The Steamie by The Scotsman
The Scotsman's political reporters guide you through the changing landscape of Scottish politics. From Scottish Independence to education and everything in between, they will offer unrivalled insight, explain the political issues of the day, take a deeper look into the problems behind them and introduce you to those who are ultimately tasked with solving them. The Steamie is a Laudable production by the Scotsman.
Ross Greer interview: Why the Greens are taking votes from the SNP
Alistair Grant talks to Ross Greer, the co-leader of the Scottish Greens, ahead of his party's conference in Inverness. Mr Greer explains why he thinks approving Rosebank would be the "height of irresponsibility" - and why his party is taking support from the SNP.
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Everything you need to know about the Jackdaw gas field
Alistair Grant talks to deputy political editor David Bol about the decision to approve the Jackdaw gas field off the coast of Aberdeen. What does it mean for the North Sea, for the economy, for the climate -- and for you and me?
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Everything you need to know about the Jackdaw gas field
Alistair Grant talks to deputy political editor David Bol about the decision to approve the Jackdaw gas field off the coast of Aberdeen. What does it mean for the North Sea, for the economy, for the climate -- and for you and me?
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SNP Conference 2026: the elephants in the room
On this episode of The Steamie, The Scotsman's politics podcast, Alistair Grant, David Bol and Andrew Quinn bring you the latest from the SNP conference at P&J Live, and tackle the issues hanging over the party as it heads into the next election. Watch to hear what the Scotsman team made of the week, and what they think the SNP is avoiding. š° SNP conference diary by Alistair Grant: https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-conference-diary-hiccups-pies-and-ps490-diet-cokes-9290627 #SNPConference #SNP #JohnSwinney #ScottishPolitics #Aberdeen #Holyrood #TheSteamie
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How the working class disappeared from politics
Why did Britain's working class disappear from the centre of political life? Historian Ewan Gibbs tells The Steamie, The Scotsman's politics podcast, what was lost, what was taken, and why class is back in the political debate. Alistair Grant speaks to Gibbs about his new book, An Injury to All: The Unmaking of the British Working Class, published by Verso on October 27. It traces how a class forged in mines and shipyards ended up scattered across call centres and gig economy apps, through the Miners' Strike, council estates sold off, unions broken and mill towns hollowed out. Gibbs is...
The Steamie special: In conversation with Humza Yousaf
Political Correspondent Rachel Amery speaks to former first minister Humza Yousaf about his new book āUnder Fireā and his new life after Holyrood.
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Why Scottish politicians must wake up to defence threats, plus UK Labour conference
Andrew Quinn has all the latest from the UK Labour Party conference, while Alistair Grant talks to former SNP MP Stewart McDonald about why Scottish politicians need to pay more attention to defence and security
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Inside Barlinnie: How Scotland's largest prison is 'hanging on by a thread'
Political editor Alistair Grant meets Michael Stoney, the governor of Scotland's largest prison, Barlinnie.
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Is the breakup of the UK really imminent?
Alistair Grant, David Bol, Andrew Quinn and Rachel Amery discuss the "landmark" summit between the leaders of the SNP, Plaid Cymru and Sinn FĆ©in in Cardiff. Plus, Rachel reports from an event in Holyrood aimed at tackling violence against women and girls.
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Scottish pupils fall behind and Reform conference chaos
Alistair Grant talks to Catriona Stewart, The Scotsman's education correspondent, about Scotland's worrying school performance. Plus, Andrew Quinn on how he was almost ejected by security during Nigel Farage's conference speech.
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Everything you need to know about Swinney's programme for government
Alistair Grant, David Bol and Rachel Amery discuss the key announcements in John Swinney's programme for government, which sets out his legislative plans for the coming years.
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Why Donald Dewar would be disappointed and frustrated by Holyrood
Alistair Grant talks to Mark Peel, whose new biography of Donald Dewar is published by Luath Press this week.
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And then there were two ā¦ Scottish Labour leadership latest
Join Political Correspondent Rachel Amery, Deputy Political Editor David Bol and Westminster Correspondent Andrew Quinn to discuss the latest in the Scottish Labour leadership election, as the contest is whittled down to just two: Michael Marra MSP and Joe Fagan MSP.Ā
We will also take a look at the impact of the Clacton by-election and the recent redundancies at Ferguson Marine. Take a listen now.
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Recess round-up: Exams, Scottish Labour, Green row and Ming Yang
Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol, Andrew Quinn and Catriona Stewart bring you a round-up of everything you need to know in the world of Scottish politics as recess trudges on.
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Everything you need to know about the Scottish Labour leadership race
Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, Andrew Quinn and David Bol discuss the Scottish Labour leadership race. Who's running, what do they stand for - and what sort of party will they be left with?
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Downfall: Inside the Peter Murrell case
Alistair Grant, Martyn McLaughlin, David Bol and Rachel Amery discuss the Peter Murrell case and the unanswered questions that remain. Plus, the team chat Keir Starmer's resignation and Andy Burnham's unstoppable rise.
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By-election special, as Tories thump the SNP in Aberdeen
Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and David Bol discuss a(nother) big night in Scottish and UK politics.
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Can Scottish Labour rise from the ashes?
Alistair Grant, David Bol and Catriona Stewart discuss the future of Scottish Labour, following last month's election defeat.
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The Salmond files and 'arrogant' Scottish government: An interview with Scotland's information watchdog
Alistair Grant talks to David Hamilton, the Scottish Information Commissioner, about the ongoing legal battles over the so-called Salmond files - as well as his proposals to shake-up freedom of information laws.
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Will an inquiry be held into the Peter Murrell scandal?
Alistair Grant, Catriona Stewart and Andrew Quinn discuss the latest on Peter Murrell - as well as the questions surrounding the SNP's 'ring-fenced' indyref fund.
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Peter Murrellās crimes, featuring Joanna Cherry
Alistair Grant, David Bol, Catriona Stewart and Andrew Quinn discuss Peter Murrellās embezzlement of Ā£400,000 from the SNP. Plus, Alistair talks to ex-SNP MP Joanna Cherry.
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What should we make of John Swinney's new Cabinet?
Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Andrew Quinn discuss the new Scottish Cabinet - as well as three upcoming by-elections...
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Labour on a shoogly peg
The dust has settled on the Scottish Parliament election and the new MSPs are getting to grips with their new jobs - but eyes are on Westminster as Sir Keir Starmerās future as Prime Minister hangs in the balance. Political Correspondent Rachel Amery, Deputy Political Editor David Bol and Westminster Correspondent Andrew Quinn discuss the latest developments in Westminster and Holyrood.
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Join The Scotsman's political team as they bring you the latest from Holyrood and beyond.
Alistair Grant, David Bol and Catriona Stewart discuss the Holyrood election result after an extraordinary day.
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Interviews with Anas Sarwar and John Swinney
As part of a series of special party leader interviews, Andrew Quinn played pool with Scottish Labour's Anas Sarwar, while Rachel Amery caught up with John Swinney for some pizza on Portobello beach.
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Why are voters so scunnered with the Holyrood election? Plus, a game of Dungeons & Dragons with the Greens
Alistair Grant, David Bol, Rachel Amery and Andrew Quinn discuss why voters seem so fed up and disconnected from the Holyrood election. Plus, Rachel interviews Scottish Green co-leaders Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay... while playing Dungeons & Dragons. Yes, really.
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Mud-slinging on the campaign trail - plus interviews with Malcolm Offord and Russell Findlay
Alistair Grant, David Bol, Rachel Amery, Andrew Quinn and Catriona Stewart discuss the latest from the Holyrood campaign trail. Plus, Alistair interviews Reform UK's Malcolm Offord and Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay.
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The Holyrood election campaign ignites
Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Andrew Quinn discuss the latest from the Holyrood campaign trail, including an explosive row between Labour and Reform. Plus, Rachel interviews Allan Faulds of Ballot Box Scotland.
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The Scotsman goes surfing with Alex-Cole Hamilton - plus all the latest from the election campaign
Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and Andrew Quinn discuss all the latest from the Holyrood election campaign. Plus, Alistair goes surfing with Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton.
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The Holyrood hustings
The Scotsman / Scotland 2050 hustings took place at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh on March 31. In this special episode, hear from representatives of all six Holyrood parties - senior SNP minister MĆ iri McAllan, Reform's leader in Scotland Malcolm Offord, Labour's Martin Whitfield, Tory veteran Murdo Fraser, Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton and former Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie - as they face a grilling on stage.
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Starting gun fires on Holyrood election campaign
Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Andrew Quinn discuss the first official day of the Holyrood election campaign.
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Is this the end for assisted dying?
Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Andrew Quinn discuss the extraordinarily powerful assisted dying debate in Holyrood, which saw MSPs reject the bill. But what happens now?
Hear emotional testimony from MSPs Lorna Slater, Pam Duncan-Glancy and Liam McArthur who put forward the bill.
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The Mandelson files, and does the SNP have the May election in the bag?
Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Andrew Quinn discuss the Mandelson files and the SNP's conference in Edinburgh
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Will Scotland legalise assisted dying?
Controversial plans to legalise assisted dying in Scotland will come back before MSPs next week. We hear from Liam McArthur, the MSP behind the Bill, and opponent Tanni Grey-Thompson, the paralympic multi-gold medallist.
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Kate Forbes on the highs and lows of frontline politics
Rachel Amery sits down with Kate Forbes, the Deputy First Minister, who is standing down in May. Plus, The Scotsman's politics team reflect on Scottish Labour's chances as the party gathers for its conference in Paisley.
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Furious memo row erupts in Holyrood, plus a look ahead to party conferences
Alistair Grant, David Bol, Rachel Amery and Andrew Quinn discuss a furious row involving the Lord Advocate, the First Minister and the Peter Murrell embezzlement case. Plus, the team look ahead to three party conferences taking place this weekend, and David interviews Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton.
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Anas Sarwar lobs a grenade, and why now is the time to look again at Gordon Brown
Alistair Grant, Andrew Quinn, Rachel Amery and David Bol assess an extraordinary week for Scottish Labour. Plus, Alistair talks to the journalist James Macintyre about his new biography of Gordon Brown.
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Holyrood and Westminster engulfed in scandal
In this episode Political Correspondent Rachel Amery, Deputy Political Editor David Bol and Westminster Correspondent Andrew Quinn discuss the ongoing Peter Mandelson scandal and the fall-out of the fatal super-hospital contamination scandal. Take a listen now.
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100 days to go (give or take)
Alistair Grant, Andrew Quinn and David Bol discuss the state of play with just 98 days to go until the Holyrood election
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Hospital scandals, Donald Trumpās games and a good old-fashioned rammy
In this episode Deputy Political Editor David Bol, Westminster correspondent Andrew Quinn and Political Correspondent Rachel Amery discuss the week in politics, including the contaminated water scandal at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The politics team also discusses how Keir Starmer has dealt with the US president this week, and how a defence contract has caused a rift between the UK and Scottish governments. Take a listen now.
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