Politics - Ian Smith and Independent Politics

Warning - There is a little bad language. 

Today I speak to Ian Smith, former independent candidate for several local ward campaigns in Sefton, Merseyside; and also, recent candidate for Liverpool Metropolitan Mayor, gaining over 11000 votes. Ian Smith is Bootle born and bred and speaks with a refreshing honesty and candour. He has recently joined the Workers Party of Britain and seeks to wear their colours in future campaigns. 

We chat about…

-            The challenges of independent politics in an established party system. 
-            The importance of people getting involved in local politics and in their communities.
-            The nature of socialism.
-            Ian’s background as a ‘socialist entrepreneur’. 
-            Challenges facing the Left in UK politics today. 
-            The restrictions of voting systems. 
-            The legacy of Jeremy Corbyn.
-            The ‘Bootle Mafia’.
-            Why Ian joined the Workers Party of Britain. 
-            Ian’s views on NATO. 
-            The importance of manifestos. 
-            Elitism and corruption. 
-            The difficulty of change. 
-            ‘Bottom Up’ democracy. 
-            The situation in Israel/Palestine. 
-            And much more!

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