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In this episode of the Holyrood Sources podcast, Ivan McKee, the SNP MSP and Minister for Public Finance, discusses the Scottish Government's engagement with businesses, the role of the civil service, and the challenges of public service reform. He emphasises the importance of innovation and efficiency in the civil service, the need for the Scottish Government to take initiative rather than just mitigate Westminster policies, and the ongoing efforts to address child poverty. In this conversation, Ivan McKee discusses the performance of public services in Scotland, comparing them to England and addressing the need for improvement. He emphasises the importance of a long-term vision for Scotland's independence, highlighting the economic strengths and the necessity of effective public service delivery. The discussion also touches on the political changes within the SNP and the potential for injecting private sector innovation into public services to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 ★

Reform UK's deputy leader Richard Tice visited a Glasgow chippy to celebrate the party's newest defections in Scotland. Unfortunately, he was unable to recall their full names. Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Alexander Brown talk about this and more in this week's episode of the podcast. Rachel also sits down for a wide-ranging chat with SNP MSP Emma Roddick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bernard and Alex discuss the SNP's electoral chances and what the election result means to the SNP's cause of independence. They are joined by former SNP MSP, investigative journalist and life-long independence campaigner, Dorothy-Grace Elder who doesn't hold back in her criticism of John Swinney. DGE describes John Swinney as a "Sturgeonista" who "slides and slithers" and "is very much an acolyte of whoever sat on him last". She continues "I think you need Dynorod in to that [SNP] front bench".What do you think abut the SNP's prospects at the General Election? Let us know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The SNP MSP on his suspension, his clashes with the Greens, and bullying allegations. MSP for Inverness and Nairn and former Rural Economy cabinet secretary Fergus Ewing sits down with Podlitical to discuss his efforts fighting for fishermen and farmers, and being an "apprentice rebel at 66" when it comes to speaking out against his own party's plans - sometimes in a theatrical fashion. Ewing talks about the allegations by civil servants of bullying, denying his behaviour crossed a line, but claiming he wishes he could have "handled things slightly differently" in hindsight. An outspoken critic of the Scottish Greens and the Bute House Agreement, Ewing explains why he believes the Greens in Government are "extremists" and why things haven't been going "particularly well" for the SNP recently.For a range of political interviews, subscribe to Podlitical on BBC Sounds.

Michelle Thomson - the SNP MSP for the Falkirk East Constituency, since 2021 joins Calum, Geoff and Andy. In the news this week - the Lord Advocate of Scotland, the top lawyer in the country, says she would advise against prosecuting people for possession of drugs if they're in Safer Drug Consumption facilities… Today, the Scottish Secretary Alistair Jack said the UK government will not be intervening and so a pilot project in Glasgow is off and running. We also discuss Fergus Ewing's future in the SNP - will he have the whip withdrawn? And campaigning continues in Rutherglen and Hamilton West… Michelle Thomson tells us that a loss for the SNP should be a "trigger" for change.We want to do a Q&A with Andy and Geoff. Email your questions to hello@holyroodsources.com. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iain and Jacqui host For the Many Live! at the Pleasance at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre with SNP MSP and former party leadership contender Kate Forbes.

Fergus Ewing, SNP MSP for Inverness and Nairn (Constituency) joins Calum, Geoff and Andy. Road building, renewable energy opportunities, trust in government, and the path to Scottish independence are all on the table. Ewing criticises the Green Party and Scottish government's approach to new road building, arguing that emissions reduction should take priority.  Ewing shares his perspectives on Scotland's economic potential in the energy sector, the divide between rural and metropolitan Scotland, and his commitment to independence. He criticises party dynamics and the perceived influence of the Greens on policymaking. Email your thoughts: hello@holyroodsources.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special guest Jeane Freeman joins this episode. Jeane served as Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport from 2018 to 2021. She was SNP MSP for the Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley constituency from 2016 to 2021. Calum, Geoff and Andy question her on the relationship between the Greens and the SNP and whether The Bute House agreement is clear enough. Jeane also reflects on her days as Health Secretary during the Covid pandemic. She tells us about her biggest regret as Health Secretary as well as how she reflects on the pandemic and, crucially, what she believes does - and does not - need to be done to reform the NHS in Scotland. She also considers the tone of the political debate in Scotland, both in the SNP leadership contest and in wider politics, too. She wants the SNP to act like "grown-ups" and that it is no bad thing that there is disagreement within the party. She says it is "healthy and potentially constructive." Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Disclaimer no views expressed in the episode are attributed to the host and this episode was simply a learning experience for me. thanks Douglas Ross for your time today was nice to hear some different viewpoints and although i dont agree with conservatives it was interesting listening to a different point of few. I am recording an interview with an SNP MSP who will be named when the episode is out i then hope for an interview with someone from the labour party which will finish the mini political series before having more "normal" interviews Thanks for listening --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/accordingtotheautistickid/message

SNP_Socialists recent meeting where @BillKiddSNP spoke about the urgent need for nuclear disarmament in Scotland. #BairnsNotBombs

This week on The Steamie, Westminster correspondent speaks to Anas Sarwar and deputy political editor Conor Matchett speaks to SNP MSP, Paul McLennan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest podcast this month is a timely discussion between members of Yes Dunbar and SNP MSP for Glasgow Anniesland, Bill Kidd, discussion the implications of Scottish Independence on the Uk's nuclear deterrent.  Russian aggression in Ukraine and wider threats to NATO bring this topic sharply into the spotlight.  Bill gives his own perspective as a veteran anti nuclear campaigner and answers questions from the audience. The Scottish Independence Podcasts team are grateful to Yes Dunbar for sharing their event with us.  Please like and share with everyone you think would be interested. If you have an event which you would like to share for our guest podcast spot, please email us on Indylivepodcasters@gmail.com

In this week's episode, Brian is be joined by the SNP MSP for Perthshire South and Kinross-shire Jim Fairlie, Labour's shadow cabinet secretary for social justice & social security Pam Duncan-Glancy, and the Scottish Conservatives' shadow cabinet secretary for finance and the economy, Liz Smith.The panel looked at the introduction of Covid passports, pressure on the NHS and the Gender Recognition Bill. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Parliament returns next week, and ahead of the big day, all five parties joined Brian in this special episode of The Brian Taylor Podcast.Brian and Alistair Grant of The Herald's political team are joined by Stephen Kerr, chief whip for the Scottish Conservatives in Holyrood, Kaukab Stewart, SNP MSP for Glasgow Kelvin, Patrick Harvie, co-leader of the Scottish Greens, Alex-Cole Hamilton, leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats and Martin Whitfield Scottish Labour MSP for South Scotland Region.Join them as they speak about the SNP/Green deal, NHS recovery plan and the prospect of having a second independence referendum in this parliamentary term.________________________________________________Produced by Elle Duffy and Ema Sabljak for The Herald.Contact the producers on podcasts@heraldscotland.co.ukMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/curiosityLicense code: SFVY2IZ7ELOZLWMR See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Conor and Gina speak to veteran SNP MSP, Alex Neil about his time in Holyrood and his friend Alex Salmond. Not pulling any of his punches, the former health minister hits out at the party machines of government and backs a move towards a 'supermajority' for independence. They also speak to Chris Hopkins of Savanta ComRes about the chances of Scotland's newest political party, the Alba Party led by Alex Salmond, in the upcoming election.Music:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/good-thingLicense code: FEWU7SEEDXBYDFV7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today programme's Nick Robinson speaks to Alex Neil, SNP MSP and ally to Alex Salmond, about the fallout between the former First Minister and Nicola Sturgeon. (Image: Alex Salmond Credit: Press Association)

CommonSpace editor sits down with SNP MSP and Scottish Government minister Keith Brown, fresh from his election victory as the new SNP depute leader.

In Ep15. this week (29 March 2018) we have a full length interview with Bob Doris, the SNP MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn and convenor of the Scottish Parliament's Local Government and Communities Committee. Enjoy!

I noticed that the only people I hadn't had on the show among the conveners and voting organisations were Elaine C. Smith (I've tried - can't seem to get in touch with her), AyeScotland, Christians For Independence and Pensioners for Independence.I then immediately tweeted out asking if any of those organisations would like to come on the show for a talk about independence. The first I managed to organise something with (and I'll be working on the others shortly) were Christians for Independence.I'm not a religious man myself so I thought it would be interesting to hear their perspective and, as the guest, Dave Thompson - former SNP MSP and convener of the group, pointed out in the show, over 400,000 people regularly attend churches in Scotland every week so is this a demographic the indy movement can afford to ignore?So here is the 161st episode of The Scottish Independence Podcast with Dave Thompson of Christians for independence...Hope you enjoy.LINKShttp://christiansforindependence.weebly.com/https://twitter.com/Christians4Indyhttp://michaelgreenwell.wordpress.com/https://twitter.com/mgreenwell

Joining Lesley for Riddoch Questions this week are Dr Richard Simpson, Labour MSP for Mid-Scotland and Fife, Aileen Campbell, SNP MSP for the South of Scotland and Joyce McMillan, columnist for the Scotsman.

Lesley’s guests on Riddoch Questions this week are Anne McGuire, Labour MP for Stirling and former Minister for Disabled People; Christopher Harvie, SNP MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife and Honorary President of the Scottish Association for Public Transport; and Mike Dailly, principal solicitor at Govan Law Centre.

This week’s Riddoch Questions is a special programme looking at banks, national confidence and the battered cause of independence in Iceland and Scotland.  The programme includes interviews recorded by Lesley in Iceland with ordinary people affected by the collapse of their economy.  And in the studio for a live discussion are SNP MSP and independent HBOS supporter Alex Neil and Labour MSP and former adviser to Donald Dewar, David Whitton.