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Bernard Ponsonby

Special Correspondent

bernard.ponsonby@stv.tv

Bernard has been STV’s Special Correspondent since 2019, having been Political Editor for nineteen years. He has interviewed six Prime Ministers and all five First Ministers. He writes extensively for the STV website specialising in the coverage of political, legal and cultural issues.

Obituary: STV presenter Bob Cuddihy was ‘force beyond nature’

Obituary: STV presenter Bob Cuddihy was 'force beyond nature'

‘Colossus of Scottish journalism’ David Scott dies at the age of 83

'Colossus of Scottish journalism' David Scott dies at the age of 83

Goodbye, Farewell and Amen: STV News special correspondent Bernard Ponsonby reflects on a lifetime in broadcasting

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Goodbye, Farewell and Amen: Reflections on a lifetime in broadcasting

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BBC and former STV News journalist Nick Sheridan dies aged 32

BBC and former STV News journalist Nick Sheridan dies aged 32

Tories see Jeremy Hunt's Budget as the last desperate roll of the dice

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Tories see Jeremy Hunt's Budget as the last desperate roll of the dice

Bernard Ponsonby

2024: ‘General election year will be one long silly season’, writes Bernard Ponsonby

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'General election year will be one long silly season'

Bernard Ponsonby

The Pleader: Tribute to Scotland’s ‘finest lawyer in a generation’ Len Murray

The Pleader: Tribute to Scotland's 'finest lawyer in a generation' Len Murray

Len Murray: Tributes to a giant of the law and Burns scholar after death aged 90

Len Murray: Tributes as giant of the law and Burns scholar dies aged 90

Tributes in prayer and song from across political divide for Darling

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Tributes in prayer and song from across political divide for Darling

Bernard Ponsonby

'Tis the season to be grim': What does the Scottish budget have in store?

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'Tis the season to be grim': What does the Scottish budget have in store?

Bernard Ponsonby

Tribute to ‘true gentleman’ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

Tribute to ‘true gentleman’ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

Will Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s tax cutting deliver a political revival for the Tories?

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Will Jeremy Hunt's tax cuts deliver a political revival for the Tories?

Bernard Ponsonby

Bernard Ponsonby: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s tax changes are a sign of political desperation

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'Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's tax changes sign of political desperation'

Bernard Ponsonby

How long can £11,000 iPad bill embroiled minister Michael Matheson survive?

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How long can £11,000 iPad bill embroiled minister Michael Matheson survive?

Bernard Ponsonby

Obituary: STV political broadcaster Colin MacKay brought integrity, charm and wit to broadcasting

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Colin Mackay brought integrity, charm and humour to broadcasting

Bernard Ponsonby

Colin MacKay: STV political editor whose natural authority and easy charm hid probing questioning

Colin MacKay: STV political editor whose easy charm hid probing questioning

'Yousaf goes on the attack, but is he sinking in the process?'

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'Yousaf goes on the attack, but is he sinking in the process?'

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Are Rishi Sunak and Humza Yousaf doomed at next year's general election?

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Are Rishi Sunak and Humza Yousaf doomed at next year's general election?

Bernard Ponsonby

'Astonishing if ministers deleted Covid WhatsApp messages'

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'Astonishing if ministers deleted Covid WhatsApp messages'

Bernard Ponsonby

Bernard Ponsonby: Where exactly does the First Minister stand on tax?

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Bernard Ponsonby: Where exactly does the First Minister stand on tax?

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What is the SNP's new strategy to deliver Scottish independence?

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What is the SNP's new strategy to deliver Scottish independence?

Bernard Ponsonby

SNP to Tory: Has there ever been a more bizarre defection?

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SNP to Tory: Has there ever been a more bizarre defection?

Bernard Ponsonby

What does Labour's 'seismic' by-election win mean for indyref2?

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What does Labour's 'seismic' by-election win mean for indyref2?

Bernard Ponsonby

Scotland’s first recall by-election: All you need to know about the Rutherglen and Hamilton West election

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Scotland's first recall by-election: All you need to know

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Interest rates decision a relief but homeowners face higher repayments for some time

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Interest rates decision a relief but homeowners face higher repayments for some time

Bernard Ponsonby

Is Scotland’s population growth enough to avert a public services crisis?

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Is Scotland's population growth enough to avert a public services crisis?

Bernard Ponsonby

Let’s hope tonight’s match has a nod to great games that live in the memory

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Let's hope tonight's match has a nod to great games that live in the memory

Bernard Ponsonby

John Cairney was a true lad o' pairts - he gave so much to our culture

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John Cairney was a true lad o' pairts - he gave so much to our culture

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Keir Starmer and Humza Yousaf both need a victory in Rutherglen and Hamilton West

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Keir Starmer and Humza Yousaf both need a victory in Rutherglen and Hamilton West

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Bernard Ponsonby discusses sentencing of killer neonatal nurse Lucy Letby who murdered seven babies

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'Let’s dispense with the normal clichés that often surround mass killers'

Bernard Ponsonby

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