“So You Want Our Vote” Hustings was organised by Edinburgh Women for Independence.
Edinburgh Branch of Women for Independence hosted this lively and thought-provoking hustings as Holyrood candidates Simita Kumar and Ally Maxwell go head-to-head. Representing the Scottish National Party and the Scottish Socialist Party respectively, both candidates tackle a wide range of audience questions — from the future of Scotland’s democracy to social justice, equality, and economic priorities.
In a spirited but respectful exchange, two impressive women set out their visions for Scotland’s future and highlight the importance of strong female voices in our proportional representation parliamentary system.
Key points from the Hustings:
- 02:57 Simita Kumar opening address
- 09:34 Ally Maxwell opening address
- 17:23 Audience questions
- 22:08 Response from Ally
- 26:15 Response from Simita
- 38:12 Audience questions
- 47:52 Simita responds
- 53:24 Ally responds
- 57:00 Ally quizzes Simita
- 1:04:59 Simita quizzes Ally
- 1:13:11 General discussion
- This podcast is part of our Holyrood 2026 playlist
- You can watch the video on our YouTube channel
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