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Anas Sarwar “on the back foot,” latest via The Times and The Sunday Times Scotland Calum Macdonald | Geoff Aberdein | Andy Maciver

Mine has to be the passing of Alex Salmond. But in a year where we saw the resignation of a First Minister and landslide victory for Labour in the General Election, there is plenty to choose from. What is yours?

Which Scottish politician stands out for you this year and for what reason(s)?

"The reaction internally from the UK government was less than pleasing...they were not happy". As John Swinney holds an introductory phone call with Donald Trump, Geoff Aberdein shares his experience of meeting Hillary Clinton in 2009.

Delighted to have been nominated for Opinion Writer of the Year at the 2025 RegionalPressAwards. Many thanks to David Clegg and the great team The Courier for helping me make a strong shortlist. holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2024/news/reg-…

This is terribly sad news. I had the privilege of Jim’s company on several occasions over the years. A captain of industry and a true gentleman.

Humza Yousaf served as First Minister from 2023-2024. He joined us for a podcast special: youtu.be/V7maSi4I_yo?si…

"They're losing the trust of the people, and if you're in a position like that it's really hard to make the ground back." Geoff Aberdein gives an assessment of Labour's Waspi Women decision.

Tom, in all seriousness, what about calling for an orderly queue of non Old Firm fans who feel short changed when decisions go against them (e.g Dons-Rangers LC Final last year) but aren’t subject to a fraction of this media frenzy?

We’ve got one more episode on its way for you before the end of 2024… And what a 2024! Thank you for listening to the podcast, coming to our live shows and watching online. 2025 will be even bigger - with one year until the election. Calum Macdonald | Geoff Aberdein | Andy Maciver

Thank you for giving Holyrood Sources a whirl in what has been yet another tumultuous year in Scottish politics. I’m off for a festive jolly boys day/night out so tomorrow’s Christmas special recording could be…interesting.

🆕 25 Years of Devolution, The Islands Tour, The Bute House Agreement and the General Election - what defined 2024 and what will shape 2025? Plus the 2026 election & politicians who have impressed. Our Christmas Special - streaming now. Calum Macdonald | Geoff Aberdein | Andy Maciver

This made my long Boxing Day drive go in a lot quicker. Great look back on 2024 in politics

Today would have been Alex Salmond’s 70th birthday. Geoff Aberdein | Andy Maciver | Calum Macdonald podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hol…

Mark Diffley Diffley Partnership Geoff Aberdein Calum Macdonald And if you're desperate to see us as well as hear us, it'll be in full on our YouTube channel here, very soon: youtube.com/channel/UCES5j…

The ground staff were responsible, by far, for Aberdeen’s best performance yesterday.

🔴 Landing on Wednesday: The First Minister and Deputy First Minister - the first time they’ve sat down together for a set piece conversation. Thanks to Kate Forbes MSP and John Swinney for joining us to discuss the budget, independence, energy, President Trump and more…

NEW: "I don't think people would understand what I was doing if I refused to meet with the President of the United States." First Minister John Swinney rejects Scottish Green Party Co-Leader Patrick's Harvie's request to turn down meeting Donald J. Trump if he visits Scotland.

NEW: "Willie Rennie asked me if my door was still open for discussions. I told him unreservedly it was." First Minister John Swinney says politics needs people to come together. Deputy FM Kate Forbes MSP says there's "huge irony" in Labour's demands on the two-child benefit cap.