Councillor Gravy Train, Officer Exodus & Who’s Really Running the Show?

Councillor Gravy Train, Officer Exodus & Who’s Really Running the Show?

This week on What’s the Point?, we’re back with another no-holds-barred breakdown of the political chaos you’re probably already paying for. From inflated councillor salaries to MP/ MSP work, we ask: is the public footing the bill for a gravy train they never boarded? We unpack the quiet exodus happening inside North Lanarkshire Council’s senior management team — including Penman’s sudden departure to South Ayrshire & McPherson's retirement. All of this lands right in the middle of a supposed governance review. So… career moves or strategic retreat? Then, it’s time to talk governance. With more decisions being made behind closed doors and power slipping quietly into the hands of officers, we ask: who’s steering the ship, and is anyone even watching? We’re also diving into two political hot potatoes. Megan Gallagher’s headlines raise important questions about the role of the NLC Tory group. And of course, we couldn’t ignore the Jamie Hepburn story, has the SNP gone bonkers mode, or are they just big Fessers? As always, I’m joined by my partner in political mischief Bellshill’s own Gerry Brennan. ⚠️ Heads up this week’s episode is audio-only due to some technical gremlins. But don’t worry, the chat's still first-class.

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WHO REALLY RUNS SCOTLAND? Robin McAlpine on Power, Money & a Broken System. Ep 60

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10 Sep 1h 28min

Cllr Fiona Higgins, Historic Win Against SCS & More Failed SNP Complaints. Ep 59

Cllr Fiona Higgins, Historic Win Against SCS & More Failed SNP Complaints. Ep 59

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3 Sep 1h 25min

FAILED COMPLAINTS, CLUELESS LEADERSHIP & DO WE EXPECT ANYTHING LESS FROM NLC SNP.

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7 Jul 1h 25min

Delegated Authority, Councillor Decisions (who controls the council?) and our National Team. Ep 55

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18 Jun 1h 24min

James Marvin, Local Historian / NLs TIKTOK Sensation. Ep 54

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Brian Leishman MP, future of Scottish Labour, Grangemouth and Suspension. Ep 53

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