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EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 33 MIN

Our thoughts as Westminster meltdown meets the King’s Speech

from The National Podcast · host The National Podcast

Digital Editor Laura Pollock and Political Reporter Steph Brawn discuss the SNP's plan to table a vote of no confidence against Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he continues to battle to keep his job. They also unpack the pageantry of the opening of parliament and what will come out of the "independence" talks between John Swinney and Keir Starmer.

Digital Editor Laura Pollock and Political Reporter Steph Brawn discuss the SNP's plan to table a vote of no confidence against Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he continues to battle to keep his job. They also unpack the pageantry of the opening of parliament and what will come out of the "independence" talks between John Swinney and Keir Starmer.

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