GP Hubs, Migration Debate, and the China Threat

The Go Radio Politics Show with Bernard Ponsonby

Go Radio Politics Show: October 19th, 2025

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

Guests:

Alex Cole-Hamilton: Scottish Lib Dem Leader

Dave Moxham: STUC Deputy General Secretary

Stuart McDonald: Former SNP MP

Sharp analysis, big questions, and no easy answers—this episode is your guide to the stories shaping Scotland’s political landscape.

GP Drop-In Centres: Promise or Pipe Dream?
The SNP’s plan for nationwide GP hubs has sparked controversy. Will these centres ease the NHS crisis—or is this just pre-election spin? Hear candid takes from Alex Cole-Hamilton, Dave Moxham, and Stuart McDonald.

Scotland Demands Better: Fighting Insecurity & the Far Right
As civic groups rally against rising extremism, we ask: Is anger about migration really about racism—or broken politics? Discover what’s driving the movement and how parties plan to respond.

China Spy Row: Threat or Overblown?
The collapse of a high-profile espionage case raises tough questions. Does China pose a real danger to UK security and infrastructure? Our panel unpacks the risks, the politics, and the guardrails needed.

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