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    Politics Show: Will Starmer really campaign with Sarwar?

    13/2/2026 | 26 mins.
    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘What has Anas Sarwar done?’: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002r3f1
    Natalie and Phil speak to former Labour spokesperson James Matthewson about the prospect of Sir Keir Starmer campaigning alongside Anas Sarwar after the Scottish Labour leader called for the Prime Minister to resign.
    Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by Natalie Higgins and Phil Sim.
    Get in touch: [email protected]
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    Has Scotland's space dream crashed to Earth?

    12/2/2026 | 23 mins.
    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Could Scotland tap into the AI goldrush?’: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002qgvt
    The collapse of Orbex has cast doubt on hopes of firing the first commercial rocket into space from Scottish soil.
    We ask space scientist Dr Hina Khan whether the demise of the Moray rocket manufacturer spells the end for a launch site in Shetland.
    Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller and Martin Geissler.
    Get in touch: [email protected]
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    Can Martin Lewis fix our power of attorney problem?

    11/2/2026 | 25 mins.
    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘One lawyer quit to become cabin crew’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002d9mx
    Consumer expert Martin Lewis (pictured) has written to the Justice Secretary Angela Constance calling for changes to Scotland’s power of attorney system.
    Lawyer Austin Lafferty tells us why having a power of attorney is more important than a will.
    Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Laura Miller and Martin Geissler.
    Get in touch: [email protected]
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    What has Anas Sarwar done?

    10/2/2026 | 23 mins.
    If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Why Sarwar finally turned on Starmer’: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0n020l2
    Sir Keir Starmer has thanked his “strong and united” Cabinet for their support after Anas Sarwar (pictured) called for the Prime Minister’s resignation.
    We ask the BBC’s Paris Gourtsoyannis whether the Scottish Labour leader’s dramatic move could divide his party.
    Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins.
    Get in touch: [email protected]
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    Why Sarwar finally turned on Starmer

    09/2/2026 | 22 mins.
    Anas Sarwar has sensationally called for the resignation of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, saying he has to be "honest about failure wherever I see it".
    We ask the BBC's Glenn Campbell what prompted the Scottish Labour leader to finally turn on his friend and former ally.
    Scotcast is the BBC's Scottish news podcast. This bonus episode was hosted by Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins.
    Get in touch: [email protected]

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