logo
episode-header-image
Feb 2021
34m 21s

Salmond Speaks

BBC News
About this episode

Former First Minister Alex Salmond gives evidence to the committee investigating the Scottish government's mishandling of complaints against him. It’s a complicated story, but luckily our Scotland editor, Sarah Smith and political correspondent Nick Eardley are on hand to talk us through the events of the day. And James Gallagher explains how the government is deciding who should be vaccinated next.

Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Rick Kelsey and Alix Pickles Episode Editor: Rick Kelsey Assistant Editor: Emma Close Editor: Dino Sofos

Up next
Yesterday
The Week: Welfare Plans and EU Deals
Today, Andy Burnham’s been on a trip to COP31 in Turkey and the 9th European Political Community Summit in Ireland. With the latest preview of Alan Milburn’s report into Britain’s nearly one million Neets, under-25s who are not in education, employment or training, the team discu ... Show More
39m 20s
Jun 2026
The Keir Starmer Interview
Today, Chris speaks to Sir Keir Starmer, the prime minister, about the resignation of his defence secretary John Healey, his plans for the Defence Investment Plan, and whether or not he’ll fight a potential leadership election.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If ... Show More
25m 5s
May 2026
Electioncast: The Mega May Run In
Today, we look at the biggest set of elections in the UK since the 2024 General Election.Laura and Paddy run through what the polls tell us, how insiders are feeling, and the challenges each of the parties face in different parts of Britain.Political correspondent Joe Pike joins ... Show More
42m 20s
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2024
58. Humza Yousaf, First Minister of Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon, independence, and his family's escape from Gaza
What is the future of the independence debate in Scotland? How was it to work with Nicola Sturgeon? Have world leaders done enough to curb civilian deaths in Gaza? On today's episode of Leading, Rory and Alastair are joined by Scotland's First Minister and leader of the SNP, Hum ... Show More
1h 4m
Feb 2025
Glasgow
Fiona Bruce presents an hour of topical debate from Glasgow. On the panel, Labour's Michael Shanks, ⁠the Scottish Conservatives' Russell Findlay, the Scottish National Party's Kate Forbes, the Scottish Green Party's Lorna Slater, and columnist Alex Massie 
59m 41s
Jul 2012
Episode 3
Belal discuss today .. do we really need to give chance for the politicians, Belal tells his story with the Scottish man how to deal with politicians and politicians' promises ! 
7m 29s
Jul 2021
Scotland's Startling Cases (with David Linden MP)
David Linden, SNP MP for Glasgow East, says the delta virus has hit Scotland hard because the Westminster government failed on border controls. He tells Bloomberg's Roger Hearing and Caroline Hepker the U.K. government is being too gung ho.Bloomberg Opinion columnist Therese Raph ... Show More
23m 9s
Apr 2020
New York, New York
<p>The presidency in a pandemic. Emily, Jon and Anthony join the host of The Coronavirus Newscast, Adam Fleming, to discuss how the United States is dealing with the Covid-19 crisis. They're also joined by the longest serving Health Secretary in US history, Congresswoman Donna Sh ... Show More
36m 8s