The Ordinary Elite - E9 - Who will tackle the corruption in our political class?

The Ordinary Elite - E9 - Who will tackle the corruption in our political class?

July 15, 2026 · 53 min · Season 5 · Episode 9

About this episode

The episode discusses the potential for a parliamentary inquiry into the finances and governance of political parties in light of recent votes against such inquiries.

The Ordinary Elite is a Scottish podcast brought to you from Glasgow by John McGovern and Mike Dailly. Both are Solicitor Advocates - John a criminal defence lawyer and Mike a civil litigation practitioner and social justice campaigner. In episode 9 of Season 5, we discuss whether there will be a parliamentary inquiry into the finances of, donations to and the governance of political parties? Last month, Holyrood voted against a parliamentary inquiry - might there be a Westminster led one to tackle the corruption in our political class?

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Hosts: John McGovern, Mike Dailly

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Organizations: Holyrood, Westminster

Places: Scotland, Glasgow

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