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Welcome to Planet Holyrood, our weekly look at the key events in Scottish politics. Hosted by Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon, guests will chew over what has been happening at Holyrood and Westminster.

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A new poll has contradicted a previous recent prediction this week on who will assume the party of opposition in Holyrood. The SNP are coasting to victory with weeks to go and a Green candidate backs the abolition of prisons within Scotland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Daily Record politics editor Paul Hutcheon talks the latest issues in Scottish politics iwth our expert panel. This episode's topics include: Reform’s leader Malcolm Offord had his first press conference since his disastrous start to the campaign Why did the SNP not act against Jordan Linden sooner? Labour’s strategy is to persuade voters to back them tactically Daily Record Homepage: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ Daily Record Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheScottishDailyRecord Daily Record Instagram: https://instagram.com/scottishdailyrecord Daily Record Sport Instagram: https://instagram.com/dailyrecord_sport Daily Record TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scottishdailyrecord Daily Record Sport TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailyrecord_sport Daily Record Twitter: https://twitter.com/Daily_Record Daily Record Newsletters: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/ Join our WhatsApp communities here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages: DAILY RECORD: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/join-daily-records-whatsapp-community-31116469 RECORD SPORT RANGERS: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/join-record-sports-new-rangers-31111892 RECORD SPORT CELTIC: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/join-record-sports-new-celtic-31111589 You can get all the latest news, sport, showbiz and comment at DailyRecord.co.uk LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE #DailyRecord #politics #news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The panel sit down to discuss SNP scandals which have dominated the last five years, but what did they actually achieve? Reform select extremists to run for Holyrood and time is running out for Scottish Labour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris McCall is joined by Mark Smith ad Douglas Dickie as they pick apart the latest headlines form the world of Scottish politics and beyond. This wee the panel discuss the Assisted Dying bill, the potential reveal of Nigel Farage's Scottish Reform candidate and more Daily Record Homepage: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ Daily Record Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheScottishDailyRecord Daily Record IG: https://instagram.com/scottishdailyrecord Daily Record Twitter: https://twitter.com/Daily_Record Daily Record Newsletters: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/ Join our WhatsApp communities here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages: DAILY RECORD: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/join-daily-records-whatsapp-community-31116469 You can get all the latest news, sport, showbiz and comment at DailyRecord.co.uk LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE #DailyRecord #Politics #ScottishPolitics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's been another massive week in politics at home and abroad, with the devastating Glasgow fire, Middle East war and the assisted dying bill that's going through the Scottish Parliament, hitting the headlines. In this week's episode of the Planet Holyrood podcast, Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by the Sunday Mail's John Ferguson and Douglas Dickie of the Scottish Daily Express to discuss all the big talking points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Paul Hutcheon, Ben Borland and John Ferguson analyse the war in Iran, Keir Starmer's response and its effect on the Special Relationship, as well as politics closer to home with the Greens and Reform soaring nationwide, but seemingly stalling in Holyrood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Scottish Government has published a tranche of documents after it missed a series of deadlines to produce papers relating to an ethics investigation into Nicola Sturgeon. The files were finally uploaded to the Government's website today - running to an estimated 5,000 pages - after ministers initially blocked publication. Meanwhile, Keir Starmer will reportedly not make an appearance Scottish Labour's spring conference - weeks after Scottish leader Anas Sarwar called for his resignation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Scottish Government has published a tranche of documents after it missed a series of deadlines to produce papers relating to an ethics investigation into Nicola Sturgeon. The files were finally uploaded to the Government's website today - running to an estimated 5,000 pages - after ministers initially blocked publication. Meanwhile, Keir Starmer will reportedly not make an appearance Scottish Labour's spring conference - weeks after Scottish leader Anas Sarwar called for his resignation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Join Paul Hutcheon, Ben Borland and John Ferguson as they pick apart the latest news lines form Scottish politics and beyond Daily Record Homepage: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ Daily Record Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheScottishDailyRecord Daily Record Instagram: https://instagram.com/scottishdailyrecord Daily Record Sport Instagram: https://instagram.com/dailyrecord_sport Daily Record TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scottishdailyrecord Daily Record Sport TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailyrecord_sport Daily Record Twitter: https://twitter.com/Daily_Record Daily Record Newsletters: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/ Join our WhatsApp communities here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages: DAILY RECORD: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/join-daily-records-whatsapp-community-31116469 RECORD SPORT RANGERS: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/join-record-sports-new-rangers-31111892 RECORD SPORT CELTIC: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/join-record-sports-new-celtic-31111589 You can get all the latest news, sport, showbiz and comment at DailyRecord.co.uk LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE #DailyRecord #politics #scotland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Keir Starmer is under yet more pressure as Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, has called on him to resign over "mistakes" in governance. The Record's politics chief Paul Hutcheon is joined by Mark Smith and John Ferguson to discuss the split between Starmer and Sarwar, as well as the ongoing scandal and suspensions around convicted sex offender and former Labour councillor Sean Morton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Join the Daily Record's Political Editor Paul Hutcheon as he chats with Alloa and Grangemouth Labour MP Brian Leishman about the latest issues affecting Scottish Labour, UK Labour and more. Daily Record Homepage: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ Daily Record Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheScottishDailyRecord Daily Record Instagram: https://instagram.com/scottishdailyrecord Daily Record Sport Instagram: https://instagram.com/dailyrecord_sport Daily Record TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scottishdailyrecord Daily Record Sport TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailyrecord_sport Daily Record Twitter: https://twitter.com/Daily_Record Daily Record Newsletters: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/ Join our WhatsApp communities here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages: DAILY RECORD: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/join-daily-records-whatsapp-community-31116469 RECORD SPORT RANGERS: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/join-record-sports-new-rangers-31111892 RECORD SPORT CELTIC: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/join-record-sports-new-celtic-31111589 You can get all the latest news, sport, showbiz and comment at DailyRecord.co.uk LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE #DailyRecord #politics #exclusive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The panel pick apart the latest political news lines from across Scotland and beyond, from the Mandelson scandal englufing the Labour party to anas Sarwar's changed stance on trans prisoners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Daily Record Head of News Mark Smith and Scottish Express Editor Scottish Express Editor on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss how the Labour Party turns inward again on Andy Burnham row, John Swinney and Anas Sarwar speeches with 100 days to go the Scottish election and Reform UK’s mickey mouse tax plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Daily Record Deputy Political Editor Chris McCall is joined by Daily Record Head of News Mark Smith and Scottish Express Content Editor Douglas Dickie on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss Donald Trump’s new world order and if a World Cup boycott really is the best way to respond? They also discuss the latest news and reaction to Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital scandal and if Scots will give their vote to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in the Scottish election in May. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Scottish budget has been announced and it's now full steam ahead for this year's election for John swinney and his SNP government. In this week's episode of Planet Holyrood, Paul Hutcheon, Ben Borland and Mark Smith assess the big calls made by Shona Robison and the impact they will have for the people of Scotland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Join the Daily Record's Political Editor Paul Hutcheon, Head of News Mark Smith and Scottish Express Digital Editor Douglas Dickie as they kick off 2026 with the latest political news across the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Join Daily Record Politics Editor Paul Hutcheon, Scottish Daily Express Editor Ben Borland, Sunday Mail Editor John Ferguson and Daily Record Chief Live News Reporter Ruth Suter as they bring pick apart a busy year of politics in 2025. Daily Record Homepage: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ Daily Record Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheScottishDailyRecord Daily Record Instagram: https://instagram.com/scottishdailyrecord Daily Record Sport Instagram: https://instagram.com/dailyrecord_sport Daily Record TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scottishdailyrecord Daily Record Sport TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dailyrecord_sport Daily Record Twitter: https://twitter.com/Daily_Record Daily Record Newsletters: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/ Join our WhatsApp communities here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages: DAILY RECORD: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/join-daily-records-whatsapp-community-31116469 RECORD SPORT RANGERS: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/join-record-sports-new-rangers-31111892 RECORD SPORT CELTIC: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/join-record-sports-new-celtic-31111589 You can get all the latest news, sport, showbiz and comment at DailyRecord.co.uk LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE #DailyRecord #politics #scotland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Daily Record Head of News Mark Smith and Scottish Express Editor Borland on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss Keir Starmer's potential trip to Scotland, the effect of Labour's budget on the upcoming Scottish election and address the calls for a Scottish grooming gang inquiry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Around 20,000 Scots children are set to be lifted out of poverty after the Chancellor scrapped the “heinous” two child benefit cap. MPs were also told an extra £820 million will be allocated to Scotland under the Budget plans. Low-carbon technologies in Grangemouth, where Scotland's last oil refinery closed earlier this year, will receive £14 million backing, pension contributions above an annual £2,000 threshold will no longer be exempt from national insurance from April 2029 and a hike in duties paid by online gambling firms will raise an extra £1 billion for the Treasury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The panel discuss the latest issues from across the Scottish political spectrum and beyond. this week the panel discuss Scotland's incredible World Cup qualification win and assess whether politivians are jumping on the football bandwagon. The trio also talk Mossmorran after worrying news broke of the plant's potential closure and preview the results of the COVID Enquiry which could see Nicola Sturgeon back amongst the headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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