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The SNP needs to build more homes | Post-election analysis with Andy McIver
Episode Description
In this episode of The ESPC Property Show, Paul & Megan are joined by Andy McIver (Host on Holyrood Sources podcast and founder of Message Matters) to debrief the recent Scottish election. In the episode they cover everything from how Westminster "infects" Scottish politics, how John Swinney might run his minority government and whether or not the housing crisis can be solved in this term of government.Chapters:0:00 Coming up0:30 Introduction1:42 John Swinney chooses his cabinet3:15 Westminster affecting Scottish politics6:23 Did the cost of living crisis start in 2008?10:51 Any surprises in the Scottish election?11:38 The SNP have to do things differently13:30 How reliable are manifestos?16:28 How will John Swinney run a minority government?20:29 Is housing a priority for this government?22:55 Housing policy battles 25:46 First Home Fund 29:03 John Swinney's leadership32:32 How could the housing sector look in 5 years?34:51 Quick fire questions