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Reform loses an MSP and X loses the SNP – Politics Show

October 22, 2026

Reform loses an MSP and X loses the SNP – Politics Show

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: ‘Jackdaw approved. Is Rosebank next?’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0033393

Natalie, Lynsey and Andy Maciver from the Holyrood Sources podcast discuss Reform UK losing its first MSP at Holyrood; an SNP motion calling for the party, the Scottish Government and Holyrood authorities to leave social media platform X; and what to expect from the UK Budget.

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

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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