Frankly Speaking: Sturgeon’s Memoir, Economic Shifts, and Forbes’ Farewell to Holyrood
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Frankly Speaking: Sturgeon’s Memoir, Economic Shifts, and Forbes’ Farewell to Holyrood
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Go Radio Politics Show: August 10th, 2025
This is a catch-up version of Bernard Ponsonby's live, weekly Sunday show on Go Radio.
Guests:
Christopher Murray: Labour Party for Edinburgh East and Musselburgh.
David Melvyn Linden: Former Scottish National Party for Glasgow East
In this episode of the Go Radio Politics Show, host Bernard Ponsonby and guests explore these major issues.
Nicola Sturgeon’s Memoir – “Frankly”The episode begins with an in-depth discussion of Nicola Sturgeon’s newly released memoir, Frankly. The book reveals deeply personal aspects of her life, and her complex relationship with former mentor Alex Salmond.
Bank of England Interest Rate CutThis segment tackles the Bank of England’s recent decision to cut interest rates, a move that has sparked debate among economists and politicians.
Labour’s Fiscal StrategyBernard Ponsonby challenges Labour’s tax pledges, predicting that economic pressures will force the party to break its manifesto commitments
Kate Forbes’ Departure & Toxic Politics
This segment focuses on Kate Forbes’ announcement that she will not seek re-election, citing family commitments and the toxic nature of political discourse in Scotland.
Gaza Crisis & Netanyahu’s ProposalThe final segment addresses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to occupy all of Gaza, a move that has drawn international condemnation.
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