Holyrood Sources
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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 connections to Scotland's politicians and the world of Scottish politics.
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Latest episode
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John Swinney or Kate Forbes...with Gina Davidson
LBC's Scotland Political Editor Gina Davidson joins Calum, Andy and Geoff to discuss who will take the reigns of the SNP following Humza Yousaf's departure. Plus, your questions are answered. Become a member at -
Humza Yousaf Resigns: The Opposition Reacts
Humza Yousaf's resignation as First Minister of Scotland has sparked discussions about the future of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and the leadership contest that will follow. The conversation explores the personal and political reaction… -
Votes of No Confidence...with Ross Greer
The Scottish Green Party MSP discusses what happens next -
Humza Yousaf Dumps The Scottish Greens
The Bute House Agreement is terminated -
Embezzlement Charges, Climate Targets, and The Bute House Agreement
In this episode of Hollywood Sources, Calum, Geoff and Andy are joined by Kathleen Nutt, Political Correspondent, The Herald, to discuss various topics including the charging of Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the SNP, with embezzlement, the… -
By-Elections, The Cass Review and Holyrood's Rural Caucus
Calum, Andy and Geoff discuss the relationship between SNP MSPs and its MPs at Westminster, the representation of rural areas in government policy-making, and the need for rural MSPs to caucus together. They also touch on the upcoming local and mayor… -
25 Years of Devolution: Susan Deacon
We continue reflections on 25 years of the Scottish Parliament -
Wood-burners, Labour leads, and Hate Crimes Q&A... with Michael Foran
This week Calum, Geoff and Andy are joined by Michael Foran, a lecturer in public law at the University of Glasgow, to pick apart the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act. What does it mean? What does it say? Your (and our) questions a… -
3000 Hate Crime Reports in 24 Hours
The Hate Crime And Public Order (Scotland) Act is now in force, and more Police Scotland is logging yet more complaints, so what happens next? Calum, Geoff and Andy discuss JK Rowling's comments - which are not being treated as criminal - as well as … -
Hate Incidents and Humza Yousaf's First Year
First Minister Humza Yousaf has defended police after Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser threatened to take them to court for keeping a record of a hate incident made against him, despite concluding he had not committed a crime. Calum, Andy and G…
