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Leadership in Question, Tuition Fees Reconsidered, and STV’s Media Shake-Up

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Go Radio Politics Show: September 28th, 2025

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

Guests:

Patricia Ferguson: Labour

Graham Ledbetter: SNP

Eddie Barnes: John Smith Centre

The Farage Effect: Reform UK and the Rise of Anti-Establishment Politics

Nigel Farage’s growing influence looms over Westminster. The panel explores how mainstream parties should respond to populist rhetoric without alienating disillusioned voters.

Universities in Crisis: Is It Time to Rethink Scotland’s Higher Education Model?

With Scottish universities facing financial strain, the conversation turns to funding, foreign student reliance, and whether tuition fees should be reconsidered.

Colleges on the Margins: Has Scotland Neglected Vocational Education?

The panel highlights the imbalance between university and college funding, arguing that vocational training is essential for economic resilience and social mobility.

Regional News at Risk: STV Cuts Spark Alarm Over Media Centralisation

STV’s proposal to axe its northern news programme raises concerns about media representation and the erosion of local journalism in Scotland.

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