Conor and Gina speak to veteran SNP MSP, Alex Neil about his time in Holyrood and his friend Alex Salmond. Not pulling any of his punches, the former health minister hits out at the party machines of government and backs a move towards a 'supermajority' for independence. They also speak to Chris Hopkins of Savanta ComRes about the chances of Scotland's newest political party, the Alba Party led by Alex Salmond, in the upcoming election. Music: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): <a href="https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/good-thing">https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/good-thing</a> License code: FEWU7SEEDXBYDFV7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Steamie by The Scotsman

Holyrood's 'thorn in the flesh' and Alba Party's chances at the ballot box

The Scotsman's political reporters guide you through the changing landscape of Scottish politics. From Scottish Independence to education and everything in between, they will offer unrivalled insight, explain the political issues of the day, take a deeper look into the problems behind them and introduce you to those who are ultimately tasked with solving them. The Steamie is a Laudable production by the Scotsman.