In an extraordinary week in politics, our Parliamentary Editor Charles Fletcher reports from Westminster and Edinburgh on the drama surrounding the prime minister. The Scottish Conservative leader is demanding Boris Johnson resign. In response, Douglas Ross is branded a lightweight of little substance by Jacob Rees-Mogg… Relax and enjoy this week’s edition of The Week …
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Parliament has been recalled and the first minister has cut the Covid quarantine. Our Parliamentary Editor Charles Fletcher has full coverage in The Week in Holyrood. Also this week, cutbacks on the ferries and trains. And a focus on what happens beyond the oil and gas in the North East … Listen again to this week’s edition …
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It’s the final edition of The Week in Holyrood for 2021. In the programme, our Parliamentary Editor Charles Fletcher has the latest political news on the pandemic. He reviews the past year and has a fireside chat with the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, Alison Johnstone. Catch up on the latest episode of The …
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The fight is on to slow the spread of Omicron. Nicola Sturgeon suggests we stay at home and work from home if we can. She’s set aside £100 million to help business in the coming storm, but is demanding the UK Government release funding immediately to prevent a catastrophe. Our Parliamentary Editor Charles Fletcher reports … …
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The UK Government has switched to Plan B in its battle against Covid. England now joins Scotland wearing face masks and working from home. Also this week, the Westminster Bubble bursts as Downing Street staff party through the pandemic. Here, Scotland gets a budget of choice says Finance Secretary Kate Forbes. Our Parliamentary Editor Charles Fletcher …
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There’s a focus on health in the latest edition of The Week in Holyrood. Labour is demanding the board of Scotland’s super hospital, the Queen Elizabeth in Glasgow, be sacked. Also, the first minister apologises for “glitches” in the Covid booster programme. Our Parliamentary Editor Charles Fletcher reports … Tune in to the latest episode …
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There’s speculation the first minister is about to quit. Nicola Sturgeon says she has just won a mandate for the next five years and intends to fulfil it. Also this week on The Week in Holyrood with our Parliamentary Editor, Charles Fletcher, revelations from Labour leader Anas Sarwar on Scotland’s flagship hospital. And the prime …
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Labour leader Anas Sarwar says there’s a cover-up and failure at Scotland’s “super hospital” in Glasgow. John Swinney says the Tories are putting devolution in danger. And Douglas Ross apologises for failing to declare the money he gets playing football. Our Parliamentary Editor Charles Fletcher says all life is here, in the latest edition of The …
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As the UN climate conference concludes, the UK prime minister is coming under increasing pressure over allegations of sleaze in Westminster. Also this week, the threat of Covid restrictions being tightened again to save Christmas across Scotland. And COP26 delegates try it and declare our other national drink is phenomenal! Our Parliamentary Editor Charles Fletcher reports …
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The chill of winter is upon us, but here is the warmth of TWiH to get you through … In the latest edition of TWiH, Scotland’s A&E departments warn they are only taking life-threatening cases. It’s a crisis, says Labour leader Anas Sarwar. Also this week, claims of drug-induced letters being sent to prisoners. And it’s …
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