Scottish Parliament election week 1

The Stooshie: the politics podcast from DC Thomson by DC Thomson

Apr 1, 202630:05News & Politics

We look at each party as the Holyrood election gets into full swing. Tories and SNP start in Aberdeen with an energy focus, while Labour goes island hopping. Lib Dems think they should be back in parliament already. Refo...

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