Commons People

Podlitical

With the election aftershocks settling, what does the "new normal" in politics look like? As MPs finish being sworn in after several days, the shape of the House of Commons sees an emboldened Labour and a much diminished Conservatives and SNP. With Ian Murray MP announced as the new Scotland secretary, what does this new office-holder and new political landscape have in store for Scotland - from Grangemouth & GB Energy to giveaways - and how might the next two years play out between Labour and the SNP as they embark on a potentially very long campaign in the lead up to the 2026 Holyrood election.