Download The MSP who's the 'talk of Holyrood' – Politics Show
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Natalie, Lynsey and ex-SNP MP Stewart McDonald talk about what makes a good backbencher after SNP MSP David Linden (pictured) criticised his party's government; the UK's ever-closer relationship with the EU; and ketchup sachets.
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Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by Natalie Higgins and Lynsey Bews.
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Published on Thursday, 5th November 2026.
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