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Are Burnham and Swinney really that different? - Politics Show

October 15, 2026

Are Burnham and Swinney really that different? - Politics Show

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: ‘Will Burnham’s Brexit-bashing sway SNP voters?’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0032qyy

Lynsey, Paris and former Scottish Conservatives head of media Adam Morris discuss the similarities and differences between Andy Burnham and John Swinney, as a decision on the Jackdaw gas field approaches; Scottish Green MSP Q Manivannan’s bid to become rector of the University of St Andrews; and Adam gets the chance to defend his dress sense.

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Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode of the Politics Show is hosted by Lynsey Bews and Paris Gourtsoyannis.

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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