Welcome to Parliamental, a new podcast featuring an insider's take on Scottish politics from the point of view of a new Westminster MP. Hosted by Gerry McGuire and Anne McLaughlin MP.
Episodes
May 7, 2017
May 7, 2017
18 min
Anne and Gerry are in Glasgow's Emirates Arena as the council results are counted and announced. We talk about the just-finished council election, the work involved in campaigining, and Anne's upcoming General Election campaign.
If you would like to get in touch with the show you can contact us:
- On Twitter at @parliamentalpod
- On Facebook (search for Parliamental), and
- Via email at parliamentalpodcast@gmail.com
Apr 23, 2017
Apr 23, 2017
23 min
Anne and Gerry talk about the snap general election called by Theresa May and the impact this will have on an MPs casework, the ongoing council election, Anne and Tommy Sheppard's joint paper on a progressive alliance, and the impact of all of this has on Anne's tabletop and footwear.
If you would like to get in touch with the show you can contact us:
- On Twitter at @parliamentalpod
- On Facebook (search for Parliamental), and
- Via email at parliamentalpodcast@gmail.com
Apr 2, 2017
Apr 2, 2017
29 min
Anne and Gerry talk about the attack in Westminster with Anne having been on lockdown in the chamber, the newly announced plans for a Scottish Independence Referendum, the SNP conference and Anne's sprinting skills, and the case of Chennan Fei. You can sign the petition to help Chenna stay in Scotland at the campaign page on Change.org.
Also, we nearly got the web address for the SNP Glasgow manifesto correct. The actual web address is snpforglasgow.scot !
If you would like to get in touch with the show you can contact us:
- On Twitter at @parliamentalpod
- On Facebook (search for Parliamental), and
- Via email at parliamentalpodcast@gmail.com
Feb 26, 2017
Feb 26, 2017
34 min
Anne and Gerry talk about the success of Eilidh Whiteford's Bill on the Istanbul Convention, Anne's appearance on the Victoria Derbyshire show talking about sexism and bullying online, her debate on Unaccompanied Child Refugees, and the island of Montserrat.
If you would like to get in touch with the show you can contact us:
- On Twitter at @parliamentalpod
- On Facebook (search for Parliamental), and
- Via email at parliamentalpodcast@gmail.com
Feb 12, 2017
Feb 12, 2017
51 min
We're back for our first episode of 2017. Anne and Gerry talk about the Government's reduction in child refugee numbers from Syria, a firecracker week in the Commons debating Brexit, the new president of Gambia, and the upcoming Glasgow City Council elections.
If you would like to get in touch with the show you can contact us:
- On Twitter at @parliamentalpod
- On Facebook (search for Parliamental), and
- Via email at parliamentalpodcast@gmail.com
Dec 21, 2016
Dec 21, 2016
29 min
Anne and Gerry talk about Christmas party planning, the various failings of the DWP and Anne's joint campaign with Alison Thewliss MP, job centres closing, Eilidh Whiteford MP's private member's bill, a panto trip, and carol singing.
If you would like to get in touch with the show you can contact us:
- On Twitter at @parliamentalpod
- On Facebook (search for Parliamental), and
- Via email at parliamentalpodcast@gmail.com
Dec 4, 2016
Dec 4, 2016
41 min
Anne and Gerry discuss Mhairi Black's debate on benefits sanctions, Anne's appearance in the Westminster Hall debate on refugee family renuions, Anne's new plan to ask questions on social media when she's not picked to ask them in debates, Lightburn Hospital, and Anne's nephew Toby also makes an appearance.
If you would like to get in touch with the show you can contact us:
- On Twitter at @parliamentalpod
- On Facebook (search for Parliamental), and
- Via email at parliamentalpodcast@gmail.com
Nov 20, 2016
Nov 20, 2016
52 min
Anne and Gerry discuss Anne's newfound passion for darts, we talk about the Investigatory Powers Bill, the National Survey, and we hear Anne's speech in the Universal Credit debate and speak to Lorna from Ivan McKee's staff.
If you would like to get in touch with the show you can contact us:
- On Twitter at @parliamentalpod
- On Facebook (search for Parliamental), and
- Via email at parliamentalpodcast@gmail.com
Nov 7, 2016
Nov 7, 2016
32 min
Gerry visits Anne at Parliament and we talk about the faff involved in the place, remember receiving a detention from a successful Scottish artist, and after Anne's WASPI event with Mhairi Black, we talk to Christine, a volunteer in Anne's office who works with WASPI.
If you're interested in WASPI, visit their Facebook page to find out more.
And if you would like to get in touch with the show you can contact us:
- On Twitter at @parliamentalpod
- On Facebook (search for Parliamental), and
- Via email at parliamentalpodcast@gmail.com
Oct 23, 2016
Oct 23, 2016
32 min
After a long (too long!) break, Anne and Gerry are back - this time we talk about the SNP Conference, Refuweegee, John Nicolson's bill on pardoning gay men, and a fruitless trip to London.
If you'd like to find out more about Refuweegee, visit their website to find out more.
Fancy coming along to the Provan SNP Halloween fundraiser? You do? Brilliant! You can find out more at the Eventbrite link or you can email events@provansnp.scot for more info.
And finally, if you would like to get in touch with the show you can contact us:
- On Twitter at @parliamentalpod
- On Facebook (search for Parliamental), and
- Via email at parliamentalpodcast@gmail.com