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Why did Britain's working class disappear from the centre of political life? Historian Ewan Gibbs tells The Steamie, The Scotsman's politics podcast, what was lost, what was taken, and why class is back in the political debate. Alistair Grant speaks to Gibbs about his new book, An Injury to All: The Unmaking of the British Working Class, published by Verso on October 27. It traces how a class forged in mines and shipyards ended up scattered across call centres and gig economy apps, through the Miners' Strike, council estates sold off, unions broken and mill towns hollowed out. Gibbs is Senior Lecturer in Economic and Social History at the University of Glasgow and the author of Coal Country, shortlisted for Scottish History Book of the Year. Watch to hear who, if anyone, now speaks for labour. #TheSteamie #WorkingClass #BritishPolitics #Labour #ScottishPolitics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Political Correspondent Rachel Amery speaks to former first minister Humza Yousaf about his new book ‘Under Fire’ and his new life after Holyrood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Quinn has all the latest from the UK Labour Party conference, while Alistair Grant talks to former SNP MP Stewart McDonald about why Scottish politicians need to pay more attention to defence and security Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Political editor Alistair Grant meets Michael Stoney, the governor of Scotland's largest prison, Barlinnie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alistair Grant, David Bol, Andrew Quinn and Rachel Amery discuss the "landmark" summit between the leaders of the SNP, Plaid Cymru and Sinn Féin in Cardiff. Plus, Rachel reports from an event in Holyrood aimed at tackling violence against women and girls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alistair Grant talks to Catriona Stewart, The Scotsman's education correspondent, about Scotland's worrying school performance. Plus, Andrew Quinn on how he was almost ejected by security during Nigel Farage's conference speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alistair Grant, David Bol and Rachel Amery discuss the key announcements in John Swinney's programme for government, which sets out his legislative plans for the coming years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alistair Grant talks to Mark Peel, whose new biography of Donald Dewar is published by Luath Press this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Political Correspondent Rachel Amery, Deputy Political Editor David Bol and Westminster Correspondent Andrew Quinn to discuss the latest in the Scottish Labour leadership election, as the contest is whittled down to just two: Michael Marra MSP and Joe Fagan MSP.  We will also take a look at the impact of the Clacton by-election and the recent redundancies at Ferguson Marine. Take a listen now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol, Andrew Quinn and Catriona Stewart bring you a round-up of everything you need to know in the world of Scottish politics as recess trudges on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, Andrew Quinn and David Bol discuss the Scottish Labour leadership race. Who's running, what do they stand for - and what sort of party will they be left with? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alistair Grant, Martyn McLaughlin, David Bol and Rachel Amery discuss the Peter Murrell case and the unanswered questions that remain. Plus, the team chat Keir Starmer's resignation and Andy Burnham's unstoppable rise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and David Bol discuss a(nother) big night in Scottish and UK politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alistair Grant, David Bol and Catriona Stewart discuss the future of Scottish Labour, following last month's election defeat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alistair Grant talks to David Hamilton, the Scottish Information Commissioner, about the ongoing legal battles over the so-called Salmond files - as well as his proposals to shake-up freedom of information laws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices