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EPISODE · Jan 14, 2026 · 14 MIN

Budget wrap and energy future

from The Stooshie: the politics podcast from DC Thomson · host DC Thomson

The Stooshie looks at this week's Scottish budget from the SNP Government. Was it an election special? Who wins and loses? We also look at question marks over the future set-up of national treatment centres. And UK Energy Minister Michael Shanks answers questions about when communities in rural Scotland will finally see bills come down while they see pylons and turbines go up.

The Stooshie looks at this week's Scottish budget from the SNP Government. Was it an election special? Who wins and loses? We also look at question marks over the future set-up of national treatment centres. And UK Energy Minister Michael Shanks answers questions about when communities in rural Scotland will finally see bills come down while they see pylons and turbines go up.

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