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EPISODE · Nov 28, 2025 · 33 MIN

Rachel Reeves rules out indyref + Labour's workers' rights U-turn

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Editor Laura Webster is joined by Multimedia Reporter Laura Pollock and Newsquest Scotland managing editor Stewart Ward, to discuss a range of stories. Rachel Reeves has ruled out indyref2 - so what now? Meanwhile, her government has abandoned its plans to give workers day-one protections against unfair dismissal, in yet another manifesto U-turn. We also dig into Gordon McKee's £1500 expenses to make TikTok videos, and whether it's time for England to ditch God Save the King. Subscribe to The National for £20 for a whole year at thenational.scot/subscribe 

Editor Laura Webster is joined by Multimedia Reporter Laura Pollock and Newsquest Scotland managing editor Stewart Ward, to discuss a range of stories. Rachel Reeves has ruled out indyref2 - so what now? Meanwhile, her government has abandoned its plans to give workers day-one protections against unfair dismissal, in yet another manifesto U-turn. We also dig into Gordon McKee's £1500 expenses to make TikTok videos, and whether it's time for England to ditch God Save the King. Subscribe to The National for £20 for a whole year at thenational.scot/subscribe

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