198 Episodes

  1. Farage, Starmer & Badenoch in Scotland as Poll Redraws Holyrood

    Published: 15/01/2026

  2. UK Elections 2026 Preview: Reform UK, Labour, SNP & Plaid Cymru

    Published: 07/01/2026

  3. Hogmanay Special

    Published: 31/12/2025

  4. Christmas Special 🎄 | Swinney, Sarwar, Reform UK & the Future of Independence

    Published: 24/12/2025

  5. Angela Constance and the Resident Doctors

    Published: 17/12/2025

  6. New Scottish Poll SHOCKS Labour: Reform UK Surges to 2nd

    Published: 10/12/2025

  7. DEFECTION: Malcolm Offord Explains his move from Tory to Reform UK

    Published: 08/12/2025

  8. Scottish Reaction to Rachel Reeves’ Budget – Starmer Crisis & SNP Boost?

    Published: 03/12/2025

  9. Budget Shockwaves: Two-Child Cap, Oil & Gas Crisis & Reeves Booed at Business Dinner

    Published: 28/11/2025

  10. It's Budget Day and the future of the Scottish Conservatives with Maurice Golden MSP

    Published: 26/11/2025

  11. Scotland’s Win, Exxon’s Exit & Party Support Ceilings... Plus, Pam Duncan-Glancy

    Published: 19/11/2025

  12. Civil War Inside Labour & BBC Crisis, Bias & The License Fee

    Published: 12/11/2025

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

    Published: 05/11/2025

  14. Brollygate; Who Controls Scotland’s Election Narrative?

    Published: 29/10/2025

  15. Independence Helps Russia? And Labour Meltdown in Wales

    Published: 22/10/2025

  16. SNP Conference: John Swinney’s “Secret Plan” and the Battle for 2026

    Published: 15/10/2025

  17. Is Badenoch finished? Swinney heckled... Plus Greer and Mackay on Scottish Greens

    Published: 08/10/2025

  18. Labour Party Conference | Reform UK, Anas Sarwar’s Scottish Labour Strategy

    Published: 01/10/2025

  19. Scottish Labour’s Shadow Government

    Published: 24/09/2025

  20. Healthier, Wealthier, and Better Educated... with Malcolm Offord

    Published: 17/09/2025

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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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