Podcasts By The Scottish Parliament

First Minister's Questions - Backbench Members - 10 November 2026 Nov 10, 2026 35:43 The First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time. A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

First Minister's Questions - Party Leaders - 05 November 2026 Nov 5, 2026 33:54 The First Minister fields questions of national importance from Party Leaders in this weekly question time. Read the full transcript from the Official Report https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

First Minister's Questions - Backbench Members 3 November 2026 Nov 3, 2026 34:51 The Deputy First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time. A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

First Minister's Questions - Party Leaders - 29 October 2026 Oct 29, 2026 33:28 The First Minister fields questions of national importance from Party Leaders in this weekly question time. Read the full transcript from the Official Report https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

First Minister's Questions - Backbench Members - 27 October 2026 Oct 27, 2026 31:34 The Deputy First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time. A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

Exploring the World Press Photo Exhibition Oct 23, 2026 30:26 The curator of this year's World Press Photo Exhibition chats to us about some of the themes covered by this travelling collection of the best photojournalism from around the globe. Also joining the conversation is freelance photojournalist Nicole Tung, who is featured in the exhibition. Find out more about it by visiting parliament.scot/wpp

First Minister's Questions - Party Leaders - 08 October 2026 Oct 8, 2026 28:51 The First Minister fields questions of national importance from Party Leaders in this weekly question time. Read the full transcript from the Official Report https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

First Minister's Questions - Backbench Members - 6 October 2026 Oct 6, 2026 32:17 The First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time. A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

First Minister's Questions - Party Leaders - 1 October 2026 Oct 1, 2026 28:33 The First Minister fields questions of national importance from Party Leaders in this weekly question time. Read the full transcript from the Official Report https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

First Minister's Questions - Backbench Members - 29 September 2026 Sep 29, 2026 32:34 The First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time. A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

First Minister's Questions - Party Leaders - 24 September 2026 Sep 24, 2026 30:50 The First Minister fields questions of national importance from Party Leaders in this weekly question time. Read the full transcript from the Official Report https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

First Minister's Questions Backbench Members 22 September 2026 Sep 22, 2026 31:06 The First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time. A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

First Minister's Questions - Party Leaders - 17 September 2026 Sep 17, 2026 33:55 The First Minister fields questions of national importance from Party Leaders in this weekly question time. Read the full transcript from the Official Report https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

First Minister's Questions - Backbench Members 15 September 2026 Sep 15, 2026 31:46 The First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time. A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

First Minister's Questions - Party Leaders - 10 September 2026 Sep 10, 2026 31:45 The First Minister fields questions of national importance from Party Leaders in this weekly question time. Read the full transcript from the Official Report https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

First Minister's Questions - Backbench Members - 08 September 2026 Sep 8, 2026 32:14 The First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time. A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

First Minister's Questions - Party Leaders - 03 September 2026 Sep 3, 2026 33:56 The First Minister fields questions of national importance from Party Leaders in this weekly question time. Read the full transcript from the Official Report https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

First Minister's Questions - Backbench Members - 01 September 2026 Sep 1, 2026 39:25 The First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time. A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

First Minister's Questions - Party Leaders - 25 June 2026 Jun 25, 2026 31:08 The First Minister fields questions of national importance from Party Leaders in this weekly question time. Read the full transcript from the Official Report https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

Meet our Local Heroes Jun 24, 2026 14:07 This episode was recorded ahead of the official Opening Ceremony of the Scottish Parliament, marking the beginning of our seventh session. As has become customary, MSPs invite one person from their local area to join us at Holyrood, to take part in the events of the day. We call these guests our local heroes, as they are selected thanks to the incredible work they do in their communities. All have

First Minister's Questions - Backbench Members - 23 June 2026 Jun 23, 2026 31:28 The First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time. A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

Time to meet your Makar! Jun 19, 2026 15:16 Pàdraig MacAoidh (Peter Mackay) is Scotland's Makar, or national poet. He's part of the programme for the Opening Ceremony taking place on 27 June 2026, to officially mark the seventh session of the Scottish Parliament. He chats to us about the role, his inspiration behind the poem, and what else he's working on at the moment.

First Minister's Questions - Party Leaders - 18 June 2026 Jun 18, 2026 31:24 The First Minister fields questions of national importance from Party Leaders in this weekly question time. Read the full transcript from the Official Report https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

First Minister's Questions - Backbench Members - 16 June 2026 Jun 16, 2026 30:09 The First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time. A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

First Minister's Questions - Party Leaders - 11 June 2026 Jun 11, 2026 34:38 The First Minister fields questions of national importance from Party Leaders in this weekly question time. Read the full transcript from the Official Report https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

First Minister's Questions - Backbench Members - 9 June 2026 Jun 9, 2026 30:40 The First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time. A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

First Minister's Questions - Party Leaders - 4 June 2026 Jun 4, 2026 28:38 The First Minister answers questions from party leaders in this weekly question time. A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

First Minister's Questions - Backbench Members - 2 June 2026 Jun 2, 2026 31:11 The First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time. A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

First Minister's Questions 28th May 2026 May 28, 2026 45:31 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

In conversation: Presiding Officer Rt Hon Alison Johnstone MSP and women MSPs Mar 27, 2026 41:45 In this podcast, the Presiding officer speaks with women Members about a range of topics including: How social media and rising workloads have shaped modern political life Why unpredictable hours make it tough for MSPs with caring responsibilities The importance of cross‑party working and respect in debate Why mentoring and supporting women in politics matters more than ever How getting out into

In conversation: Presiding Officer Rt Hon Alison Johnstone MSP and Professor Kezia Dugdale Mar 27, 2026 22:46 In this conversation, the Presiding officer and Professor Kezia Dugdale explore: The growing pressure and polarisation in political debate Why respectful discussion matters more than ever How Parliament can open its doors to more women and people from under‑represented backgrounds The reality of balancing public service with modern family life Why diverse leadership leads to better decisions for

First Minister's Questions 25th March 2026 Mar 25, 2026 50:00 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Joe FitzPatrick To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on the Scottish Government’s commitment to banning conversion practices. Dr Pam Gosal MBE To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to research by Women's Rig

First Minister's Questions 19th March 2026 Mar 19, 2026 45:37 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Stuart McMillan To ask the First Minister, following the Union Street fire in Glasgow, what discussions the Scottish Government has had with Network Rail regarding the organisation having a greater say over what types of businesses can be located in close vicini

First Minister's Questions 12th March 2026 Mar 12, 2026 49:13 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Christine Grahame To ask the First Minister what measures the Scottish Government can take, in discussion with the UK Government, to assist households in very rural areas that are wholly dependent on oil or liquefied natural gas for heating, and are not connected

In conversation: Presiding Officer Rt Hon Alison Johnstone MSP and Ellie Craig, Chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament Mar 6, 2026 25:53 Presiding Officer Rt Hon Alison Johnstone MSP speaks with Ellie Craig MSYP, Chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament. They talk about issues including: International Women's Day 2026 Youth participation and how young people shape democracy Gender representation and creating a more inclusive Parliament Social media’s impact on political engagement Respectful political debate Encouraging higher voter

First Minister's Questions 5th March 2026 Mar 5, 2026 46:34 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Kenneth Gibson To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to the UK Government’s Spring Statement. Stephen Kerr To ask the First Minister, in light of the recently published Commission on School Reform manifesto warning that the curric

First Minister's Questions 26 February 2026 Feb 26, 2026 46:19 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Michelle Thomson MSP To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made of warnings from industry leaders that high transmission charges are making wind farms in the north of Scotland uncompetitive, including any implications for its work

First Minister's Questions - 19th February 2026 Feb 19, 2026 47:16 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Christine Grahame To ask the First Minister what measures the Scottish Government is taking to standardise the criteria for urgent referrals to child and adolescent mental health services for an assessment, in light of reports that it is currently a postcode lot

First Minister's Questions 12 February 2026 Feb 12, 2026 48:09 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Michelle Thomson MSP To ask the First Minister how often he or the Scottish Ministers engage with the Scottish Government’s Washington DC International Office regarding the Scotch whisky industry and other economic interests in the United States. Rachael Hami

First Minister's Questions 5 February 2026 Feb 5, 2026 46:56 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Rona Mackay MSP To ask the First Minister how the new measures that the Scottish Government has announced to tackle long-term unemployment will support its work to grow Scotland’s economy. Brian Whittle MSP To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Governme

First Minister's Questions 29th January 2026 Jan 29, 2026 45:27 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Willie Coffey To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government’s new national housing agency will support its work to deliver more affordable homes. Liz Smith To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to improve transparency a

First Minister's Questions 22 January 2026 Jan 22, 2026 47:37 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

First Minister's Questions 15th January 2026 Jan 15, 2026 50:43 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Keith Brown To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update regarding the Scottish Government’s latest engagement with the UK Government in relation to the distribution of Local Growth Fund allocations in Scotland. Douglas Ross To ask the First Minist

First Minister's Questions 8 January 2026 Jan 8, 2026 47:10 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report

First Minister’s Questions 18th December 2025 Dec 18, 2025 45:41 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: David Torrance To ask the First Minister what steps the Scottish Government is taking to support households with the cost of living this winter. Tim Eagle To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to the partial collapse of the Spey Via

First Minister’s Questions 11th December 2025 Dec 11, 2025 47:55 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Marie McNair To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made of the potential implications for its work to eradicate child poverty in Scotland of the UK Government’s child poverty strategy. Miles Briggs To ask the First Minister what ass

First Minister's Questions 4th December 2025 Dec 4, 2025 46:20 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Paul McLennan To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on the Scottish Government's latest engagement with the UK Government regarding any impact on poverty levels in Scotland of the freeze to Local Housing Allowance. Murdo Fraser To ask the

First Minister's Questions 27th November 2025 Nov 27, 2025 45:19 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Kenneth Gibson To ask the First Minister what impact the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement will have on Scotland. Dr Pam Gosal MBE To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government plans to commemorate the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. Alex

Working with communities to scrutinise government spending - human rights budgeting Nov 24, 2025 26:12 “We were given a space… and in there we were allowed to develop a voice.” We chat with Afam and Justine from Commission Advocating Rights for Minorities (CARM). CARM worked with the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee to test what a truly participatory approach to human rights budgeting could look like. Their lived experience shaped the scrutiny process, influenced MSPs direct

First Minister's Questions 20 November 2025 Nov 20, 2025 46:39 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Clare Haughey To ask the First Minister, in light of the UK Government’s reported decision to revisit compensating Women Against State Pension Inequality, what assessment the Scottish Government has made of the potential social security implications for those aff

First Minister's Questions 13 November 2025 Nov 13, 2025 49:25 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Kevin Stewart To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to the report on regional economic growth by former University of Glasgow principal, Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli. Rachael Hamilton To ask the First Minister whether the Sco

First Minister's Questions 6th November 2025 Nov 6, 2025 51:18 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Christine Grahame To ask the First Minister what discussions the Scottish Government has had with the UK Government regarding the implementation of the proposed scheme for the renovation of military homes in Scotland. Douglas Lumsden To ask the First Minister when

First Minister's Questions 30th October 2025 Oct 30, 2025 49:24 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Emma Harper To ask the First Minister whether the Scottish Government has had any initial response from the UK Government in relation to the letter sent to the Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs on 22 October regarding the Fishing and Coastal Gro

First Minister's Questions 9th October 2025 Oct 9, 2025 45:42 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Clare Adamson To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made of any implications for its work to mitigate the two-child benefit cap of the UK Government's reported proposals to replace the cap with a tapered system. Brian Whittle To as

First Minister's Questions 2nd October 2025 Oct 2, 2025 48:48 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Gordon MacDonald To ask the First Minister, regarding the potential impact on marginalised communities and public services in Scotland, what the Scottish Government’s response is to UK Government proposals to introduce a mandatory digital ID scheme. Liz Smith To a

First Minister's Questions 25th September 2025 Sep 25, 2025 46:44 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Elena Whitham To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made of any implications for its work to address poverty amongst older people of recent findings by the Living Wage Foundation that a majority of people on a low-income pension in t

First Minister's Questions 18th September 2025 Sep 18, 2025 48:03 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Gordon MacDonald To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made of the potential impact on households in Scotland of the forecasts from the Food and Drink Federation that food and drink inflation could reach 5.7% by December. Murdo Fras

First Minister's Questions 11th September 2025 Sep 11, 2025 46:29 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Ruth Maguire To ask the First Minister, in light of reports of the rising rate of poverty for families with a baby under one and new evidence from Save the Children that increasing Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods payments could significantly reduce the chil

Interview with architect Benedetta Tagliabue Sep 6, 2025 36:25 As part of the launch of an exhibition on the Scottish Parliament building, internationally renown architect and co-founder of EMBT, Benedetta Tagliabue, chats to us about her work. She oversaw the completion of the Parliament project after the untimely death of her partner, lead architect Enric Miralles, during construction. She discusses the history of the project, the inspiration behind element

First Minister's Questions 4th September 2025 Sep 4, 2025 47:25 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Evelyn Tweed To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to reduce the number of road traffic incidents on the trunk road network, in light of reports of a number of serious accidents over the summer. Tess White To ask the First Minis

First Minister's Questions 26 June 2025 Jun 27, 2025 46:32 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Joe FitzPatrick To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to the Sarcoma UK report, Unique Among Cancers. Tim Eagle To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to reports that several local authorities are dela

First Minister's Questions 19 June 2025 Jun 19, 2025 45:44 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Audrey Nicoll To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on the Scottish Government’s latest engagement with the UK Government regarding funding and timescales for the development of the Acorn carbon capture and storage project. Maurice Gol

First Minister's Questions 12 June 2025 Jun 12, 2025 46:24 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Kenneth Gibson To ask the First Minister what the impact on Scotland will be of the Chancellor’s Spending Review 2025. Liam Kerr To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's position is on whether the home leave for prisoners system is operatin

The story of the Canongate Wall Jun 10, 2025 15:53 To celebrate the Scottish Parliament building's 20th anniversary, our art curator Fiona McDougall chatted to artist Soraya Smithson, who designed the Canongate Wall on the Royal Mile. This part of the Holyrood campus had not yet been finalised when head architect, Eric Miralles, tragically died during construction. As a close family friend, Smithson was tasked with completing the design of the wal

First Minister's Questions 5 June 2025 Jun 5, 2025 47:06 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Ben Macpherson To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government is supporting film and TV production in Edinburgh and throughout Scotland. Roz McCall To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to reports that Police Scotland’s

First Minister's Questions 29 May 2025 May 29, 2025 46:14 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Clare Adamson To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on the Scottish Government’s latest engagement with the UK Government regarding its plans for the winter fuel payment and any implications for the Scottish Government’s work to deliver a u

First Minister's Questions 22 May 2025 May 22, 2025 44:55 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Willie Coffey To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made, regarding any implications for its work to grow Scotland’s economy, of analysis from Future Economy Scotland indicating that average earnings in Scotland are £15,000 less pe

First Minister's Questions 15 May 2025 May 15, 2025 46:54 The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Collette Stevenson To ask the First Minister, regarding any implications for its work to tackle poverty, what assessment the Scottish Government has made of the Department for Work and Pension’s forecasts reportedly indicating that the UK Government’s planned re

Housing Inquiry Report May 15, 2025 10:36 We talk with Ariane Burgess MSP, Convener of the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee about the committee's Housing Inquiry. A year on from the official declaration of the national housing emergency by the Scottish Parliament, the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee say a Housing Emergency Action Plan with clear milestones and outcomes would ensure progress towards ending

First Minister's Questions 8 May 2025 May 8, 2025 48:10 First Minister John Swinney MSP answers questions from party leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Questions included: Kevin Stewart To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to water scarcity alerts issued by SEPA for the east of Scotland, in light of low rainfall and warm temperatures. Brian Whittle To ask the First Minister, in light of the publica

First Minister's Question 1 May 2025 May 1, 2025 46:35 Listen back to FMQs. Questions this week included: Jackie Dunbar To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made of any implications for its work to grow Scotland’s economy of the EY ITEM Club Spring Forecast, which downgraded expectations for UK output over the next two years. Edward Mountain To ask the First Minister, in light of the reported high demand for neuro

First Minister's Question's 24 April 2025 Apr 24, 2025 45:52 The First Minister takes questions from MSPs.

First Minister's Questions 3 April 2025 Apr 3, 2025 46:13 Listen back to FMQs. Questions this week included: Kevin Stewart To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to reported comments made by the chair of the North Sea Transition Task Force that the North Sea’s future should be a “national mission”. Stephen Kerr To ask the First Minister what engagement the Scottish Government has had with the UK Government regarding

First Minister's Questions 27 March 2025 Mar 27, 2025 46:33 Listen back to FMQs. Questions this week included: Kenneth Gibson To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to the UK Government’s Spring Statement. Murdo Fraser To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to reduce waiting times for children and adolescents for the diagnosis of autism and ADHD. Mercedes Villalba To ask the First Minis

Statement by Presiding Officer and First Minister following the death of Christina McKelvie MSP Mar 27, 2025 2:52 Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone MSP and First Minister John Swinney MSP make a statement to Parliament following the death of Christina McKelvie MSP.

First Minister's Questions 20 March 2025 Mar 20, 2025 45:51 Listen back to FMQs! Questions this week included: Michelle Thomson To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made of the recent UK Living Standards Review 2025, from the National Institute of Economic and Social Research, and any implications for its work to grow Scotland’s economy. Rachael Hamilton To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government is markin

First Minister's Questions 13 March 2025 Mar 13, 2025 46:17 Listen back to FMQs! Questions this week included: Christine Grahame To ask the First Minister, regarding any potential impact on planning legislation in Scotland, what the Scottish Government's response is to reports that the UK Government has proposed giving people living near power infrastructure hundreds of pounds off their bills each year. Jamie Greene To ask the First Minister what ste

The international response to Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine | Wednesday, 12 March 2025 Mar 12, 2025 30:02 In this SPICe seminar Professor Luke March, Personal Chair of Post-Soviet and Comparative Politics at the University of Edinburgh and Professor Peter Jackson, Chair in Global Security at the University of Glasgow explore the current geopolitical situation in relation to Ukraine. We look to explain: Russia’s approach to Ukraine and what that might also mean for countries in Eastern Europe; The in

First Minister's Questions 6 March 2025 Mar 6, 2025 46:38 Listen back to FMQs! Questions this week included: Marie McNair To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government will mark International Women’s Day, and its theme of "Accelerating Action" to reach gender equality. Annie Wells To ask the First Minister what plans the Scottish Government has to tackle the reported rising number of cases of drug-driving. Foysol Choudhury To ask the Firs

First Minister's Questions 27 February 2025 Feb 27, 2025 50:33 Listen back to FMQs! Questions this week included: Michael Matheson MSP To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made of the recent study by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit regarding the contribution of the net zero sector to the UK and Scotland’s economy. Brian Whittle MSP To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to support

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