The Perception of Competence... with Stephen Flynn

Calum Macdonald, Andy Maciver and Geoff Aberdein are joined by Stephen Flynn - the SNP’s Westminster leader. We start by discussing the Labour Shadow Cabinet's defence of the two-child cap policy and the claim that Britain has no money. Stephen Flynn, as a Scottish nationalist, emphasises the need for clarity in their vision for Scotland, particularly in terms of economic growth and harnessing renewable resources.As more SNP MPs announce their intention to stand down at the next election, the discussion then shifts towards the impact of social media on politics, with Stephen highlighting the role it plays in spreading toxic and negative comments towards politicians. Stephen goes on to share thoughts on recent resignations in politics, reflecting on why good people are leaving and the difficulties in attracting them. Transitioning from oil and gas to alternative energies also features - Stephen supports the idea of a just transition and a green industrial revolution. Plus, will Stephen Flynn ever make the move to Holyrood as an MSP? Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/holyroodsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.