Paul Hutcheon
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Paul Hutcheon
@paulhutcheon.bsky.social
Political Editor, Daily Record✍🏻
Host, Planet Holyrood 🎙️
Aberdeen fan ⚽️
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EXC: Labour accused of treating oil and gas workers 'like the miners in the 1980s'.
Labour accused of treating oil and gas workers 'like the miners in the 1980s' - Daily Record
EXCLUSIVE: Louise Gilmour of GMB Scotland claimed the abandonment of the energy workers is akin to forty years ago.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Anas Sarwar praises 'brave' Shabana Mahmood over immigration and asylum crackdown.
Anas Sarwar praises 'brave' Shabana Mahmood over immigration and asylum crackdown - Daily Record
The Scottish Labour leader said action is needed to fix the "broken" immigration system.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:09 AM
EXC: Criminals under 25 to face jail under crackdown plan backed by Scottish Labour.

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November 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
NEW: Scotland 'falling further behind England' in assessing children for ADHD or autism.
Scotland 'falling further behind England' in assessing children for ADHD or autism - Daily Record
Labour MP Imogen Walker spoke out after NHS Lanarkshire said it was only now appointing kids who were referred to its Neurodevelopmental Service in August 2021.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
NEW: Reform have failed to win their first election in Scotland after falling short in Stranraer and the Rhins.

Reform won the most first preferences, but the Tory candidate won at stage 7.
Reform UK fall short of first election win in Scotland after defeat to the Tories - Daily Record
The Tories pipped Reform in a close local by-election contest.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Nicola Sturgeon's 'presidential' leadership may have cost lives during pandemic, a member of the Scottish Covid Bereaved has said.
Nicola Sturgeon's 'presidential' leadership 'may' have cost lives during pandemic - Daily Record
The claim was made by Rhona Arthur of the Scottish Covid Bereaved Group
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November 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I'm in London today covering the latest report from the UK Covid Inquiry. Lots of important issues relating to Scotland will be covered.
‘Judgement day’ - Covid inquiry to issue pandemic verdict on Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney - Daily Record
The Inquiry will issue a key report into the pandemic today.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:57 AM
‘Judgement day’ - Covid inquiry to deliver their verdict on Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney over their handling of the pandemic.
Covid inquiry to issue pandemic verdict on Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney
The Inquiry will issue a key report into the pandemic today.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:39 AM
SNP Justice Secretary snubs Holyrood over claims she 'misrepresented' grooming gangs expert.
SNP Justice Secretary snubs Holyrood over claims she 'misrepresented' grooming gangs expert - Daily Record
Angela Constance was said to be travelling on government business after MSPs demanded answers on the row.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
EXC: Dying grandad to lose out on funeral expenses over 'callous' end of insurance policy affecting Scots pensioners.
Dying grandad to lose out on funeral expenses over 'callous' end of insurance policy - Daily Record
EXCLUSIVE: 81 year old George Davies is one of many Scots pensioners affected by a decision by Maiden Life Försäkrings.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:31 AM
EXC: The SNP Justice Secretary has been urged to issue a public apology after she 'misrepresented' a renowned grooming gang expert.
SNP Justice Secretary urged to issue public apology after 'misrepresenting' grooming gang expert - Daily Record
EXCLUSIVE: A Government group had to clarify comments by Angela Constance about Professor Alexis Jay
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November 18, 2025 at 9:59 PM
EXC: Top Scottish Labour donor says Gov 'getting it wrong' on the economy.

In a blistering analysis, Willie Haughey criticised Rachel Reeves on everything from inflation to unemployment:

“I'm saying this as someone who is a member of the Labour Party."
Top Scottish Labour donor says Labour 'getting it wrong' on the economy as tax rising Budget looms - Daily Record
EXCLUSIVE: The tycoon criticised Rachel Reeves' record on everything from inflation to unemployment.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:29 PM
EXC: Senior SNP and Labour MSPs back Bill to criminalise the purchase of sex.
MSPs declare support for Ash Regan's legislation to criminalise Scots who buy sex from prostitutes - Daily Record
EXCLUSIVE: Rhoda Grant and Ruth Maguire have sent a joint letter to the Scottish Government calling on them to back Ash Regan's proposals.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Analysis | Anas Sarwar would struggle to find the route to victory at the Holyrood election with a pair of binoculars.
Anas Sarwar would struggle to find the route to victory at Holyrood with a pair of binoculars - Daily Record
Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the latest nonsense from Downing Street is another example of the Labour Government scuppering Sarwar.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Analysis | Anas Sarwar would struggle to find the route to victory at the Holyrood election with a pair of binoculars.
Anas Sarwar would struggle to find the route to victory at Holyrood with a pair of binoculars - Daily Record
Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the latest nonsense from Downing Street is another example of the Labour Government scuppering Sarwar.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Anas Sarwar has blasted the “deeply unhelpful” and “unacceptable” Downing Street briefing war.

He said he "absolutely" backed Keir Starmer, but refused to be drawn on the future of his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney.
Anas Sarwar blasts “deeply unhelpful” and “unacceptable” Downing Street briefing war - Daily Record
The Scottish Labour leader hit out after over 24 hours of chaos at the heart of the UK Government.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:37 PM
NEW: John Swinney 'open' to grooming gangs inquiry after Daily Record exclusive.
John Swinney 'open' to grooming gangs inquiry after heartbreaking letter by victim - Daily Record
The First Minister hinted at a national probe after the Record revealed the case of a thirteen year old who was abused while she was in care.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
🎙️ Latest Planet Holyrood:

- Starmer's team loses the plot
- The Budget from hell
- 6 months to go to the Holyrood election.
Planet Holyrood on Starmer v Streeting, the Budget's income tax rise and what it means for Scotland
Paul Hutcheon, Mark Smith and Ben Borland analyse the latest in British politics with an apparent coup launched against Keir Starmer in the run-up to his second Budget, which will appear to break a manifesto commitment and raise income tax. But what will that mean for Scotland? Daily Record Homepag
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November 13, 2025 at 8:26 AM
EXC: A Glasgow 'grooming gang' victim has urged John Swinney to launch an inquiry into child exploitation.
Glasgow 'grooming gang' victim urges John Swinney to launch child exploitation probe - Daily Record
EXCLUSIVE: The young woman has contacted the First Minister directly about her experience.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Hampden to host six matches at EURO 2028 as Scotland in line for £270m economic boost.
Hampden to host six matches at EURO 2028 as Scotland in line for £270m economic boost - Daily Record
The match schedule for the eagerly-awaited tournament has been released.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
EXC: Two of Scotland's most prominent businessman say they could back a Budget income tax rise by Rachel Reeves if it is temporary.
Scots tycoons back 'temporary' income tax rise by Labour Government - Daily Record
Willie Haughey and Tom Hunter offered a measured assessment on speculation Chancellor Rachel Reeves is ready to raise tax.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:29 AM
A senior Labour MP backs Wes Streeting: “MPs are waking up this morning and calling me to say they see a man who can handle himself in the media, is affable and they're thinking they would quite like to sell this guy on the doors.”
Wes Streeting accuses Downing Street aides of 'kneecapping' him over leadership bid claim - Daily Record
The Health Secretary pushed back hard on claims he would challenge Keir Starmer for the leadership.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:12 AM
EXC: Edinburgh hit by 250% rise in homeless refugee applications from outside Scotland.

It comes after thousands of refugees based south of the border applied to Glasgow for assistance.
Edinburgh hit by 250% rise in homeless refugee applications from outside Scotland - Daily Record
EXCLUSIVE: The Capital has seen a hike in the number of refugees applying from south of the border.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Rachel Reeves drops strongest hint she will raise income tax and scrap the two child benefit cap.
Rachel Reeves drops strongest hint she will raise income tax and scrap two child benefit cap - Daily Record
The Chancellor said sticking to manifesto commitments on tax would lead to deep cuts.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
NEW: An STV legend has said the broadcaster has no future and predicts the sacking of the chief executive.
STV legend says broadcaster has ‘no future’ and predicts sacking of chief executive - Daily Record
Bernard Ponsonby issued the bleak verdict on his former employer.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM