Nothing to lose but our chains - with Colin Fox SSP
Colin Fox, Leader of the Scottish Socialist Party, was one of three guests on an earlier show where we looked at non-SNP party responses to the SNP's election strategy. We had a fascinating conversation with Colin which covered much more than we needed for the original show, so here is the extended version of that conversation. Topics covered include: 00:01:26 Thoughts on the SNP's independence strategy? 00:03:39 Who will indy voters vote for if not SNP? 00:04:50 Why would Scots ever vote for Starmer? 00:08:54 Issues on the doorstep? 00:11:24 The "why" of independence 00:13:14 Thoughts on a constitutional convention? 00:15:36 Plebiscite election or referendum? 00:17:09 Who should negotiate with Westminster? 00:17:44 Exclusive revelation about 2014! 00:22:00 Is civil disobedience inevitable? 00:24:53 Getting a majority for Yes 00:27:03 A national care service for Scotland 00:29:09 A written constitution 00:34:35 Building trust in politics 00:40:50 Thoughts on a Labour government at Westminster 00:42:18 Lessons from Lenin and Gramsci Episodes mentioned in the conversation: in a nutshell: non SNP parties discuss the SNP strategyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZJnO2OUj80&t=459s John Maclean 100 years on - memorial lecturehttps://youtu.be/F6xJPWf14K0?si=iQZMUhMOiV_3yEgC Find out more about the Scottish Socialist Party herehttps://scottishsocialistparty.org/ The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe! Contact Us: indypodcasters@gmail.com Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Subscribe to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod