Mhairi Black on the SNP, changing the culture of Westminster and threats to democracy

Mhairi Black is the SNP Member of Parliament for Paisley and Renfrewshire South. She was elected as an MP in 2015 when she was only 20 years old, making her the youngest MP elected to the House of Commons since 1832.
She talks to Krishnan about her SNP politics, why she wants to transform the Westminster bubble and the 'sinister' threats to our democracy.
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[@boxingmonkey8621]

Having Lived overseas for 18 Years . . . . . . . It was her passionate Fascism speech in the House this week that brought me here . . . What a incredible talent she is and sincerely hope she gets her just rewards . . . Very very impressed

[@xtraspecialmango]

Anti Fascism 😂

[@andrewwotherspoona5722]

The UK government has become fascist....look up the definition on Wikipedia if you don't believe me. The unfortunate thing is I believe this is linked to the downfall of the West by design.

[@dougiemcbriar1998]

She did, she's left the house to politicians

[@boxingmonkey8621]

@@dougiemcbriar1998 - A Year later mate pretty much makes your view fucking irrelevant

[@terencehennegan1439]

This is the most honest account I’ve heard of the life of a politician, what an engaging lady she is.

[@simonecrevecoeur7737]

We need far more politicians like Mhairi Black...and by the way; finally a fair interview of an SNP politician!

[@krisMcA82]

She nothing but a liar !!!!!!

[@krisMcA82]

She’s no even in the SNP now 😂😂

[@johnfitzpatrick4007]

@@krisMcA82 well that’s news to me.You hope,likely being a unionist.

[@marcuslloyd9149]

At last.. an honest politician.. I was living in hope that such a great thing was still possible,.. .

[@Paul-eb4jp]

There are lots of them out there, you won't find them in the toy party but most politicians are honest decent people.

[@tigertiger12345]

Best conversation i've heard in past 10 years. Highly intelligent, honest, caring. True people person who could bring about fantastic changes to the outdated archaeic way politics is run in the UK. Brilliant speaker. Totally on the ball.

[@joma6552]

Really ! Dont forget to mention she is an anti Irish racist bigot who hides behind tweets knowing that Sturgeon will do nothing about it ( there's history regarding people in that party ) would love to see one interviewer ask her abiut her past racist / sectarian comments on people with irish heritage in the west of Scotland .

[@gordonbradley3241]

Best interview I've heard in years ! And I'm english bin england ! Wish we had politicians like her down here instead of the rubbish we're cursed with !

[@davidmclean3883]

@ 35:07 the quote is "Fascism: I sometimes fear that people think that fascism arrives in fancy dress worn by grotesques and monsters as played out in endless re-runs of the Nazis. Fascism arrives as your friend. It will restore your honour, make you feel proud, protect your house, give you a job, clean up the neighbourhood, remind you of how great you once were, clear out the venal and the corrupt, remove anything you feel is unlike you... It doesn't walk in saying, "Our programme means militias, mass imprisonments, transportations, war and persecution." michael rosen

[@annamariemurray8216]

Refreshing, thinking, exploring, honest and open... The world needs more Mhairi Blacks

[@12daleks]

Really?

[@MontyCantsin5]

@ronald tinson: Your grasp of spelling simple words in English is certainly challenged.

[@lauralishes1]

Westminster certainly does.

[@lauralishes1]

@ronald tinson I'm not but I agree, I think Westminster needs far more MP's that aren't out of touch and completely detached from reality and cant even begin to know the struggles millions of people in this country face.

[@kyzatheref]

No it absolutely does not.

[@fuckbankers]

That rare creature; a politician who really cares about ordinary people like me.

[@FlyingKeo045]

A brilliant interview! Mhairi Black speaks in plain understandable language, with refreshing truth . She tells people how antiquainted and sinister the UK Houses of Parliament is,----more clearly than I ever realised. No other MP has lifted the lid, (as far I know,) on the place and the dubious nature of many of the country`s MPs that are in there. It sounds truly horrific, and should be converted to a museum to the mis-Governing history of this country. In these times, we need to be using a modern building with up-to-date style voting on bills and get rid of the 1st-past-the-post system voting for the MPs.

[@RoamingAdhocrat]

Great interview. Thanks Krishna for hosting it. Proud to be in the same party as Mhairi - I moved to Scotland because I'm inspired by the SNP and people like her.

[@MrArchie800]

Watching this in 2022 (just after watching a Liz Truss interview) and it's a breath of fresh air to listen to an MP that can actually hold a conversation rather than just regurgitate pre-written slogans.

[@marie-clairerackham-mann611]

I very rarely comment on these discussions but Mhairi is an amazing, talented and principled lady. Very sharp and erudite. This is the next First Minister of Scotland in a few years time. Independence may be as close as five years. It is quite an indicative statement when life as a Politician in Parliament, she feels that there is something wrong with her because she has a strong moral compass. Keep up the good fight; one day your vision of society may have a chance to thrive.

[@alansbinnie1446]

God help us if that happened.

[@jackwilson1202]

iagree Mhairi WILL be next and shes got my vote already she will carry the torch long after Nicola good Scottish women doing us all proud

[@alansbinnie1446]

@@jackwilson1202 God help us all if that happens.

[@colmcgillveray1010]

I met Mhari at heathrow Airport, she was sitting in the departure lounge Bar, on the floor with a group of student nurses, buying them drinks. She is grand young woman.

[@colmcgillveray1010]

@Neil Mo Needles to say all the Gentlemen in suits had taken up all the chairs!

[@jamesmorrison3641]

Mhairi super interview, I bet the interviewer is considering his own political position now,Well done and best wishes.

[@edwardhowie6102]

Just as much as we need another outbreak of the plague.

[@macbuff81]

A politician who speaks coherently, with sincere self-reflection and does not evade difficult questions. Someone who calls it as it really is. What a refreshing sight! Go Scotland!

[@mum2jka]

"Scotland being an after thought in this place." They're not the only ones - the north of England, Northern Ireland, Wales, are all 'after thoughts'. And none more than NI in regards to the referendum. Who actually brought up the issue of NI and the GFA during the runup to the referendum? Who actually explained what affect a 'leave' vote could have on NI? And who cared when voting 'leave'? Love listening to Mhairi Black.

[@compendioussuccient6784]

Ben Pearse NI is not the tail that will wag the dog

[@toyotaprius79]

Very few. Coming from an Irish man when our former Taoiseach Enda Kenny visited the UK to tell the Irish issue and dimension to all of this, he was disgracefully ridiculed as a scaremongerer by your MPs and ofc Vote Leave. Indeed it was perfect pickings for the "Project Fear" spinners. www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/british-mp-criticises-enda-kenny-s-offensive-brexit-comments-1.2530108 Since 2015, everyone on the island of Ireland (excpet ofc the DUP and UPP) well warned of this scenario, that brexit was completely incompatible with the GFA, and those who were spearheading the Leave campaign were deliberately silent on NI. I think the only British parties and MPs to speak of such were the SNP, Greens and some experienced Labour figures. And Jeremy Corbyn above all, he was early to talk about this in 2015 with Sinn Féin.

[@Patrick-jj5nh]

23:31 this is what Karl The Great (Charlemagne) did, travelled with his court around his empire - truly still the best way to govern I would say, even for a parliament in the 21st century (as opposed to a medieval warlord)

[@louisegough8730]

I have got so much time for this amazing politician. Great interview, well done.

[@ruiseartalcorn]

DITTO!

[@billwunder7075]

Looking at the comments while listening to this visionary lady clears up a lot more about what is wrong with politics 'round the planet than only listening to her obviously sound common sense and thoughtful ideology can tell you.

[@jasongaylard2547]

It sounds like the parliament building itself is architecturally dysfunctional and that is reflected in the politics.

[@robertgalloway3771]

West minster one of the most dis-functial places,with rules that are made,so they can be moved in any direction,were opposites can be made in the blink of an eye.Two faced out of convenience.!!

[@Sutha-ho1os]

Mhairi's knowledge is sparkling.....

[@billyriller4366]

These are great, Channel 4. Keep them coming!

[@joseba1078]

We'll, there is actually nothing wrong in the "emotional" (i'd rather call it "identitarian") side of supporting Independence. I do not believe nationalism itself is wrong. It only becomes dangerous when it turns extreme and excludes people. But pride in the place you were born and belief in the right to self-goverment is perfectly acceptable as far as I'm concerned.

[@kenrodger1631]

Joseba, I agree. It just so happens that it is also the most natural and logical desire of any nation's people to be sovereign and free. There's something fundamentally unnatural about not cherishing full national self-determinism... In the same sense that Stockholm Syndrome is unnatural.

[@El-Burrito]

Really love what Mhairi is saying here. Makes me wish I was scottish instead of english. What is the point of having a governement if the government doesn't support it's people?

[@fredsharp2456]

Mhairi Black get's my vote ! She got it right on Trump and Boris Well said Mhairi.

[@mamamac5267]

Mhairi Black,you’re a truth teller never change Scotland needs you .....you give me as a Scottish woman hope,keep shining through the darkness of Westminster.....hopefully soon we’ll be independent and won’t have to be part of their darkness for much longer,much respect.i agree Boris can’t be trusted and it scares me...❣️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤟

[@alexdcruz7317]

What does she thinks about immigration

[@mariefinley8435]

Delighted to see this interview with Mhairi Black and it’s been absolutely fantastic to listen in to her here for so long a lady that’s worth listening too and this lady bows to none and stands her ground and says it as it is too Good luck to Mhairi Black in everything she does for people :)

[@usvalve]

I think I'd rather seek political advice from 20-somethings than from a 55-year old man with lots of political and life experience who has thrown away childish notions of anyone but himself mattering, and has probably forgotten what the truth is.

[@StevenForester]

She seems like a genuine person who is principled and honest. Wish more politicians were like Mhairi. Good interview.

[@ivhristov6511]

I really love her.Just a kind of a politician i thought doesn't exist .Im a bulgarian , living in London but if Scotland get their independence ill probably move there.A proud nation, with very similar history with my country.And we both using pipes as a traditional musical instrument.. Lol

[@kanglongshankz3313]

😂 You're not aiming very high are you?

[@bobrail733]

You know where to shove your pipes then !👺👺👺

[@mamamac5267]

Neil Mo 🦠

[@mamamac5267]

Albert Pike 🦠

[@StormseyeDesign]

Come on up, Scotland has plenty of room :)

[@risingcaledonia688]

We have covered many events featuring Mhairi she is a breath of fresh air blowing away the cobwebs of the dysfunctional, archaic Westminster freak show.

[@hardyfishinfool]

WESTMINSTER HAS BEEN CONTROLLED BY THE EU ELITES FOR MANY YEARS. GET RID OF THE EU REMAINERS AND YOU GET RID OF THE WESTMINSTER PROBLEM.

[@scottb32a]

@@hardyfishinfool Yes, Lets have Rees- Mogg , that anti-elite man of the people have his way with us

[@gloin10]

@@hardyfishinfool "WESTMINSTER HAS BEEN CONTROLLED BY THE EU ELITES FOR MANY YEARS"? Yeah, right. Of course it has. Reality is obviously not on any of your maps...

[@hardyfishinfool]

@@scottb32a elites meaning Bankers Boses, everybody has a boss. That is what Brexit has exposed. Now we all know who the puppets are. Stand up for and believe in your country. 5th largest economy in the World. The EU fears as we become successful their central bank idea of controlling all EU nations keeping them equally poor is over. They fear losing control. Prove me wrong

[@hardyfishinfool]

@@scottb32a Patriots come in all shapes and sizes, Rees Mogg is a British Patriot. End. He got there by being posh and clever not by being funded and owned by secret societies EU puppets. bla bla

[@BrokenNoseMedia]

Mhairi is quality, know so many people like her on the west coast

[@njmccormackgmail]

I'm watching her as far away as Brazil.

[@thamizharasanv3812]

Thanks for clearing

[@lauralishes1]

We need more people like this in parliament. Whether you like Mharie or the SNP or not, that's not what I'm taking about, I mean we need more normal working class people that know what real life is like. Not out of touch and completely detached from reality politician's. We have MP's heading defence that have never been near the army, we have MP's heading pensions and welfare that have never had to struggle and had everything handed to them on a plate. That have been brought up with disdain and hatred for people on benefits. MP's heading The NHS that would rather it didn't exist and don't have to rely on it personally. The same can be said for most cabinet positions. Most have went straight into Westmimister without no life experience, never having a proper job and just completely out of touch.

[@joma6552]

Yeah normal working class anti irish bigots like her eh ! Plenty of them where she hails from ..

[@lauralishes1]

@@joma6552 anti Irish? I doubt it. Either way I'm just talking about more MP's that aren't out of touch with the people they are supposed to represent.

[@joma6552]

@@lauralishes1 she's supposed to represent every race , colour and creed , she clearly doesn't . Do your research on that bigot and you'll find out the truth but if her anti irish / catholic views dont bother you then each to their own .

[@alexdcruz7317]

What she thinks in immigration

[@Patrick-jj5nh]

23:58 this is exactly how the EU parliament works already by the way, since the lisbon treaty added the eu council: Parliament may approve or reject a legislative proposal from the Council, or propose amendments to it.

[@Patrick-jj5nh]

@Skorpa it's a fact, here's a visual step by step guide how legislative proposals work and are processed in the EU parliament www.europarl.europa.eu/external/html/legislativeprocedure/default_en.htm

[@Patrick-jj5nh]

scottish parliament currently has no say over the ‘reserved matters’ listed here incl immigration defence and employment law: www.parliament.scot/visitandlearn/12506.aspx An independent scotland would win back this control; being in the EU doesnt take away any of these powers, scottish people would continue to be able to vote for their MEPs who an act on their behalf in the EU parliament and make their voices heard on cross european matters, the point is the EU wouldnt take away any of those ‘reserved matters’ listed above which it currently doesnt have in the UK.

[@alexdcruz7317]

@@Patrick-jj5nh what she thinks on immigration

[@danddjacko]

Excellent

[@nigelcb1300]

Along with Dennis Skinner she's one of the very few MPs I have time for

[@SkyEcho7]

Yep, unashamedly telling truth to power rather than coveting power.

[@rontocknell5400]

At 25, she's a lot more mature and logical than the majority of MPs.

[@stevejones7200]

How refreshing! No spin . no bullshit, no self serving Machiavellian ideas.or intent. Boris you blithering buffoon PAY ATTENTION! Superb interview,fair play to you lass . Saor Alba . gu Brath

[@devlinmaguire8074]

Makes you proud to hear an honest politician and Scots lass to boot

[@ukparliamentfocus8521]

Future leader right here folks. She done well at the Oxford Union debate too.

[@paintbox9899]

Very good interview

[@hannahbaxter8825]

This is what having principles looks like

[@alistairgourlay9443]

She has no principles, her narrow mindedness and push for independence completely ruins her credibility. We voted no, accept the vote and try improve the country as a whole. She's pretending to care about people whilst constantly trying to impose mass instability. Nothing wrong with socialist ideas but why does she just want socialism for people above an imaginary line on the map.

[@RN-xv5zz]

Alistair Gourlay 10% of the 55% NO vote in 2014 were from EU migrants. They won't be here next time thanks to Brexit 👍

[@alexdcruz7317]

What does she thinks about immigration

[@alexdcruz7317]

@@alistairgourlay9443 what does she thinks about immigration

[@isoaqua5825]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@user-kv4ph2bx8e]

Mhairi Black is a great M.p. and she should be leader of the Labour party, Shes brilliant and we can relate to her as she doesnt forget where she comes from, unlike most M.P.'s when they get power, She definately has my vote and I hope shes more in the forefront in the future, love listening to her and good luck Mhairi with everything you do. Take care, Stay Safe.x Anne.

[@milsub59]

My hero ....

[@NickMusselle]

Keep doing what you are doing Mhairi, we can see you are a thorn in the side of the Government, just keep proding them

[@judeross3875]

2019 this interview. Prophetic. Thank you for sharing.

[@AnonYmous-uw2qm]

She is the ONLY real MP in the whole of UK politics.... who else is there with such clarity, honestly, intelligence and realism? Exactly, none. Not. One. single. One..... I wish we could have her a Prime Minister for UK.

[@garymuckle1002]

gotta love wee mhairi

[@chrisdavidson5327]

One brilliant woman. It would be great if political parties listened and pulled together to get this regime out and a democratic government in. She talks so much sense she is inspiring and I hope other younger people follow her example and be prepared to initiate change.

[@cormackjames]

Mhairi was born to lead, please challenge for First Minister! Our country needs you!

[@grahamjames5618]

Mhairi Black - what a wonderful and caring lady. She says it as it is and, for me, it's time she ran the country. Very intelligent and strong arguments that she can back up with strong examples and arguments. SHE IS BRILLIANT!!!!

[@edwardhowie6102]

She is a foul-mouthed ned from paisley, a complete waste of a good education.

[@casperwallace9685]

@@edwardhowie6102 You sound jealous.

[@lorenzobianchini4415]

God Bless Mairhi Black.Absolutely love her.❤

[@CultureAgent]

Mhairi is such a great politician it does her a huge disservice to call her that considering some of the people she has to share air with. Settling on great human being.

[@DarylDevine]

@@saxglend9439 Can you read mate

[@Globularmotif]

I hope she continues in politics, I feel like at this stage her potential is huge.

[@jimbanks206]

shes brilliant

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

I met her online just this week.😎 I made a short vid describing it. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Z_Snowball]

Twenty out of ten! I hope Mhairi is First Minister in many years time. I'd love to see her vision for the UK and Scotland come true. Amazing person, I hope we get more "politicians" like her in the coming years.

[@thomaskelly9488]

she is a spent force.

[@julielevinge266]

If your not working that feeling of total worthlessness is truly devastating, if only we could all be made to feel valuable, that we can achieve. Citizens income actually helps, those with fear of poverty taken away actually work & gain self respect!! Odd those that shout loudest about” something for nothing “have been given huge advantages in life, yet instead of recognising & appreciating it, they seem terrified that anyone else might get a helping hand in life!!!

[@gmckayak]

Mhairi Black is a breath of fresh air to the political system. we need 500 more of her.

[@ruiseartalcorn]

Great interview!

[@MohdArshad-nf9jh]

In love with her accent😘

[@luciavenus2344]

We need more mps like this lady . She actually cares.

[@huckleberrymoshimoto3185]

@weaverspell Rubbish the SNP are communists.

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

Civic nationalism is almost exactly the opposite of what happened in Nazi Germany. And the SNP are left of centre, hardly communist. Honestly, I never know if people who make comments like those above really believe what they say or if they are just being objectionable for the sake of it.

[@drewc981]

@@jonnylumberjack6223 Well said Jonny

[@alansbinnie1446]

Really ?

[@stillyesglenrothessurround1680]

Mhairi Black SNP keeping it honest & real as always.

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

I try desperately not to think this too much - would Britain be better now if Adolf got here in 1940? It's a struggle to think it. Think about it, many traditional Tories then would have gone up against the wall. It's a dark thought, I know...

[@phwodehouse]

time we got rid of dad's army running the country, without the humour

[@robertgalloway3771]

Over sexed bumbling idiots,free from constraints when voting,you can keep your job,here comes the shredder!

[@Gameblord]

Mhairi as usual is awesome! Keep er lit hey!

[@alexdcruz7317]

What does she thinks about immigration

[@alanrobertson9336]

Well done Mhairi quine, you're an absolute star.

[@alanrobertson9336]

..... and thank you to Channel 4 and Sarah Goth (sorry for the spelling)

[@themovingdance2744]

Jeremy Hunt fell over and smashed his nose pissed out of his head. I was 14 ish. No respect for these men

[@thamizharasanv3812]

That nerve blockage. All clear it

[@MeAndTheBoys_]

She's a fine lass she is.

[@mendikhan4426]

Mahiri black is senseable lady

[@RN-xv5zz]

😂😂😂 the (ever decreasing) unionists comments on here. Tick tick the union will soon be over and you voted for it with Brexit cheers 👍

[@cindypowell6038]

She'll be First Minister one day. I think she's brilliant. Open, honest, intelligent she has clarity of thought and above all I think she's kind. She says she's been brought up to think about other people's points of view and I think she does - whilst holding her own views but I'm sure that she's not blinkered and is open to other viewpoints. She's got a real life view of the world that comes from living a normal life. If only there were more like her at Westminster.

[@dcbrit2003]

What a brilliant interview!

[@Jimmie16]

This young women is an inspiration to our young people in Scotland. a truly honourable person in Westminster of which there are very few in the two main English parties.

[@alansbinnie1446]

Certainly very few in the SNP.

[@overrhythm]

Just fantastic.

[@fenianbhoy5285]

I swear I think she's beautiful, she's gonna bring us independence 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🏳️‍🌈🇵🇸

[@alansbinnie1446]

Let us hope not, whst a disaster that would be.

[@johnfitzpatrick4007]

@@alansbinnie1446 Aye the truth hurts.

[@thomaskelly9488]

Yes how have the mighty fallen and the people imagine vain things.

[@SkyEcho7]

Awesome as always Mhairi 😘 You're a 🌟

[@bongoslide]

I thought only the People can Porouge parliament? not a representative unelected?

[@nataliecairney6144]

She defo changed scotland but I wouldn't say its for the best 😮 she really hasn't been qll that great tbh

[@mendikhan4426]

Mahiri black is great lady

[@Isodil]

I like that woman, having had my own taste at politics from like 3rd row. I can absolutely verify a lot of what she stated, especially about the mentality that runs through all parties across. If she knew what goes on in Brussels, she would want to leave the EU too. Because all she dislikes about Westminster, exception on the specifics of dimensions inside Westminster, all that is part of Brussels too same ways of doing things. If I was a Scottish citizen, I’d vote for her 😊.

[@routeman680]

We never hear about her now (February 2022). She was once the great white hope of SNP supporters. She is still an MP.

[@BuddyBoy68]

There is definitely a lot more to see of her, even here on KZbin. Just search for her name and you can also use the filters to narrow the search parameters. Æ

[@stevedonaghy5515]

Absolutely amazing.. more people should be speaking out about the horrible way Westminster works and making practicle, real world suggestions on how it could be fixed. Channel 4 News proving again that they see the bigger picture and aren't complicit with an eroding political system. Thank you.

[@rustyburridge408]

You're a good'n, Mhairi.

[@peterlabiak1051]

I wonder if her take on JRM has changed in the last 3 years...

[@badbenjy]

An honest, erudite and approachable person. i hope she inspires more like her.

[@filomena9794]

Mhairi Black you are beautiful 🌹 Portugal love you and Portugal love Scotland ❤️

[@thomaskelly9488]

But it rains, incessantly.

[@helenwatkin3617]

What an inspiring and truthful young woman, we need more politicians who speak the truth. Well done Mhairi, lang may your lum reek !!!!!

[@rippedtorn2310]

We only had a Parliament since late 90s .. Scotland was asleep for 300yrs.

[@littlewitch5960]

Brilliant I absolutely love her

[@markbroady9056]

Go girl .. I think you are amazing.,

[@drewc981]

Wish I lived in Scotland just to vote for Mhairi specifically. Great interview

[@drewc981]

@@saxglend9439 going after someone's looks, that's mature. I'm also a Canadian, so to be honest I'm not quite sure what the difference is between Labour and Lib Dem. There wasn't much that Mhairi said that I disagreed with here but if you'd like to state contrary positions rather than attack someone's looks then have at it.

[@RoamingAdhocrat]

You can join the SNP, join the London branch (which is home to all members outwith Scotland), come to conference as a delegate and vote alongside her for progressive policies and officers - unfortunately there's a significant er "socially conservative" wing of the party who you _can_ help oppose.

[@drewc981]

@@RoamingAdhocrat I'm Canadian, so that wouldn't work lol. I suppose I should have said that in my first comment lol

[@mashupjoe4605]

I love her so much. Absolute hero

[@kellymathers3943]

Who's English and did you enjoy this?

[@Enavor]

Sounds better than working for the NHS, WM that is.

[@georgeramsay5205]

Well said Mhairi Scottish values, mine anyway

[@jeremygough1387]

What a wonderful woman x