Scottish politics dissected from a left, pro-independence stance. Each week, award-winning broadcaster and journalist, Lesley Riddoch chews over the week’s news with former media lecturer and Dundee United fan, Pat Joyce. If you like intelligent, quirky chat about Scottish society and culture, and Scottish, UK and international politics analysed from a Scottish perspective; this podcast is for you.
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Party Fears.Too many?
As the UK government performs, yet another, volte face, this time on mandatory face coverings. We ask how, given their track record, the Tories can be trusted on the post Brexit trade deals they're negotiating. Lesley also questions if Scotland ,even if independent , could be insulated from the rigged regulations these agreements contain.
Mike Russell was on GMS this morning claiming that the proposals by Westminster to take control of state aid away from the devolved governments was the final pillar of the power grab.
I try to make sense of the EU state aid regulations and just why it seems to be the last straw for the Scottish government.
Priti Patel's points based immigration system has been condemned by unions and employers.How much does her claim that it will attract the "brightest and the best" and "encourage employers to invest in the domestic workforce" stand up to scrutiny?
The Ferret published an investigation into the operation of the Scottish Land Fund. We ask if it's fit for purpose and look at Andy Wightman's suggestions for reform.
All this,plus, I learn a brand new Scottish phrase.