The Bute House Shuffle

The Bute House Shuffle

By Lesley Riddoch and Pat Joyce

We focus the first part of the podcast on Nicola Sturgeon's,somewhat underwhelming ,reshuffle of her Cabinet after her outstanding victory in the Scottish election. A sensible,steady as she goes,or picking pals to subdue debate?
Sticking with Holyrood we wonder just what Willie Rennie was up to when he stood for election as First Minister earlier this week. We also challenge the Tory "no mandate for indyref2" narrative and caution independence supporters on getting sucked into that spurious discussion.
Glasgow witnessed two incredibly contrasting pieces of "taking it to the streets" with the uplifting Kenmure Street action against the UK government's deportation policies, and the rioting of Rangers fans "celebrating" their team's league title win.
What can be deduced about modern Scotland from these differing displays of people power?
Finally the UK government has announced the creation of Great British Rail signalling,yet another,shift away from Thatcherite dogma. Scotland has already implemented sweeping changes to the ownership and structure of our rail services.Will this be the first major battle over devolved and reserved powers in Brexit Britain?

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