Socialist Answers to ReformUK

Socialist Answers to ReformUK

From Scottish Independence Podcasts by YesCowal Podcasts

April 3, 2026 · 46 min · Episode 996

About this episode

The episode features the 5th Annual Jim McVicar Memorial Lecture discussing socialist responses to ReformUK's political agenda.

Join us for the 5th Annual Jim McVicar Memorial Lecture, hosted by the Scottish Socialist Party.The event is opened by Richie Venton who shares heartfelt personal memories of Jim McVicar, painting a picture of the man who inspired this moving tribute.This year's lecture is delivered by SSP's national co-spokesperson and former MSP Colin Fox. The topic is both timely and provocative- Socialist answers to ReformUK, an incisive examination of why the socialist left stands in opposition to Reform's far right political agenda.Key sections:00:00:17 Introduction by Richie Venton00:11:03 Memorial Lecture delivered by Colin Fox Find out more about the Scottish Socialist Party here https://scottishsocialistparty.org/ #scottishsocialistparty #scottishpolitics #jimmcvicarlecture The Indypodcasters team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe! Get in touch:Email: indypodcasters@gmail.com Bluesky: @scottishindypod Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of…

People in this episode

Host: Richie Venton

Guest: Colin Fox

Topics covered

  • socialism
  • politics
  • ReformUK
  • memorial lecture
  • Scottish Socialist Party

Keywords

  • socialism
  • ReformUK
  • Jim McVicar
  • Colin Fox
  • Scottish Socialist Party

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Scottish Socialist Party, ReformUK

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