was a friend of mine'. Israeli beachniks fighting to take other people's, Kick Israel out of the UN pronto. Working-class stiffs won't get stiffed again. Waltz v Vance. Obama's attempt to coerce black vote won't move the dial. And 40% of black businesses closed in Covid, Garland Nixon setst he scene on the US Political landscape.Asad Abukhali gives his take on how each US Presidential candidate may move forward in the War in the Middle EastGarland Nixon: Radio Talk Show Host and Political Analyst- Twitter: https://twitter.com/garlandnixon- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gnixon-Instagram: https://instagram.com/garland.nixon-YouTube: https://youtube.com/@garlandn-Rumble: @garlandnixon-Rofkin: https://rokfin.com/garlandnixon-TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garlandnixonAsad Abukhalil: Professor at California State University, Author & Political Commentator- Twitter: https://x.com/asadabukhalil- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asadabukhalil Become a MOATS Graduate at https://plus.acast.com/s/moatswithgorgegalloway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's Friday, so Ed Vaizey is back to unpack the politics of the day with Trevor Phillips and Miranda Green.Could Labour plug the financial black hole with the return of PFI, why is there still no love lost between Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon, and what did people make of Trevor's suggestion that Keir Starmer should send for Michael Gove? And why hasn't Miranda been given an honour? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Calum, Andy and Geoff discuss the new BBC Scotland documentary on the alliance between Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon, their public feud, and the transformation of the SNP. Plus, the potential risks and strategies surrounding the Scottish budget and the support of the Scottish Greens. We also explore the possibility of an early Hollyrood general election and the implications for the different political parties.Sponsored by the Scotch Whisky Association's Made to be Measured campaign. Find out more about the campaign at scotch-whisky.org.uk/madetobemeasured Sponsored by SSE: to verify what you've heard, click sse.com/change Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PART 2 - Bernard and Alex were consulted during the production of BBC Scotland's "Salmond and Sturgeon: A Troubled Union".In this episode, released directly after the documentary's broadcast, Bernard and Alex focus on part two of the two part series. They give their thoughts and analysis of both the programme and relationship between Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon.SNPScottish PoliticsScottish LabourScottish ConservativesScottish LibdemsScottish GreensAlba Party Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PART 1 - Bernard and Alex were consulted during the production of BBC Scotland's "Salmond and Sturgeon: A Troubled Union".In this episode, released directly after the documentary's broadcast, Bernard and Alex focus on part one of the two part series. They give their thoughts and analysis of both the programme and relationship between Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon.SNPScottish PoliticsScottish LabourScottish ConservativesScottish LibdemsScottish GreensAlba Party Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Calum, Andy and Geoff are back together to discuss the results of a poll suggesting that the SNP would win the most seats but not have enough support to form the government in the 2026 election. It means the potential for Anas Sarwar to become the first minister of a minority government. Plus Alex Salmond would return to Holyrood, but is the Alba Party doing enough? This episode is sponsored by Port of Aberdeen. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Interviews with NZ writers and poets, visiting authors from around the world and news of local events
Martin Geissler sits down with Alba leader Alex Salmond. Alba claim to offer a different vision for Scottish independence, and hope to hoover up some of the pro-independence vote from the SNP and Scottish Green, but they've yet to have a representative elected under their banner. Will this election be the one? In this audio version of the BBC Scotland Sunday Show interview, Martin asks Salmond about his strategy for getting independence, if he has any concerns about splitting the pro-independence vote, and how he thinks Scotland will fare in the Euros.Part of a series of interviews with party leaders over the course of the general election campaign. To hear them all, subscribe to Podlitical on BBC Sounds, or tune in to the Sunday Show every Sunday from 10am on BBC One Scotland and Radio Scotland.
In late April 2024, Wellington School of Business and Government was honoured to host Distinguished Professor Dame Anne Salmond to deliver the Sir Frank Holmes Memorial Lecture in Policy Studies. Examining how Te Tiriti o Waitangi and democracy can work together and drawing on global studies of cross-cultural relations in nation states, Dame Anne, Professor of Māori Studies and Anthropology, and a former Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Equal Opportunity) at the University of Auckland, drew on her own research, and that of her peers. She took the audience through a timeline that moved from the democracy that existed before the signing of Te Tiriti through the land wars, the right for all in New Zealand to vote, and to the current day questions around what a fair, wise, and just government might look like: one that has the best interests of all New Zealanders at heart and in mind, and ignores the trap of “Pernicious Polarisation.” Over 150 people sat with every word Dame Anne offered, many questions were answered, with many more arising as a result of the thought-provoking, empathic, and all-encompassing public lecture.
Were just a couple of goalies who met playing junior hockey and love shooting the sh*t about anything and everything goalie. Today we bring on our first guest to the podcast. Join us as we talk about development for young goalies and what its like to coach in the WHL with Brodan Salmond! Subscribe and follow our socials to stay up to date with The Butterfly Effect! Inst/Twitter - @BflyPod
Phil and Martin Compston are back on the BBC with Martin Compston's Norwegian Fling, their second series together, where they travel across Norway and experience some of what the country has to offer.In this episode, you'll hear Phil talk to me about how going to Gaelic school set him on an interesting and unique career path...I find out how an innocuous conversation led to the commissioning of the programme, and what the experience was like…And Phil talks about working alongside Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond in the run up to the 2014 independence referendum, starting his own thriving PR company, and a bizarre period where he coached Vladimir Romanov. That's Vladimir Romanov, the enigmatic and volatile former owner of Hearts football club, as he competed in the Lithuanian version of Strictly Come Dancing. Stay tuned for a genuinely world exclusive revelation on that one...And as always, there's plenty more.Contact: seanmcdonald.podcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/seanmcdonald01 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mystical Theology: Introducing the Theology and Spiritual Life of the Orthodox Church
Series: Mystical Theology, Special EditionEpisode 3: “John Damascene: Christology”, Part 1Introducing the theology and spiritual life of the Orthodox Church, with particular reference to the Holy Bible and the witness of the Church Fathers, past and present.In “John Damascene: Christology”, Part 1, Episode 3 of our Special Editions, we begin our exploration of the Person of Jesus Christ, our Lord, God and Saviour, through Book III of the Damascene's Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith. Based on the translation in to English by S.D.F. Salmond, in Nicene and Post-Nicene Christian Fathers, Series II, vol. ix (New York & Oxford, 1899), pp. 45–73, we shall also consult the Greek text for deeper insights. Some of the themes covered in this podcast are listed in the Timestamps below.Q&As related to Special Edition Episode 3 available in The Professor's Blog: https://mountthabor.com/blogs/the-professors-blogRecommended background reading: Christopher Veniamin, ed., Saint Gregory Palamas: The Homilies (Dalton PA: 2022); The Orthodox Understanding of Salvation: "Theosis" in Scripture and Tradition (2016); The Transfiguration of Christ in Greek Patristic Literature: From Irenaeus of Lyons to Gregory Palamas (2022); and Metropolitan Hierotheos Vlachos, Empirical Dogmatics of the Orthodox Catholic Church: According to the Spoken Teaching of Father John Romanides, Vol. 1 (2012), Vol. 2 (repr. ed. 2020).The Happy Writer with Marissa MeyerAuthors, from debuts to bestsellers, chat about books, writing, publishing, and joy. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.Dr. Christopher VeniaminSupport The Mount Thabor Academyhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2232462/support THE MOUNT THABOR ACADEMYPrint Books by MOUNT THABOR PUBLISHING The Professor's BlogeBooks Amazon Google Apple KoboB&NMembership OptionsJoin our Bookclub, Bible Study, John Damascene's Christology or Greek Philosophy here:Patreon for Membership TiersClick on the Join button below our YouTube videos, and become a Friend or Reader of The Mount Thabor Academy! Click here: YouTube Membership Level...
Alex Salmond was First Minister of Scotland between 2007 and 2014, during which time he led the unsuccessful referendum campaign for Scottish independence. Salmond was a ruthless political operator, who was difficult to pin down on the political spectrum. This made him the perfect candidate to spearhead the independence campaign, as he meant different things to different voters. This ambiguity can make it difficult for non-Scots, like me, to get to grips with the drive for independence.The guest I have chosen to discuss Salmond is Murray Pittock. Murray is a Scottish historian, and a professor of literature at the University of Glasgow. He is also the author of a large selection of works on Scottish history, including 2022's Scotland: The Global History: 1603 to the Present. As well as Salmond, we discuss the ideological variety inside the independence movement, Scotland's relationship to North Sea Oil, Scotland's experience with Blairism and New Labour, and the state of the SNP in 2024.
On the eve of a possible Bitcoin ETF, we conduct the first ever BITCOIN MINING STOCK DRAFT! We each pick 5 Bitcoin mining stocks to watch over the next 3 months based on public information. Please subscribe to our newsletter: Blockspace.media Questions or want to sponsor? william@blockspace.media.
To celebrate 20 episodes, Hosts Jonathan DeYoung and Ray Salmond interview each other about their experiences hosting The Agenda, what excites them about blockchain, how crypto has changed over the years, what the future of the space may hold, and more.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Check out Cointelegraph at cointelegraph.com.If you like what you heard, rate us and leave a review!The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants' alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast's participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.
Cointelegraph have asserted themselves as a global thought leader in the blockchain and crypto industry.With analysts like Ray Salmond, it's easy to see how and why they've managed to dominate in terms of both news and market views.In this episode we speak to Ray about:- His macro thesis and what that means for crypto- His research process and the sources that he finds the most reliable- Trends in the bitcoin mining industry- Altcoin charting and when it works- Upcoming narratives in 2024Ray is also a prolific writer, and his Substack is definitely worth a follow!Enjoy the podThis episode is sponsored by Pear Protocol.Pear Protocol is the first narrative trading platform on-chain where users can go simultaneously long one asset and short another in one pair trade. Visit us on discord to squeeze out all the pre-launch alpha on $PEAR.
Suddenly and sadly, this is our last family360 episode. In this goodbye, we share ‘why we needed to end', ‘insights from a wonderful guest whose recorded interview we can't release', and ‘wisdom from guests whose words will linger on with us for years to come'. Join us for our heartfelt goodbye. We are so grateful for all who have listened to family360!
The first female editor of the 240-years-old Scottish newspaper says diversity is key to future-proofing the media
TalkTV Presenter and Leader of the Reform UK Party Richard Tice kicks off today's show to discuss the morning's top headlines as Dover delays continue as Easter weekend kicks off and why Met chief Mark Rowley is unable to sack rogue officers that are a detriment to our police service. Jeremy Hutton from Migration Watch UK joins shortly after to discuss their new study revealing 46 per cent of doctors joining the NHS in England in 2022 came from abroad, outnumbering the number of students who enrolled in medicine courses in England in the 2022-23 academic year. Former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond returns to The Independent Republic to discuss further the controversy and criminal allegations being made by former SNP Chief Executive and wife of Nicola Sturgeon as police finish searching their household yesterday, we ask Mr Salmond whether it is necessary to re-run the SNP leadership race. Travel correspondent from The Independent Simnon Calder joins Mike live from Dover to discuss further the ongoing disruption at the port between the UK and France and Conservative Peer Lord Moylan closes the show to discuss the 25th anniversary of The Good Friday Agreement as we look ahead to Joe Biden's visit to Northern Ireland and the Republic next week. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Political columnist at The Sun Trevor Kavanagh kicks off today's show to discuss the Johnson inquiry into his misleading of parliament during 'partygate', in addition to the Windsor framework vote today in the house of commons as MPs decide on a new Brexit deal for northern Ireland. Conservative MP for North Herefordshire Bill Wiggin joins Mike shortly after live from College Green to discuss the Tory rebels who want to toughen new illegal immigration laws as it is revealed today deported illegal migrants ‘to cost UK £9bn over three years. Former First Minister Scotland. Leader of the Alba Party Alex Salmond returns to The Independent Republic to discuss the SNP leadership race as contenders highlight Nicola Sturgeon's failings in leadership at a recent debate, we ask Mr Salmond how he thinks the race is going. Mark Morell aka Mr Pothole joins shortly after to discuss Britain's pothole crisis as HALF the country's roads are crumbling and repair backlog hits record high and Conservative MP and Tory rebel Jonatahn Gullis closes the show live from College Green after today's PMQs for his reaction as well as MPs plans to toughen new illegal immigration laws. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sticking with sport, you have to go back almost 11 months to find the last time the Warriors had an NRL win in Australia. But they comprehensively snapped their record 13-match losing streak over the ditch, beating the Cowboys 26-points-to-12 on Saturday night. Rugby League pundit Tiffany Salmond says it's the best the Warriors have played in a long time, and she's full of praise for the new coach, Andrew Webster. Salmond spoke to Corin Dann.
The New Statesman's Scotland editor Chris Deerin has been reporting on the SNP since 1996, when as a young political correspondent he sparred with its then leader Alex Salmond. The party was then an outlier, with only three Scottish MPs to Labour's 49. Just over ten years later, in 2007, Salmond became first minister and appointed a shy, ambitious protégé as his deputy: Nicola Sturgeon. In this definitive account, Deerin traces Sturgeon's political journey – to the top of her party, through the 2014 independence referendum, a bitter fallout with Salmond, and ultimately her resignation. Was her commitment to new gender recognition legislation, and to a second independence referendum, a miscalculation? How will she be remembered in Edinburgh, Westminster and beyond? Written and read by Chris Deerin. This article was originally published as the New Statesman's 24 February 2023 magazine cover story. You can read the text version here. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy: World Prince: what drives Emmanuel Macron's global ambitionsSubscribers can get an ad free version of the NS Podcast on the New Statesman app Podcast listeners can subscribe to the New Statesman for just £1 a week for 12 weeks using our special offer. Just visit newstatesman.com/podcastoffer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
La ministra principal de Escocia, Nicola Sturgeon, dimitió la semana pasada arguyendo que carecía ya de autoridad sobre su partido, el SNP, y sobre el propio Gobierno que preside. Sturgeon lleva en el poder ocho años y medio, desde noviembre de 2014, poco después de que se celebrase el referéndum de independencia de Escocia que le costó el puesto a su predecesor Alex Salmond. Los escoceses votaron en contra de la independencia y eso dejó tocado al SNP y, especialmente, a su líder, que había empleado todo su capital político en aquella consulta. Sturgeon, que era la vicepresidenta de Salmond, tomó el relevo y desde entonces no ha conseguido reenfocar la misión del partido. Todos sabían que su Gobierno tenía problemas y que los independentistas escoceses se encuentran en el fondo de un callejón, pero nadie esperaba que Sturgeon fuese a dimitir. Durante sus años al frente del SNP encadenó varias victorias electorales, tanto en las elecciones regionales como en las nacionales y se convirtió en una de las principales voces críticas del Gobierno conservador. Pero la promesa que había hecho al partido era conseguir la repetición del referéndum de 2014 ya que tras el Brexit las condiciones habían cambiado de forma sustantiva. Ahí fue donde Sturgeon se atascó. No consiguió convencer a los que habían votado por permanecer dentro del Reino Unido. Trató de forzar un nuevo referéndum, pero el Tribunal Supremo supeditó hace unos meses la celebración de una nueva consulta a que la autorizase expresamente el parlamento de Westminster. Esto obligó a Sturgeon a aplazar este asunto sine die y a insinuar que si no lo hacen por las buenas lo harán por las malas, algo que no sentó demasiado bien entre una mayoría de escoceses. Alex Salmond, que abandonó hace años el SNP, criticó entonces a Sturgeon asegurando que carecía de una hoja de ruta hacia la independencia y que se estaba conformando con ser una simple presidenta regional como el de Gales o el de Irlanda del Norte. La gota que colmó el vaso llegó en las últimas semanas con una formidable polémica que estalló a cuento de una ambiciosa ley sobre los derechos de las personas transgénero que fue paralizada en Londres, y que ocasionó un encendido debate en todo el país. Tras aquello y ya muy mermada de apoyos internos no le quedó más remedio que hacerse a un lado. Pero quizá lo haya hecho de forma un tanto precipitada porque no tiene sucesor. Esa es la razón por la que seguirá en el Gobierno regional hasta que su partido lo encuentre. El hecho es que el balance de Sturgeon ha sido muy positivo para el SNP. Ha ganado con autoridad las dos elecciones escocesas a las que se ha presentado y en las elecciones nacionales su partido se ha hecho con casi todas las circunscripciones de la región. El número de afiliados del SNP nunca había sido tan alto como durante estos años y fue la política británica más aplaudida en la pandemia. Pero de nada le ha servido. A sus espaldas deja el caos. El SNP sigue el primero en las encuestas de intención de voto, pero no hay un liderazgo claro ni una estrategia bien definida para conseguir en el corto medio plazo el objetivo final del partido, que no es otro que la independencia de Escocia mediante un referéndum y su posterior incorporación a la Unión Europea. La elección de su sucesor la han dejado para finales de marzo, entretanto seguirá al mando. En el resto del país las cosas no están mejor. Rishi Sunak sobrevive a duras penas en Downing Street y todos en mayor o menor medida miran ya a las elecciones del año próximo para que se aclare el panorama. En La ContraRéplica: - La fiebre de las renovables - La ley de bienestar animal - La operación Fu-Go · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #Escocia #NicolaSturgeon Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
Calum is proved right: Nicola Sturgeon has resigned as SNP leader and Scotland's First Minister. Did any other political podcast get it right? Probably not. Join us for some mild gloating, but also the best analysis in the business as Kirsty and Frankie are joined by special guest, Campbell Gunn who was a Special Adviser to both Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon. Why did she go? What did she get wrong? Who'll replace her? Is it time for a new generation? What about independence? Campbell also tells us about the differences in working for Salmond and Sturgeon. Email us: hello@whitehallsources.com. Support the podcast by becoming a member at: https://plus.acast.com/s/whitehallsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Agenda is a new podcast exploring the promises of crypto, blockchain and Web3, and how everyday people level up with technology. Hosts Jonathan DeYoung and Ray Salmond sit down to discuss the purpose and origins of the show, as well as their own personal crypto journeys.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmon and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic. He produces the music for The Agenda, so check out more of his content here: madic.art.Cointelegraph's website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants' alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast's participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.
Tanner and Jeff talk with Jeff Salmond with United Turf and Track about his personal decision to take better care of himself. A routine physical led to a bunch of tests, and a couple of days later, it led to major surgery! We talk about the impact of stress on our bodies and how to better care of our own bodies for the sake of our loved ones! Jeff Fowler, Penn State Extension (host) Tanner DelValle, Penn State Extension (host)Jeff Salmond, Vice President of United Turf and TrackLead photo: Jeffrey Fowler, Penn StateSend us an email! We would love to hear your thoughts, suggestions, and questions!freshcutgrass@psu.eduMeet some of the characters Tanner and Jeff work with and join the Penn State Green Industry Team for their 2023 winter meeting season. We have in-person events and webinars!Green Industry Conference, 1/4/2023Turf and Ornamentals Conferences and Webinars, Various dates & locations, 1/10/2023 to 3/22/2023Estimating and Bidding for Landscape InstallationBucks County, PA: 1/19 and 1/20/2023 and Allegheny County, PA: 2/8 and 2/9/2023Golf, Lawn, Landscape, and Sports Turf Conferences: Held by the PA Turf Council • Northeastern PA Golf, Lawn, Landscape and Sports Turf Conference, 1/26/2023 • Eastern PA Golf, Lawn, Landscape and Sports Turf Conference, 2/2/2023• Western PA Golf, Lawn, Landscape and Sports Turf Conference, 2/21 and 2/22, 2023
When children form a close connection with nature, they become the next stewards of the earth. In today's episode, I'm chatting with Jodi Salmond from Reef Check, an organisation using citizen science to inspire positive action for our reefs and oceans.
Jonathan Salmond offers two decades of success in a series of high-level roles as an Inspirational Speaker and as a Fire Captain. His expertise and broad business range have powered a history of developing successful process improvements that drive productivity, reliability, and client satisfaction. Upon beginning his career as an Inspirational Speaker, Jonathan has the innate ability to inspire people to do their best with their most valuable asset: action.
La semana pasada Nicola Sturgeon, primera ministra de Escocia, anunció la celebración de un referéndum de independencia para el 19 de octubre de 2023, es decir, nueve años después de que se celebrase el último, que se saldó con una sonora derrota para los independentistas. Desde entonces han cambiado unas cuantas cosas en Escocia. En 2014 el Reino Unido formaba parte de la Unión Europea, el primer ministro era David Cameron y en Escocia mandaba Alex Salmond. Nada de eso tenemos hoy. El Reino Unido lleva ya año y medio fuera de la UE, de David Cameron apenas se acuerda nadie y Salmond cayó en desgracia tras el referéndum de independencia y su lugar lo ocupó Nicola Sturgeon. En 2014 el referéndum se pactó con el Gobierno británico y, por lo tanto, era legal y vinculante. Un 55% de los escoceses votaron en contra de la independencia ya que traía de la mano algunas desventajas como la salida inmediata de la Unión Europea. Los unionistas, de hecho, emplearon mucho este argumento a su favor. Menos de dos años después los escoceses tuvieron que volver a las urnas, pero esta vez para salir de la Unión Europea, cosa a la que se negaron por amplia mayoría. Desde entonces, Sturgeon, primera ministra escocesa desde hace ocho años, está comprometida a repetir el referéndum de 2014 ya que las circunstancias han cambiado sustancialmente. Sturgeon quiso primero celebrar el referéndum en 2018, luego en 2021, pero ni Theresa May ni Boris Johnson quisieron hablar del tema. Mientras en Londres no se acepte la propuesta escocesa no habrá nada que hacer, al menos nada vinculante. A falta de una constitución, la unión de Escocia con el resto del país se sostiene sobre la denominada Scotland Act de 1998. Esta ley estipula que la unión de Inglaterra y Escocia de 1707 es un asunto reservado únicamente al parlamento de Westminster. Con esta ley no se puede celebrar ningún referéndum sin su consentimiento expreso. Sturgeon tendrá, por lo tanto, que pasar por encima de la Scotland Act si quiere satisfacer a las bases de su partido, que presionan desde hace años para que se vuelva a celebrar el referéndum. Sturgeon se ha resistido hasta ahora porque conoce la ley, la misma ley que la legitima como primera ministra de Escocia, y es consciente de que ese referéndum no tendría validez legal alguna y que, en caso de perderlo, le supondría a título personal un gran coste político. Para sortear la cuestión su Gobierno solicitó un dictamen al Tribunal Supremo para que determinase si el referéndum está dentro de las competencias del parlamento escocés. El Tribunal observó que la Scotland Act no deja lugar a muchas interpretaciones y señaló la primacía de Westminster. Sturgeon ha decidido entonces atajar y convocar un referéndum meramente consultivo aprovechando la crisis de credibilidad que atraviesa Boris Johnson. La apuesta podría salirle carísima, pero no le queda otra opción si quiere seguir siendo la líder indiscutible del nacionalismo escocés. En La ContraRéplica: - Adoctrinamiento en la escuela - Inmigración - España en la OTAN · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #Escocia #referendum Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
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This is an incredible episode with the Vice President of United Turf and Track, Jeff Salmond. We hear about his life experience throughout his different positions and his passion for this incredible industry. Don't miss it!
Deilur um útflutning bóluefna frá ríkjum Evrópusambandsins hafa valdið titringi í sambúð ESB-ríkja við granna sína, einkum Breta. Þórunn Elísabet Bogadóttir og Bogi Ágústsson ræddu þá flóknu stöðu sem upp er kominn eftir að framkvæmdastjórn ESB lagði til verulegar takmarkanir á útflutningi bóluefna. Upphaflega voru Ísland og Noregur á lista þeirra landa sem ekki fengju bóluefni en forystumenn sambandsins hafa fullvissað íslenska ráðamenn um að ákvörðun ESB hafi ekki áhrif á samninga um afhendingu bóluefna til Íslands. Nicola Sturgeon, fyrsti ráðherra Skotlands og leiðtogi Skoska þjóðarflokksins SNP, stóð af sér vantrauststillögu sem Íhaldsflokkurinn lagði fram vegna þess að flokkurinn telur Sturgeon ekki hafa skýrt þinginu rétt frá varðandi rannsókn á málefnum Alex Salmond, fyrrverandi leiðtoga SNP. Salmond hefur verið sakaður um kynferðislegt ofbeldi. Þó að þingið hafi lýst trausti á Sturgeon er ljóst að málið hefur skaðað hana og flokkinn aðeins rúmum mánuði fyrir kosningar til skoska þingsins. Erdogan forseti Tyrklands stendur í ströngu. Hann hefur rekið þriðja seðlabankastjórann á innan við tveimur árum vegna þess að hann var ósáttur við vaxtahækkun sem Erdogan segir kynda undir verðbólgu sem er alvarlegt vandamál í tyrknesku efnahagslífi. Þá eru víðtæk mótmæli í landinu vegna ákvörðuna forsetans um að segja Tyrkland frá Istanbúl-sáttmálanum, fyrsta bindandi alþjóðasáttmálanum sem gerður hefur verið með það að markmiði að draga úr kynbundnu ofbeldi. Tyrkneskar konur sem mótmæltu og stjórnarandstaðan segja að með því að segja Tyrkland frá sáttmálanum séu stjórnvöld í raun að senda ofbeldismönnum skilaboð um að heimilisofbeldi, nauðganir og jafnvel dráp á konum verði látin sitja á hakanum í réttarkerfinu.
Deilur um útflutning bóluefna frá ríkjum Evrópusambandsins hafa valdið titringi í sambúð ESB-ríkja við granna sína, einkum Breta. Þórunn Elísabet Bogadóttir og Bogi Ágústsson ræddu þá flóknu stöðu sem upp er kominn eftir að framkvæmdastjórn ESB lagði til verulegar takmarkanir á útflutningi bóluefna. Upphaflega voru Ísland og Noregur á lista þeirra landa sem ekki fengju bóluefni en forystumenn sambandsins hafa fullvissað íslenska ráðamenn um að ákvörðun ESB hafi ekki áhrif á samninga um afhendingu bóluefna til Íslands. Nicola Sturgeon, fyrsti ráðherra Skotlands og leiðtogi Skoska þjóðarflokksins SNP, stóð af sér vantrauststillögu sem Íhaldsflokkurinn lagði fram vegna þess að flokkurinn telur Sturgeon ekki hafa skýrt þinginu rétt frá varðandi rannsókn á málefnum Alex Salmond, fyrrverandi leiðtoga SNP. Salmond hefur verið sakaður um kynferðislegt ofbeldi. Þó að þingið hafi lýst trausti á Sturgeon er ljóst að málið hefur skaðað hana og flokkinn aðeins rúmum mánuði fyrir kosningar til skoska þingsins. Erdogan forseti Tyrklands stendur í ströngu. Hann hefur rekið þriðja seðlabankastjórann á innan við tveimur árum vegna þess að hann var ósáttur við vaxtahækkun sem Erdogan segir kynda undir verðbólgu sem er alvarlegt vandamál í tyrknesku efnahagslífi. Þá eru víðtæk mótmæli í landinu vegna ákvörðuna forsetans um að segja Tyrkland frá Istanbúl-sáttmálanum, fyrsta bindandi alþjóðasáttmálanum sem gerður hefur verið með það að markmiði að draga úr kynbundnu ofbeldi. Tyrkneskar konur sem mótmæltu og stjórnarandstaðan segja að með því að segja Tyrkland frá sáttmálanum séu stjórnvöld í raun að senda ofbeldismönnum skilaboð um að heimilisofbeldi, nauðganir og jafnvel dráp á konum verði látin sitja á hakanum í réttarkerfinu.
Íhaldsflokkurinn í Skotlandi hefur lagt fram vantrauststillögu á Nicolu Sturgeon, fyrsta ráðherra Skotlands og leiðtoga Skoska þjóðarflokksins, SNP, vegna meintra ósanninda hennar um meðferð kærumála kvenna á Alex Salmond, fyrrverandi leiðtoga SNP. Sturgeon bar vitni fyrir þingnefnd í allan gærdag. Fréttaskýrendur telja hana hafa staðið af sér atlögu Íhaldsmanna sem þó segja spurningum ósvarað og ætla að halda vantrauststillögunni til streitu. Nicola Sturgeon og Alex Salmond voru nánir vinir og samstarfsmenn uns Salmond var ákærður fyrir kynferðislega áreitni árið 2018 en sú vinátta er fyrir bí og Salmond segir nú að Skoski þjóðarflokkurinn, undir forystu Sturgeon, standi að baki ofsóknum gegn sér. Björn Þór Sigbjörnsson og Þórunn Elísabet Bogadóttir ræddu skosk stjórnmál við Boga Ágústsson í Heimsglugga vikunnar og einnig ferð Mette Frederiksen, forsætisráðherra Danmerkur, til Ísraels í dag, ásamt Sebastian Kurz, kanslara Austurríkis,. Þar leita þau samstarfs við Ísraelsmenn í bólusetningum. Hærra hlutfall Ísraelsmanna hefur verið bólusett en gengur og gerist í öðrum löndum vegna samnings sem ríkisstjórn landsins gerði við Pfizer um bólusetningar í landinu. Nú vill Frederiksen vita hvort Danir geti fengið bóluefni hjá Ísraelsmönnum gangi eitthvað af. Hún er gagnrýnd af fólki á vinstri kanti stjórnmálanna heima fyrir sem segir að Palestínumenn eigi að fá bóluefnið. Mai Villadsen, nýr leiðtogi Einingarlistans, segist hafa áhyggjur af samstarfi við ísraelsku stjórnina sem klárlega brjóti alþjóðarétt með því að bólusetja ekki íbúa hersetnu svæðanna.
Íhaldsflokkurinn í Skotlandi hefur lagt fram vantrauststillögu á Nicolu Sturgeon, fyrsta ráðherra Skotlands og leiðtoga Skoska þjóðarflokksins, SNP, vegna meintra ósanninda hennar um meðferð kærumála kvenna á Alex Salmond, fyrrverandi leiðtoga SNP. Sturgeon bar vitni fyrir þingnefnd í allan gærdag. Fréttaskýrendur telja hana hafa staðið af sér atlögu Íhaldsmanna sem þó segja spurningum ósvarað og ætla að halda vantrauststillögunni til streitu. Nicola Sturgeon og Alex Salmond voru nánir vinir og samstarfsmenn uns Salmond var ákærður fyrir kynferðislega áreitni árið 2018 en sú vinátta er fyrir bí og Salmond segir nú að Skoski þjóðarflokkurinn, undir forystu Sturgeon, standi að baki ofsóknum gegn sér. Björn Þór Sigbjörnsson og Þórunn Elísabet Bogadóttir ræddu skosk stjórnmál við Boga Ágústsson í Heimsglugga vikunnar og einnig ferð Mette Frederiksen, forsætisráðherra Danmerkur, til Ísraels í dag, ásamt Sebastian Kurz, kanslara Austurríkis,. Þar leita þau samstarfs við Ísraelsmenn í bólusetningum. Hærra hlutfall Ísraelsmanna hefur verið bólusett en gengur og gerist í öðrum löndum vegna samnings sem ríkisstjórn landsins gerði við Pfizer um bólusetningar í landinu. Nú vill Frederiksen vita hvort Danir geti fengið bóluefni hjá Ísraelsmönnum gangi eitthvað af. Hún er gagnrýnd af fólki á vinstri kanti stjórnmálanna heima fyrir sem segir að Palestínumenn eigi að fá bóluefnið. Mai Villadsen, nýr leiðtogi Einingarlistans, segist hafa áhyggjur af samstarfi við ísraelsku stjórnina sem klárlega brjóti alþjóðarétt með því að bólusetja ekki íbúa hersetnu svæðanna.
The prospect of independence for Scotland may never have been brighter for the SNP. Elections to Holyrood are due in May and the party has promised to seek a new referendum on independence if it gains a majority. Yet, at the same time, a prominent SNP MP concluded this week that the “turmoil” within her party was “unprecedented”. Others have talked about the “fight to the death” that's currently being waged between supporters of the leader, Nicola Sturgeon and supporters of her predecessor, Alex Salmond. The feud has its roots in a government investigation of Mr Salmond in 2018 that led to him being charged with a number of sexual offences. A jury cleared Mr Salmond on all counts in a trial last year. So what's going on in the SNP? How can it be so apparently popular while being so deeply divided? And how might this affect its chances of realising its ambition of an independent Scotland?With BBC Scotland editor, Sarah Smith,; journalist Dani Garavelli; and Professor of Politics at Strathclyde University, Sir John Curtice.Producers: Tim Mansel, Sally Abrahams, Kirsteen Knight Editor: Jasper Corbett