Andy Burnham RULES OUT a Scottish independence referendum

Andy Burnham RULES OUT a Scottish independence referendum

Editor Laura Webster and Digital Editor Laura Pollock discuss Andy Burnham's rejection of a second independence referendum, Nigel Farage's questionable financial arrangements, the scandal facing Highland Council and proposals for a mansion tax in Scotland. Support The National with a subscription from just £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe [http://thenational.scot/subscribe]

'Why do Reform set the news agenda?': Is Scotland's political coverage BROKEN?

Campaigner Talat Yaqoob joins Political Reporter Abbi Garton-Crosbie to discuss the state of Scotland's media, with a particular eye on the lack of diversity we see.  Support The National with a subscription from £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe [http://thenational.scot/subscribe]

Why are the SNP on board with spending BILLIONS on defence?

Political Reporter Steph Brawn is joined by Sophie Johnson of Stop the War to discuss the Defence Investment Plan.  Support The National with a subscription from just £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe [http://thenational.scot/subscribe]

Why are fascist-style demonstrations on the rise in Scotland?

Digital editor Laura Pollock is joined by political reporter Steph Brawn on The National Podcast LIVE where they dissect the news that fascist-style demonstrations on Scotland’s streets have been “emboldened” by the likes of Reform UK. Later, the pair discuss whether fears that Scottish Labour may have been compromised by Russian spies and Laura talks to Rob Murray, the British Red Cross Director for Scotland, about how his team is managing the crisis in Venezuela. To donate to the emergency DEC appeal, visit their website here. [https://donation.dec.org.uk/venezuela-earthquake-appeal]

This Scottish festival is moving to England. Is it a huge blow, or an opportunity?

Multimedia Reporter Alasdair Ferguson sits down with Claire Duffy of Glasgow TV Festival to discuss Edinburgh TV Festival moving to Manchester and what comes next for Scotland's screen sector. Support The National with a subscription from just £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe [http://thenational.scot/subscribe]