Go Radio Politics Show: October 25th, 2026.

This is the catch-up edition of Bernard Ponsonby's weekly live Sunday politics show on Go Radio, bringing you the biggest political stories, debates and interviews from across Scotland and beyond in one convenient podcast.

As Chancellor John Healey prepares to deliver one of the most challenging budgets in recent years, the panel debates how Labour can balance growth, public spending and rising economic pressures. With speculation mounting over tax changes, defence spending and support for households, the discussion explores what the government must do to restore confidence while delivering for voters.

The conversation then turns to the future of North Sea energy, with heated debate over the Jackdaw and Rosebank developments, climate targets, energy security and jobs. Finally, the panel examines whether politicians who leave the party they were elected for should be allowed to keep their seats, following Amanda Bland's departure from Reform UK.

Episode Highlights

📊 What can John Healey realistically deliver in Wednesday's budget?

💷 The battle between economic growth, taxation and public spending.

🏠 Cost-of-living concerns and proposals to ease pressure on households.

⚔️ Cross-party agreement emerges on increasing UK defence spending.

🛢️ Why the approval of Jackdaw has reignited the Rosebank debate.

🌍 Can the UK meet climate commitments while expanding North Sea extraction?

⚡ Energy security versus net-zero ambitions.

🏛️ Amanda Bland's exit from Reform UK sparks debate over political mandates.

🗳️ Should MSPs who leave their party be forced to seek re-election?

🎙️ Sharp exchanges, surprising agreements and major political fault lines ahead of a crucial week in Westminster.

Listen now for a wide-ranging debate on the budget, energy policy and the future of political accountability in Scotland

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