Go Radio Politics Show: July 13, 2025

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

Host: Bernard Ponsonby

Guests:

Dorothy Grace Elder: Campaigning and investigative journalist and former MSP

Jim Eadie: Director of Strategy and Communications for ALBA Party

Daniel Johnson: Labour MSP currently leading business, economy and fair work

Ross Greer: Scottish Green Party, MSP for West Scotland

Jim Monaghan: Writer and Poet.

Episode Summary

In this episode, Bernard Ponsonby dives into the shifting sands of Scottish and UK politics. With the Scottish Greens entering a leadership contest, front-runner Ross Greer lays out his vision for the party’s future.

Meanwhile, veteran socialist Jim Monaghan discusses the potential launch of a new left-wing party led by Jeremy Corbyn.

The panel also debates political heroes and villains, from Harold Wilson to Margaret Thatcher.

Episode Highlights

[00:02:00]

Scottish Greens: “Good guys or bad guys?” The panel debates the Greens’ record and internal party tensions.

[00:06:00]

Interview: Ross Greer on Green Party leadership, free bus travel, and independence Ross Greer lays out his vision for a greener, fairer Scotland.

[00:16:00]

Panel reaction to Greer’s proposals Critics weigh in on the feasibility and fairness of Greer’s policies.

[00:22:00]

Interview: Jim Monaghan on a new left-wing party and Jeremy Corbyn’s role Could Corbyn lead a new political force on the left?

[00:29:00]

Panel analysis: Can a new party succeed in Scotland? The guests explore whether a new left party can break through.

[00:40:00]

Political Heroes: Wilson, Salmond, Canavan Tributes to political giants who shaped modern Scotland and the UK.

[00:48:00]

Political Villains: Thatcher, Sturgeon, Cameron The panel names and shames their most reviled political figures.

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