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-4 J

EXCLUSIVE: Education Minister Paul Givan: "The Critics are Wrong"

Minister of Education Paul Givan joins Stormont Sources to issue a direct rebuttal to critiques of his landmark 'TransformEd' policy. Two weeks ago, we heard from Sinn Féin and Alliance members of the Education Committee. Today, the Minister himself responds to what he calls "misrepresentations" of his reforms. From the abolition of AS-Levels to the "test factory" culture in NI schools, we go into the weeds of the most significant education shake-up in a generation. In this episode, we discuss: The Rebuttal: Why Paul Givan issued a Ministerial Statement specifically about this podcast.TransformEd Explained: Addressing the 10 "myths" of the new curriculum.Exam Overhaul: The move away from modular GCSEs and the future of A-Levels.The Academic Selection "Elephant": Why the Minister isn't touching the transfer test.Stormont Culture: Is the atmosphere between parties becoming "toxic"?The DUP & Minimum Unit Pricing: Why the party is blocking Mike Nesbitt's health policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 h 13 min
-4 J

Reform Rising, Tories Collapsing & The New Welsh Voting System Explained

Reform is surging. The Conservatives are collapsing. And Wales is heading into an election with a totally new voting system. In this episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton break down the latest polling, what it means for each party, and why this could be the most unpredictable Welsh election yet. With Reform UK on the rise — led nationally by Nigel Farage — and traditional parties under pressure, the political map of Wales could be about to change dramatically. But is this surge sustainable, and where do Reform go next? Plus, Jessica Blair from Electoral Reform Society joins explains the brand new Senedd voting system, including: - What’s changed since the last election - How the new system works - Why small vote shifts could decide dozens of seats Plus: - Why the Conservatives could face near wipeout - Whether Labour can recover - How Plaid Cymru and the Greens could benefit - The big unknowns that could decide the result ***** Welcome inside Welsh politics. Senedd Sources hears from those who have lived it in decision-forming and policy-making for Wales to assess politics, today, in Wales and for Wales. Join journalist Ollie Cole, former Welsh Labour adviser Jo Kiernan and former Welsh Conservative candidate and adviser Craig Lawton as they share their experiences, and shape conversation about Welsh politics today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44 min
19 MARS

Donald Trump's Irish Unity Joke & The Alliance Party's 'Next Leader'

Did Andy Burnham miss the mark at the Alliance Party Conference? 🗳️ In this episode of Stormont Sources, David McCann, Michael McKernan (former SDLP Advisor), and Tim Cairns (former DUP Advisor) dive into a packed week in Northern Ireland politics. We break down the highlights (and tactical errors) of the Alliance Party Conference, discuss whether Eóin Tennyson is the leader-in-waiting, and analyse the "shadow boxing" between Alliance and the SDLP. Plus, we head across the Atlantic to discuss the St. Patrick’s Day visits to Washington. From Donald Trump’s surprising comments on Irish Unity to the row over boycotting the White House - who were the "adults in the room"? **** Click stormontsources.com to listen and for all of our episodes Welcome inside politics in Northern Ireland. Listen to the podcast which brings you analysis, insight and experience from Stormont. Join journalist, David McCann, plus Tim Cairns, a former Special Advisor to Peter Robinson and Head of Policy for the DUP and Micheal McKernan, a former Special Advisor in the SDLP worked in the Executive from 2007-2016. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 mars

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35 min
11 MARS

Election Trends, Meet the Candidates and should the Government help with energy costs?

On today's episode of Holyrood Sources, Calum Macdonald, Andy Maciver and Geoff Aberdein break down another week of Scottish politics and reflect on the continued fighting in the Middle East. They discuss the global energy crisis and the impact of the Strait of Hormuz disruption and debate the future of North Sea oil and gas policy Political scientist Ailsa Henderson joins the podcast to explain the latest polling trends from the Scottish Election Study ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. She suggests how the SNP have managed to maintain popularity for so long and whether the UK Conservatives can learn anything from the downfall of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in the 1990s. This episode is also the first in our series of election candidate interviews. Calum, Andy and Geoff meet three of the candidates who the podcast will follow through the election campaign. They are joined by Lloyd Melville from the SNP, Isla McCay from Labour and Sanne Dijkstra-Downie from the Liberal Democrats. Connect with us: 📧 Email: hello@hollyroodsources.com 📱 WhatsApp: 0333 404 6507 🎙️ Subscribe for weekly inside tracks on Scottish politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 mars

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1 h 6 min
25 FÉVR.

SNP Majority in May? The End of the Alba Party, and Faith in Politics

On this episode of Holyrood Sources, Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein and Andy Maciver discuss a brand new MRP poll which suggests that the Scottish National Party (SNP) could win an outright majority at Holyrood — something not seen since 2011 under Alex Salmond. Calum, Geoff and Andy also consider the future of the Additional Member System, whether Holyrood needs reform, and what Denmark’s energy U-turn means for the North Sea debate. We're also joined by Shona Haslam from Logos Scotland, to discuss Christians in Scotland's views ahead of the election. In this episode of Holyrood Sources, we break down: 📊 The Stonehaven MRP poll and what it means for John Swinney 📉 Labour’s collapse under Anas Sarwar 📈 The rise of Nigel Farage and Reform UK in Scotland 🗳️ Candidate list rankings from the SNP and Scottish Labour ⛪ How faith and values are shaping political identity ahead of 2026 Connect with us: 📧 Email: hello@hollyroodsources.com 📱 WhatsApp: 0333 404 6507 🎙️ Subscribe for weekly inside tracks on Scottish politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1 h 4 min
5 MARS

O’Neill's War Briefing Boycott, The Greens' Struggle & Gatwick ID Checks

Did Michelle O’Neill just hand the DUP a political win? In this episode, David McCann, Tim Cairns and Michael McKernan break down the fallout after the First Minister declined to attend UK government security briefings on the escalating Middle East crisis — a decision that sparked sharp criticism from unionists and raised fresh tensions at Stormont. With Emma Little-Pengelly stepping into the spotlight, has the DUP seized the political initiative — and was this an own goal for Sinn Féin? We also ask a bigger political question: where are the Greens in Northern Ireland politics? After the Green's triumph in Manchester's Gorton and Denton by-election, the Green Party in Northern Ireland still struggles to break through...so why hasn’t the “green surge” arrived at Stormont? Plus, Tim explains why he got ID'd at Gatwick Airport - and what this has to do with intelligence and human trafficking. In this episode: - The Stormont row over the UK security briefing boycott - Did Michelle O'Neill misjudge the politics? - The DUP’s response and political positioning - Why the Greens are still missing from the big political conversation - The Intelligence behind ID'ing at airports 📌 Subscribe for weekly insight on Northern Ireland politics Or get in touch: 📩 Email us: hello@stormontsources.com 📱 WhatsApp: 0333 404 6507 🎙️ Part of the Sources Network (Holyrood Sources, Whitehall Sources & Senedd Sources) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 mars

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52 min
12 MARS

“We’re Not a One-Man Band” - Welsh Greens Leader Anthony Slaughter on Polanski, Party Momentum & Potential Coalitions

What does Keir Starmer really think about devolution? Are the Lib Dems struggling to cut through? And could the Greens end up holding power in Wales after the next election? This week on Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole, Craig Lawton and Jo Kiernan break down the political stories shaping Wales — from a leaked Westminster memo to campaign launches and shifting Senedd election momentum. Plus: Welsh Green Party leader Anthony Slaughter joins the podcast to discuss rising poll numbers, coalition talks, and what the Greens would demand in government. Sharp analysis. Insider perspectives. Welsh politics explained. 🚨 Leaked memo controversy: Did Westminster just expose its real attitude toward Welsh devolution? ⏳ Election pressure rising: With the Senedd vote approaching fast, which parties actually have momentum? 🟡 Lib Dem reality check: Conference headlines, campaign strategy — and questions about relevance. 🟢 Greens on the rise: Anthony Slaughter on polling breakthroughs and whether the Greens could decide the next Welsh government. 📩 Join the conversation WhatsApp: 0333 404 6507 (start with Senedd) Email: hello@seneddsources.com ***** Welcome inside Welsh politics. Senedd Sources hears from those who have lived it in decision-forming and policy-making for Wales to assess politics, today, in Wales and for Wales. Join journalist Ollie Cole, former Welsh Labour adviser Jo Kiernan and former Welsh Conservative candidate and adviser Craig Lawton as they share their experiences, and shape conversation about Welsh politics today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 mars

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45 min
4 MARS

Crisis in the Middle East - Scotland Perspective and SNP Hold Firm in New Poll

On this episode of the Holyrood Sources Podcast, Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein and Andy Maciver unpack the ongoing situation in Iran and across the Middle East from a Scottish perspective. They are joined by Dr Siavush Randjbar-Daemi, Lecturer at The University of St Andrews, to discuss: Whether the Iranian regime can survive the assassination of its Supreme LeaderHow the UK government is responding — and whether Starmer is being “nimble” enoughThe implications for Scottish politics and First Minister John Swinney Later in the show they break down the latest major poll ahead of the Scottish Parliament election, Mark McGeoghegan from Ipsos, joins the show. The SNP hold firm but Labour is up four points and Reform UK seem to have slipped back slightly. Calum, Geoff and Andy discuss the implications of this and ask whether Scotland is moving back towards left-right politics rather than the constitutional question. Connect with us: 📧 Email: hello@holyroodsources.com 📱 WhatsApp: 0333 404 6507 🎙️ Subscribe for weekly inside tracks on Scottish politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 mars

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52 min
4 FÉVR.

Tactical Boost for the SNP, Is Scotland Bad for Business, and Remembering Jim Wallace

In this episode of Holyrood Sources, we remember Scotland's first Deputy First Minister, Jim Wallace as Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein and Andy Maciver are joined by former Scottish Liberal Democrat Leader Tavish Scott to discuss Jim's political career and legacy. Before that, this episode also discusses reports that the Scottish Greens will stand aside in most constituency seats, giving the SNP a clear run — and whether this could boost John Swinney’s chances of an outright majority. Andy and Geoff also examine the growing impact of Reform UK, and why they may be the SNP’s biggest unintended ally. The panel also reacts to Anas Sarwar’s pledge to ban trans women from female prisons, exploring Labour’s U-turns on gender policy and the risks for the Scottish Government as a court challenge unfolds. Later, Calum speaks to Chris Herd, founder of Firstbase, who explains why he had to leave Scotland for the US to build a nine-figure tech company — and what Scotland must change to stop the flight of talent and capital. 📩 Join the conversation: WhatsApp us on 0333 404 6507 or send a voice note to feature in a future episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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52 min
22 JANV.

Scottish Voters Focus Group: Swinney, Sarwar, Starmer & Farage Assessed

Voters in Falkirk, one of Scotland’s key constituencies, give their brutally honest verdict on the politicians who will shape the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. In this special episode of Holyrood Sources, we partner with polling experts More In Common to bring you a rare focus group of Labour 2024 voters — now drifting towards the SNP, Reform UK, or undecided. 🎧 You’ll hear unfiltered views on: John Swinney and whether the SNP has “lost its way”Anas Sarwar and Labour’s Westminster problemSir Keir Starmer’s leadership, trust, and the winter fuel payment backlashNigel Farage and Reform UK — and why his brand may be “detoxified” in ScotlandThe issues voters care about most: cost of living, NHS waiting times, education, immigration, and trust in politicsHosts Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein, former Chief of Staff to Alex Salmond and Andy Maciver, former Director of Communications for the Scottish Conservatives are joined by Luke Tryl, UK Director at More In Common. This episode takes you inside the minds of undecided Scottish voters — and shows why the next Holyrood election could be far closer than many expect. 📩 Join the conversation: WhatsApp us on 0333 404 6507 or send a voice note to feature in a future episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 janv.

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1 h 8 min

Welcome inside politics in Northern Ireland. Listen to the podcast which brings you analysis, insight and experience from Stormont. Join journalist, David McCann, plus Tim Cairns, a former Special Advisor to Peter Robinson and Head of Policy for the DUP and Micheal McKernan, a former Special Advisor in the SDLP worked in the Executive from 2007-2016. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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. Join our mailing list and check out our latest live events: click holyroodsources.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Top advisers to our significant political leaders analyse the successes and failures of today's politics, sharing their experiences of working in Whitehall. Jo Tanner is a political adviser and strategist who's worked with politicians from all parties. Journalist and broadcaster Calum Macdonald manages their in-tray of talking points, U-turns and crises. From parties in Westminster to the tactics of SpAds, this is your exclusive insight into how politics is done and how politicians work. We welcome insiders and analysts to join the conversation each week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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