"To win independence we need to persuade more voters". Commonweal's research shows conclusively that one of the biggest barriers for those voters is that they don't think we have a properly worked-out plan for what happens if they vote YES. We do not have this prospectus – and we need it.
In this episdode we welcome Commonweal's Craig Dalzell back onto the podcast to tell us about Commonweal's major new project - the production of a serious and credible but concise and readable prospectus document that answers the questions people have so they can take the next step towards independence with confidence.
Key themes:
00:00:46 How to start a new country
00:05:17 Creating a new prospectus
00:12:50 The role of the prospectus in independence campaigning
00:17:37 The Soul of the Nation
00:21:27 What should we call Scotland?
00:25:38 Drawing on international examples
00:29:35 Severing the legal ties
00:31:45 Shared history, different culture
00:34:24 Gaining losers consent
00:38:20 Making it accessible
00:42:30 How you can help
00:44:50 Getting Scotgov to engage
00:45:53 Opportunities in the Celtic Alliance
Find out more about the project: https://commonweal.scot/crowdfunder
How to Start a New country - available from https://www.commonweal.scot/shop/p/package-deal-two-books-how-to-start-a-new-country-a-short-guide-to-starting-a-new-country
#commonweal #prospectus #scottishindependence
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