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Holyrood Sources

Shortbread Media

The Holyrood Sources podcast analyses Scottish politics through the experiences of those who have lived and breathed it as Special Advisers to the Scottish Government, SNP and opposition parties. Join hosts Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein (Chief of Staff to the First Minister, 2007-2014) and Andy Maciver (Former Head of Communications for the Scottish Conservatives) as they take you inside Scottish politics. Their insight is second to none - they"ve been there, lived it, and maintain remarkable

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1:04:23

Open for Business... with Alex Cole-Hamilton

Holyrood Sources ·

2023/11/01

Calum, Geoff and Andy speak to Alex Cole-Hamilton - the leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats - about deleted WhatsApps, Israel-Hamas, and the Lib Dems' election chances.Sign up to our email mailing list here for news and announcements: https://holyroodsources.com/get-our-emails Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Holyrood Sources So Far

Holyrood Sources ·

2023/10/31

Welcome to Holyrood Sources. Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein and Andy Maciver discuss the issues of the moment, with politicians past and present, and others - to analyse where we stand. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:00:42

Partnership and Devolution... with Jackie Baillie

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2023/10/25

The Deputy Leader of Scottish Labour joins Calum, Geoff and Andy to discuss their electoral strategy after success in Rutherglen and Hamilton West. Jackie Baillie says the SNP has reached an electoral "tipping point." Also up for discussion - Labour's response to the conflict in the Middle East; health and the NHS, and Jackie becoming a Dame. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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51:16

SNP Conference: Humza Yousaf's Speech

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2023/10/18

Calum, Geoff and Andy debrief on Humza Yousaf's speech as leader at SNP Conference. We discuss what the implications are of the council tax freeze, plus NHS spending and other announcements. Plus, why did Nicola Sturgeon show up? Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:03:03

SNP Conference: The Pub

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2023/10/16

Calum, Geoff and Andy discuss the independence resolution that has been supported by delegates at SNP conference. This is a special episode recorded at No 10 - no, no...it's a pub in Aberdeen where Geoff's company - True North - have put on a drinks night, sponsored by Drax. Hear from guests from the energy sector, plus SNP MP Stephen Flynn, and journalistsincluding Lucy Dunn and John Boothman. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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55:49

Middle East responses and SNP Conference

Holyrood Sources ·

2023/10/11

Calum, Geoff and Andy are joined by Stewart McDonald, SNP MP for Glasgow South to discuss responses to the Middle East conflict and to look ahead to the SNP conference. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:22

Rutherglen & Hamilton West By-Election

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2023/10/06

Calum, Geoff and Andy discuss the aftermath of Labour's emphatic victory in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election and what it means for the SNP, for Labour and for the Conservatives.Email us your analysis: hello@holyroodsources.com Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:06:54

Lego-brick Democracy... with Andy Wightman

Holyrood Sources ·

2023/09/27

Calum, Geoff and Andy are joined by Andy Wightman who was a Scottish Green Party MSP for the Lothian Region from 2016-2020. He discusses the state of the Green party today, as well as the Bute House Agreement, and his take on what needs to change in Scotland's political structures. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:05:43

IndyRef: Johann Lamont & Stephen Noon

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2023/09/20

Calum, Geoff and Andy are joined by Johann Lamont who was the Leader of the Scottish Labour Party from 2011 to 2014, during the independence referendum campaign; and Stephen Noon, who was chief strategist of the Yes Campaign and senior policy advisor to the First Minister. We discuss the referendum’s impact on people and politicians, whether there’s a way forward from here - and whether a binary referendum should ever be tried again.Plus Geoff and Andy have a row. Calum mediates. Become a member at

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49:28

IndyRef: Blair McDougall

Holyrood Sources ·

2023/09/19

Blair McDougall was the Chief Executive of the Better Together campaign during the independence referendum in 2014. Listen to his reflections on the campaign, and whether he thinks there will be a second referendum. He remembers the night of "the poll" which showed Yes Scotland taking a lead - he'd left his phone in a taxi and so couldn't call anyone. Blair talks at length about the strengths of Alistair Darling as a campaign spokesperson. Email your thoughts to hello@holyroodsources.com. Become a

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45:18

IndyRef: Blair Jenkins

Holyrood Sources ·

2023/09/18

Blair Jenkins who was the Chief Executive of Yes Scotland during the independence referendum in 2014, shares his memories, reflections and considerations on a frantic time in Scottish politics. He assesses the campaign - its successes and failures - and considers whether the pro-independence landscape today lends itself to a successful independence referendum campaign.This is the first part of a special series of episodes. Later this week: Blair MacDougall, who ran the Better Together campaign

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1:01:57

Collegiate colleagues? With Michelle Thomson

Holyrood Sources ·

2023/09/13

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

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47:23

Programme for Government... instant reaction

Holyrood Sources ·

2023/09/05

Calum and Andy are joined by Rachel Amery, Political Correspondent at The Scotsman, Louise Wilson, Political Editor at Holyrood Magazine and Lucy Dunn, a journalist for The Spectator covering Scottish Affairs to offer instant reaction to Humza Yousaf's Programme for Government. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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51:08

Parliament, IndyRef and Tax...with Meghan Gallacher

Holyrood Sources ·

2023/08/30

Scottish Conservative Deputy leader Meghan Gallacher joins the podcast to discuss life in parliament as a mum to a young baby. Meghan says provision at Holyrood is far worse than at Westminster. She also discusses independence and working with the SNP, whether more powers should be devolved to Scotland, and the Scottish Conservatives' proposals for tax cuts. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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59:19

Labour and SNP Draw Level

Holyrood Sources ·

2023/08/23

New polling by Survation for True North (Geoff's Strategic Advisory firm) is out - how does it compare to what Humza Yousaf told us on last week's live podcast? We listen back to some of his answers and compare them to the polling which suggests the SNP and Labour are neck-and-neck on seat projections at the general election. Plus, we reveal the details of Geoff and Andy's election bets; and answer some of your questions. Also we look at Sir Tom Hunter's calls for changes on tax - does it feed into

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1:31:32

Humza Yousaf: Live

Holyrood Sources ·

2023/08/15

The First Minister, Humza Yousaf, joins us to record in front of a live audience at Johnnie Walker Princes Street in Edinburgh. He's asked about electoral strategy, the independence movement, the Bute House Agreement with the Greens and relationships within the SNP. Sponsored by the Scotch Whisky Association's Made to be Measured campaign. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:28

One Week till Humza Yousaf

Holyrood Sources ·

2023/08/09

Calum, Andy and Geoff look forward to next week's special episode with First Minister Humza Yousaf, to be recorded live in Edinburgh with a live audience. Geoff and Andy discuss what sort of things we want to hear from the First Minister. Plus, in exam results week, Andy gives us an overview of the discussion on Scottish education and how to improve it. Do Andy and Geoff care how much money civil servants spent while Nicola Sturgeon was First Minister and, apparently, being treated like royalty at

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1:02:02

A Sticky By Election

Holyrood Sources ·

2023/08/02

There's huge excitement on the podcast this week as the live episode with Humza Yousaf approaches. Have you got a ticket? Email us to let us know! Also up for discussion this week, the by-election in Rutherglen and Hamilton West. We discuss expectation management: is it a foregone conclusion that Labour will take the seat from the SNP? How much does the size of their victory matter? Geoff becomes a Geoff-ologist. Plus, Allister Thomas, the Europe Editor of Energy Voiceis on the podcast to explain

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Special Announcement

Holyrood Sources ·

2023/07/27

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53:27

Electoral cul-de-sac... with Fergus Ewing

Holyrood Sources ·

2023/07/26

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

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