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A Week is a Long Time in Politics
Nov 16, 2023
Ava-Santina Evans and Patrick Maguire discuss the reshuffle in British politics, the potential Labour government, the rise of fake videos, and a politician's contradictory statement about his iPad usage involving his children. The hosts also joke about merchandise and promote their new weekly podcast.
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- Scottish Health Secretary Michael Matheson ran up an £11,000 bill on his parliament-issued iPad during a holiday, raising questions about personal use and the involvement of his children.
- The viral deepfake video of Sadiq Khan highlights the risks of misleading content and the need for vigilance on encrypted platforms to prevent the spread of misinformation.
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Michael Matheson admits personal use of Scottish Parliament iPad
Scottish Health Secretary Michael Matheson faced scrutiny after it was revealed that he ran up an £11,000 bill for roaming on his Scottish Parliament iPad while on holiday in Morocco. Initially, he denied any personal use of the device, stating that it was solely for parliamentary business. However, during an emotional statement in Holyrood, Matheson admitted that his two sons had watched football matches on the iPad. The revelation raised questions about why he involved his children in his explanation and why he took the parliament-issued iPad with him on holiday.
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