“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.”
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@kateforbes.bsky.social’s news is, in my view, simultaneously bleak news for Scottish politics and government, and good news for Kate and her family.
Our instantaneous reaction, on @holyroodsources.bsky.social , is streaming now.
Geoff Aberdein | @calumam.bsky.social
Hot flats are a policy failure, @richardlowes.bsky.social tells Kait Borsay and @calumam.bsky.social.
@regassistproj.bsky.social | @listentotimesradio.bsky.social
@gsoh31.bsky.social Thanks Glen, have now DMd
@colmpm.bsky.social Hi Colm, hope this finds you well. I'm getting in touch from Times Radio at The Times newspaper, on Lise Butler's recommendation. What's the best way to get in touch with an interview invitation? Thanks! Calum
This week’s @holyroodsources.bsky.social , with me and my amigos @calumam.bsky.social and Geoff Aberdein , and this week @reformukscotland.bsky.social ‘s Labour 🔴 defector.
Plus, the grand coalition is back…..
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End your week with @holyroodsources.bsky.social , the most-listened-to Scottish political podcast. This week, the Supreme Court gender judgment.
On audio 🎧
And here on YouTube 🖥️ youtu.be/-_OjvLl_HLI?...
@calumam.bsky.social | Geoff Aberdein
This week’s @holyroodsources.bsky.social , streaming now and on YouTube.
Today:
🟥 Labour & benefits
🟨 The SNP’s candidates
💨 Aberdeen & energy
And in listener questions, one happy customer asks who gave me and Geoff a platform? That would be @calumam.bsky.social …
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@kschake.bsky.social hi Kori - have just sent a DM and hope to hear from you soon. Thanks, Calum
The President of the United Status appears to be valuing the input of Boris Johnson - whom he is calling "regularly" - over the Prime Minister who has seemingly had to request he visits the White House before the end of this month...
NEW: Former Boris Johnson Director of Comms Guto Harri tells Times Radio Breakfast that the former PM Is talking to President Trump and President Zelensky and will be a "useful back channel" during peace negotiations.
This week’s @holyroodsources.bsky.social streaming on audio as normal, or here 👇🏻 on YouTube.
🌹 Labour
👩🏻⚕️ the NHS
📑 the civil service
With me, Geoff Aberdein and @calumam.bsky.social
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The full @holyroodsources.bsky.social ep with Anthony @scaramucci.bsky.social in full on YouTube.
🤝🏻 how to deal with Trump & Musk
🍣 🥃 his thoughts on export tariffs
🌍 and his well read and well thought position on America’s role in the world
@calumam.bsky.social
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WATCH! Full episodes on YouTube. Available every week, plus bonus videos drop every few days…
Who would form the best coalition government in Scotland?
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Today’s exclusive @HolyroodSources polling podcast, with Sir John Curtice, in full on YouTube now
@calumam.bsky.social
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🆕We're joined in conversation by John Swinney and Kate Forbes.
Up for discussion: the budget, meeting Donald Trump, welcoming Elon Musk, independence, energy policy, the SNP's Governmental record...
Streaming now on your podcast app. @akmaciver.bsky.social @calumam.bsky.social
If you’re not already subscribed to @holyroodsources.bsky.social on YouTube or your podcast app, this would be a *very* good week to do so… 👀
The most wonderful time of the year
This week’s @holyroodsources.bsky.social, in full, on YouTube.
🟡 ‘that’ poll for the SNP
🔴 can Sarwar win with Starmer in No 10?
🇺🇸 and what we’d say to Trump if he called
Geoff Aberdein | @calumam.bsky.social
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Post-Budget @holyroodsources.bsky.social podcast, with me, Geoff , @calumam.bsky.social and
🟡 @kateforbes.bsky.social
💷 @graemeroy.bsky.social SFC
📰 @kieranandrews.bsky.social & Alistair Grant
& some loose talk from us about a grand coalition 🇮🇪 🇩🇪
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Weekly @holyroodsources.bsky.social podcast recording now. Available before this afternoon’s #Budget, and recording a post-Budget extra tomorrow
@calumam.bsky.social | Geoff Aberdein
Went to the seaside
Hiya
Hiya
Forever in transit
In Edinburgh!
To Edinburgh!
Nearly at the 150 limit for our UK radio starter pack now. Today’s additions include @actualchrismoyles.bsky.social @rickedwards1.bsky.social @mrcolinmurray.bsky.social & @calumam.bsky.social
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Oh nice! Thanks so much Stuart this is cool (and very helpful for finding people!)
Today is a day for buying a new winter jacket
