Have the Greens damaged their own momentum through extreme resolutions and accusations of "racism"?

Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie examine Labour’s Holborn and St Pancras by-election victory, the Green Party’s explosive Israel and Zionism debate, and mounting questions over Zack Polanski’s leadership.

Following the Green Party conference motion declaring that “Zionism is racism”, Bernard and Alex challenge the party’s position, discuss Peter Tatchell’s objections and examine the implications of Scottish Green co-leader Ross Greer’s support for that proposition.

Meanwhile, has Kemi Badenoch put the Conservatives back in the game? They assess the Tory conference, her rejection of a deal with Nigel Farage and Reform UK, and the politics behind proposals on inheritance tax and the £100,000 income tax threshold.

At Holyrood, Stephen Flynn faces fresh scrutiny over the Glen Sannox ferry gas leak. What does his handling of parliamentary questions reveal about his readiness for government—and his ambitions to lead the SNP?

Independent analysis and forthright debate on Scottish politics, Westminster and the choices facing Britain’s political leaders.

CHAPTERS

00:00 This week: Labour, the Greens, the Conservatives and Stephen Flynn

02:06 Labour holds Holborn and St Pancras: a reality check for the Greens?

04:30 The by-election result and what it means for Andy Burnham

06:50 The Green Party split and questions over Polanski’s leadership

09:15 “Zionism is racism”: Alex challenges the Greens’ position

11:51 Peter Tatchell’s objections to the conference motion

15:43 Israel, a two-state solution and the implications of Green policy

18:24 Can the Greens withstand greater scrutiny?

22:18 Kemi Badenoch and the Conservative recovery strategy

26:56 Reform UK, tactical voting and the prospects for an electoral pact

31:06 Tax promises, inheritance tax and the £100,000 threshold

35:52 Badenoch versus Polanski: contrasting styles of leadership

37:23 Are Labour and the Conservatives heading back to the 1970s?

40:02 Stephen Flynn, the Glen Sannox gas leak and ministerial scrutiny

43:29 What Flynn must learn if he wants to lead the SNP

45:41 Closing thoughts

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