{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/643d6492ae2be60011a66c8d/6971f8066d046dd4d1a585cf?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Scottish Voters Focus Group: Swinney, Sarwar, Starmer & Farage Assessed","description":"<p>Voters in <strong>Falkirk</strong>, one of Scotland’s key<strong> constituencies</strong>, give their brutally honest verdict on the politicians who will shape the <strong>2026 Scottish Parliament election</strong>.</p><p>In this special episode of <strong>Holyrood Sources</strong>, we partner with polling experts <strong>More In Common</strong> to bring you a rare <strong>focus group of Labour 2024 voters</strong> — now drifting towards the SNP, Reform UK, or undecided.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 You’ll hear unfiltered views on:</p><ul><li><strong>John Swinney</strong> and whether the SNP has “lost its way”</li><li><strong>Anas Sarwar</strong> and Labour’s Westminster problem</li><li><strong>Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership</strong>, trust, and the winter fuel payment backlash</li><li><strong>Nigel Farage and Reform UK</strong> — and why his brand may be “detoxified” in Scotland</li><li>The issues voters care about most: <strong>cost of living</strong>, <strong>NHS waiting times</strong>, <strong>education</strong>, <strong>immigration</strong>, and <strong>trust in politics</strong></li><li>Hosts <strong>Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein</strong>, former Chief of Staff to Alex Salmond and <strong>Andy Maciver</strong>, former Director of Communications for the Scottish Conservatives are joined by <strong>Luke Tryl</strong>, UK Director at More In Common.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This episode takes you <strong>inside the minds of undecided Scottish voters</strong> — and shows why the next Holyrood election could be far closer than many expect.</p><p><br></p><p>📩 <strong>Join the conversation:</strong></p><p>WhatsApp us on <strong>0333 404 6507</strong> or send a voice note to feature in a future episode.</p>","author_name":"Shortbread Media "}