Episodes

  • Budget reaction: Rachel Reeves bails out SNP - but is it a trap?

    Budget reaction: Rachel Reeves bails out SNP - but is it a trap?
    Oct 30 2024
    The Scottish Sun's politics gurus take you through exactly what you need to know from the UK Budget. Conor Matchett and Chris Musson discuss Rachel Reeves' tax and spending choices, and what it might mean for the 2026 Holyrood election.

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    12 mins
  • As Scotland mourns a political titan, what is Alex Salmond's legacy?

    As Scotland mourns a political titan, what is Alex Salmond's legacy?
    Oct 16 2024

    On Saturday afternoon, Scotland lost a political giant when Alex Salmond suffered a heart attack and died while at a conference in Macedonia.


    Political Editor Conor Matchett and political reporter Lewis McKenzie discuss the news and the former first minister's legacy on Scottish politics.


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    14 mins
  • Is Anas Sarwar doomed because of Sir Keir Starmer's freebie row and freezing pensioners?

    Is Anas Sarwar doomed because of Sir Keir Starmer's freebie row and freezing pensioners?
    Sep 26 2024
    Political Editor Conor Matchett and Associate Editor Chris Musson take you through the gossip and highlights of Labour's conference in Liverpool - including Anas Sarwar's dad dancing and DJ skills, the embarrassment of the winter fuel payment and freebies row, and whether they should all just cheer up a bit.

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    13 mins
  • Grangemouth was "doomed" from the moment closure was raised, admits Scotland Secretary Ian Murray

    Grangemouth was "doomed" from the moment closure was raised, admits Scotland Secretary Ian Murray
    Sep 12 2024
    In this episode of CMQs, the UK's new Scotland Secretary Ian Murray joins Conor Matchett to discuss the closure of the Grangemouth refinery, the latest Whitehall cat drama, and whether he would prefer Hearts to win the league or Scottish Labour to win at Holyrood 2022

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    11 mins
  • John Swinney kicks off Holyrood return with brutal cuts and empty promises

    John Swinney kicks off Holyrood return with brutal cuts and empty promises
    Sep 5 2024
    The Scottish Sun's politics team brings you up to date with the latest in Scottish politics as Holyrood gets back underway after the summer break and the General Election - which saw power shift away from the SNP.

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    16 mins
  • Kate Forbes picks her biggest scandal of the SNP's time in power

    Kate Forbes picks her biggest scandal of the SNP's time in power
    Jul 5 2024
    Deputy first minister Kate Forbes takes on The Scottish Sun's quickfire Q&A with Conor Matchett. She talks about her biggest mistake in politics, who she was sad to see leave Holyrood, and her favourite moment of the election campaign.

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    12 mins
  • Anas Sarwar is grilled in a quickfire Q&A with The Scottish Sun's politics team

    Anas Sarwar is grilled in a quickfire Q&A with The Scottish Sun's politics team
    Jul 2 2024
    Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar sits down for a buzzer-filled quickfire chat with Political Editor Conor Matchett and covers everything from his favourite opposition MSP to what Labour will change for Scotland come election day.

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    12 mins
  • Anas Sarwar admits he never thought Labour could win and Douglas Ross chats bull****

    Anas Sarwar admits he never thought Labour could win and Douglas Ross chats bull****
    Jul 2 2024
    Conor Matchett and Chris Musson discuss the latest in the campaign battle as our men meet Anas Sarwar and Douglas Ross and discuss winning and tidying up people's messes. They also make their predictions for the result of the General Election. No pressure...

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    11 mins