Yes Cowal Scottish Independence Podcast

Holyrood 2026: What Makes a Great Manifesto? In this episode, Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene take you to Govan, where the Scottish Independence Convention held a lively and inspiring event on 5th April 2025 to kick-start conversations around the Holyrood 2026 elections. The big question: What do we want to see in party manifestos? We feature insights from three standout speakers, each bringing bold, fresh ideas and proposing three key topics they believe should be included in their 2026 manifestos of any party seeking their vote. Plus, Fiona and Marlene reveal their own top 3 manifesto wish lists, rounding off the episode with some thought-provoking discussion and a few surprises. Key chapters: 00:01:57 Simon Barrow - what makes a great manifesto 00:12:57 Selma Rahman - what women tell us 00:29:53 Ian Black - mission orientated market making 00:47:12 Marlene and Fiona's manifesto wish lists  Whether you're passionate about Scottish independence, curious about policy priorities, or just love a good political