Scottish Labour’s Shadow Government

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Holyrood Sources

Shortbread Media

185 episodes

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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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Scottish Labour’s Shadow Government

Holyrood Sources

43 minutes 44 seconds

1 month ago

Scottish Labour’s Shadow Government

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure from both the left and centre of his party ahead of conference. With questions over his leadership, his political voice, and Labour’s direction on key issues like energy policy, immigration, and economic growth, this episode asks:

Does Starmer have the authority to unite his party?
Could figures like Andy Burnham challenge him?
Is Labour heading for a damaging split – or a chance to reset?
Will Ed Miliband’s reported U-turn on North Sea oil and gas reshape the government’s energy strategy?

We also compare Labour’s struggles to historic SNP and Lib Dem conferences, and discuss how Reform UK is reshaping the political battlefield.

Plus:

Why Scottish Labour’s new Westminster ministers could act as a “shadow Scottish Government” to boost Anas Sarwar’s election chances.
The role of Douglas Alexander as Scotland Secretary – and whether he can coordinate Labour’s strategy effectively.
Could Reform UK split the Tory vote enough for the SNP to win all constituency seats?
Should there be a clear constitutional process for another Scottish independence referendum?
Plus: the bizarre scandal of Seagullgate, which forced a minister to resign after a row with Douglas Ross.

We also hear from listeners on Scottish education, independence rules, and whether Holyrood needs reform to handle the growing scale of devolved powers.

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