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.

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Archived Livestreams, 2013 - 2021

Day 2: Alistair Carmichael election court hearing in full STV provide a "pooled" livestream of the Electoral Court proceedings

This stream is subject to guidelines issued by the Scottish courts and can only be used for news or documentary purposes.
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STV

Starts at: 10.30am Tue 8 Sep 2015

Speakers: Roddy Dunlop QC, Jonathan Mitchell QC, Lady Paton, Lord Matthews

Venue: Court of Session, Edinburgh EH1 1RQ
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Day 2: Alistair Carmichael election court hearing in full
10.30am Tue 8 Sep 2015

Jim Sillars Press Conference Jim Sillars will be holding a press conference in Glasgow, Millenium Hotel at 10.30am on 8th. Sept to explain reasons for the second book - "In Place of Failure".

Jim Sillars will be holding a press conference in Glasgow, Millenium Hotel at 10.30am on 8th. Sept to explain reasons for the second book - "In Place of Failure".
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Independence Live

Starts at: 10.30am Tue 8 Sep 2015

Speakers: Jim Sillars

Venue: Millenium Hotel, Glasgow G2 1DS G2 1DS
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Jim Sillars Press Conference
10.30am Tue 8 Sep 2015

DAY 2 A.Carmichael Outside of Court coverage. continuing coverage of the Case against Alistair Carmichael from outside the court.

Gavin Taylor & Gerry Mulvenna will be continuing coverage of the Case against Alistair Carmichael from outside the court. Independencelive.net will also be hosting the Live Coverage from inside the court provided by STV. This will be made available from 10am With court proceedings starting at 10:30am
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Independence Live

Starts at: 10.00am Tue 8 Sep 2015

Speakers: Gavin Taylor, Gerry Mulvenna

Venue: Prime Court, Parliament House,, Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH1 1RQ, United Kingdom EH1 1RQ
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DAY 2 A.Carmichael Outside of Court coverage.
10.00am Tue 8 Sep 2015

BLAB - discussing day 1 of the Carmichael hearing join Gavin on the new social media platform for livestreaming conversations

Join us on blab.im to digest today's proceedings at the Court of Session in Edinburgh. You just need a twitter account to login and can join the conversation if you have a webcam and microphone. Easy!
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Independence Live

Starts at: 6.00pm Mon 7 Sep 2015

Speakers: Gavin Taylor

Venue: blab.im
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BLAB - discussing day 1 of the Carmichael hearing
6.00pm Mon 7 Sep 2015

Ivan McKee Supporting Indy Live Ivan McKee supporting Independence Live

Ivan McKee supporting Independence Live
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Independence Live

Starts at: 4.00pm Mon 7 Sep 2015

Speakers: Ivan McKee

Venue: Skype G1 1NQ
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Ivan McKee Supporting Indy Live
4.00pm Mon 7 Sep 2015

DAY 1 A.Carmichael Outside of Court coverage. Outside Court Coverage by Gavin Taylor

Gavin Taylor will be continuing his coverage of the Case against Alistair Carmichael from outside the court. Independencelive.net will also be hosting the Live Coverage from inside the court provided by STV. This will be made available on Monday morning 7th Sep at 9am. With court proceedings starting at 10:30am
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Independence Live

Starts at: 10.00am Mon 7 Sep 2015

Speakers: Gavin Taylor

Venue: Prime Court, Parliament House,, Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH1 1RQ
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DAY 1 A.Carmichael Outside of Court coverage.
10.00am Mon 7 Sep 2015

Sheku Bayoh march in Kirkcaldy Stand up for Social Justice! March to end impunity for deaths in Custody!

Sheku and many more Scots have died needlessly in police custody or due to carelessness of the police. Families of victims have been denied justice in all cases. This our time to put an end to this social injustice. Let us come out in our numbers on Sunday 6 September and send a clear message to our Government that status quo is no longer acceptable.
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Independence Live

Starts at: 2.00pm Sun 6 Sep 2015

Venue: Kirkcaldy Town House, 2 Wemyssfield, Kirkcaldy, Fife KY1 1XW

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Sheku Bayoh march in Kirkcaldy
2.00pm Sun 6 Sep 2015

"Blab" as a platform for citizen journalism Does this new platform have its uses for us?

Blab is a video livestream chat platform where up to four users can chat together in an environment integrated with Twitter
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Independence Live

Starts at: 9.30pm Sat 5 Sep 2015

Venue: blab.im
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"Blab" as a platform for citizen journalism
9.30pm Sat 5 Sep 2015

TTIP talk by Highlands & Islands Against Fracking (HIAF) live from the Lochaber Aye2Aye Hub in Fort William

talk about ttip. the threats we face - job losses, lower workers rights, privatisation of the nhs and other public services, lowering eu food safety standards, lower environments standards, climate change, lower banking regulations and online privacy. talk by marie macpherson - founder of highlands and islands against fracking. held in the new aye2aye pro independence hub in fort william. the first in a series to be held around the highlands this year.
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Independence Live

Starts at: 7.00pm Sat 5 Sep 2015

Speakers: Marie Macpherson

Venue: Aye2aye hub, Fort William PH33 6DH
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TTIP talk by Highlands & Islands Against Fracking (HIAF) title=

TTIP talk by Highlands & Islands Against Fracking (HIAF)
7.00pm Sat 5 Sep 2015

#BeBrave Leith part of the #OurLand campaign highlighting the dereliction in cities

Join Andy Wightman and Our Land activists this Friday to show solidarity with the Our Land Campaign in Scotland. The event is on part of the failed Waterfront development. The land was acquired for over £3 million in 2008 and, following the financial crash, was sold to Sapphire Land Ltd., registered in the British Virgin Islands for £327,916 in 2012. The British Virgin Islands is designated a “secrecy jurisdiction” so no information is available about who controls the company. Offshore companies are often used to launder money and evade tax. This 'secrecy jurisdiction' is one of the five asks the Our Land campaign are asking for (find out more here http://www.ourland.scot/2015/08/asks/), and has been chosen to highlight how important this issue is in both urban and rural Scotland today. This campaign is depending on local activists to make the event a great success, so get stuck in, and help us show how much Scotland needs land reform.
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Independence Live

Starts at: 12.30pm Fri 4 Sep 2015

Speakers: Andy Wightman

Venue: The site of the failed waterfront development at Western Harbour, Leith EH6 6PG

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#BeBrave Leith
12.30pm Fri 4 Sep 2015

On the sofa with Chris Cook talking housing independence

How Scotland can finance and fund affordable & sustainable homes for all
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Independence Live

Starts at: 11.30am Fri 4 Sep 2015

Speakers: Chris Cook

Venue: Linlithgow EH49
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On the sofa with Chris Cook
11.30am Fri 4 Sep 2015

Why Leith needs a socialist councillor an Scottish Socialist Party public meeting

With less than a week to go before the Leith walk by-election, tune in to hear the SSP candidate Natalie Reid explain why Leith needs a Socialist Councillor.
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Independence Live

Starts at: 7.30pm Thu 3 Sep 2015

Speakers: Natalie Reid, Colin Fox

Venue: Central Youth Hostel, 9 Haddington Place, Edinburgh EH7 4AE

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Why Leith needs a socialist councillor
7.30pm Thu 3 Sep 2015

Natalie Reid (SSP) public meeting


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Democracy TV

Starts at: 7.23pm Thu 3 Sep 2015
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Natalie Reid (SSP) public meeting
7.23pm Thu 3 Sep 2015

North Lanarkshire Smelly Water Update An update on the Water Contamination in North Lanarkshire 18th June 2015

Gavin gives an update on what he knows regarding the water contamination that affected Around 6,000 homes in North Lanarkshire on June 18 2015 in areas including, Newarthill, Chapelhall and Carfin. Resident were told that even boiling water was not enough to make it safe and give bottled water. A major investigation is now underway into the cause of the contamination
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Independence Live

Starts at: 1.45pm Wed 2 Sep 2015

Speakers: Gavin Taylor

Venue: Lochrin Terrace EH3
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North Lanarkshire Smelly Water Update
1.45pm Wed 2 Sep 2015

On the Sofa With Trishy Trish Anti-Fracking Activist Trish talks anti-fracking and UCG

Trish discusses the evolving anti-fracking and anti UCG campaigns and the forthcoming demonstration HANDS ACROSS THE FORTH
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Independence Live

Starts at: 11.30am Wed 2 Sep 2015

Speakers: Trishy Trish
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On the Sofa With Trishy Trish Anti-Fracking Activist title=

On the Sofa With Trishy Trish Anti-Fracking Activist
11.30am Wed 2 Sep 2015

Thought control in Scotland's new media Prof John Robertson poses some questions about the potential for bias in Scotland's new media

Prof Robertson shares some concerns he has about the big players on the Scottish Indymedia scene, namely Wings, Bella and Newsnet, also pro-indy print media such as the National and the Sunday Herald.
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Independence Live

Starts at: 4.00pm Tue 1 Sep 2015

Speakers: Prof John Robertson

Venue: Skype

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Thought control in Scotland's new media
4.00pm Tue 1 Sep 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
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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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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

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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
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". 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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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