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The Scottish Government has just lost £22 million! Were they foolish, gamblers, cynics or delusional when implementing a new top income tax rate of 48%? Dan Neidle, founder of Tax Policy Associates, explains his four theories as to what the government might have been thinking. Calum Macdonald | Geoff Aberdein | Andy Maciver

The Scottish Government has just lost £22 million! Were they foolish, gamblers, cynics or delusional when implementing a new top income tax rate of 48%? Dan Neidle, founder of Tax Policy Associates, explains his four theories as to what the government might have been thinking. Calum Macdonald | Geoff Aberdein | Andy Maciver

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🆕EXCLUSIVE: Anas Sarwar and Jackie Baillie say they support nurse Sandie Peggie. The Scottish Labour leader tells us: "Knowing what we know now, we would not have supported the [Gender Recognition Reform] bill." Calum Macdonald | Andy Maciver | Geoff Aberdein

🆕EXCLUSIVE: Anas Sarwar and Jackie Baillie say they support nurse Sandie Peggie. The Scottish Labour leader tells us: "Knowing what we know now, we would not have supported the [Gender Recognition Reform] bill." Calum Macdonald | Andy Maciver | Geoff Aberdein

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831,311 次观看 • 1 年前

"Do you think any less of Anas Sarwar for taking a seat in the House of Lords" Paul Sweeney MSP is challenged over the Scottish Labour leader's decision to join Andy Burnham's government in London. Calum Macdonald | Geoff Aberdein | Andy Maciver

"Do you think any less of Anas Sarwar for taking a seat in the House of Lords" Paul Sweeney MSP is challenged over the Scottish Labour leader's decision to join Andy Burnham's government in London. Calum Macdonald | Geoff Aberdein | Andy Maciver

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12,098 次观看 • 10 天前

“You don’t just get a referendum - you have to earn the right to one.” Lord Offord argues Scotland should prove it can deliver growth and good government before another independence vote. Calum Macdonald | Andy Maciver | Geoff Aberdein

“You don’t just get a referendum - you have to earn the right to one.” Lord Offord argues Scotland should prove it can deliver growth and good government before another independence vote. Calum Macdonald | Andy Maciver | Geoff Aberdein

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193,860 次观看 • 10 个月前

“I was brought up that you didn't speak ill of the dead. But if you're going to speak ill of the dead, at least make your claims accurate.” Geoff Aberdein describes claims about Alex Salmond in Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir as: “Falsehoods at worst, fabrications at best.” Calum Macdonald | Andy Maciver

“I was brought up that you didn't speak ill of the dead. But if you're going to speak ill of the dead, at least make your claims accurate.” Geoff Aberdein describes claims about Alex Salmond in Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir as: “Falsehoods at worst, fabrications at best.” Calum Macdonald | Andy Maciver

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184,875 次观看 • 11 个月前

“There's no reason why Scotland wouldn't have a free market, liberal, centre-right government if there was an acceptable vehicle to carry that message.” Andy Maciver explains that why the Conservative party has failed in Scotland.

“There's no reason why Scotland wouldn't have a free market, liberal, centre-right government if there was an acceptable vehicle to carry that message.” Andy Maciver explains that why the Conservative party has failed in Scotland.

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18,667 次观看 • 1 个月前

NEW: Live on our podcast, John Swinney reverses the SNP's position on oil and gas. He says the war in the Middle East "changes the balance of the arguments". Calum Macdonald | Geoff Aberdein | Andy Maciver

NEW: Live on our podcast, John Swinney reverses the SNP's position on oil and gas. He says the war in the Middle East "changes the balance of the arguments". Calum Macdonald | Geoff Aberdein | Andy Maciver

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37,247 次观看 • 4 个月前

Former first minister Jack McConnell explains what was different about the original intake of MSPs, compared to today’s recently elected parliament. He suggests there are too many career politicians in Holyrood today, and that if a change isn’t going to happen organically it will have to come from the top down. Andy Maciver | Calum Macdonald

Former first minister Jack McConnell explains what was different about the original intake of MSPs, compared to today’s recently elected parliament. He suggests there are too many career politicians in Holyrood today, and that if a change isn’t going to happen organically it will have to come from the top down. Andy Maciver | Calum Macdonald

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18,382 次观看 • 1 个月前

"John Swinney could have leaned into this and come out with more credibility, had he acted decisively." Geoff Aberdein breaks down how the SNP leader missed a chance to distance himself from the past and protect his leadership after the embezzlement scandal. "He's not convincing in some of his answers." Andy Maciver | Calum Macdonald

"John Swinney could have leaned into this and come out with more credibility, had he acted decisively." Geoff Aberdein breaks down how the SNP leader missed a chance to distance himself from the past and protect his leadership after the embezzlement scandal. "He's not convincing in some of his answers." Andy Maciver | Calum Macdonald

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17,150 次观看 • 1 个月前

"I just feel quite a lot of shame." Andy Maciver's emotional reaction to Scotland's politicians' response to the conflict in Israel/ Gaza. "In London, in Paris, in Berlin, in New York they're flying Israeli flags. But we've decided that we're going to sit this one out."

"I just feel quite a lot of shame." Andy Maciver's emotional reaction to Scotland's politicians' response to the conflict in Israel/ Gaza. "In London, in Paris, in Berlin, in New York they're flying Israeli flags. But we've decided that we're going to sit this one out."

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185,105 次观看 • 2 年前

🚨Susan Smith, of For Women Scotland, ordered to attend a police station to face vandalism charges over a broken brolly after a complaint by a trans activist. WATCH: Immediate reaction from Geoff Aberdein and Andy Maciver. Calum Macdonald

🚨Susan Smith, of For Women Scotland, ordered to attend a police station to face vandalism charges over a broken brolly after a complaint by a trans activist. WATCH: Immediate reaction from Geoff Aberdein and Andy Maciver. Calum Macdonald

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62,911 次观看 • 9 个月前

Will Reform do better than expected? Geoff Aberdein questions whether there is hidden support for Reform UK across Scotland that hasn’t been picked up in the polls, and how that could affect the outcome of next Thursday’s election. Calum Macdonald | Andy Maciver

Will Reform do better than expected? Geoff Aberdein questions whether there is hidden support for Reform UK across Scotland that hasn’t been picked up in the polls, and how that could affect the outcome of next Thursday’s election. Calum Macdonald | Andy Maciver

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24,493 次观看 • 3 个月前

"We were knocking our pans in, to win elections, to get to the referendum and you're on the take..." Geoff Aberdein says: "I can understand the sheer sense of betrayal amongst the members," of the SNP after Peter Murrell pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,000 from the party. Calum Macdonald | Andy Maciver

"We were knocking our pans in, to win elections, to get to the referendum and you're on the take..." Geoff Aberdein says: "I can understand the sheer sense of betrayal amongst the members," of the SNP after Peter Murrell pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,000 from the party. Calum Macdonald | Andy Maciver

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"We have a chance for the first time in a generation to change the First Minister" Anas Sarwar reiterates his view that the Scottish electorate should focus on scrutinising the SNP's record at Holyrood rather than Labour's performance at Westminster ahead of the Scottish Parliament election. Calum Macdonald | Geoff Aberdein | Andy Maciver

"We have a chance for the first time in a generation to change the First Minister" Anas Sarwar reiterates his view that the Scottish electorate should focus on scrutinising the SNP's record at Holyrood rather than Labour's performance at Westminster ahead of the Scottish Parliament election. Calum Macdonald | Geoff Aberdein | Andy Maciver

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24,462 次观看 • 3 个月前

“He doesn’t even have to look at them” If Reform UK and the Scottish Conservatives have a chance to elect Labour’s Anas Sarwar as First Minister, will they do so? Andy Maciver explains why he thinks that they won’t have a choice. Calum Macdonald | Geoff Aberdein

“He doesn’t even have to look at them” If Reform UK and the Scottish Conservatives have a chance to elect Labour’s Anas Sarwar as First Minister, will they do so? Andy Maciver explains why he thinks that they won’t have a choice. Calum Macdonald | Geoff Aberdein

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17,273 次观看 • 2 个月前

"Nicola Sturgeon had a very clear opinion of the opponents of the Gender Recognition Act... Do you agree with her assessment?" John Swinney says he wants to create: "respectful debate in Scotland." He tell us knowing then what he knows now, he still would have backed the Gender Recognition Reform Bill. Calum Macdonald | Geoff Aberdein | Andy Maciver

"Nicola Sturgeon had a very clear opinion of the opponents of the Gender Recognition Act... Do you agree with her assessment?" John Swinney says he wants to create: "respectful debate in Scotland." He tell us knowing then what he knows now, he still would have backed the Gender Recognition Reform Bill. Calum Macdonald | Geoff Aberdein | Andy Maciver

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45,047 次观看 • 1 年前

"Scottish independence is inevitable." James Hawes tells us the UK is "finished" in the next 10, 20 or 30 years. Calum Macdonald | Andy Maciver | Geoff Aberdein

"Scottish independence is inevitable." James Hawes tells us the UK is "finished" in the next 10, 20 or 30 years. Calum Macdonald | Andy Maciver | Geoff Aberdein

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40,192 次观看 • 1 年前

"I was pretty uncomfortable with the whole thing... not acceptable and it can't ever happen again." Andy Maciver criticises Scotland's handling of the aftermath of the death of Alex Salmond.

"I was pretty uncomfortable with the whole thing... not acceptable and it can't ever happen again." Andy Maciver criticises Scotland's handling of the aftermath of the death of Alex Salmond.

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53,048 次观看 • 1 年前

🚨NEW: Scottish Conservative MSP Maurice Golden tells us: “I couldn't stand as a candidate for the Conservatives," in 2026. He confirms he's had offers to join every other party - apart from the Greens and Reform UK. Maurice Golden | @calumAM | Andy Maciver | Geoff Aberdein

🚨NEW: Scottish Conservative MSP Maurice Golden tells us: “I couldn't stand as a candidate for the Conservatives," in 2026. He confirms he's had offers to join every other party - apart from the Greens and Reform UK. Maurice Golden | @calumAM | Andy Maciver | Geoff Aberdein

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24,264 次观看 • 8 个月前