8 Oct 2026 · 29 min
The First Minister fields questions of national importance from Party Leaders in this weekly question time. Read the full transcript from the Official Report https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
E454 · 6 Oct 2026 · 32 min
The First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time. A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
E453 · 1 Oct 2026 · 29 min
The First Minister fields questions of national importance from Party Leaders in this weekly question time. Read the full transcript from the Official Report https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
E452 · 29 Sep 2026 · 33 min
The First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time. A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
E451 · 24 Sep 2026 · 31 min
The First Minister fields questions of national importance from Party Leaders in this weekly question time. Read the full transcript from the Official Report https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
E450 · 22 Sep 2026 · 31 min
The First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time. A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
E449 · 17 Sep 2026 · 34 min
The First Minister fields questions of national importance from Party Leaders in this weekly question time. Read the full transcript from the Official Report https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
E448 · 15 Sep 2026 · 32 min
The First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time. A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
E447 · 10 Sep 2026 · 32 min
The First Minister fields questions of national importance from Party Leaders in this weekly question time. Read the full transcript from the Official Report https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
E446 · 8 Sep 2026 · 32 min
The First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time. A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
E445 · 3 Sep 2026 · 34 min
The First Minister fields questions of national importance from Party Leaders in this weekly question time. Read the full transcript from the Official Report https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
E444 · 1 Sep 2026 · 39 min
The First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time.A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
E443 · 25 Jun 2026 · 31 min
The First Minister fields questions of national importance from Party Leaders in this weekly question time. Read the full transcript from the Official Report https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
E442 · 24 Jun 2026 · 14 min
This episode was recorded ahead of the official Opening Ceremony of the Scottish Parliament, marking the beginning of our seventh session. As has become customary, MSPs invite one person from their local area to join us at Holyrood, to take part in the events of the day. We call these guests our local heroes, as they are selected thanks to the incredible work they do in their communities. All have fascinating stories, and in this episode you'll meet four of them.
E441 · 23 Jun 2026 · 31 min
The First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time.A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
E439 · 19 Jun 2026 · 15 min
Pàdraig MacAoidh (Peter Mackay) is Scotland's Makar, or national poet. He's part of the programme for the Opening Ceremony taking place on 27 June 2026, to officially mark the seventh session of the Scottish Parliament. He chats to us about the role, his inspiration behind the poem, and what else he's working on at the moment.
E440 · 18 Jun 2026 · 31 min
The First Minister fields questions of national importance from Party Leaders in this weekly question time. Read the full transcript from the Official Report https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
E438 · 16 Jun 2026 · 30 min
The First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time.A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
E437 · 11 Jun 2026 · 35 min
The First Minister fields questions of national importance from Party Leaders in this weekly question time. Read the full transcript from the Official Report https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
E436 · 9 Jun 2026 · 31 min
The First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time.A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
E435 · 4 Jun 2026 · 29 min
The First Minister answers questions from party leaders in this weekly question time.A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
E434 · 2 Jun 2026 · 31 min
The First Minister answers questions from backbench Members in this weekly question time.A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
E433 · 28 May 2026 · 46 min
The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time.A full transcript of this week's First Minister's Questions will be available on the Scottish Parliament website: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report
E432 · 27 Mar 2026 · 42 min
In this podcast, the Presiding officer speaks with women Members about a range of topics including: How social media and rising workloads have shaped modern political life Why unpredictable hours make it tough for MSPs with caring responsibilities The importance of cross‑party working and respect in debate Why mentoring and supporting women in politics matters more than ever How getting out into communities helps rebuild trust And much more. The podcast features the Rt Hon Alison Johnstone MSP, Shona Robison MSP Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government, Fiona Hyslop Cabinet…
E431 · 27 Mar 2026 · 23 min
In this conversation, the Presiding officer and Professor Kezia Dugdale explore: The growing pressure and polarisation in political debate Why respectful discussion matters more than ever How Parliament can open its doors to more women and people from under‑represented backgrounds The reality of balancing public service with modern family life Why diverse leadership leads to better decisions for Scotland
E430 · 25 Mar 2026 · 50 min
The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time.Topics covered this week include: Joe FitzPatrick To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on the Scottish Government’s commitment to banning conversion practices. Dr Pam Gosal MBE To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to research by Women's Rights Network Scotland reportedly showing that some children have been assaulted in Scottish hospitals. Pauline McNeill To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to the HM…
E429 · 19 Mar 2026 · 46 min
The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time.Topics covered this week include:Stuart McMillan To ask the First Minister, following the Union Street fire in Glasgow, what discussions the Scottish Government has had with Network Rail regarding the organisation having a greater say over what types of businesses can be located in close vicinity to key transport hubs such as Glasgow Central. Edward Mountain To ask the First Minister what plans the Scottish Government has to regulate deposit fees in care homes. Katy Clark To ask the First…
E428 · 12 Mar 2026 · 49 min
The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time.Topics covered this week include:Christine GrahameTo ask the First Minister what measures the Scottish Government can take, in discussion with the UK Government, to assist households in very rural areas that are wholly dependent on oil or liquefied natural gas for heating, and are not connected to the gas mains, to assist with increased costs. Brian WhittleTo ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made of any impact on the NHS arising from reports that the number of…
E427 · 6 Mar 2026 · 26 min
Presiding Officer Rt Hon Alison Johnstone MSP speaks with Ellie Craig MSYP, Chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament. They talk about issues including: International Women's Day 2026 Youth participation and how young people shape democracy Gender representation and creating a more inclusive Parliament Social media’s impact on political engagement Respectful political debate Encouraging higher voter turnout among young people
E426 · 5 Mar 2026 · 47 min
The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time.Topics covered this week include:Kenneth Gibson To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to the UK Government’s Spring Statement. Stephen Kerr To ask the First Minister, in light of the recently published Commission on School Reform manifesto warning that the curriculum for excellence has been poorly implemented and is harming long-term prospects, what the Scottish Government's position is on whether a lack of clear, nationally specified curriculum content and…
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