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

BLAB - discussion about livestreaming as citizen journalism What is it for?

A relaxed conversation about the purpose of citizen livestream journalism with comparisons to professional journalisms. Contributions from indylive livestreamers and journalists.
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Starts at: 9.15pm Mon 12 Oct 2015

Speakers: Gerry Mulvenna, Gavin Taylor, Derek McLean, Martin Pedersen, Edward Helb, Steven Bate

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BLAB - discussion about livestreaming as citizen journalism
9.15pm Mon 12 Oct 2015

BLAB: join @the45storm as she discusses how she was assaulted by a Tory while she was livestreaming at their party Conference in Manchester

The Tory delegate violently grapped hold of @the45storm and her iPad in front of police and got away with it. Join us on blab to discuss the incident and the wider impressions of events in Manchester.
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Starts at: 8.00pm Mon 12 Oct 2015

Venue: blab.im

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BLAB: join @the45storm as she discusses how she was assaulted by a Tory
8.00pm Mon 12 Oct 2015

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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Starts at: 3.00pm Sun 11 Oct 2015

Venue: Red Road Flats, Glasgow G21 3BL

Go to Facebook event page 22213 x3

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Red Road Flats Demolition RED ALERT DANGER DANGER title=

Red Road Flats Demolition RED ALERT DANGER DANGER
3.00pm Sun 11 Oct 2015

Hands Over Our Forth a public protest against Underground Coal Gasification (UCG)

Anti-frack/Unconventional Gas Extraction (UGE) groups from across the central belt of Scotland and beyond - including community action groups and other organisations - will be joining forces to actively demonstrate to the Scottish Government, that UCG (Underground Coal Gasification) must be included in the current moratorium, from which it was omitted in the January 2015 statement. From then on, we will be demanding an all-out ban. We have the support of the Broad Alliance and regional action groups from all over Scotland and south of the border. People from all over Scotland are invited to join us in standing on the Forth Road Bridge, from North Queensferry side in Fife to South Queensferry side. In order to do this, we need as many volunteers as possible. It is estimated that we need approximately 1800 people to participate so if you're free and want to be part of urging our government to change something, please come along. If you know any local group/organisation/club who'd be interested in being involved, please share this information/FB event with them. Let's make a hUGE statement and not allow our government to ignore the public outcry and opposition to these processes. Your support is needed at this family-friendly event, organised by and for Scottish Communities, please bring your family, friends and neighbours. Hope to see you all, there! :)
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Starts at: 1.00pm Sun 11 Oct 2015

Venue: Forth Road Bridge EH30 9SF

Go to Facebook event page 6833 x11

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Hands Over Our Forth
1.00pm Sun 11 Oct 2015

Stop TTIP! Berlin Demo join an estimated 60,000 anti-TTIP protesters in Berlin

TTIP is the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, a trade deal currently being negotiated by the EU and the USA. It is seen by many as the number one threat to our democracy in the European Union.
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Starts at: 4.00pm Sat 10 Oct 2015

Go to Facebook event page 100 x2

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Stop TTIP! Berlin Demo
4.00pm Sat 10 Oct 2015

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21st century socialism workshop
3.30pm Sat 10 Oct 2015

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Young Scottish Socialists Launch
1.00pm Sat 10 Oct 2015

21st Century Socialism a Scottish Socialist Party event

Come along to the Socialist event of the year! Gone are the days of being dictated to by the neoliberal narrative and and the capitalist agenda. Come and shape a new narrative. Put your vision forward of a 21st Century Socialist country. The topics are * The Capitalist Climate Catastrophe * Austerity, in who's interest? * Isis, Refugees and the West * A second Independence referendum, Corbyn and the EU * Dumbed Down Britain * Defeating the Trade Union Bill
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Starts at: 12.00pm Sat 10 Oct 2015

Venue: Renfield St Stephens, 260 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4JP

Go to Facebook event page 322 x5

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21st Century Socialism
12.00pm Sat 10 Oct 2015

John Ashton on fracking: for whom and at what cost former UK climate envoy turned activist speaks about why it is vital for communities to resist Fracking

The prospect of fracking for shale gas (and other unconventional forms of extraction) at an industrial scale looms over much of the UK. It is pitting communities against aggressive corporate and financial interests that have bet on its success, as well as their political backers. It threatens to deepen already serious national divisions and is putting local authorities in an impossible position. Our democratic systems are cracking under the strain. In response a new movement is coming together, in a new kind of activism. Led by local communities, it is rallying people from many walks of life to take a stand against fracking and build a path to our low carbon future. It is forging new citizen networks across the UK, and linking hands with similar networks around the world. Independent speaker and former UK climate envoy John Ashton is part of this new activism and has recently been involved in the struggle to keep fracking out of Lancashire. Drawing on his experiences in politics and diplomacy he will explain why he sees the resistance to fracking as critical, both for the response to climate change and for political renewal in the UK, as a basis for discussion about Scotlandâ€™s voice in the world. *** John Ashton CBE trained and worked briefly as a physicist, then spent 30 years as a British diplomat. From 2006-12 he was the Special Representative for Climate Change for three successive UK foreign secretaries. He cofounded think tank E3G and is a member of the advisory board of Post Crash Economics. Our chair will be Sally Foster-Fulton, Convener of the Church and Society Council of The Church of Scotland and Ambassador for the ACT Climate Alliance.
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Starts at: 7.30pm Thu 8 Oct 2015

Speakers: John Ashton CBE

Venue: David Hume Lecture theatre A, George Square, Edinburgh EH8 9JX

Go to Facebook event page 562 x3

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John Ashton on fracking: for whom and at what cost
7.30pm Thu 8 Oct 2015

On the sofa with Penny Cole, anti-fracking activist co-author of Fracking Capitalism looks forward to Hands Over Our Forth

Join Lucy Noble on the sofa with Penny Cole to find out more about Fracking
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Starts at: 11.30am Thu 8 Oct 2015

Speakers: Penny Cole

Venue: Linlithgow EH49 102 x1

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On the sofa with Penny Cole, anti-fracking activist
11.30am Thu 8 Oct 2015

Red Road Flats update Sean Clerkin, James Scott and local residents talk about the fears of the explosive demolition looming

Latest news on the campaign to stop the explosive demolition of three of the Red Road flats, scheduled for Sun 11 October 2015. After speaking with local residents, we see just how close the local nursery is to one of the flats to be demolished.
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Starts at: 10.30am Thu 8 Oct 2015

Speakers: Sean Clerkin, James Scott

Venue: Broomfield Road, Glasgow G21 3UB 2105 x3

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Red Road Flats update
10.30am Thu 8 Oct 2015

NO TO FRACKING! SAVE OUR SOLAR! | PROTEST THE TORY PARTY CONFERENCE. Fracking protest at Tory Party conference

Wednesday 7 October, 12pm Outside Tory Party Conference, Mount Street, Manchester M2 3GX Join us as we protest outside the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester for urgent action on climate change. fracking.jpg We want a future free from fracking and a reversal of cuts to solar and renewables that will cost thousands of jobs. We need clean, green, unionised climate jobs if we are to effectively tackle climate change and provide work opportunities that many people in Britain need. This will be followed by a Public Meeting at Friends Meeting house, 6 Mount Street M2 5NS at 4pm. The meeting is titled Towards Paris and Beyond: Building the Movement for Climate, Justice and Jobs! All welcome. Called by Campaign Against Climate Change, Friends of the Earth, This Changes Everything & many more!
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Starts at: 12.00pm Wed 7 Oct 2015

Venue: Manchester 213 x3

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NO TO FRACKING! SAVE OUR SOLAR! | PROTEST THE TORY PARTY CONFERENCE.
12.00pm Wed 7 Oct 2015

Protest: Refugees Welcome Here! assembling at Mount Street, Manchester as Home Secretary Teresa May addresses the Tory party conference

Protest: Refugees welcome here @ Assemble: Mount Street, 5:30pm Protest as Home Secretary Teresa May addresses the conference. It's likely she'll announce more racist measures attacking migrants and Muslims. Organised by Stand up to Racism
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Starts at: 5.30pm Tue 6 Oct 2015

Venue: Mount Street, Manchester M2 5PB

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Protest: Refugees Welcome Here!
5.30pm Tue 6 Oct 2015

Hands Off Our NHS rally and march on the Tory party conference

Public meeting follow by protest RALLY: 11:30am, Central Hall Manchester, Oldham Street PROTEST: 1pm, Assemble at Central Hall Manchester, Oldham Street, march on the Tory Conference As part of the week of action during Tory Party Conference NHS Campaigners will be hosting a Public Meeting on Tuesday 6th October, with guest speakers. This will be followed by a 'Wall of Sound' march to the Tory Party Conference with sirens, whistles & megaphones to make sure the Tories hear us! At the conference centre activists will hold a die-in. The NHS is one of our most treasured institutions and its creation in1948 represented a real step forward for working class people and the health of the nation. The election of a Tory majority government means that it is now under threat like never before. Join us to tell the Tories: Hands Off our NHS!
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Starts at: 12.00pm Tue 6 Oct 2015

Venue: Central Hall Manchester M1 1WT

Go to Facebook event page 972 x6

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Hands Off Our NHS
12.00pm Tue 6 Oct 2015

The People's Post Rally A debate on the future of the British Postal Service AND the government's austerity agenda

Hosted by the Communication Workers' Union and the People's Assembly
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Starts at: 7.00pm Mon 5 Oct 2015

Speakers: Jeremy Corbyn MP, Dave Ward (CWU), Kevin Maguire (Mirror), Owen Jones, Natalie Bennett (Green Party), Lindsey German (People's Assembly), Mark Serwotka (PCS), Mark McGowan (Artist Taxi Driver)

Venue: Manchester Cathedral M3 1SX

Go to Facebook event page 4483 x6

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The People's Post Rally
7.00pm Mon 5 Oct 2015

Student Protest: No Fees, No Cuts, No Debt outside Tory party conference in Manchester

#KEEPTHEGRANTS STUDENT DEBT-IN | PROTEST THE TORY PARTY CONFERENCE In the Toriesâ€™ summer budget George Osborne announced that maintenance grants for students from low-income families will be scrapped from 2016. This disgraceful move will prevent huge numbers of people from accessing education and burden hundreds of thousands of students with even more debt. Join us on Monday 5 October outside Tory Party Conference in Manchester to say #KeepTheGrants with a student debt in at 2pm! This action is part of the Peopleâ€™s Assembly Against Austerityâ€™s national week of action outside Tory Party Conference which is taking place from Saturday 3 â€“ Wednesday 7 October. Any questions? Want more info? Want to help us organise it? Drop us an email on info@thestudentassembly.org.uk
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Starts at: 2.00pm Mon 5 Oct 2015

Venue: outside Tory Party Conference, Manchester Central convention centre, Manchester M2 3GX

Go to Facebook event page 105 x2

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Student Protest: No Fees, No Cuts, No Debt
2.00pm Mon 5 Oct 2015

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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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Starts at: 1.30pm Sun 29 Jun 2014

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