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9 steps to independence. Graeme McCormick. IndyPodcasters

9 Steps to Independence

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9 Steps to Independence. By May 2027. With Graeme MCCormick.

Can Scotland really become independent by May 2027?
At the latest Glasgow Pensioners for Indy meeting, guest speaker Graeme McCormick laid out his Nine-step Roadmap to Scottish independence — and sparked a lively, thought-provoking debate.

9 Steps to Independence. Graeme McCormick, Pensioners for Independence

Some in the audience argued that Scotland is a colony. Others insisted that Scots are sovereign. Can both views be true? Graeme says no — and challenges us to think deeply about what independence actually means.

The British state claims Scotland is in a voluntary union, yet can’t explain how we might voluntarily leave that union. So which is it — a union or a trap?

Tune in for a fascinating and fiery discussion about sovereignty, legality, and Scotland’s future in (or out of) the UK.

Key themes:

  • 04:53 – The 9 Steps to Independence
  • 22:06 – Where do we go from here?
  • 29:54 – Plans to use the list vote in Holyrood 2026?
  • 36:14 – thoughts on the memorandum of understanding between SNP and Believe in Scotland?
  • 39:49 – Are we a colony or are we sovereign?
  • This is one in a recent series of talks organised by Greater Glasgow Pensioners for Independence. All recorded by the IndyPodcasters. You’ll find the others in our blog. They include speakers from SSP, Alba, ISP, Scottish Greens and SNP.
  • You can watch the video of this podcast and of the others in the series on IndyPodcasters’ YouTube channel
  • Graeme McCormick has been a guest withe the IndyPodcasers a few times. Follow this link to find his playlist… on Land Tax, on Dissolving the Union, on Routes to Independence, and more…

Best ways to support Pensioners for Independence

Pensioners for Independence

We are passionate supporters of Scottish independence. Currently we are running twice weekly stalls in Glagow City centre, and a fortnightly stall in Milngavie. Our Glasgow and Edinburgh Groups organise regular meetings with guest speakers. Get in touch, we are always happy to see new folk at our stalls and meetings.

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Power of History. Colonialism. IndyPodcasters. Elspeth King

The Power of History

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The Power of History – A Tribute to Elspeth King.

This special bonus episode pays tribute to the late Elspeth King, one of Scotland’s most influential curators and historians.

The Power of History. A Tribute to Elspeth King.

Originally recorded in 2020, this conversation explores the absence of Scottish history in the national curriculum, the importance of heritage in shaping identity, and the power history holds in understanding who we are.

Elspeth King’s passion for preserving and promoting Scotland’s cultural history shines through every moment of this interview. As we mourn her passing, this episode serves as both a reminder of her remarkable legacy and a call to keep Scottish history alive in our schools, museums, and communities.

  • The talk was done via Zoom with Glasgow Pensioners for Independence during the covid lockdown.
  • One of the ideas which Elspeth touched on is that of Internal Colonialism. That idea was explored with Alf Baird by the IndyPodcasters in Doun Hauden – A Psychology of Nationhood and Scotland the Colony?
  • Although by no means everyone agrees that Scotland is an actual colony, it is a being pursued in recent and ongoing approaches to UN by the Salvo Group.

Best ways to support Pensioners for Independence

Pensioners for Independence

We are passionate supporters of Scottish independence. Currently we are running twice weekly stalls in Glagow City centre, and a fortnightly stall in Milngavie. Our Glasgow and Edinburgh Groups organise regular meetings with guest speakers. Get in touch, we are always happy to see new folk at our stalls and meetings.

Subscribe to our Newletter. You can sign up using the form at the rhs side of this page. And if you’ve enjoyed a post here on the website, please share it, tell your friends and family.

Follow us on Social Media. It all helps to extend our reach and be visible to more people. Just click on the buttons and join our on-line community.

If you can give us a donation, we will put it to good use. You can donate using our PayPal account. Use the button link at the rhs of this page. You don’t need to have a Paypal account yourself to use it.