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Women With BallsThe Lisa Cameron EditionDr Lisa Cameron was born in Glasgow and grew up in East Kilbride, the constituency she now represents. After three elections under the SNP, she memorably defected to the Scottish Conservatives in 2023. At the time, Humza Yousaf described it as the least surprising news he’d had since becoming first minister. On the podcast, Lisa tells Katy about the need for increased investment into mental health provision, her defection from the SNP to the Tories and why Scottish independence is a failed experiment.2024-05-1032 min
Best of the SpectatorWomen With Balls: Lisa CameronLisa Cameron was born in Glasgow and grew up in East Kilbride, the constituency she now represents. After three elections under the SNP, she memorably defected to the Scottish Conservatives in 2023. At the time, Humza Yousaf described it as the least surprising news he’d had since becoming first minister.
On the podcast, Lisa tells Katy about the need for increased investment into mental health provision, her defection from the SNP to the Tories and why Scottish independence is a failed experiment.2024-05-1032 min
Coffee House ScotsHumza Yousaf quits – what next?Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf has just announced his intention to resign. Lucy Dunn speaks to Katy Balls and Spectator contributor Iain Macwhirter about how the past few weeks have led to this point and what to expect from an SNP leadership contest.2024-04-2915 min
Coffee House ShotsHumza Yousaf quits – what next?Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf has just announced his intention to resign. Lucy Dunn speaks to Katy Balls and Spectator contributor Iain Macwhirter about how the past few weeks have led to this point and what to expect from an SNP leadership contest.2024-04-2915 min
Coffee House ShotsCan Humza Yousaf hang on?Humza Yousaf faces the biggest crisis of his leadership to date – with his fate in the hands of former SNP leadership rival Ash Regan. Will Humza step down before he is pushed? Or is there a narrow gap through which the First Minister can fight on?
Lucy Dunn speaks to Fraser Nelson and Katy Balls. 2024-04-2611 min
Coffee House ShotsIs this the beginning of the end for Humza Yousaf?After two and a half years in government together, Humza Yousaf has terminated the SNP’s governing pact with the Scottish Greens. The decision was rubber stamped at a hastily arranged meeting of the Scottish cabinet on Thursday morning. It preempts a vote by rank-and-file Green members on whether to walk away from Yousaf’s government after he ditched a key climate target.
In response, The Scottish Conservatives have tabled a vote of no confidence vote. And the Yousaf might very well lose it, now the Greens are out of the government. What will this mean for the firs...2024-04-2514 min
Coffee House ShotsHas Humza Yousaf turned things around?At his first speech as SNP leader at the party's conference, Humza Yousaf gave a policy-filled address. He hasn't had an easy start to his leadership, but can he turn things around? Katy Balls talks to Lucy Dunn and Iain Macwhirter.
Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Cindy Yu.2023-10-1714 min
Coffee House ScotsHas Humza Yousaf turned things around?At his first speech as SNP leader at the party's conference, Humza Yousaf gave a policy-filled address. He hasn't had an easy start to his leadership, but can he turn things around? Katy Balls talks to Lucy Dunn and Iain Macwhirter.Produced by Oscar Edmondson and Cindy Yu.2023-10-1714 min
Westminster InsiderThe Battle for ScotlandHost Ailbhe Rea hits the campaign trail in the greater Glasgow constituency of Rutherglen and Hamilton West, where a high-profile by-election battle between Labour and the ruling Scottish National Party looks very much like next year's general election in Scotland in microcosm.Ailbhe meets the leaders of the two parties battling it out here: the SNP leader and Scottish First Minister, Humza Yousaf, and the Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar. She meets their candidates, the SNP's Katy Loudon and Labour's Michael Shanks, and the voters of Ruthergen and Hamilton West. Everyone's favourite pollster, Professor John Curtice, explains...2023-09-2243 min
Coffee House ShotsIs Humza Yousaf a people-pleaser?James Heale speaks to Katy Balls and Lucy Dunn for the latest update on Scottish politics. Humza Yousaf has been on a 'reset'. But critics claim the Scottish First Minister is simply rehashing Nicola Stugeon's policies. Also on the podcast, will Labour take the Scotland by-election from the SNP? And what happened at the Holyrood Magazine awards?2023-09-0907 min
Planet Holyrood - The Scottish Politics ShowPlanet Holyrood: Humza Yousaf’s Programme for Government | Tourist short-term lets licensing scheme | Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-electionHumza Yousaf’s SNP government launched their Programme for Government this week, holiday lets landlords protested against the tourist short-term lets licensing scheme outside the Scottish Parliament and we get the latest from the campaign trail of the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election as Scottish Labour's Michael Shanks and SNP candidate Katy Loudon will go head to head next month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-09-0740 min
Politics UnpackedAre The Greens Missing Their Moment?With the climate at the top of the news agenda, why isn't the Green Party doing better? Matt asks Siân Berry if she can hold the party's only parliamentary seat, and finds out how green politicians in Europe have fared in government. Plus: Columnists Katy Balls and Kieran Andrews discuss whether Sunak, Starmer and Yousaf are leading or following, SNP attacks on the Labour Party, and Gregg Wallace's satirical look at eating human meat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-2543 min
Coffee House ShotsCoffee House Scots: can Humza save the SNP after treasurer's arrest?The arrest of the SNP's treasurer Colin Beattie in relation to the probe into the party's finances has overshadowed Humza Yousaf's relaunch speech scheduled for today. Beattie has been taken into custody two weeks after Peter Murrell, the SNP's chief executive, was questioned by police regarding loans made in June 2021. Can Yousaf distance himself from the chaos in his own party? What does this mean for Scottish Labour's chances at the next election?
Michael Simmons speaks to Katy Balls and Stephen Daisley.
Produced by Oscar Edmondson.
2023-04-1809 min
Coffee House ScotsCan Humza save the SNP after treasurer's arrest?The arrest of the SNP's treasurer Colin Beattie in relation to the probe into the party's finances has overshadowed Humza Yousaf's relaunch speech scheduled for today. Beattie has been taken into custody two weeks after Peter Murrell, the SNP's chief executive, was questioned by police regarding loans made in June 2021. Can Yousaf distance himself from the chaos in his own party? What does this mean for Scottish Labour's chances at the next election? Michael Simmons speaks to Katy Balls and Stephen Daisley. Produced by Oscar Edmondson.2023-04-1809 min
SundayRamadan Recipes; Christian Nudists; Paul O'Grady and The Salvation ArmyFollowing the sudden death of the broadcaster and comedian Paul O’Grady. Emily speaks to his mentor at the Salvation Army, Captain Jo Moir. The two remained close friends after taking part in the BBC documentary series called Paul O’Grady: The Sally Army and Me. We hear about Paul's spiritual journey, how he challenged the Salvation Army on inclusion and how he asked his mentor to "have a word with him upstairs" on his behalf. As the UK government tries to move migrants out of hotel accommodation, they're looking to use more military bases for housing. But...2023-04-0243 min
Best of the SpectatorSpectator Out Loud: Katy Balls, Lisa Haseldine and Graeme ThomsonThis week: Katy Balls discusses why Humza Yousaf is the Union's best hope (01:00), Lisa Haseldine reads her interview with former Georgian defence minister David Kezerashvili (07:00), and Graeme Thomson asks whether supergroups are really that super (13:54).
Produced and presented by Oscar Edmondson. 2023-04-0119 min
Coffee House ShotsWas Yousaf wrong to snub Forbes?Kate Forbes has quit the government after turning down an offer to be rural affairs minister in Humza Yousaf's cabinet. With some suggesting the new First Minister of Scotland should keep his friends close as his enemies closer – was this wise? Also on the podcast, James Heale speaks to Katy Balls and Fraser Nelson about asylum hotels, a topic that is becoming increasingly contentious as the government explores new ways to house migrants. 2023-03-2911 min
Coffee House ScotsHumza wins – what's next?Humza Yousaf has been announced as the new leader of the SNP after a narrow victory over second placed Kate Forbes. What will this mean for the cause of Scottish independence?Katy Balls speaks to Michael Simmons, Stephen Daisley and Fraser Nelson. Produced by Oscar Edmondson.2023-03-2711 min
Coffee House ShotsCoffee House Scots: Humza wins – what's next?Humza Yousaf has been announced as the new leader of the SNP after a narrow victory over second placed Kate Forbes. What will this mean for the cause of Scottish independence?
Katy Balls speaks to Michael Simmons, Stephen Daisley and Fraser Nelson.
Produced by Oscar Edmondson.2023-03-2711 min
Coffee House ScotsShould the SNP be worried about falling membership?The SNP has confirmed that its membership has fallen to 72,000 – a loss of over 30,000 since 2021. This has prompted an open letter from leadership candidates Kate Forbes and Ash Regan, calling for transparency when it comes to membership numbers. Why are so many leaving? Also on the podcast, Humza Yousaf has committed yet another public gaffe when he went to visit a group of female Ukrainian refugees. Is he still the firm favourite? Katy Balls speaks to Michael Simmons, Lucy Dunn and Fraser Nelson. Produced by Oscar Edmondson. 2023-03-1811 min
Coffee House ShotsCoffee House Scots: should the SNP be worried about falling membership?The SNP has confirmed that its membership has fallen to 72,000 – a loss of over 30,000 since 2021. This has prompted an open letter from leadership candidates Kate Forbes and Ash Regan, calling for transparency when it comes to membership numbers. Why are so many leaving?
Also on the podcast, Humza Yousaf has committed yet another public gaffe when he went to visit a group of female Ukrainian refugees. Is he still the firm favourite?
Katy Balls speaks to Michael Simmons, Lucy Dunn and Fraser Nelson.
Produced by Oscar Edmondson.2023-03-1811 min
Coffee House ShotsCoffee House Scots: is the SNP establishment worried by Forbes?After a tumultuous two weeks, voting is now open for the SNP leadership elections until 27 March. But are members any closer to knowing who they’ll vote for? The deputy first minister of the SNP, John Swinney has backed Humza Yousaf to be SNP leader. What could be seen as an influential endorsement by some, can also be a sign that the Yousaf campaign is worried things are tighter than hoped.
Michael Simmons speaks to Katy Balls and Alex Massie.2023-03-1414 min
Coffee House ScotsIs the SNP establishment worried by Forbes?After a tumultuous two weeks, voting is now open for the SNP leadership elections until 27 March. But are members any closer to knowing who they’ll vote for? The deputy first minister of the SNP, John Swinney has backed Humza Yousaf to be SNP leader. What could be seen as an influential endorsement by some, can also be a sign that the Yousaf campaign is worried things are tighter than hoped. Michael Simmons speaks to Katy Balls and Alex Massie.2023-03-1414 min
Coffee House ShotsCould Kate Forbes still win?A poll of the SNP membership puts Kate Forbes as the frontrunner. Despite becoming embroiled in a row over her religious views, Forbes enjoys the support of 28 per cent of members, compared to Humza Yousaf's 20 per cent. Could she win the contest?
Cindy Yu speaks to Katy Balls and James Heale.2023-02-2410 min
The Queen's School, Chester PodcastPromoting mental wellbeing in school and advice for parents#011 - Welcome to The Queen’s School, Chester Podcast, the place where we talk to staff, parents and pupils about topics that are relevant to you. In this episode we’re discussing mental well-being in school with Katy Yousaf. Katy will explore exactly what mental well-being is, what schools can do to help children feel happy and secure in school and how social media has affected children’s well-being. But we also get to hear about what parents and teachers can be looking out for in children to ensure they are nurturing happiness and positive well-b...2021-11-3026 min