Go Radio Politics Show: February 15th, 2026.

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

Bernard is joined by:

In this episode of The Go Radio Politics Show, Bernard Ponsonby is joined by Alison Thewliss and Paul Sweeney for a gripping hour that cuts through the noise on Scotland’s most urgent political flashpoints.

Anas Sarwar’s ‘Extraordinary Intervention’

Why did the Scottish Labour leader publicly call for the Prime Minister to resign—just 81 days before the Scottish election?

Was it brave strategy or political self-destruction?

Alison and Paul spar over chaos vs. courage, party loyalty, and the real impact on voters outside the “political bubble.”

The Battle for Voters & the Rise of Reform UK

How shifting loyalties, voter cynicism, and a fracturing political landscape could make this the most disproportionate Scottish election result in devolution history.

Why Reform UK threatens Labour more than the SNP—and whether Sarwar is aiming at the wrong enemy.

Scotland’s Deepening Housing Crisis

Nearly 200,000 households waiting for homes.

Soaring homelessness, rising temporary accommodation use, and a bleak pipeline for affordable builds.

A blunt debate over whether the Scottish Government has treated housing as a priority—or whether decades of political drift have created a generational social crisis.

Planning Paralysis & Pension Funds: Missed Opportunities

Why Glasgow’s planning system drives developers “to despair.”

How multi‑billion‑pound pension funds could supercharge housing development—but aren’t being used.

What innovative financial models could unlock thousands of homes.

Justice, Sentencing & Public Outrage

The tragic case of Keith Rawlinson sparks a deep dive into sentencing leniency—especially for culpable homicide and dangerous driving.

Are Scotland’s laws out of sync with public expectations?

Should Parliament intervene—or is that a dangerous line to cross?

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Go Radio Politics Show: February 8th, 2026.

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

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In this episode of The Go Radio Politics Show with Bernard Ponsonby, the panel dives into one of the most tumultuous political weeks in recent UK history.

With the Prime Minister fighting for survival amid the unprecedented Peter Mandelson–Epstein scandal, the conversation quickly expands into a wider interrogation of political judgement, morality, and the erosion of public trust.

The PM on the Brink

Keir Starmer faces internal revolt as the fallout from appointing Mandelson—despite vetting warnings about ties to Epstein—sparks fury within Labour ranks.

Guests debate whether Starmer can survive and what the scandal reveals about loyalty, judgement, and the broken political culture at Westminster.

Rotten to the Core? — Systemic Accountability & Unelected Power

Tommy Sheridan calls the British system “rotten,” attacking the influence of unelected power brokers like Morgan McSweeney.

John Cooper argues the truth will surface as the police investigation unfolds.

The panel considers whether this marks a historic turning point for the Labour Party — or even the Union.

What About the Monarchy? Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor’s Fallout

With new revelations about Epstein, questions resurface about Prince Andrew’s conduct and the monarchy’s moral authority.

Is the monarchy remarkably resilient, or is public patience wearing thin?

Prostitution Law: Did Holyrood Miss a Moment?

Heated debate over the rejection of Ash Regan’s bill to criminalise the purchase of sex.

Is this a failure to protect vulnerable women, or was more scrutiny needed?

A deeper look at online exploitation, enforceability, and political willpower.

£40–60 Billion to Fix Westminster?

Parliament needs massive refurbishment; MPs face impossible optics.

The panel weighs symbolism, practicality, public backlash, and whether the Palace of Westminster is even fit for modern democracy.

Should the Commons move? Replace the building entirely? Turn it into a museum?

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Go Radio Politics Show: February 1st, 2026.

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

Scottish politics roars back as Bernard Ponsonby returns with a packed panel and a poll that could reshape Holyrood.

In an episode the conversation dives straight into the political tremors shaking Scotland ahead of the upcoming election.

Bernard is joined by:

Paul Sweeney (Scottish Labour)

Douglas Lumsden (Scottish Conservatives)

Thomas Kerr (Reform UK Scotland)

Alex Kerr (SNP)

Together, they unpack the latest YouGov poll, the surge of Reform UK in Scotland, the fight for economic credibility, and the relentless turbulence threatening party leaders in Westminster.

Episode Highlights

A Poll Rocks the Landscape

The episode opens with a blockbuster YouGov poll:

SNP still out in front—but 14 points down from 2021.

Reform UK surges to 20%, disrupting the old order.

Labour and Conservatives slump.

A projected pro‑independence majority re‑emerges at Holyrood.

The panel debates:

Can the SNP really be “home and dry”?

Are Labour and the Tories simply waiting for a miracle?

Is Reform’s rise a protest, a movement—or the start of something bigger?

Can Reform UK’s Tax Cuts Add Up?

Thomas Kerr unveils Reform UK Scotland’s flagship tax proposal:

Immediate 1p income‑tax cut, rising to 3p by term end.

£2–4 billion cost, but few details on savings.

The exchange is lively and reveals the tension between message politics and mathematical reality.

The Tax Debate That Won’t Die

SNP and Labour defend Scotland’s progressive tax model, arguing:

Most Scots pay less.

Public services benefit.

Fiscal drag is a necessary tool.

Reform and the Conservatives fire back:

Economic Growth: The Missing Ingredient

Bernard pushes each guest to outline a real strategy for boosting Scotland’s stagnant economic growth.

Labour call for major capital investment and industrial strategy.

Conservatives champion oil, gas, and competitive tax structures.

The SNP highlight Scotland’s relative UK outperformance and blame Brexit constraints.

Reform UK double down on their low‑tax, growth‑led model.

Westminster Turmoil & The Farage Factor

From Tory defections to Labour's internal rumblings, national politics is in chaos:

Suella Braverman joins Reform—another blow to the Conservatives.

Labour battles internal factionalism after the Burnham row.

Nigel Farage looms large, courting disaffected voters across the spectrum.

Bernard poses the big question: Are we heading for the first election in generations where both governing and opposition parties collapse simultaneously?

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