Red Clydeside - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video explores Glasgow's history of radicalism, starting from the 1820 Radical War and the influence of figures like Thomas Moore. It highlights the rise of trade unions and Marxist ideas before World War One, leading to significant strikes and demands for better working conditions post-war. The government's fear of a Communist uprising led to military intervention. Political shifts followed, with Labour gaining power in the 1922 election, making Glasgow a Labour stronghold until the SNP's rise in 2015.

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