Getting Stuff Done - the budget and coalitions

We're joined by Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton. In this episode of the Holyrood Sources podcast, hosts Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein, and Andy Maciver discuss the current state of Scottish politics, focusing on the recent budget negotiations involving the Scottish government and the Liberal Democrats. They explore the dynamics of political collaboration, the implications of the rise of the Reform Party, and reflections on political messaging in both Scottish and US contexts. The conversation highlights the importance of engagement and the challenges faced by various political parties in a changing landscape. The conversation delves into the current political landscape in Scotland, focusing on coalition dynamics, budget analysis, NHS challenges, the National Care Service controversy, and Labour's strategy against the rise of Reform UK. Key themes include the implications of coalition decisions, the effectiveness of the current budget, and the accountability of political leaders in addressing public service issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Holyrood Sources podcast analyses Scottish politics through the experiences of those who have lived and breathed it as Special Advisers to the Scottish Government, SNP and opposition parties. Join hosts Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein (Chief of Staff to the First Minister, 2007-2014) and Andy Maciver (Former Head of Communications for the Scottish Conservatives) as they take you inside Scottish politics. Their insight is second to none - they've been there, lived it, and maintain remarkable connections to Scotland's politicians and the world of Scottish politics.Join our mailing list and check out our latest live events: click holyroodsources.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.