EPISODE · May 9, 2025 · 56 MIN

Elbows Up, Scotland

from Scottish Independence Podcasts · host YesCowal Podcasts

English Council Elections Fallout: What can Scotland learn? In this episode, Fiona and Marlene are joined by regular guests Bill Ramsay and Isobel Lindsay to discuss the recent English local council election results and the growing momentum behind far right organisation Reform Uk. What do these political shifts mean for Scottish politics? could they signal change - or opportunity - north of the border? We explore the dangers of politicians clinging to the centre ground, how to re-energise a disillusioned electorate and whether the Scottish government should adopt a more radical, even rebellious, stance. Key themes: 00:01:49 Lessons from the English election results 00:06:30 Broken Britain 00:16:55 The independence lifeboat 00:23:49 Indy parties vs the indy movement 00:25:02 Housing crisis or opportunity? 00:28:40 Turnout is key 00:33:53 Can the SNP be the anti-Trump? 00:38:40 Time to get radical again? 00:44:16 Tactics to counter Reform UK #scottishpolitics #ReformUk #politicalstrategy 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: [email protected] Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee? https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

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English Council Elections Fallout: What can Scotland learn?In this episode, Fiona and Marlene are joined by regular guests Bill Ramsay and Isobel Lindsay to discuss the recent English local council election results and the growing momentum behind far right organisation Reform Uk. What do these political shifts mean for Scottish politics? could they signal change - or opportunity - north of the border? We explore the dangers of politicians clinging to the centre ground, how to re-energise a disillusioned electorate and whether the Scottish government should adopt a more radical, even rebellious, stance. Key themes: 00:01:49 Lessons from the English election results00:06:30 Broken Britain00:16:55 The independence lifeboat00:23:49 Indy parties vs the indy movement00:25:02 Housing crisis or opportunity?00:28:40 Turnout is key00:33:53 Can the SNP be the anti-Trump?00:38:40 Time to get radical again?00:44:16 Tactics to counter Reform UK #scottishpolitics #ReformUk #politicalstrategy 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: [email protected] Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee? https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

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