Newscast Live at Edinburgh Fringe: Israel’s Gaza City Plan, JD Vance's Fishing Trip & Kemi's Cheating Confession
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Aug 8, 2025 
In this lively discussion recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe, James Cook, Scotland Editor, shares insights on the intricate dynamics of Scottish politics. Des Clarke, host of Breaking The News, brings humor into the mix while Ailbhe Rea, Associate Editor at Bloomberg UK, analyzes the political ramifications of Benjamin Netanyahu's Gaza plan and Keir Starmer's response. The trio also dives into Kemi Badenoch's confession about exposing a cheating classmate, blending serious topics with comedic anecdotes from the festival.
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Swinney's Long‑Form Political Brand
- James Cook described John Swinney's political brand as calm, long-form and deliberately unflashy.
- He said that steadiness is Swinney's strength and helps stabilise the SNP after turmoil.
Farage Helps SNP's Political Position
- James Cook argued Nigel Farage's presence has been politically useful to the SNP by giving them a clear opponent to oppose.
- He linked spikes in independence support to polarising English figures like Farage and Boris Johnson.
UK Faces Diplomatic Arms Sale Tightrope
- Ailbhe Rea described the UK's arms-sales position as a diplomatic tightrope between ending supplies linked to harm and appearing to abandon Israel's defence.
- She noted Germany's tougher stance is pressuring other countries and shifting public opinion.