Prospectus for a New State

"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: 00:00:30 How to start a new country 00:05:17 Creating a new prospectus 00:13:00 The role of the prospectus in independence campaigning 00:17:55 The Soul of the Nation 00:21:58 What should we call Scotland? 00:26:30 Drawing on international examples 00:30:23 Severing the legal ties 00:32:57 Shared history, different culture 00:35:14 Gaining losers consent 00:39:29 Making it accessible 00:43:54 How you can help 00:46:22 Getting Scotgov to engage 00:47:51 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/pa... #commonweal #prospectus #scottishindependence The Indypodcasters team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe! Get in touch: Email: indypodcasters@gmail.com Bluesky: @scottishindypod Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. Video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm We're also on TikTok : scotindypodcasters If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee? https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependenc... or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod Industrial Cinematic by Kevin MacLeod Scottish Independence Podcasts is pro independence but not party political. Opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily represent our views.