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Holyrood Sources

Holyrood Sources

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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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  • What Rachel Reeves’ Budget Means for Scotland... plus Assisted Dying amendments

    What Rachel Reeves’ Budget Means for Scotland... plus Assisted Dying amendments
    2025/11/05

    What happens when Labour breaks its biggest election promise?

    This week on Holyrood Sources, Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein (former Chief of Staff to Alex Salmond), and Andy Maciver (former Scottish Conservative comms director) unpack Rachel Reeves’ budget gamble — and why it could reshape Scottish politics.

    We break down:

    • 💸 How Labour’s tax rise could hit Scottish voters
    • ⚖️ The political fallout for Rachel Reeves and Anas Sarwar
    • 🏴 What it means for Holyrood’s income tax powers
    • 🥃 John Swinney’s whisky diplomacy and Douglas Alexander’s criticism
    • 📊 Plus: Why 2026’s no-overnight count election will feel totally different

    Later, Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur joins us to discuss the Assisted Dying Bill — with almost 300 amendments under scrutiny, is Holyrood getting it right?

    📍 Chapters below

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    47 分
  • Brollygate; Who Controls Scotland’s Election Narrative?

    Brollygate; Who Controls Scotland’s Election Narrative?
    2025/10/29

    Scotland is heading into one of its most unpredictable elections ever — and the usual rules of politics might not apply.

    In this episode of Holyrood Sources, Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein (former Chief of Staff to Alex Salmond) and Andy Maciver (former Scottish Conservative comms director) unpack the key trends shaping Scotland right now:.


    💬 Join the debate:

    Who wins Scotland’s next election — the SNP, Labour, or Reform UK?

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    35 分
  • Independence Helps Russia? And Labour Meltdown in Wales

    Independence Helps Russia? And Labour Meltdown in Wales
    2025/10/22

    Labour’s century-long dominance in Wales could be about to collapse — with polls showing Reform UK and Plaid Cymru overtaking them in the Caerphilly by-election.

    In this week’s Holyrood Sources, Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein (former Chief of Staff to Alex Salmond) and Andy Maciver (former Scottish Conservative communications director) unpack:

    🗳️ The Wales by-election and what a Labour defeat would mean for Keir Starmer’s leadership

    🔥 Is Ed Miliband plotting a leadership comeback? Why he might be on manoeuvres after months of internal tension

    🏴 Scottish independence — and why Labour’s defence minister warns it could “help Putin”

    💷 Rachel Reeves’ upcoming Budget: tax hikes, income reform, and political messaging chaos

    🌍 Chinese investment in Scottish renewables: national security vs economic growth

    Plus: Trident submarines, Starmer’s strategy, and what Labour’s polling collapse tells us about British politics.

    🎧 Subscribe for weekly insider analysis from Holyrood Sources – the podcast that takes you inside Scottish politics.

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    37 分
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