Go Radio Politics Show: June 28th, 2026.

This is a catch-up version of Bernard Ponsonby's live, weekly Sunday show on Go Radio.

On this episode Bernard is joined by Christine Jardine MP and Kirsten Sullivan MP & Calum Kerr MSP.

A dramatic week in UK and Scottish politics takes centre stage as leadership shake-ups, financial scandal, and media tensions collide. With Keir Starmer stepping aside and Andy Burnham poised for a potential “coronation,” the panel debates whether a new leader can truly reset Labour’s direction—or simply repackage the same challenges.

Meanwhile, the sentencing of former SNP chief Peter Murrell sparks fresh controversy, raising critical questions about transparency, trust, and whether a deeper inquiry is needed.

And finally, journalists push back against new restrictions at Holyrood—igniting a heated debate over media freedom versus order and access.

Fast-paced, sharp, and unapologetically candid—this episode breaks down the political stakes shaping what comes next.

Key Highlights

• 🔥 Leadership Shake-Up: Is Andy Burnham the fresh start Labour needs—or more of the same?
• 💷 £400k Scandal Fallout: Calls grow louder for an independent probe into SNP finances.
• 🏛️ Trust in Politics: Can transparency rebuild public confidence?
• 🎤 Media vs Parliament: Are new interview rules protecting order—or weakening press freedom?
• ⚖️ Big Policy Questions: Defence spending, fiscal rules, and tough economic trade-offs ahead.

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