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Planet Holyrood - The Scottish Politics Show

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This podcast has
191 episodes
Language
English
Explicit
No
Date created
2023/03/03
Latest episode
2026/09/30
Average duration
30 min.
Release period
9 days

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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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Planet Holyrood 30/09/26 | Will Andy Burnham win Scotland back?
2026/09/30
It was a question Scottish Labour members were sick of being asked. Does Andy Burnham get Scotland? Better yet, what can he do for the profile of newly elected Scottish Labour leader, Michael Marra? And has he given a free lunch to John Swinney and the SNP? Chris McCall of the Daily Record, Dan Vevers of the Sunday Mail and Douglas Dickie of the Scottish Daily Express weigh in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Planet Holyrood 16/9/26 - John Swinney’s Cardiff summit ... is it as worthless as chip paper? | Scottish Labour leadership announcement ... does anyone, outwith the party, really care?
2026/09/16
In this week's episode of Planet Holyrood, the Daily Record's Chris McCall is joined by Dan Vevers of the Sunday Mail to discuss the 'Cardiff Agreement' and what it may mean for Scottish Independence. The duo also look at the upcoming result in the Scottish Labour leadership campaign an question if anyone, outwith the party, really cares. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Planet Holyrood 9/9/26 - IndyRef2 trigger .. Burnham says NO VOTE until it’s clear Scots want one | Murrell inquiry rejected by Holyrood committees but will Westminster step in? | Why are Scotland’s schools falling behind?
2026/09/09
In this week's episode of Planet Holyrood, the Daily Record's Chris McCall is joined by Ben Borland of the Scottish Daily Express and John Ferguson of the Sunday Mail to look at some of the big news in politics. On the show, the panel discuss Andy Burnham's recent comments on Scotland being able to hold IndyRef 2, they question whether Westminster will step in to bring about an inquiry into Peter Murrell's fraudulent activities and also look at the poor health of Scottish education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Planet Holyrood 02/09/26 | In Conversation with Joe Fagan
2026/09/02
The Record's political editor Paul Hutcheon speaks to Scottish Labour leadership contender Joe Fagan. He is asked why he wants to go for what many see as the hardest job in politics, whether it is merely about the party's managed decline and how he would solve the asylum crisis in Glasgow and the country’s drugs death shame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Planet Holyrood 19/8/26 - Monica Lennon fails to make cut as Labour faces battle of the blokes | Should Andy Burnham back an early general election? | BBC Disclosure show on Glasgow
2026/08/19
In the latest episode of Planet Holyrood, the Daily Record's Paul Hutcheon is joined by Douglas Dickie of the Scottish Daily Express and Dan Vevers of the Sunday Mail, to discuss some of this week's hot topics in politics. The panel look at the battle for the Scottish Labour leadership and how it will now be slugged out by Michael Marra and Joe Fagan, they ponder whether Prime Minister Andy Burham should call a general election and dissect the BBC's controversial documentary on the troubles facing Glasgow city centre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Planet Holyrood 12/8/26 - Indy ‘black hole’ revealed | ‘Drill baby drill’ u-turn | Should Sturgeon wheesht?
2026/08/12
There's never a dull moment in Scottish politics and in this week's episode of Planet Holyrood, the panel had plenty to chew over. Paul Hutcheon was joined by Ben Borland and John Ferguson, to dissect the Scottish government's Gers report - which was released today, look at the latest in Scottish Labour's leadership race and question whether it's time for Nicola Sturgeon to disappear from the political scene. You can listen to this episode of Planet Holyrood on Spotify or Apple podcasts, or watch it on the Daily Record youtube channel. Don't forget to follow us on instagram and Tiktok for the latest news and the best bits of the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Planet Holyrood 05/08/26 | Nicola Sturgeon attacks the SNP's lack of 'vision'
2026/08/05
Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of being "more Green than SNP" after the former first minister blasted John Swinney's election campaign strategy. The Record's Chris McCall is joined by John Ferguson of the Sunday Mail and Douglas Dickie of the Scottish Daily Express. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Planet Holyrood 29/7/26 | Scottish Labour leadership contest | Andy Burnham bounce effect | Worst job in Scottish politics?
2026/07/29
Scottish Labour leadership contest | Andy Burnham bounce effect | Worst job in Scottish politics? 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 to discuss who will be Scottish Labour’s 11th leader of the devolution era, if it is the worst job in Scottish politics, Monica Lennon’s Mick McCarthy jibe and if Scottish Labour could be riding on Andy Burnham’s coattails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Planet Holyrood 22/7/26 - Anas Sarwar’s legacy | Monica Lennon return to Holyrood? | The early days of Andy Burnham
2026/07/22
Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by Sunday Mail Editor John Ferguson and special guest Monica Lennon on the Planet Holyrood podcast to discuss outgoing Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar’s legacy and if Monica Lennon is considering becoming an MSP again and stand for leadership of the party. The panel also discuss the early days of Andy Burnham who was formally appointed Labour Party leader and Prime Minister this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Planet Holyrood 15/06/26 | The countdown to Prime Minister Andy Burnham begins
2026/07/15
Andy Burnham expected to replace Keir Starmer as Prime Minister next week, having promised "new opportunities to extend devolution in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland by taking power deeper down". Paul Hutcheon, Douglas Dickie and John Ferguson discuss Burnham's plans for Britain, as well as the row surrounding Yes Scotland and death of former MP, Ann Widdecombe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Plant Holyrood 8/7/26 - Yes Scotland police probe ... is this more BAD NEWS for the SNP?
2026/07/08
There's been some big news stories in Scottish politics over recent years, with the Peter Murrell embezzlement scandal dominating the headlines. In the latest episode of Planet Holyrood, the panel of Chris McCall, Dan Vevers and Ben Borland, focus on the details of a story that made the front page of last week's Sunday Mail, with cops now probing claims of a 'missing £1.5m' from Indy campaign group YES Scotland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Planet Holyrood 01/07/26 | What is Andy Burnham's vision for Scotland?
2026/07/01
Andy Burnham has pledged to devolve more powers to Scots towns and cities as part of the "biggest rebalancing our country has seen". The Labour MP, who is expected to replace Keir Starmer as Prime Minister next month, used a set-piece speech in Manchester today to insist power must be transferred out of Whitehall so growth can be "nurtured from the bottom up". Meanwhile, John Swinney has claimed Glasgow is fully prepared for the upcoming Commonwealth Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Planet Holyrood 24/6/26 | Keir Starmer’s legacy | Andy Burnham’s transformation of UK and Scottish politics | Peter Murrell banged up for 5 years
2026/06/24
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 to discuss why Keir Starmer’s resignation was inevitable and if Andy Burnham as PM will transform UK and Scottish politics. The panel also reacts to former SNP boss Peter Murrell being banged up for 5 years for embezzlement of party funds as we still don’t know why he did it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Planet Holyrood 17/6/26 | Stephen Flynn World Cup questions | Aberdeen by-election | UK national football team?
2026/06/17
Chris McCall is joined by Dan Vevers and Douglas Dickie as they pick apart the latest news lines from across the world of Scottish politics and beyond. Listen to the Planet Holyrood Podcast here: https://megaphone.link/RPSL4547489393 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 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Planet Holyrood 10/6/26 | SNP Murrell chaos continues | Belfast incident fallout reaches Glasgow | Should Scottish politician be at the World Cup?
2026/06/10
The Daily Record's political editor Paul Hutcheon is joined by The Sunday Mail's John Ferguson and the Scottish Daily Express' Douglas Dickie as they pick apart the latest lines from Scottish politics and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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