25 Years of Scottish Left Review – Old, New & Blue Labour
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. If you’d like to watch the video of this podcast, catch it here.
Topics discussed include:
- 03:45 25 Years of the Scottish Left Review
- 13:18 Old Labour vs New Labour
- 26:29 The Devo Max option?
- 33:34 Corbyn’s new party
- 42:32 Predictions for Holyrood 2026
- Have a look at the latest editions of the Scottish Left Review.
- Find out more about the Jimmy Reid Foundation.
- Browse out Scottish Society playlist
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