Independence Live

Welcome to the Independence Live archive of livestreams. We are a collective of citizen livestreamers, mostly based in Scotland, founded with the objective of producing live video at events, which the mainstream media will not cover. We have livestreamed over 1500 events since November 2013 and all for FREE. This is an archive of live videos produced mainly on the livestream.com platform between 2013 and 2021. Our success and continued growth is down to the dedication of our volunteers and the support of our viewers. We continue to cover political, social and cultural events and news stories in Scotland and further afield.

Views expressed on our broadcasts do not necessarily reflect the views of the Independence Live collective nor should our coverage of any event, individual or organisation be taken as an endorsement.

Archived Livestreams, 2013 - 2021

Lauri Love interview Lauri Love was charged with hacking into top secret US Army databases, Nasa, and other government agencies. His extradition hearing will be held on 28 and 29 June 2016. This is an Independence Live production in association with KILTR.com.

Lauri Love was charged with hacking into top secret US Army databases, Nasa, and other government agencies. His extradition hearing will be held on 28 and 29 June 2016. This is an Independence Live production in association with KILTR.com.
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Independence Live

Starts at: 11.00am Thu 17 Mar 2016

Speakers: Lauri Love 100 x1

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Lauri Love interview
11.00am Thu 17 Mar 2016

Refugee Crisis in Calais Chatting with Dr Fuad Alakbarov and Alison Hendrik about their experiences from their trip to visit the refugees at Calais.

Chatting with Dr Fuad Alakbarov and Alison Hendrik about their experiences from their trip to visit the refugees at Calais. We will also be using Blab for the interview so please come and join us on Blab to ask your questions: https://blab.im/independence-live-refugee-crisis-in-calais
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Independence Live

Starts at: 7.00pm Wed 16 Mar 2016

Speakers: Alison Hendrik, Dr Fuad Alakbarov 132 x1

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Refugee Crisis in Calais
7.00pm Wed 16 Mar 2016

Justice for Megrahi Press Conference LEGAL AND POLITICAL CONCERN GROWS AS CROWN OFFICE PREPARES TO CONSIDER NEW LOCKERBIE REPORT

Top legal experts Brian McConnachie QC and Alan Page, Professor of Public Law at the University of Dundee, have joined MSPs Patrick Harvie and John Finnie in expressing their concern that the Lord Advocate and Crown Office should play any part in the consideration of a report from Police Scotland on their three-year investigation into 9 criminal allegations against Crown Office, police and prosecution witnesses involved in the original Lockerbie investigation and trial.
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Independence Live

Starts at: 1.45pm Wed 16 Mar 2016

Venue: 112-116 Holyrood Gait, Edinburgh EH8 8AS 263 x2

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Justice for Megrahi Press Conference
1.45pm Wed 16 Mar 2016

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Scottish Resistance Opposing Osborne
11.30am Wed 16 Mar 2016

ECAP HIGH RIGGS JOB CENTRE Demo Demonstration protesting JobCenter G4S security guards who physically separated a claimant from his accompanier. The G4S security guards and asserted that the claimant had no right to be accompanied.

URGENT SOLIDARITY CALL-OUT - HIGH RIGGS JOB CENTRE MON 14TH MARCH 3PM Friday, March 11, 2016 On Monday 29th Feb Edinburgh Claimants provided an accompanier for a claimant who had come to us for support after being intimidated and bullied during interviews at High Riggs Jobcentre. Past experience at High Riggs where staff (up to management level) have attempted to obstruct claimants being accompanied by making up arbitary rules, such as that accompaniers need to show ID, led Edinburgh Coalition Against Poverty to hold a leafletting session outside in case solidarity was required. When the claimant and his accompanier attempted to enter, four G4S security guards blocked the way, physically separated the claimant from his accompanier and asserted that the claimant had no right to be accompanied. The four volunteers leafletting came to the door to insist on the claimants rights and were physically assaulted and menaced by the security guards. This is the latest in a catalogue of bullying, harrassment and denial of rights at High Riggs stretching back over the last two years. It is vital that we don't let them get away with this any longer. The same claimant is being accompanied by the same volunteer at the next signing date on MONDAY 14TH MARCH. EDINBURGH COALITION AGAINST POVERTY ARE THEREFORE CALLING FOR A LARGE SCALE SOLIDARITY ACTION AT HIGH RIGGS JOBCENTRE ON MONDAY 14TH MARCH AT 3PM. THE RIGHT TO BE ACCOMPANIED AT APPOINTMENTS IS FUNDAMENTAL IN PROTECTING CLAIMANTS FROM ISOLATION AND BULLYING. PLEASE COME ALONG TO HELP ASSERT THIS RIGHT. High Riggs Jobcentre, 20 High Riggs, by Tollcross, Edinburgh EH3 9HU
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Independence Live

Starts at: 3.00pm Mon 14 Mar 2016

Speakers: Edinburgh Coalition against Poverty, Scottish Unemployed Worker Network, Castlemilk Against Austerity, Rhythms of Resistance

Venue: High Riggs, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH3 9BW,

Go to Facebook event page 483 x5

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ECAP HIGH RIGGS JOB CENTRE Demo
3.00pm Mon 14 Mar 2016

Jedidiah Brown interview Jedidiah Brown president of the Young Leaders Alliance and the pastor who stormed Donald Trump's rally in Chicago. This is an Independence Live production in association with KILTR.com

Jedidiah Brown president of the Young Leaders Alliance and the pastor who stormed Donald Trump's rally in Chicago. This is an Independence Live production in association with KILTR.com
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Independence Live

Starts at: 8.00pm Sun 13 Mar 2016

Speakers: Jedidiah Brown 181 x1

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Jedidiah Brown interview
8.00pm Sun 13 Mar 2016

Simon Harris interview on Blab Author Simon Harris who is a Catalonian resident for over 28 years has recieved serious physical threats to his life because of his pro Catalan independence views. We will be discussing this and other Catalan related issues.

Author Simon Harris who is a Catalonian resident for over 28 years has recieved serious physical threats to his life because of his pro Catalan independence views. We will be discussing this and other Catalan related issues. This is a Blab event which means you can join the panel to ask your questiions or post your questions: https://blab.im/independence-live-interview-with-catalonia-author-simon-harris
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Independence Live

Starts at: 7.00pm Sun 13 Mar 2016

Speakers: Simon Harris

Venue: Blab.im 75 x1

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Simon Harris interview on Blab
7.00pm Sun 13 Mar 2016

Solidarity SSM Broadcast Bill Mair

I am standing as the lead Solidarity candidate in Mid-Scotland & Fife to be the voice speaking out AGAINST poverty, war and injustice and FOR Scottish independence, fairness and equality for all. I am a co-founder of the racial equality charity FRAE Fife and a co-founder of Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign Fife. I am an active member of Fife Stop the War; Campaign Against Cuts; Peoples Assembly Fife (anti-poverty campaign); Refuge Fife; the Justice for Sheku Bayou campaign; Frack off Fife and I have supported issues on disabled parking. Refugees ARE welcome here. Austerity is a lie: there is more than enough money to go round â€“ we need to force the rich to pay their share. There is no need to shed council jobs, close libraries or cut services. I will fight for the rich to get poorer and the poor to get richer.
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Ian Russell

Starts at: 8.00pm Thu 10 Mar 2016 229

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Solidarity SSM Broadcast Bill Mair
8.00pm Thu 10 Mar 2016

Solidarity SSM Broadcast Pat Lee

Solidarity. Scotland's Socialist Movement Words from lead Candidate for Central Region Solidarity Pat Lee: If elected we will present a Members Bill to instigate a Second referendum by 2018. We will investigate the creation of A PUBLICLY OWNED Pharmaceutical industry, to supply OUR PUBLICLY OWNED NHS on a not for profit basis. Vote Solidarity Peach Ballot.
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Ian Russell

Starts at: 8.00pm Wed 9 Mar 2016 688

Solidarity SSM Broadcast Pat Lee
8.00pm Wed 9 Mar 2016

Moving Kiruna - a community reinventing its city with Krister Lindstedt (Architect) and chaired by Lesley Riddoch

The city of Kiruna in the north of Sweden is about to undergo one of the biggest urban transformations of our time. Due to land deformation caused by mining activity the entire city must be relocated approximately two miles east over the course of the next century. The relocation is a huge challenge, provoking anxiety and anticipation among the 18,200 citizens. But it is also an unparalleled opportunity for Kiruna to transform itself into a more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable city. Whiteâ€™s competition-winning vision for the transformation project, financed by the mining company, aims to create a sustainable model city that is less dependent on the world market for iron ore. The new Kiruna will offer residents a better place to live whilst transposing the character, familiarity and sense of place of the Kiruna they know. Is there anything Scotland can learn from this painstaking consultation to make sure big strategic changes to towns and cities are properly considered and gain popular support? Krister Lindstedt has 30 years of experience as an architect and urban planner. His strategies are always underpinned by thorough research and citizen dialogue, which is key as Lead Architect of the master plan and the sustainability strategy for the transformation of Kiruna.
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Democracy TV

Starts at: 6.00pm Tue 8 Mar 2016

Speakers: Krister Lindstedt, Lesley Riddoch

Venue: Scottish Story Telling Centre, High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SR

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Moving Kiruna - a community reinventing its city
6.00pm Tue 8 Mar 2016

Veterans for Independence interview on Blab.im We will be interviewing Cliff Purvis from Veterans for Independence on Blab.im. Please join us on Blab where you can send us questions or even join us on the panel! You can switch off your video if you do not want to be seen.

We will be interviewing Cliff Purvis from Veterans for Independence on Blab.im. Please join us on Blab where you can send us questions or even join us on the panel! You can switch off your video if you do not want to be seen. Please share and tweet! Blab: https://blab.im/independence-live-veterans-for-scottish-independence-interview
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Independence Live

Starts at: 8.30pm Sun 6 Mar 2016

Speakers: Cliff Purvis

Venue: Blab.im 84 x1

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Veterans for Independence interview on Blab.im
8.30pm Sun 6 Mar 2016

Craig Murray interview. We will be doing a Blab.im interview with Craig Murray tonight and livestreaming it. See livestream page for Blab link to join panel.

Craig Murray is a former British ambassador to Uzbekistan, and was the Rector of the University of Dundee. Craig is a prominent figure in the pro-Scottish independence movement. We will be livestreaming the Blab interview with Craig.
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Independence Live

Starts at: 8.30pm Fri 4 Mar 2016

Speakers: Craig Murray

Venue: Skype 1109 x1

1:02:00

Craig Murray interview.
8.30pm Fri 4 Mar 2016

Solidarity Lothian's Fracking Event

With Speakers Trish Buchan, Paul Young and Cory Young Solidarity is against all forms of Fracking. Anyone concerned or needing more information about Fracking, please come along to Lothians Solidarity Public Meeting to hear Scotland Against Fracking members discuss this grave issue for Scotland. This affects us all regardless of political persuasion.
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Ian Russell

Starts at: 7.00pm Thu 3 Mar 2016 329

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Solidarity Lothian's Fracking Event
7.00pm Thu 3 Mar 2016

I'm Now Yes Christopher Graham will be discussing his transformation from No voter to Yes supporter and his involvement in the independence campaign.

Christopher Graham will be discussing his transformation from No voter to Yes supporter and his involvement in the independence campaign. Join the Blab and ask Christopher you question: https://blab.im/independence-live-i-m-now-yes
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Independence Live

Starts at: 9.00pm Wed 2 Mar 2016

Speakers: David McGowran,Christopher Graham

Venue: Blab 325 x1

1:16:47

I'm Now Yes
9.00pm Wed 2 Mar 2016

Transnational Social Strike 2016 A day of action in many countries across Europe to call for action, demonstrations and strikes among marginalised workers, migrants and activists

Migrants, Workers, Activists // Act! Demonstrate! Strike! A day of coordinated initiatives against borders and precarization, towards a transnational social strike!
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AweVid

Starts at: 2.00pm Tue 1 Mar 2016

Venue: All over Europe

Go to Facebook event page 253

Transnational Social Strike 2016
2.00pm Tue 1 Mar 2016 (YouTube)

Stop Trident national demonstration, London

Massive anti - nuclear protest against the renewal of the license of the nuclear naval basis in Faslane, Scotland. Protesters from all over the UK will inundate the streets of London. Rally in Trafalgar Square.
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Independence Live

Starts at: 12.00pm Sat 27 Feb 2016 5255 x15

4:10:50

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Stop Trident national demonstration, London
12.00pm Sat 27 Feb 2016

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BBC Bias Protest V Veterans for Independence, Steve Atkinson, Callum Baird, Billy Bates, Ken Godwin, Kevin Gore, Bobby Nicholson, Insectaways, Shaun Moore, Citizen Smart and Jock Scott (Yew Choob) Speakers:Tommy Sheridan(to be confirmed) & Joshua Brown

Times are 2pm - 4.30pm 14th Sept BBC Pacific Quay Glasgow The BBC is guilty of much ongoing wrongs this is our final chance to show the truth and protest their actions before the referendum make your stand carry your banners exposing them and bring your saltires in support of your country this is serious get on your feet. BBC Bias Propaganda & Coverups, Peace Protest V, with this being just 4 Days before the Independence Referendum it will be the finally chance for a HUGE YES before #YES following on from the Wallace March at Stirling 12th Sept then the Freedom Convoy from Stirling to Glasgow 14th Sept, the convoy then ties up with this final protest at the BBC let's show them we are going to win this referendum by a Proverbial Mile. Confirmed performers so far are: Steve Atkinson, Callum Baird, Billy Bates, Ken Godwin, Kevin Gore, Bobby Nicholson, Insectaways, Shaun Moore, Citizen Smart and Jock Scott (Yew Choob) Speakers:Tommy Sheridan(to be confirmed), Joshua Brown & Veterans for Independence Pat Lee (MC) Cheryl Scott
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Independence Live

Starts at: 2.00pm Sun 14 Sep 2014

Venue: BBC, Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1DZ BBC Bias Protest V 2.00pm Sun 14 Sep 2014

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Craig Murray Interview Craig Murray speaks to Dr Mark McNaught

Interview with Craig Murray: Mark McNaught will be interviewing former diplomat and scholar Craig Murray, and discussing the General Election, Scottish Independence, and anything else that pops up.
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Independence Live

Starts at: 7.30pm Thu 18 May 2017 Craig Murray Interview 7.30pm Thu 18 May 2017

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Referendum Count: Glasgow Emirates & George Square Live coverage from both George Square & The Velodrome

Del covering George Square Kev covering the Velodrome
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Independence Live

Starts at: 10.00pm Thu 18 Sep 2014

Venue: George Square & The Velodrome Emirates Arena G40 3HG Referendum Count: Glasgow Emirates & George Square 10.00pm Thu 18 Sep 2014

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YES INFO RALLY, George Square 2PM A YES rally in George Square, with lots of entertainment!

A YES rally in George Square. Bring information/leaflets. Answer any questions the public may have, openly invite them into our folds no matter their current voting stance. Have a wee sing song or two, then off to bed to rest our flag-waving wrists for that all important ballot box the next day! "GEORGE SQUARE INFO RALLY" SET LIST TIME: 2:00 to 2:10 - Gavin Paterson (Acoustic) 2:10 to 2:20 - 2:20 to 2:30 - 2:30 to 2:40 - 2:40 to 2:50 - 2:50 to 3:00 - Kinkystone (Acoustic Band) 3:00 to 3:10 - Tom Vevers (Acoustic) 3:10 to 3:20 - Robin McAlpine (Radical Independence) 3:20 to 3:30 - Crawford Smith (YES Southside - Band) 3:30 to 3:40 - 3:40 to 3:50 - 3:50 to 4:00 - 4:00 to 4:10 - Emjay (Acoustic) 4:10 to 4:20 - Mark McG (Spoken Word) 4:20 to 4:30 - Jane Godly (Speech) 4:30 to 4:40 - Clanadonia (Band) 4:40 to 4:50 - Simon Atkinson (Speech) 4:50 to 5:00 - Benny Wenda (West Papua) 5:00 to 5:10 - Travel Cats (Scottish Folk) 5:10 to 5:20 - Tommy Sheridan 5:20 to 5:30 - Tommy Sheridan 5:30 to 5:40 - BLOCO YES (Drummers) 5:40 to 5:50 - Colonel Mustard and the Dijon 5 (Band) 5:50 to 6:00 - Darren 'Loki' McGarvey (Rapper/Speech) 6:00 to 6:10 - Darren 'Loki' McGarvey (Rapper/Speech) 6:10 to 6:20 - Joshua Brown (Solidarity with Palestine) 6:20 to 6:30 - Cat Hepburn (Poem) 6:30 to 6:40 - Steve Atkinson (Folk Singer) 6:40 to 6:50 - Cheryl Scott (KA Radio) 6:50 to 7:00 - Kevin P. Gilday (Spoken Word) 7:00 to 7:10 - British Army Veterns (Speech) 7:10 to 7:20 - San Fran and the Siscos (Band) 7:20 to 7:30 - 7:30 to 7:40 - Yes Ceilidh Band (Dance!) 7:40 to 7:50 - Yes Ceilidh Band (Dance!) 7:50 to 8:00 - Yes Ceilidh Band (Dance!) **Myself Nor The Other Hosts Of This Event Endorse Any Violence, Drunken Disorderly Or Otherwise Negative Behaviour Within Or Out With The Official Time Of This Event!**
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Independence Live

Starts at: 6.00pm Wed 17 Sep 2014

Go to Facebook event page YES INFO RALLY, George Square 2PM 6.00pm Wed 17 Sep 2014

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DPAC Protest & meeting about Ian Duncan Smith in Manchester Alliance network with Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC)

PROTEST THE TORY PARTY CONFERENCE Monday 5th October 12pm - meet at Central Library opposite the Midland Hotel, just off St Peter's Square Iain Duncan Smith has been at the heart of the Tories' attacks on disabled people and benefit claimants. Join our protest against this scumbag whose cuts have seen thousands die after being found 'fit for work. Protest & meeting against Ian Duncan Smith @ 12pm, Central Library Alliance network with Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC), StopChanges2ATW and TUC Disabled Workers' Committee
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Independence Live

Starts at: 12.00pm Mon 5 Oct 2015

Speakers: Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC), StopChanges2ATW, TUC Disabled Workers' Committee

Venue: Central Library, Manchester M2 5PD

Go to event website DPAC Protest & meeting about Ian Duncan Smith in Manchester 12.00pm Mon 5 Oct 2015

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Hope Over Fear: One Year On Hope Over Fear are organizing this 2015 event to coincide with the anniversary of the referendum and to make a clear statement that our journey to full Independence for our nation continues. Our First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon has stated clearly that...

Hope Over Fear are organizing this 2015 event to coincide with the anniversary of the referendum and to make a clear statement that our journey to full Independence for our nation continues. Our First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon has stated clearly that it will be the people of Scotland who will determine if and when there is an #indyref2. Lets fill Freedom Square and the surrounding streets of Glasgow on September 19th to make our voices heard. 2018 is an ideal year for #indyref2 as it is clear in terms of elections north and south of the border. (2016 Scottish parliament, 2017 Scottish council, 2019 English council and 2020 General election.) Join us on the Square with the message, #Indyref2 2018.
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Independence Live

Starts at: 11.00am Sat 19 Sep 2015

Venue: George Square G2 Hope Over Fear: One Year On 11.00am Sat 19 Sep 2015

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HOPE OVER FEAR: SEIZE THE DAY RALLY George Square, Glasgow. Lots of great speakers including Mark McGowan, The Artist Taxi Driver plus great music...

The Hope Over Fear campaign will not shirk its responsibilities. On May 7th 2015 we have a unique opportunity in Scotland to wipe out the blue, yellow and red Tories in one fell swoop. We can electorally punish those who lined up with the billionaires and millionaires to lie, deceive and bully our nation into submission. We are not too small, too poor or too scared to move forward into a new and better world and by uniting the pro-Scotland and anti-Establishment vote in May 2015 we can realise our dreams. Bring the family and enjoy another great day out while listening to the speakers from all political backgrounds and on the importance of using your vote wisely at the general election. There will also be many amazingly talented artists and musicians for you to enjoy on the day. In the words of Gerry Cinnamon's inspiring anthem of our movement, "Hope Over Fear, Carpe Diem". Letâ€™s seize the day in 2015. NOTE: Mark McGowan, The Artist Taxi Driver will be one of the speakers :) FACEBOOK EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/401561463337441/
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Independence Live

Starts at: 11.00am Sat 25 Apr 2015

Go to Facebook event page HOPE OVER FEAR: SEIZE THE DAY RALLY 11.00am Sat 25 Apr 2015

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Red Road Flats Demolition RED ALERT DANGER DANGER Covering the controversial demolition of the Red Road Flats

ALSO here for protesters live stream within the danger zone http://livestre.am/5dlJI Highly contentious issue with many locals against the blowing up of these 6 flats at once and want them brought down floor by floor. The flats could still contain asbestos; they are very close to residential areas including a nursery and there is worry about water and gas pipes being burst. See WikiPedia link for more info and criticism of previous Red Row flats that have been blown up. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Road_Flats
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Independence Live

Starts at: 3.00pm Sun 11 Oct 2015

Venue: Red Road Flats, Glasgow G21 3BL

Go to Facebook event page Red Road Flats Demolition RED ALERT DANGER DANGER 3.00pm Sun 11 Oct 2015

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Hope Over Fear Rally, George Square A big day oot for all the family with live music and speakers

Let's fill the Square with HOPE and DETERMINATION to deliver independence and FREEDOM.
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Independence Live

Starts at: 12.00pm Sun 12 Oct 2014

Go to Facebook event page Hope Over Fear Rally, George Square 12.00pm Sun 12 Oct 2014

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BBC Bias Peaceful Protest #2 Around 1:30 - 3:30pm BBC Bias Peaceful Protest #2 - The People's Voice!

BBC Bias Peaceful Protest #2 - The People's Voice! Sunday, June 29 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm BBC Scotland Studios, Pacific Quay G51 1 Glasgow, United Kingdom This is a protest against bias from the self-proclaimed â€œimpartialâ€ BBC. The most important issue we need to highlight is the repeated omission of relevant facts, information & answers that has kept Scotland in the dark about the real independence debate. The BBCâ€™s coverage is ruining the run up to the biggest decision in our history. People are suitably sickened by the BBC & other mainstream media and their one sided conveyor belt of scare stories portrayed against our economic prospects, EU membership and the currency of an independent Scotland. Sometimes the bias is not in what they do cover but what they don't cover in their news & current affairs programmes. Specific examples of bias that concerns us are as follows: Make up of Question Time panels. Irish & Luxembourg EU ministers views misrepresented. UKIP promotion during EU elections. University of the West of Scotland report on bias on evening news programmes (BBC & STV) University of the West of Scotland report on bias on Radio Scotland Good Morning Scotland show The BBC's membership of the CBI which opposes independence and even tried to become an official member of the no campaign until a U turn after a mass cancellation of membership by Scottish companies. Different styles of questioning for Yes/No including more frequent interruptions from interviewers. The list goes onâ€¦ Let's keep up the pressure on the old BBC and arrange their next outing as a massive anti-bias operation! Bring your saltires, banners, balloons, friends, family and loud voices. Make it a day to remember! Everyone is welcome from both sides of the debate. Groups that wish to protest about other instances of BBC bias unrelated to the independence debate are also more than welcome to attend.
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Independence Live

Starts at: 1.30pm Sun 29 Jun 2014

Go to Facebook event page BBC Bias Peaceful Protest #2 1.30pm Sun 29 Jun 2014