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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Join Steven Bonnar SNP MSP, Graeme Downie MP for Labour & Duncan Dunlop Lib Dems as they discuss the latest in Scottish Politics.

Bernard Ponsonby is joined by Tommy Sheridan, Young Scot Chief Executive John Loughton, SNP's Colm Merrick and Labour's Graeme Downie.

Join Bernard Ponsonby as he is joined by David Green MSP, Paul McLennan MSP and Brian Monteith to discuss income tax flaws, the impact of political decisions on young people and the new GP Walk In surgeries.

Go Radio Politics Show: July 26th, 2026.

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

This episode tackles some of the biggest political and cultural stories shaping Scotland and the UK right now. From Andy Burnham's dramatic first week as Prime Minister to the future of Scottish Labour and the fate of Glasgow's iconic School of Art, Bernard Ponsonby and his guests deliver a lively, often fiery debate.

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has hit the ground running with a wave of policy announcements aimed at tackling the cost of living crisis. But are these measures meaningful reforms or simply headline-grabbing politics?

Bernard Ponsonby is joined by Labour's Lord George Foulkes, SNP MP Kirsty Blackman, and Conservative MP Douglas Lumsden to assess the new government's direction, Scotland's place in the Union, and what comes next for households and businesses.

The panel also examines Anas Sarwar's surprise move to the House of Lords, the battle to succeed him as Scottish Labour leader, and whether Scottish Labour can regain relevance in a political landscape dominated by the SNP.

Plus, an emotional discussion on the future of Glasgow School of Art after confirmation that a faithful restoration is no longer financially viable. Should governments step in to save one of Scotland's most treasured architectural landmarks?

• Andy Burnham's first week as Prime Minister under the microscope.
• Cost of living measures: substance or political theatre?
• The growing debate over devolution and Scotland's relationship with Westminster.
• Anas Sarwar's House of Lords move sparks controversy.
• Who could become the next leader of Scottish Labour?
• Calls for a new independence referendum reignite constitutional tensions.
• The future of the Glasgow School of Art and Scotland's architectural heritage.

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Go Radio Politics Show: July 19th, 2026.

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

The discussion then turns to a darker question following the shocking death of former Conservative minister Anne Widdecombe: Are politicians safe in modern Britain?

The panel shares personal experiences of threats, examines the role of social media, and explores whether political discourse has become dangerously toxic.

The show ends on a lighter, but no less passionate, note as the team debates England's World Cup exit, Scottish reactions, football rivalry, and whether politics can ever truly be separated from sport.

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