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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