Tired of waiting

Scottish Labour elects a new leader.Again.
Alex v Nicola. Is it possible to remain neutral?
Biden's first 100 days plan
The Tories. Will they u turn over that cut to Universal Credit?
The Citizens Assembly Scotland reports back

Show Notes

It's all change with Scottish Labour as Richard Leonard departs. Will it be Monica Lennon or Anas Sarwar who become the new captain of what appears to be sinking ship?

The Alex v Nicola saga rumbles on.We ask if it's possible not to take sides?

Over the USA Joe Biden has unveiled the first part of what seems to be a massive, progressive, green, stimulus package.

Will he be able to get it through Congress in those vital first 100 days?

While Biden plans to inject cash into the economy by giving folk money directly and increasing benefits last night saw the unedifying spectacle of Tories lining up to support the removal of the £20 pandemic uplift to Universal Credit.

Back here the report on the first ever Citizens Assemby was published we give our first reaction to its recommendations.

All this plus dad dancing v dirty dancing, Neil Lennon's press conference, Vikings, again, Celtic Connections, and novel recommendations.

 

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What is The Lesley Riddoch Podcast?

Scottish politics dissected from a left, pro-independence stance. Each week, award-winning broadcaster and journalist, Lesley Riddoch chews over the week’s news with former media lecturer and Dundee United fan, Pat Joyce. If you like intelligent, quirky chat about Scottish society and culture, and Scottish, UK and international politics analysed from a Scottish perspective; this podcast is for you.