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Mr Yousaf spoke candidly about Peter Murrell’s embezzlement conviction and the SNP campervan controversy.

He also opens up about his in-laws being trapped in Gaza in late 2023 and gives his thoughts on the rise of Reform UK at the Holyrood election.

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The former first minister is our special guest on the podcast this week.

Mr Yousaf spoke candidly about Peter Murrell’s embezzlement conviction and the SNP campervan controversy.

He also opens up about his in-laws being trapped in Gaza in late 2023 and gives his thoughts on the rise of Reform UK at the Holyrood election.