Inside the French government report on Israeli firm meddling in Scottish elections

John Curtice tells us what Andy Burnham means for Scotland

Editor Laura Webster is joined by Political Editor Xander Elliards for today's National Podcast LIVE. They discuss the news that John Curtice has given his verdict on what an Andy Burnham premiership might mean for Scottish Labour and the SNP. Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer said the UK had to be prepared for war to be able to deter potential enemies as he set out the £15 billion defence investment plan yesterday and the Home Office will make it more difficult for asylum seekers from Gaza to flee the ongoing genocide by coming to the UK. Support The National with a subscription at thenational.scot/subscribe [http://thenational.scot/subscribe] from just £1

I'm a Palestinian living in Israel - this is my reality

Campaigner and peace advocate Samah Salaime joins Political Editor Xander Elliards on The National Podcast to discuss her work in Neve Shalom and wider activism.   Support The National with a subscription from just £1 at thenational.scot/subscribe [http://thenational.scot/subscribe]

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