Holyrood Sources
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The Budget: What Does it Mean for Scotland?
The Budget: What Does it Mean for Scotland?
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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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- The Budget: What Does it Mean for Scotland? · 43 min · Temporada 5 Episodio 56On a special episode of the Holyrood Sources podcast, recorded in the afternoon of Wednesday the 28th October, Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein and Andy Maciver break down John…
- Jackdaw Approved, BBC Scotland Channel scrapped and John Swinney's Conference Speech. · 56 min · Temporada 5 Episodio 55The UK government has approved extraction from the Jackdaw gas field near Aberdeen What does this mean for Scotland's economy and the future of North Sea oil and gas? In this…
- Live from the pub at SNP Conference · 59 min · Temporada 5 Episodio 54Calum and Geoff are live from the pub at SNP conference. They take the temperature of the party ahead of John Swinney's speech this weekend and are joined by party…
- Is The SNP's Independence Strategy Broken? and Andy Burnham visits Scotland · 43 min · Temporada 5 Episodio 53This week on Holyrood Sources, Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein and Andy Maciver preview the SNP conference with The Scotsman's Rachel Amery. For the first time ever, John Swinney…
- Will the Conservatives take power AWAY from Holyrood? · 45 min · Temporada 5 Episodio 52On today's episode of Holyrood Sources, Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein and Andy Maciver dive into the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham. We are joined by Rachael…
- Bonus Episode: 24 Hours at Labour Conference · 25 min · Temporada 5 Episodio 51On this special episode of the Sources Podcasts, we're taking you to Liverpool for 24 hours at Labour Party Conference 2026. Hear the secrets of Political Christmas with…
- What Great British Grid Means for Aberdeen | Holyrood Sources x Energy Voice · 27 min · Temporada 5 Episodio 50Welcome to another energy special episode of the Holyrood Sources podcast in partnership with Energy Voice. Calum, Geoff and Andy are joined by Ryan Duff and Floyd March…
- The PM Speaks... Will Scotland Listen? · 36 min · Temporada 5 Episodio 49Is Andy Burnham’s vision for the UK realistic, or is he setting Labour up for a major fall ahead of the upcoming budget? On this episode of Holyrood Sources, Calum Macdonald…
- Local Council Overhaul & Michael Marra's Chance of Labour Victory · 50 min · Temporada 5 Episodio 48In this episode of Holyrood Sources, Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein and Andy Maciver unpack the Scottish Government's local government proposal that could see Scotland's 32…
- Is the End of the UK Inevitable? Inside the First Ministers’ Cardiff Summit · 45 min · Temporada 5 Episodio 47Are the days of the United Kingdom numbered, or was the recent Cardiff summit between First Ministers just political theatre? Calum Macdonald and Andy Maciver are joined by SNP…
- The Scottish Labour Leadership Hustings | Joe Fagan v Michael Mara · 1 h 17 min · Temporada 5 Episodio 46On a special hustings episode of the Holyrood Sources podcast, Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein and Andy Maciver are joined by Scottish Labour's leadership candidates: Joe Fagan…
- Rosebank & Scotland’s Energy Future | Holyrood Sources x Energy Voice · 40 min · Temporada 5 Episodio 45On the first of our Holyrood Sources energy specials in partnership with Energy Voice, Calum MacDonald, Geoff Aberdein and Andy Maciver are joined by Energy Voice News Editor…
- Is £860m Extra Actually Good News? And John Swinney's World Cup Flights · 32 min · Temporada 5 Episodio 44The Scottish Fiscal Commission just revealed an extra £860 million in the budget for this financial year—but is it actually good news for public spending, or a sign of deeper…
- Labour Leadership, GERS Figures and Data Centres · 35 min · Temporada 5 Episodio 43In this episode of Holyrood Sources, Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein and Andy Maciver unpack another week Scottish politics. The team reacts to the official Government…
- Can John Swinney escape Nicola Sturgeon’s Legacy? · 28 min · Temporada 5 Episodio 42Calum MacDonald, Geoff Aberdein, and Andy Maciver break down Scotland's latest GERS figures, examining revenue vs. public spending, the Barnett Formula, and Scotland's fiscal…
- Nicola Sturgeon vs SNP Cabinet... and Tax Debate Continues. · 47 min · Temporada 5 Episodio 41Nicola Sturgeon faces fierce backlash from her own former cabinet colleagues after criticising the SNP's election strategy in a new book foreword. Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein…
- £22 Million Tax Drop and Inside the Scottish Labour Leadership Contest · 57 min · Temporada 5 Episodio 40Why did Scotland’s new 48p top rate of income tax actually backfire and lose £22 million in revenue? On this episode of Holyrood Sources, Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein, and…
- Live on Downing Street | Andy Burnham Becomes PM · 1 h 0 min · Temporada 5 Episodio 39Andy Burnham has officially become the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, marking the country’s 7th PM since 2016. Join host Calum Macdonald live from Downing Street on this…
- Sarwar to the Lords? As Burnham becomes PM · 39 min · Temporada 5 Episodio 38On today's episode of Holyrood Sources, Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein and Andy Maciver are joined by Scottish Labour MSP, Paul Sweeney to discuss the shock news that Anas…
- Scotland & Andy Burnham: What Happens Next? · 49 min · Temporada 5 Episodio 37Andy Burnham is preparing to become Prime Minister—but what does that mean for Scotland, Labour and the future of UK politics? In this episode of Holyrood Sources, Calum…
