Planet Holyrood - The Scottish Politics Show

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Planet Holyrood 30/09/26 | Will Andy Burnham win Scotland back?

2026-09-3027:37

It was a question Scottish Labour members were sick of being asked. Does Andy Burnham get Scotland? Better yet, what can he do for the profile of newly elected Scottish Labour leader, Michael Marra? And has he given a free lunch to John Swinney and the SNP? Chris McCall of the Daily Record, Dan Vevers of the Sunday Mail and Douglas Dickie of the Scottish Daily Express weigh in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Planet Holyrood 16/9/26 - John Swinney’s Cardiff summit ... is it as worthless as chip paper? | Scottish Labour leadership announcement ... does anyone, outwith the party, really care?

2026-09-1623:52

In this week's episode of Planet Holyrood, the Daily Record's Chris McCall is joined by Dan Vevers of the Sunday Mail to discuss the 'Cardiff Agreement' and what it may mean for Scottish Independence. The duo also look at the upcoming result in the Scottish Labour leadership campaign an question if anyone, outwith the party, really cares. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Planet Holyrood 9/9/26 - IndyRef2 trigger .. Burnham says NO VOTE until it’s clear Scots want one | Murrell inquiry rejected by Holyrood committees but will Westminster step in? | Why are Scotland’s schools falling behind?

2026-09-0927:57

In this week's episode of Planet Holyrood, the Daily Record's Chris McCall is joined by Ben Borland of the Scottish Daily Express and John Ferguson of the Sunday Mail to look at some of the big news in politics. On the show, the panel discuss Andy Burnham's recent comments on Scotland being able to hold IndyRef 2, they question whether Westminster will step in to bring about an inquiry into Peter Murrell's fraudulent activities and also look at the poor health of Scottish education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Planet Holyrood 02/09/26 | In Conversation with Joe Fagan

2026-09-0234:00

The Record's political editor Paul Hutcheon speaks to Scottish Labour leadership contender Joe Fagan. He is asked why he wants to go for what many see as the hardest job in politics, whether it is merely about the party's managed decline and how he would solve the asylum crisis in Glasgow and the country’s drugs death shame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Planet Holyrood 19/8/26 - Monica Lennon fails to make cut as Labour faces battle of the blokes | Should Andy Burnham back an early general election? | BBC Disclosure show on Glasgow

2026-08-1931:01

In the latest episode of Planet Holyrood, the Daily Record's Paul Hutcheon is joined by Douglas Dickie of the Scottish Daily Express and Dan Vevers of the Sunday Mail, to discuss some of this week's hot topics in politics. The panel look at the battle for the Scottish Labour leadership and how it will now be slugged out by Michael Marra and Joe Fagan, they ponder whether Prime Minister Andy Burham should call a general election and dissect the BBC's controversial documentary on the troubles facing Glasgow city centre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Planet Holyrood - The Scottish Politics Show