The Sturgeon paradox: how is she so popular?
Dec 03, 2020•37 min
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Episode description
Despite her government’s underperformance on education, health and Covid-19, Nicola Sturgeon’s popularity continues to climb – why? (01:10) Does spending more on overseas aid mean we care more? (14:05) And finally, are we all followers of the cult of casualness? (26:25)
With The Spectator’s Scotland editor Alex Massie, former SNP finance spokesperson Andrew Wilson, development adviser Gilbert Greenall, former international development secretary Andrew Mitchell, journalist Melanie McDonagh and editor of The Oldie, Harry Mount.
Presented by Lara Prendergast.
Produced by Max Jeffery, Cindy Yu and Matt Taylor.
With The Spectator’s Scotland editor Alex Massie, former SNP finance spokesperson Andrew Wilson, development adviser Gilbert Greenall, former international development secretary Andrew Mitchell, journalist Melanie McDonagh and editor of The Oldie, Harry Mount.
Presented by Lara Prendergast.
Produced by Max Jeffery, Cindy Yu and Matt Taylor.
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