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Power, Politics and Possibilities - with Lena Swedlow


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"Politics, Power & Possibility – A Conversation with Lena Swedlow from Compass"

In this episode  IndyPodcasters Fiona and Marlene reflect on our visit to A Scottish Spring conference back in April, where we were struck by a standout talk from Lena Swedlow, a researcher at the progressive think tank Compass.

After a busy summer, we finally caught up with Lena for a wide-ranging conversation about the current political landscape in Scotland and the wider  UK, including the deeper causes behind the shifting trends we’re seeing—from growing voter disengagement to the challenges facing progressive movements.

Whether you’re interested in politics, grassroots change, or the future of the UK’s political system, this thoughtful and energising discussion offers fresh insights and hope for what comes next.

key themes:

00:03:21   The Class of 2014
00:08:46    What is Compass?
00:11:03    labour's Dilemma
00:14:55    How does Democracy deal with Liars?
00:16:53    Why are people voting for "Reform" party?
00:21:34    Impacts of Inequality
00:23:24    Racism in the UK
00:26:27   Is Scotland aiming high enough?
00:30:57    Is Holyrood pushing the boundaries enough?
00:34:00    Labour's response to Palestine Action
00:37:41    PR versus FPTP
00:48:00    Still optimistic?

Find out more about Compass here - https://compassonline.org.uk

Find Stuart Donald's paper here - https://www.compassonline.org.uk/publications/the-temper-trap-how-proportional-representation-tames-the-populist-right/

Find our episode on A Scottish Spring here - https://youtu.be/iXZ7PByGONY

#compassthinktank #lenaswerdlow #progressivepoliticsuk

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