Holyrood 516 / 30 Oct 2023

New kid on the block: Exclusive interview with the new Scottish Labour MP Michael Shanks

3 Editor’s note: This is a party that used to be envied for its political nouse. It was on message and had its finger on the pulse of the nation. But not any more
5 Roundup: Pictures and numbers from the past two weeks
7 Talking Point: The first minister needs to stop shying away from talking about education
8 In Context: The Verity House Agreement
9 Political Spotlight: Election ready - After one year in office, what mark has Rishi Sunak made on the public and the constitutional question?
12 Political Interview: Michael Shanks - An exclusive interview with the new Labour MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West
20 Robotics: Building the future - As the demand for robots grows, all eyes are on Scotland to keep the UK in the race
23 Q&A: Science and Technology CPG - The cross party group members answer a range of questions on their specialist subjects
26 Housing: Paul McLennan - The housing minister on why private investment is vital in addressing Scotland’s shortage of homes
31 Housing: Building a way forward - Rising homelessness, unaffordable mortgages and sky-high rents mean pressure on all parts of the housing market
34 Political Interview: Lord Offord - The Scotland Office minister on how growing up in Greenock fuels his passion for levelling up our towns
38 Getting to know... Depute leader of Renfrewshire Council, Jacqueline Cameron
40 Event spotlight: An overview of Holyrood’s fringes at the SNP conference
42 Comment: Neil Findlay looks to parties on all sides of the constitutional debate to come together
43 Local politics: Councillor Sally Pattle shares the ‘explosive’ facts about her area
44 Diary: Ominous clouds, onimous crowds, and ministers who talk hot air
45 Political spin: Cosla vice president Steven Heddle tells us why he’s a Dirty Røtter
46 Last Word: Sketch - SNP members enjoy a time warp

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