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
Jul 24, 2016
Jul 24, 2016
31 min
An outside broadcast at the Alexandra Parade Gala where we eat tablet and talk about Theresa May's government, Jeremy Corbyn, Trident, the SNP deputy leadership contest, and Nicola Sturgeon's birthday.
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- On Twitter at @parliamentalpod
- On Facebook (search for Parliamental), and
- Via email at parliamentalpodcast@gmail.com
Jul 10, 2016
Jul 10, 2016
50 min
Gegraphy won't stop us this week as Anne and Gerry take to skype to talk about Brexit, the Labour and Tory leadership shenanigans, the Chilcot report and #BlackLivesMatter
If you would like to get in touch with the show you can contact us:
- On Twitter at @parliamentalpod
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Jun 26, 2016
Jun 26, 2016
53 min
Britain votes to leave the EU, but Scotland votes to stay. Anne and Gerry talk about the campaign and the implications of the vote, as well as the tragic killing of Jo Cox MP, the security of parliamentarians, and the Investigatory Powers Bill.
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
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May 29, 2016
May 29, 2016
39 min
We're back! The ironing board is gone, but we still manage to talk about the recent election, Anne's events in the constituency, and we also have a bonus interview with Glasgow Provan's new MSP - Ivan McKee.
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 17, 2016
Apr 17, 2016
19 min
Out campaigning (then eating pizza in the campaign rooms), Gerry and Anne report from Ivan McKee's campaign in Provan. With guest appearances from Ivan McKee, Caroline Welsh (list candidate for the SNP), Gerry Boyle (local Councillor) and members of Ivan's team and local activists Allan Casey, Claire Perrie Michelle Leonard and Graeme Sneddon.
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
Mar 27, 2016
Mar 27, 2016
26 min
Anne McLaughlin MP and Gerry are back round the ironing table to talk about the SNP Conference, the Tories in Scotland, the Investigatory Powers Bill, and Anne's upcoming fact-finding trip to the refugee camps in France.
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
Mar 13, 2016
Mar 13, 2016
20 min
Anne McLaughlin MP and Gerry record at the SNP Spring Conference in Glasgow. We interview Mhairi Black MP, Humza Yousaf MSP, James Dornan MSP and we hear from Jordan Daly of the Tie Campaign for LGBTI education and awareness in schools
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
Mar 2, 2016
Mar 2, 2016
23 min
Anne McLaughlin MP and Gerry are 400 miles apart, but harness the magic of the internet to talk about the proposed Scottish Six news bulletin, the Europe referendum, and how hard it is to get Vanessa Redgrave's email address.
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 14, 2016
Feb 14, 2016
30 min
Anne McLaughlin MP, Gerry, and columnist for The National newspaper Paula McGuire on the DWP's sanction "aspirations", Syrian refugees, asylum support contracts and the risk of the severe malky.
If you'd like to contribute to Ivan McKee's Crowdfunder campaign for his election to the Scottish Parliament, you can visit his Crowdfunder campaign page for more info.
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
Jan 31, 2016
Jan 31, 2016
35 min
Anne McLaughlin MP and Gerry talk about Burns Night, psychoactive substances, Westminster repair bill, armbands for asylum seekers and Idris Elba (again).
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