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Episode Synopsis
In our first ever crossover episode with the Holyrood Sources podcast, we assess the implications of the UK Government budget.The first section of both podcasts features former advisers from across the political spectrum.The podcasts then return to their own list of guests and commentators and analysts.Search Holyrood Sources to listen to our sister podcast.GUEST LISTSTEPHEN FLYNN, SNP Westminster leader and MP for Aberdeen South; WENDY CHAMBERLAIN, Liberal Democrat Chief Whip and MP for North East Fife; HARRIET CROSS, Conservative MP for Gordon and Buchan and on the Scottish Affairs Committee; DR ZUBIR AHMED is Labour MP for Glasgow South West; Dr JEEVUN SANDHER, Labour MP for Loughborough who sits on the Treasury Committee; HEATHER IQBAL was a political adviser and media spokesperson for Chancellor Rachel Reeves for three years in opposition; ALLIE RENISON, Associate Director at SEC Newgate and former Government Business Adviser; GRAINNE GILMORE director of research & insights at Cluttons property consultants; JOÃO SOUSA, Deputy Director Fraser of Allander Institute; ALEXANDER BROWN, Westminster Correspondent for The Scotsman; CAROLINE WHEELER, Political Editor of The Sunday Times; DAVID PHILIPS, Associate Director at the Institute for Fiscal Studies, who leads on devolved and local government finance; GRAEME LITTLEJOHN, Director of Strategy and Comms for the Scotch Whisky Association Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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