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🎙️25 Years of Scottish Left Review with Bob Thomson

In this special episode, Fiona and Marlene sit down with veteran trade unionist and political activist Bob Thomson to mark the 25th anniversary of Scottish Left Review. From his early days on the factory floor to the top of Unison, Bob shares a lifetime of experience in labour politics, trade unionism, and Scottish constitutional reform.

A founding figure in Scottish Left Review and the Jimmy Reid Foundation, Bob has also served as Treasurer and Vice Chair of Scottish Labour, participated in the Scottish Constitutional Convention, campaigned as a member of Labour for Independence in 2014 and is an advocate for electoral reform. He even counts Jeremy Corbyn among his friends!

Join us for a rich and insightful conversation that spans 25 years of left-wing politics in Scotland, from the grassroots to the national stage.

💬 Topics discussed include:

00:03:45  25 years of the Scottish Left Review

00:13:18  Old Labour vs New Labour

00:26:29   The Devo Max option?

00:33:34   Corbyn's new party

00:42:32   Predictions for Holyrood 2026

You can access the Scottish Left Review at https://scottishleftreview.scot

Find out more about the Jimmy Reid Foundation at https://reidfoundation.scot

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