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

Independence Live in collaboration with KILTR: Miquel Strubell interview. Miquel Strubell the founder of the ANC in Catalonia chating with KILTR

Miquel Strubell founder of ANC Catalonia interviewd by Erik from KILTR. A joint collaboration with Independence Live.
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Independence Live

Starts at: 6.00pm Mon 4 Jan 2016

Speakers: Miquel Strubell

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Independence Live in collaboration with KILTR: Miquel Strubell interview.
6.00pm Mon 4 Jan 2016

BLAB: A journey into 2016... Chatting about some of our ideas for 2016, looking back at 2015 and anything else you may want to blab about. Please join us on Blab or you can watch the livestream here.

Chatting about some of our ideas for 2016, looking back at 2015 and anything else you may want to blab about. Please join us on Blab or you can watch the livestream here.
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Independence Live

Starts at: 9.00pm Mon 28 Dec 2015

Speakers: You, Us
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BLAB: A journey into 2016...
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Sean Clerkin interview


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Independence Live

Starts at: 7.17pm Mon 28 Dec 2015
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Sean Clerkin interview
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Talking Heads: Simon Harris & Dr Mark McNaught on progress in Catalonia Talking Heads. Simon Harris and Dr Mark McNaught on progress in Catalonia towards independence.

Talking Heads. Simon Harris and Dr Mark McNaught on progress in Catalonia towards independence.
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Independence Live

Starts at: 7.00pm Wed 23 Dec 2015

Speakers: Simon Harris,Dr Mark McNaught

Venue: Skype G41 3YF
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Talking Heads: Simon Harris & Dr Mark McNaught on progress in Catalonia
7.00pm Wed 23 Dec 2015

Book Launch: "Break The Chains" by Richie Venton The official launch of Richie Venton's book: Break The Chains (of poverty pay, casual labour and exploitation)

The official launch of Richie Venton's book: Break The Chains (of poverty pay, casual labour and exploitation). Richie is supported by an array of speakers reading extracts from the book and sharing their own experiences of the issues highlighted and anecdotes about Richie.
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Independence Live

Starts at: 7.30pm Thu 17 Dec 2015

Speakers: Richie Venton
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Book Launch: "Break The Chains" by Richie Venton
7.30pm Thu 17 Dec 2015

An Evening With Jim Sillars Jim Sillars shares his insights on the Refugee Crisis and the Middle East

An Evening With Jim Sillars is an event hosted by the Edinburgh Western branch of the Scottish National Party.
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Independence Live

Starts at: 7.30pm Mon 14 Dec 2015

Speakers: Jim Sillars

Venue: The Roseburn Bar, Edinburgh EH12 5NG

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An Evening With Jim Sillars
7.30pm Mon 14 Dec 2015

Gearóid Ó Colmáin + Guest tbc a follow-up interview with the Irish journalist in Paris

Gearóid Ó Colmáin is an independent political analyst from Cork, Ireland and is based in Paris. You can follow him on Twitter @broadfordsoviet.
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Independence Live

Starts at: 7.00pm Sun 13 Dec 2015

Speakers: Gearóid Ó Colmáin
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Gearóid Ó Colmáin + Guest tbc
7.00pm Sun 13 Dec 2015

Peter Curran Talk On His Latest Book

Peter Curran talks about his book "The Referendum Murders" at the Yes Cafe 1-2 Liberton Dams, Edinburgh, EH16 6AJ
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Ian Russell

Starts at: 3.00pm Sat 12 Dec 2015
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Peter Curran Talk On His Latest Book
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Islamophobia Conference 2015 The Changing Face of Racism

Conference - The Changing Face of Racism Scotland Against Criminalising Communities (SACC) and the Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) are presenting twin conferences in London and Edinburgh. The conferences follow the successful Islamophobia Conference held by IHRC in London in 2014, supported by SACC. Registration from 10.45am. First session (speakers inclde Moazzam Begg) starts 11.15 promptly Presented by SACC and IHRC. Supported by the Muslim Council of Scotland, the Stop the War Coalition Scotland, CAGE, FOSIS Scotland, Unite Against Fascism Scotland (UAF Scotland), the Muslim Women's Association of Edinburgh (MWAE), UAF Edinburgh, Edinburgh Stop the War Coalition, NUS Black Students, Amina Muslim Women's Resource Centre (MWRC), CAMPACC, Revolutionary Communist Group - FRFI, Intifada Street, Lewisham Islamic Centre, The Muslim Directory, RISE - Scotland's Left Alliance.
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Independence Live

Starts at: 11.00am Sat 12 Dec 2015

Speakers: Moazzam Begg (former Guantanamo prisoner), Salman Sayyid (author of Recalling the Caliphate), Craig Murray (former UK ambassador to Uzbekistan), Nicola Fisher (Stop the War Coalition Scotland), Abed Choudhury (IHRC), Abdul Ahad Hussain (FOSIS Scotland), Ade Johnson (Justice for Sheku Bayoh Campaign), Charlotte Ahmed (UAF Scotland), Douglas Chalmers (President UCU Scotland), Samena Dean (MWAE)

Venue: City of Edinburgh Methodist Church, Nicholson Square, Edinburgh EH8 9BX

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Islamophobia Conference 2015
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Argyll and Bute Council public meeting discussing Argyll and Bute 'Service Choices/Planning our Future' proposals which could see cuts to many services

Dunoon Councillors have been invited to attend a public meeting at The Braes, Dunoon to discuss Argyll and Bute 'Service Choices/Planning our Future' proposals which could see cuts to many services currently provided. All welcome. Your chance to ask questions and get informed.
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Democracy TV

Starts at: 7.00pm Fri 11 Dec 2015

Venue: The Braes, Dunoon PA23 7DL

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Argyll and Bute Council public meeting
7.00pm Fri 11 Dec 2015

Interview with one of the Orkney petitioners Tim Morrison speaks at length about the Carmichael case

We speak with Tim Morrison, one of the four constituents of Alistair Carmichael, who brought the petition against him under section 106 of the Representation of the People Act. On Wednesday 9 December 2015 the Election Court judges ruled that there was reasonable doubt that the false statement made by Mr Carmichael concerned his personal reputation, one of the three issues that had to be proven. The other two, that self-talking was relevant to this section of the Act and the purpose of Carmichael's false statement was to improve his chances of re-election were judged in favour of the petitioners.
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Independence Live

Starts at: 4.30pm Fri 11 Dec 2015

Speakers: Tim Morrison, Gavin Taylor
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Interview with one of the Orkney petitioners
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Solidarity Public Meeting Falkirk

Solidarity Scotland will be holding a Public meeting, in the Dawson Centre in Falkirk's Bainsford area. Speakers will include Pat Lee - Central Scotland no/1 List Candidate, fellow List Candidates John Park, Rebecca Yagci & Stuart McLean, more guest speakers to be confirmed. This is a Public meeting open to members and non members alike.
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Ian Russell

Starts at: 7.00pm Thu 10 Dec 2015
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Solidarity Public Meeting Falkirk
7.00pm Thu 10 Dec 2015

No to Trade Union Bill, No to Austerity STUC rally with Nicola Sturgeon and Jeremy Corbyn. A collaboration with STUC, CommonSpace, Kiltr and Bella Caledonia.

Speakers: Nicola Sturgeon,Jeremy Corbyn,Yanis Varoufakis,Grahame Smith,Chris Stephens,Aamer Anwar,Jenny Marra Music: The Wakes,Maeve Mackinnon. A new media collaboration with Independence Live, KILTR, CommonSpace & Bella Caledonia.
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Independence Live

Starts at: 7.00pm Thu 10 Dec 2015

Speakers: Nicola Sturgeon,Jeremy Corbyn,Yanis Varoufakis,Grahame Smith,Chris Stephens,Aamer Anwar,Jenny Marra,The Wakes,Maeve Mackinnon

Venue: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall G2 3NY
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No to Trade Union Bill, No to Austerity
7.00pm Thu 10 Dec 2015

Book of Ideas an Edinburgh book launch

Common Weal launch their latest publication in Edinburgh. The focus of this book is simple. There's a Scottish election in May 2016 which will elect a five-year government; so what could that government do over those five years using the powers the Scottish Parliament has (or is likely to have) to create an 'all of us first' society?
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Independence Live

Starts at: 7.30pm Fri 4 Dec 2015

Venue: Methodist Central Hall, Nicholson Square, Edinburgh EH8 9BX
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Book of Ideas
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WOMEN AND THE GLASGOW RENT STRIKE : Hosted by SWP Glasgow

Discussion introduced by Fatima Uygun on the inspirational 1915 Glasgow Rent Strike where women played a leading role in fighting exploiting landlords and forced the Government to introduce rent controls. The First World War saw a number of rent strikes break out across Britain. But the 1915 Glasgow rent strike stands out, in no small part due to the context of Clydeside at that time.
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Independence Live

Starts at: 7.30pm Thu 3 Dec 2015
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WOMEN AND THE GLASGOW RENT STRIKE
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CommonSpace: Andrew Stoddart interview CommonSpace will be interviewing Andrew Stoddart, the tenant farmer threatened with eviction whose story sparked an outcry last month. An Independence Live & CommonSpace collaboration.

Scotland - still a feudal nation? CommonSpace will be speaking live to Andrew Stoddart, the tenant farmer threatened with eviction whose story sparked an outcry last month. We’ll be talking about the situation he and his family found themselves in when given the order to leave their home, and what it tells us about how land is owned and managed in Scotland today. A CommonSpace and Independence Live collaboration.
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Independence Live

Starts at: 7.00pm Thu 3 Dec 2015
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CommonSpace: Andrew Stoddart interview
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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
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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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Starts at: 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

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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
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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". Let’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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Starts at: 11.00am Sat 25 Apr 2015

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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

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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

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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 “impartial” 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 BBC’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 on… 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

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BBC Bias Peaceful Protest #2 1.30pm Sun 29 Jun 2014