The Brian Taylor Podcast

#41 Is there an end to Covid-19 restrictions for Scotland?

After Nicola Sturgeon confirmed that face coverings will remain obligatory in certain settings until April 18, our panel discusses restrictions and the pressure on the NHS in Scotland. They then turn to war in Ukraine and the return of Partygate to the news agenda.  Brian is joined by Hannah Rodger, Helen McArdle and David Bol.  _______________________________________________ Produced by Jack Aitchison and Ema Sabljak for The Herald. Contact the producers on podcasts@heraldscotland.co.uk Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/curiosityLicense code: SFVY2IZ7ELOZLWMR See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information

#40 What was announced in Rishi Sunak's spring mini-Budget?

In the latest episode of the Brian Taylor Podcast, members of the Herald Politics and Business teams analyse Chancellor Rishi Sunak's spring Budget statement. The team launches into questions of what it will mean for Scots and will it be enough amid the cost-of-living crisis.  _______________________________________________ Produced by Jack Aitchison and Ema Sabljak for The Herald. Contact the producers on podcasts@heraldscotland.co.uk Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/curiosityLicense code: SFVY2IZ7ELOZLWMR See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#39 The Russia-Ukraine crisis and the end to Covid restrictions

In this episode, we are joined by experienced journalists to discuss two of the biggest news stories on the agenda. Foreign affairs journalist David Leask and Herald political reporter Kathleen Nutt provide analysis of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, while health correspondent Helen McArdle breaks down the timeline which will see most Covid restrictions lifted across both England and Scotland.  _______________________________________________ Produced by Jack Aitchison and Ema Sabljak for The Herald. Contact the producers on podcasts@heraldscotland.co.uk Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/curiosityLicense code: SFVY2IZ7ELOZLWMR See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#38 Timelines for Scotland's future, conflicts between tories and turmoil in Ukraine

The Brian Taylor Podcast is back! In our first episode back, Brian speaks to the Herald's politics teams about the biggest topics in the country's political sphere. This includes the future of the Prime Minister as he visits Scotland on Valentine's Day, tensions surrounding Ukraine and the Herald's new series Scotland's Future.  He is joined by Westminster Editor Hannah Rodger, Scottish Political Editor Tom Gordon and Politics Correspondent David Bol.    _______________________________________________ Produced by Jack Aitchison and Ema Sabljak for The Herald. Contact the producers on podcasts@heraldscotland.co.uk Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/curiosityLicense code: SFVY2IZ7ELOZLWMR See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#37 Scottish Budget special: Council tax rises and public sector pay

In the last podcast of 2021, Brian is joined by Pam Duncan-Glancey, Jamie Halcro-Johnson, John Ferry and Fiona Hyslop to discuss the Scottish budget. Tune in again in the new year for even more analysis and discussion from Brian. _______________________________________________ Produced by Elle Duffy and Ema Sabljak for The Herald. Contact the producers on podcasts@heraldscotland.co.uk Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/curiosityLicense code: SFVY2IZ7ELOZLWMR See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.  ---------------------------------------- See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for privacy and opt-out information.