Bernard Ponsonby is joined by Alex Kerr ,SNP, David Smith, Reform and Katherine Sangster, Labour as they diccuss the week in politics.

Go Radio Politics Show: August, 23rd 2026.

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

This week on the Go Radio Politics Show, Bernard Ponsonby and his panel tackle three of Scotland's most pressing issues. First, they examine the fierce debate sparked by a BBC documentary on Glasgow city centre, asking whether concerns about crime, drug use, homelessness and public safety reflect reality or risk damaging the city's reputation.

The discussion then turns to Scotland's justice system, where growing court backlogs, lengthy trial delays and prison overcrowding are raising serious questions about whether victims and communities are being let down.

Finally, the panel explores the future of Scottish shipbuilding following redundancy announcements at Ferguson Marine. Is there still a long-term future for shipbuilding on the Clyde, or are deeper structural problems threatening one of Scotland's most iconic industries?

• The controversy surrounding the BBC's Welcome to Glasgow documentary.
• Is Glasgow city centre safe, and what are the root causes of rising concerns?
• Growing tension between perception, politics and reality in public debate.
• Court delays increasing from months to years and the impact on victims.
• Prison overcrowding, early release policies and public confidence in justice.
• Ferguson Marine redundancies and the fight to secure future shipbuilding work.
• Whether Scotland's political leaders are focusing on solutions or simply reacting to crises.

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