Topic: Snp

7 chapters across the catalog

Twitter Rattling
Episode 1148 9:42 - 16:42

1148: Twitter Rattling

UK Prime Minister Race, Boris Johnson, Ian Blackford

The contest to succeed Theresa May as UK Prime Minister focuses on frontrunner Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt. During Prime Minister's Questions, Scottish National Party leader Ian Blackford accuses Johnson of racism and stoking division, leading to a procedural dispute with the Speaker regarding parliamentary language.

People's Vote
Episode 1104 42:34 - 45:32

1104: People's Vote

People's Vote, Scottish National Party, Brexit Delay

The Scottish National Party and other remain-leaning factions are advocating for a "People's Vote" to break the Brexit deadlock. This proposed second referendum is framed as a way to let the public decide on the final terms of the exit or whether to remain. Critics view the term as a deceptive rebranding of a do-over vote.

Menprovement
Episode 972 2:36:01 - 2:40:36

972: Menprovement

Scottish Nationalist Party, Independence Arguments

The Scottish Nationalist Party (SNP) outlines three primary grievances against the UK government: the lack of a sovereign oil fund, the imposition of austerity measures, and the pursuit of a "hard Brexit." The hosts characterize these arguments as specious hindsight, noting that an independent Scotland would likely have faced similar economic challenges.

Gut Punch
Episode 922 1:00:14 - 1:06:00

922: Gut Punch

British Prime Minister's Questions, Scottish National Party

During Prime Minister's Questions, Angus Robertson of the Scottish National Party challenged Theresa May on her refusal to participate in televised debates. May responded by criticizing the SNP's focus on independence over domestic issues like healthcare and education.

Personfriend
Episode 916 27:12 - 29:25

916: Personfriend

British Parliamentary Decorum, Scottish National Party Protests

During the Article 50 announcement, members of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and the Labor Party interrupted Prime Minister Theresa May with raucous shouting. Speaker John Bercow intervened to demand "statesmanlike" behavior from the hecklers. The hosts contrast the sophisticated sarcasm of British political insults with the "microaggression" culture in American politics.

Personfriend
Episode 916 29:27 - 32:11

916: Personfriend

Theresa May, European Liberal Democratic Values

Prime Minister Theresa May emphasized that while the UK is leaving the EU institutions, it is not leaving Europe itself. She argued that the world needs European liberal democratic values, a statement met with laughter and knee-slapping from SNP members. The hosts critique her delivery and the lack of order maintained by the Speaker during her speech.

The List
Episode 719 2:46:51 - 2:54:48

719: The List

British General Election, Queen Elizabeth's Role

The upcoming British General Election is described as a potential "shambles" with no party expected to win an outright majority. Speculation arises regarding Queen Elizabeth's constitutional power to intervene if David Cameron attempts to remain Prime Minister without a clear coalition, while the Scottish Nationalist Party (SNP) and UKIP threaten the traditional two-party system.