Paul Hutcheon
@paulhutcheon.bsky.social
Political Editor, Daily Record✍🏻
Host, Planet Holyrood 🎙️
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Host, Planet Holyrood 🎙️
Aberdeen fan ⚽️
Tip offs: paul.hutcheon@reachplc.com
Analysis | Anas Sarwar would struggle to find the route to victory at the Holyrood election with a pair of binoculars.
Anas Sarwar would struggle to find the route to victory at Holyrood with a pair of binoculars - Daily Record
Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the latest nonsense from Downing Street is another example of the Labour Government scuppering Sarwar.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Analysis | Anas Sarwar would struggle to find the route to victory at the Holyrood election with a pair of binoculars.
Analysis | Anas Sarwar would struggle to find the route to victory at the Holyrood election with a pair of binoculars.
Anas Sarwar would struggle to find the route to victory at Holyrood with a pair of binoculars - Daily Record
Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the latest nonsense from Downing Street is another example of the Labour Government scuppering Sarwar.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Analysis | Anas Sarwar would struggle to find the route to victory at the Holyrood election with a pair of binoculars.
Anas Sarwar has blasted the “deeply unhelpful” and “unacceptable” Downing Street briefing war.
He said he "absolutely" backed Keir Starmer, but refused to be drawn on the future of his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney.
He said he "absolutely" backed Keir Starmer, but refused to be drawn on the future of his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney.
Anas Sarwar blasts “deeply unhelpful” and “unacceptable” Downing Street briefing war - Daily Record
The Scottish Labour leader hit out after over 24 hours of chaos at the heart of the UK Government.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Anas Sarwar has blasted the “deeply unhelpful” and “unacceptable” Downing Street briefing war.
He said he "absolutely" backed Keir Starmer, but refused to be drawn on the future of his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney.
He said he "absolutely" backed Keir Starmer, but refused to be drawn on the future of his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney.
NEW: John Swinney 'open' to grooming gangs inquiry after Daily Record exclusive.
John Swinney 'open' to grooming gangs inquiry after heartbreaking letter by victim - Daily Record
The First Minister hinted at a national probe after the Record revealed the case of a thirteen year old who was abused while she was in care.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
NEW: John Swinney 'open' to grooming gangs inquiry after Daily Record exclusive.
🎙️ Latest Planet Holyrood:
- Starmer's team loses the plot
- The Budget from hell
- 6 months to go to the Holyrood election.
- Starmer's team loses the plot
- The Budget from hell
- 6 months to go to the Holyrood election.
Planet Holyrood on Starmer v Streeting, the Budget's income tax rise and what it means for Scotland
Paul Hutcheon, Mark Smith and Ben Borland analyse the latest in British politics with an apparent coup launched against Keir Starmer in the run-up to his second Budget, which will appear to break a manifesto commitment and raise income tax. But what will that mean for Scotland?
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November 13, 2025 at 8:26 AM
🎙️ Latest Planet Holyrood:
- Starmer's team loses the plot
- The Budget from hell
- 6 months to go to the Holyrood election.
- Starmer's team loses the plot
- The Budget from hell
- 6 months to go to the Holyrood election.
EXC: A Glasgow 'grooming gang' victim has urged John Swinney to launch an inquiry into child exploitation.
Glasgow 'grooming gang' victim urges John Swinney to launch child exploitation probe - Daily Record
EXCLUSIVE: The young woman has contacted the First Minister directly about her experience.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
EXC: A Glasgow 'grooming gang' victim has urged John Swinney to launch an inquiry into child exploitation.
Hampden to host six matches at EURO 2028 as Scotland in line for £270m economic boost.
Hampden to host six matches at EURO 2028 as Scotland in line for £270m economic boost - Daily Record
The match schedule for the eagerly-awaited tournament has been released.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Hampden to host six matches at EURO 2028 as Scotland in line for £270m economic boost.
EXC: Two of Scotland's most prominent businessman say they could back a Budget income tax rise by Rachel Reeves if it is temporary.
Scots tycoons back 'temporary' income tax rise by Labour Government - Daily Record
Willie Haughey and Tom Hunter offered a measured assessment on speculation Chancellor Rachel Reeves is ready to raise tax.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:29 AM
EXC: Two of Scotland's most prominent businessman say they could back a Budget income tax rise by Rachel Reeves if it is temporary.
A senior Labour MP backs Wes Streeting: “MPs are waking up this morning and calling me to say they see a man who can handle himself in the media, is affable and they're thinking they would quite like to sell this guy on the doors.”
Wes Streeting accuses Downing Street aides of 'kneecapping' him over leadership bid claim - Daily Record
The Health Secretary pushed back hard on claims he would challenge Keir Starmer for the leadership.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:12 AM
A senior Labour MP backs Wes Streeting: “MPs are waking up this morning and calling me to say they see a man who can handle himself in the media, is affable and they're thinking they would quite like to sell this guy on the doors.”
EXC: Edinburgh hit by 250% rise in homeless refugee applications from outside Scotland.
It comes after thousands of refugees based south of the border applied to Glasgow for assistance.
It comes after thousands of refugees based south of the border applied to Glasgow for assistance.
Edinburgh hit by 250% rise in homeless refugee applications from outside Scotland - Daily Record
EXCLUSIVE: The Capital has seen a hike in the number of refugees applying from south of the border.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:45 AM
EXC: Edinburgh hit by 250% rise in homeless refugee applications from outside Scotland.
It comes after thousands of refugees based south of the border applied to Glasgow for assistance.
It comes after thousands of refugees based south of the border applied to Glasgow for assistance.
Rachel Reeves drops strongest hint she will raise income tax and scrap the two child benefit cap.
Rachel Reeves drops strongest hint she will raise income tax and scrap two child benefit cap - Daily Record
The Chancellor said sticking to manifesto commitments on tax would lead to deep cuts.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Rachel Reeves drops strongest hint she will raise income tax and scrap the two child benefit cap.
NEW: An STV legend has said the broadcaster has no future and predicts the sacking of the chief executive.
STV legend says broadcaster has ‘no future’ and predicts sacking of chief executive - Daily Record
Bernard Ponsonby issued the bleak verdict on his former employer.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
NEW: An STV legend has said the broadcaster has no future and predicts the sacking of the chief executive.
Asylum seekers could be offered £100 a week to leave hotels under plans considered by the Home Office.
Asylum seekers to be offered £100 a week to leave taxpayer-funded hotels - Daily Record
The plan is believed to have been tabled by Home Office officials as part of the push to close asylum hotels.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Asylum seekers could be offered £100 a week to leave hotels under plans considered by the Home Office.
EXC: E-bike police seizures soar by 1450% as call issued for 'death trap' clampdown.
E-bike police seizures soar by 1450% as call issued for 'death trap' clampdown - Daily Record
EXCLUSIVE: New figures show a massive rise in seizures of the vehicles.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:44 AM
EXC: E-bike police seizures soar by 1450% as call issued for 'death trap' clampdown.
Across the board income tax hikes in January would be the worst option for the SNP Government.
They'll he hoping most of the £1bn black hole is offset by new Barnett consequentials.
They'll he hoping most of the £1bn black hole is offset by new Barnett consequentials.
Scots could be in line for income tax rises in January Budget under SNP Government - Daily Record
The Scottish Government's Budget will be heavily linked to tax changes in the UK Budget this month.
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November 9, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Across the board income tax hikes in January would be the worst option for the SNP Government.
They'll he hoping most of the £1bn black hole is offset by new Barnett consequentials.
They'll he hoping most of the £1bn black hole is offset by new Barnett consequentials.
EXC: Senior Tory @RobertJenrick has been accused of breaching Commons rules over a "fake clown' video of Justice Secretary David Lammy.
Labour MP Graeme Downie has made a formal complaint to the Speaker.
Labour MP Graeme Downie has made a formal complaint to the Speaker.
Tory Robert Jenrick accused of breaching Westminster rules over fake clown video - Daily Record
EXCLUSIVE: A complaint has been made about the Tory after he posted AI footage about Justice Secretary David Lammy.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:48 AM
EXC: Senior Tory @RobertJenrick has been accused of breaching Commons rules over a "fake clown' video of Justice Secretary David Lammy.
Labour MP Graeme Downie has made a formal complaint to the Speaker.
Labour MP Graeme Downie has made a formal complaint to the Speaker.
NEW: Scottish Labour’s governing body has rejected plans to strip party members of their right to select Holyrood List candidates.
I understand the SEC backed a short campaign, with members picking. Only constituency candidates can be on the Lists.
I understand the SEC backed a short campaign, with members picking. Only constituency candidates can be on the Lists.
November 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
NEW: Scottish Labour’s governing body has rejected plans to strip party members of their right to select Holyrood List candidates.
I understand the SEC backed a short campaign, with members picking. Only constituency candidates can be on the Lists.
I understand the SEC backed a short campaign, with members picking. Only constituency candidates can be on the Lists.
EXC: Scottish Labour is considering stripping party members of their right to select Holyrood candidates for the regional lists.
The plan would hand this power to party bosses and be based on the number of voter contacts made by constituency candidates.
The plan would hand this power to party bosses and be based on the number of voter contacts made by constituency candidates.
Scottish Labour considering blocking party members from selecting Holyrood candidates - Daily Record
EXCLUSIVE: The party's governing body will discuss a proposal tomorrow which would grant List ranking places to the constituency candidates who have worked the hardest.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
EXC: Scottish Labour is considering stripping party members of their right to select Holyrood candidates for the regional lists.
The plan would hand this power to party bosses and be based on the number of voter contacts made by constituency candidates.
The plan would hand this power to party bosses and be based on the number of voter contacts made by constituency candidates.
Alex Salmond died with debts of £350,000 and assets of only £2,282.
Alex Salmond died with debts of £350,000 and assets of only £2,282 - Daily Record
The details of the former first minister's financial problems are on the website of a government agency.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Alex Salmond died with debts of £350,000 and assets of only £2,282.
SNP triumph in council by-election as Reform pushes Labour into third place.
SNP triumph in council by-election as Reform pushes Labour into third place - Daily Record
Scottish Labour's vote share fell by nearly 20 points after a difficult night for Anas Sarwar's party.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 9:22 AM
SNP triumph in council by-election as Reform pushes Labour into third place.
EXC: Fury as council chief executives to pocket pay hikes of up to 23% after cuts to services.
Their average salary rise will be 12.47% while workers received 4%.
Their average salary rise will be 12.47% while workers received 4%.
Fury as council chief executives to pocket pay hikes of up to 23% after cuts to services - Daily Record
EXCLUSIVE: Council umbrella group COSLA recently agreed to back recommendations that will see CEOs pocket huge rises.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 8:01 AM
EXC: Fury as council chief executives to pocket pay hikes of up to 23% after cuts to services.
Their average salary rise will be 12.47% while workers received 4%.
Their average salary rise will be 12.47% while workers received 4%.
John Swinney will not want to go into the election on the back of an income tax hike. The SNP went into the 1999 election promising to reverse a 1p cut and got hammered.
The FM will hope public spending > from Westminster can get him out of a hole.
The FM will hope public spending > from Westminster can get him out of a hole.
John Swinney refuses to rule out fresh income tax rises for Scots in Budget - Daily Record
The First Minister made his comments against the backdrop of a "changing landscape" on tax across the UK.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:55 PM
John Swinney will not want to go into the election on the back of an income tax hike. The SNP went into the 1999 election promising to reverse a 1p cut and got hammered.
The FM will hope public spending > from Westminster can get him out of a hole.
The FM will hope public spending > from Westminster can get him out of a hole.
A Glasgow councillor forgot to turn off his camera when he went to the bathroom during a meeting.
Labour's Hanif Raja could be seen loosening his trousers before a colleague intervened.
Labour's Hanif Raja could be seen loosening his trousers before a colleague intervened.
Glasgow councillor forgets to turn off camera in meeting during toilet break - Daily Record
Hanif Raja could be seen loosening his trousers before a colleague interjected.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:28 AM
A Glasgow councillor forgot to turn off his camera when he went to the bathroom during a meeting.
Labour's Hanif Raja could be seen loosening his trousers before a colleague intervened.
Labour's Hanif Raja could be seen loosening his trousers before a colleague intervened.
I still find it inexplicable Alex Salmond did not have a will in place.
Alex Salmond's widow could be forced to sell family home to pay late husband's debts - Daily Record
A bankruptcy expert said Moira Salmond could be hit with a hefty bill to pay off her late husband's creditors.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:20 AM
I still find it inexplicable Alex Salmond did not have a will in place.
EXC: A pro-independence MSP has revealed Reform UK tried to get her to defect.
But Ash Regan said no after snubbing Nigel Farage's "smooth talk".
But Ash Regan said no after snubbing Nigel Farage's "smooth talk".
Pro-independence MSP turned down Reform UK after 'smooth talk' from Nigel Farage - Daily Record
EXCLUSIVE: Ash Regan said Reform UK made two attempts at getting her to join their party.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
EXC: A pro-independence MSP has revealed Reform UK tried to get her to defect.
But Ash Regan said no after snubbing Nigel Farage's "smooth talk".
But Ash Regan said no after snubbing Nigel Farage's "smooth talk".