Planet Holyrood - The Scottish Politics Show

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Planet Holyrood - The Scottish Politics Show

Welcome to Planet Holyrood, our weekly look at the key events in Scottish politics. Hosted by Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon, guests will chew over what has been happening at Holyrood and Westminster.

  1. 2D AGO

    Planet Holyrood SPECIAL - Exclusive interview with First Minister John Swinney

    This week the Daily Record's political editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by the First Minister and leader of the Scottish National Party, John Swinney. The pair sit down over a plate of Tunnock's teacakes to discuss the issues Record readers hold dear - the NHS, the cost of living, Donald Trump, and in an exclusive reaction, the Supreme Court's ruling on the definition of a woman. To watch this exclusive interview in full, head to the Daily Record's YouTube channel. Presented by Paul Hutcheon. Audio, video and editing by Daryl Devine and Molly Finlay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Planet Holyrood 16/4/25 - Supreme Court Gender Ruling reaction | Hamilton by-election campaign kicks off

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    29 min

  3. APR 9

    Planet Holyrood 9/4/25 - Trump’s crazy tariff plans, Scottish Labour rebellion and a Green civil war?

    Paul Hutcheon, John Ferguson and Ben Borland discuss 'Black Monday' as stock market meltdown sees UK shares lose £100billion following Donald Trump's tariffs, Scottish Labour MPs and MSPs seek rebellion against Starmer's cuts to welfare and Patrick Harvie's resignation has potentially sparked a civil war amongst the Scottish Greens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    31 min

  4. APR 2

    Planet Holyrood - 2/4/25 - Donald Trump’s crazy tariff plan, Tartan Week and a pivotal Holyrood by-election

    Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail Political Editor Hannah Rodger and Scottish Express Digital Editor Douglas Dickie on the Planet Holyrood podcast to pore over how the Donald Trump tariffs - or the Trump tax - will hit Scotland just as Swinney and Sarwar land in the States for Tartan week. The Planet Holyrood panel also consider the by-election in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    34 min

  5. MAR 26

    Planet Holyrood - 26/3/25 - Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement and what it means for Scotland

    Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail Editor John Ferguson and Scottish Express Editor Ben Borland on the Planet Holyrood podcast as the panel pick apart the latest Spring Statement from the Chancellor. Listen to the Planet Holyrood Podcast here:  https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/RPSL2375014888.mp3?updated=1737558502 Daily Record Homepage:  https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ Daily Record Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheScottishDailyRecord Daily Record IG: https://instagram.com/scottishdailyrecord Daily Record Twitter: https://twitter.com/Daily_Record Daily Record Newsletters: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/newsletter-preference-centre/ Join our WhatsApp communities here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages: DAILY RECORD: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/join-daily-records-whatsapp-community-31116469 RECORD SPORT RANGERS: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/join-record-sports-new-rangers-31111892 RECORD SPORT CELTIC: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/join-record-sports-new-celtic-31111589 You can get all the latest news, sport, showbiz and comment at DailyRecord.co.uk LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE | SHARE #DailyRecord #Politics #ScottishPolitics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min

  6. MAR 19

    Planet Holyrood 19/03/25 - Reform garners support in Scotland as Labour targets disability benefits

    Support for Reform UK continues to rise and is now at its highest recorded level in Scotland, a new poll has found. Carried out by Survation, the survey predicts Nigel Farage's right-wing populist movement could return as many as 14 MSPs next year. Down south, the Labour party has announces a series of welfare cuts for disability benefits. Chris McCall, John Ferguson and Douglas Dickie discuss the latest news from the political world in the Planet Holyrood podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min

  7. MAR 12

    Planet Holyrood 12/03/25 - Nicola Sturgeon to quit as MSP - Former First Minister’s life and legacy

    Paul Hutcheon is joined by the Sunday Mail's Hannah Rodger and Ben Borland of the Scottish Daily Express to assess the news that the former SNP leader will not be standing at the next election Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min

  8. MAR 5

    Planet Holyrood | Donald Trump’s Ukraine betrayal, Keir Starmer trying to bring the US and Ukraine together and hot head Stephen Flynn

    Paul Hutcheon, John Ferguson and Douglas Dickie reflect on whirlwind world-wide events, kicked off by an unprecedented display from Presidents Donald Trump of the US and Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine. A heated exchange in the White House has seen the UK step into the fray to offer support to the invaded nation, whilst the SNP Westminster Leader has added fuel to the fire via the site formally known as Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    34 min
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Welcome to Planet Holyrood, our weekly look at the key events in Scottish politics. Hosted by Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon, guests will chew over what has been happening at Holyrood and Westminster.

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  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    113

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