June 20, 2025

Politics in Flux with Colin Fox

1 hour 15 minutes

In this timely episode, Glasgow Pensioners for Independence sit down with Colin Fox, national spokesperson for the Scottish Socialist Party, for a wide ranging discussion on Scotland's shifting political landscape.

Recorded just ahead of the Hamilton by-election, the conversation explores the future of hte independence movement, the role of left-wing politics in Scotland and what might lie ahead as we move toward the Holyrood 2026 elections.

The outcome of the by election was unknown at the time of recording but one thing is celar: Scottish politics is at a turning point. How will the current political turbulence shape Scotland's path to independence and social justice?

Topics covered:

00:01:36 Opening remarks

00:36:01 Questions from the audience Q1 - is the SNP now a unionist party?

00:40:46 Q2 do we need independence before we can make any changes?

00:49:48 Q3 Why are we stuck at 50%? Political or cultural issues?

00:56:09 Q4 what is the significance of the Daily Record supporting SNP?

01:01:01 Q5 How do we keep Reform UK at bay?

01:08:35 Q6 How many "lefties" will be elected to Holyrood 2026?

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