Indypodcasters bring you the latest in the meetings hosted by campaign group Glasgow Pensioners for Independencespeaking with politicians from all pro-independence parties.
This time we’re joined by Cllr Anthony Carroll of the Scottish Greens for a lively and informative discussion on Scottish independence, local politics, and the road to Holyrood 2026.
The conversation dives into the Scottish Greens' vision for a greener, fairer, independent Scotland and how that feeds into local issues too.
key themes and audience questions:
00:01:32 Doorstep disillusionment
00:09:06 Why renovate George Square?
00:11:24 Community energy projects
00:15:22 Community funding from windfarms
00:17:53 Zonal energy pricing
00:18:36 Working with Labour
00:21:10 Engaging the electorate
00:25:38 John Swinney's plan
00:28:55 Salvo and the UN
00:31:51 Green's manifest 2026
00:38:20 Asylum seekers housing crisis
00:40:54 Was Grangemouth closure the Green's fault?
00:45:10 Extending Glasgow's subway
00:49:49 Maxing indy supporting MSPs
Whether you’re a long-time supporter or just exploring the conversation, don’t miss this timely episode in the run-up to Holyrood 2026.
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