Stewart McDonald is an ally of the First Minister and in this candid interview he reacts to the shock news of her resignation. Nicola Sturgeon bows out of Scottish politics at the very top, enjoying an unprecedented electoral record it is all but impossible to surpass. So why has she resigned now and what does it mean for the SNP, Scotland and the UK? What will she do next? And more importantly, what 'low and no' beers does Stewart recommend?

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Forthcoming guests include:

20 Feb: Keir Starmer

6 March: Eddie Izzard

20 March: Krishnan Guru-Murthy

3 April: Ruth Davidson

22 May: David Blunkett

Plus more to be announced! 

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