Farage, Starmer & Badenoch in Scotland as Poll Redraws Holyrood

The first Scotland-wide poll of the 2026 Holyrood election year delivers a political shock: Reform UK level with Scottish Labour, the SNP ahead but without a majority, and serious questions for every party leader.On this episode of Holyrood Sources, Calum Macdonald is joined by Geoff Aberdein (former SNP Chief of Staff, True North Advisors) and Andy Maciver (former Scottish Conservative communications director) to break down what the numbers really mean.🎯 In this episode:📊 New Holyrood poll analysis: SNP seat outlook, Labour vs Reform battle, and fragile margins⚠️ Why Reform UK may be helping the SNP in key constituencies🔴 Robert Jenrick sacked as Kemi Badenoch faces Tory defections to Reform🧭 Nigel Farage in Scotland & Malcolm Offord named Reform leader📉 Why Keir Starmer is deeply unpopular in Scotland – and why Labour wants him quiet💷 Scottish Budget reaction: tax thresholds, mansion tax, private jet levy & 11,000 public sector jobs at risk🗳️ Independence referendum row: Is Reform’s “10-year pause” realistic or nonsense?This is inside-baseball Scottish politics – polling, power, personalities and the election strategies already taking shape months before voters go to the polls.📩 Get in touch:WhatsApp: 0333 404 6507Email: [email protected]🔔 Subscribe for weekly insider analysis as Scotland heads into a decisive election year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.