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The Week That Shook UK Politics: Trust, Turmoil & the Future of Public Broadcasting

The Week That Shook UK Politics: Trust, Turmoil & the Future of Public Broadcasting

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Go Radio Politics Show: November 16th, 2025

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

Guests:

Alyn Smith: SNP MP Aimee Alexander:Reform U.K. Wendy Chamberlain: Scottish Liberal Democrats

Is the BBC facing an existential crisis after a Panorama scandal and mounting political attacks? Can Keir Starmer survive as Labour’s internal chaos spills into public view? And what does a landmark Supreme Court ruling mean for sexual offence trials in Scotland?

BBC Under Fire: Trust in the BBC hits a historic low after a Panorama controversy and high-profile resignations. Is public service broadcasting still viable in a digital age?

Labour in Turmoil: U-turns on income tax, whispers of leadership challenges, and a government that looks paralysed despite a huge majority.

Justice System Shockwave: Supreme Court ruling sparks debate on fair trials versus victim protection—could this reshape sexual offence prosecutions?

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