A group of pro-independence organisations have said there is “space for a new left party in Scotland” as Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana launch the founding process for a new socialist party.

Space in Scotland for an independent ‘Your Party’

The newly-formed Platform for Socialism & Independence (PSI) is appealing to the fledgling ‘Your Party’ to empower activists at the grassroots by creating an independent Scottish party, affiliated to the project taking shape in England.

PSI pointed to the existing relationship between Britain’s Green parties as an example of one which is “collaborative and supportive”, but:

respects the right of a Scottish party to determine its own path.

The left-wing Scottish platform said Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana’s new left project and its more than 40,000 sign-ups in Scotland represents the largest mass engagement in left politics in many years.

In a founding statement, PSI members wrote:

We as pro-independence organisations see a space for a new left party in Scotland. The Platform for Socialism & Independence (PSI) is seeking to create a credible vehicle for pro-independence socialists who have no political home.

We firmly believe that it is only through left wing ideas that Scotland can be transformed into a country that serves the interests of its people. As pro-independence socialists, we assert that any new left party in Scotland should be led by the movements, activists and communities in Scotland.

PSI: open to working with pro-independence left-wing groups

PSI members said they are open to working with any pro-independence left groups who share their ideals and commitment to working together with fairness and respect.

They also welcomed confirmation from Zarah Sultana that she supports autonomy in Scotland.

PSI added:

We invite anyone who shares our perspective to sign up to our new joint platform. Together, we will respond to developments in the Your Party project and continue to advocate for an independent Scottish left party that stands for socialism and independence.

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