The Scottish Parliament went back to Holyrood last week for the final session before the elections in 2026.  Following the Holyrood debate on Palestine and his very welcome decision to stop giving public money to companies helping to arm Israel in the commission of a genocide,  First Minister John Swinney began today with a speech announcing the publication of the new Scotgov  paper "Your Right to Decide"  This was followed by the first FMQs of the new term.We take a look at some of the stand out moments from these events in this extra Hot Topic episode:Key moments:00:01:24  The Scottish Government's position on Israel00:07:20   latest successes including ending peak rail fares00:11:40   Scotland welcomes refugees00:16:12   Stand up to Racism protest at Knightswood00:19:45    Refugees in Glasgow, Saltires in Maryhill00:24:06    Self determination and the exit process00:32:52    Rallying cry for democracy Find the new paper Your right to Decide here:https://www.gov.scot/publications/right-decide/ #scottishindependence #democracy #johnswinney The Indypodcasters team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts.  Remember to like and subscribe! Contact Us: indypodcasters@gmail.com  Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips.  video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee?  https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcastsor choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Industiral cinematic and Inspired by Kevin MacLeod