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With John Swinney and Anas Sarwar.

This podcast special focuses on the upcoming Scottish parliamentary elections, featuring discussions on the current political landscape, the impact of geopolitical issues, and the challenges facing the Scottish government. Key themes include the need for bold political conviction, the implications of welfare reforms, and the ongoing debate around independence. The conversation also highlights the importance of education and energy policy in shaping Scotland's future.

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In this episode of the Holyrood Sources podcast, the hosts discuss the potential for a coalition between the SNP and Labour, the implications of John Swinney's renewed focus on independence, and the challenges surrounding economic policies in Scotland. They also explore the concept of a minimum income guarantee and its feasibility in addressing poverty while maintaining economic sustainability.

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Humza Yousaf has reshuffled the cabinet - Neil Gray replaces Michael Matheson as Health Secretary. Is the NHS's gain, a loss for business? Plus where is Kate Forbes? Also - Labour have committed news by reversing their £28 billion green investment plan - we assess why they've done it.

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Calum, Geoff and Andy recap the energy special debate in Aberdeen and discuss the key takeaways. They also analyse recent polling data, including the surge in support for Labour and the challenges facing the SNP.

We finish by discussing Nicola Sturgeon's emotional testimony at the COVID inquiry and the issue of authenticity and trust in political leaders.

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Calum, Geoff and Andy are joined in Aberdeen by an audience of 300 to discuss Scotland's Energy policy. Answering questions are Gillian Martin, SNP MSP (Aberdeenshire East, Constituency) and Energy Minister; Sarah Boyack, Labour MSP (Lothian Region), and Party Spokesperson on Energy, Just Transition and Net Zero and Douglas Lumsden, Conservative MSP (North East Scotland Region) and Party Spokesperson on Energy, Net Zero and Transport.

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We discuss the COVID inquiry and the revelations about Nicola Sturgeon and Jason Leitch's WhatsApps. Plus, Alex Meredith from SSE Berwick Bank joins to preview our Energy Special in Aberdeen next week. Sandy Begbie, the Chief Executive of Scottish Financial Enterprise, joins us to discuss the impact of COVID on the economy, the Scottish budget, attracting talent, and the education system in Scotland.

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We discuss this week's YouGov poll, which suggests that the SNP is set to lose nearly half of the seats it won in the last general election. We debate the implications of the poll, as well as the SNP's strategy and messaging. Our guest today is former SNP MP - and election candidate - Stephen Gethins, who argues that the SNP is still in a strong position and highlights the importance of motivating volunteers and engaging with voters. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the focus of the SNP's attacks and the role of the Labour Party as their principal opponents. We discuss Brexit, the European Union, and Scottish independence: the impact of Brexit on the cost of living, reversing Brexit and rejoining the EU, the EFTA argument and Scotland's EU membership. We discuss Humza Yousaf's credibility as SNP leader if the poll proves to be accurate come the general election.

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Calum, Geoff and Andy are back for 2024. Today, we discuss the speeches by Humza Yousaf and Anas Sarwar, focusing on the themes of independence, economic growth and tax cuts.

We consider the setting of direction for election campaigns, we analyse Humza Yousaf's speech on independence and the economy, we discuss Anas Sarwar's speech on tax cuts and economic growth. Plus, the importance of Scottish Labour in the UK Labour government, the influence of the Scottish Green Party and potential coalition challenges, the need for message discipline within the SNP, and the impact of income tax divergence on the election campaign.

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Our guests from the Lib Dems and Alba parties of 2023.

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