Q Manivannan on what becoming an MSP has REALLY been like

Q Manivannan on what becoming an MSP has REALLY been like

Political Reporter James Walker interviews Green MSP Q Manivannan, who has been faced with hate as a result of their immigration status. Here, they discuss their experience of Holyrood so far, Scottish independence, and more. Support The National with a subscription from £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe [http://thenational.scot/subscribe]

What Andy Burnham's big speech meant for Scotland

Political Reporter Abbi Garton-Crosbie and Editor Laura Webster discuss Andy Burnham's speech on his vision for the UK, and what it means for Scotland. Support The National with a subscription from just £1 for 3 months at thenational.scot/subscribe [http://thenational.scot/subscribe]

Reform UK are treating Holyrood like a joke. Here's how

Editor Laura Webster and Political Editor Xander Elliards discuss Reform's behaviour in the Scottish Parliament this week, Andy Burnham's new U-turn on Scotland, and Kate Forbes's appearance at a hard-right summit   Support The National with a subscription at thenational.scot/subscribe

Andy Burnham in plot to TEAR UP funding for Scotland

The UK's likely next prime minister wants to “tear up” the funding mechanism for Holyrood, The National revealed on Tuesday. Political Editor Xander Elliards and Editor Laura Webster discuss this story and the other big stories of the day on today's National Podcast. Support The National with a subscription from just £1 at thenational.scot.subscribe [http://thenational.scot.subscribe]

Keir Starmer goes ... what next for Scotland?

*Apologies for audio issues at the beginning* Keir Starmer has resigned, so what now for Scotland? Political Reporter Steph Brawn and Digital Editor Laura Pollock discuss the aftermath, as well as the recent anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh. Support The National with a subscription at thenational.scot/subscribe [http://thenational.scot/subscribe] from just £1