Go Radio Politics Show: July 20th, 2025

This is a catch-up version of Bernard Ponsonby's live, weekly Sunday show on Go Radio covering Trump in Scotland, Protest Politics, and Labour Dissent.

Summary

Donald Trump’s visit to Scotland sparks debate - should UK and Scottish leaders meet him?

Bernard Ponsonby and the panel explore the diplomatic stakes, trade tensions, and climate controversy. Artist Alastair McCallum discusses Glasgow’s protest art legacy, and Tommy Sheridan reflects on the anti-poll tax movement. Plus, Labour suspensions raise questions about party discipline and political loyalty.

Panel:

Rona Mackay: SNP MSP

Graeme Downey:Labour MP

Lord Malcolm Offord: Scottish Conservative Peer

Guests:

Tommy Sheridan: Former Parliamentarian

Alistair McCallum: Photographer

This week on the Go Radio Politics Show with Bernard Ponsonby:

[00:00:05]

Trump’s visit, protest art, Labour suspensions

[00:02:04]

Should Starmer and Swinney meet Trump? Panel debate

[00:06:51]

What will Trump hear from Scotland’s leaders?

[00:11:09]

Trade deals, tariffs, and UK–US economic ties

[00:12:05]

NATO, defence spending, and Europe’s security shift

[00:18:04]

Glasgow’s protest art exhibition with Alastair McCallum

[00:22:54] T

Tommy Sheridan on the anti-poll tax movement

[00:30:19]

Are young people today less politically active?

[00:36:44]

Labour suspensions: Starmer’s crackdown on dissent

[00:44:53]

Loyalty to party vs. constituents: where should MPs stand?

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