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Scottish Referendum debate - watch with Mumsnet

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KatieMumsnet · 05/08/2014 11:30

So tonight sees the first TV debate of the Scottish Referendum with First Minister and key advocate of the pro- yes campaign, Alex Salmond and Alistair Darling, leader of the pro-UK Better Together campaign coming together for a head to head debate for the first time.

You can watch live from 8pm on STV and if you're south of the border can tune in via the STV player.

Fancy watching along with us? What are you hoping to see from tonight's debate? What are your thoughts on the campaigns so far?

If you've decided which way to vote, why? And if not, what will help you decide?

Do feel free to share these, and any more thoughts you have

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YetAnotherHelenMumsnet · 05/08/2014 21:42

Sorry about the tech issues, it's an ongoing problem and we are working on a fix.

LadyCordeliaFlyte · 05/08/2014 21:41

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StatisticallyChallenged · 05/08/2014 21:41

There's a difference between saying it would be desirable and saying we would be allowed one though. I think it would be the most sensible option but I doubt it would happen sadly.

Darling has made a few cheap shots, I reckon salmond has been worse

Now posting on phone...

StatisticallyChallenged · 05/08/2014 21:40

It does scare me how many people don't understand how state pension works...

Olddear · 05/08/2014 21:35

Yes, issues with MN too.....I think Alistair Darling is right! I said upthread, they always talk about we get the governments we didn't vote for, I didn't vote Labour and still got Tony Blair. I didn't vote SNP and I've got Alex and his sidekick Nicola!!!

DiaryOfAWimpyMum · 05/08/2014 21:31

Yes, Im having MN issues!!

Its like a sign.

Numanoid · 05/08/2014 21:27

Sleepy Don't let Salmond be the deciding factor. Please read Yes Scotland site and FB pages for more info on the Yes vote, and information from both sides, for a balanced decision.
Salmond is NOT the Yes campaign. It's about showing Westminster that we aren't a small, pathetic little nation incapable of governing ourselves without them helping us. It's the other way round - the UK needs Scotland more.
Don't vote No because of one debate. :)

squoosh · 05/08/2014 21:26

Independence or not, I'll eat my hat if Scottish universities aren't charging fees in ten years time.

Sleepyfergus · 05/08/2014 21:24

Undecided voter here, although veering to no. After watching is debacle, I'm firmly no now. Alex Salmond is a joke of a politician.

Numanoid · 05/08/2014 21:21

Statistically Yes! Thought it was just me!

Numanoid · 05/08/2014 21:21

I think Darling is being childish too. "I didn't vote form him!" Aha....ha... nope. Stop contradicting yourself, Al. At least try. You've already said a currency union would be "desirable". Don't backtrack.

StatisticallyChallenged · 05/08/2014 21:19

Is everyone else having mn issues?

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weatherall · 05/08/2014 21:03

How many 'do you agree' s were there?

Numanoid · 05/08/2014 21:03

Come on Alex, you had the advantage before the blimmin' thing began... don't lose track!

WildThong · 05/08/2014 21:01

Ponsonby should make sure both sides get equal time. Salmond could talk the hind legs off a donkey even if it is a loada shit

Olddear · 05/08/2014 20:58

Alex Salmond won't let alistair darling speak!!! Some things aren't as black and white as to be able to say yes or no. He's an eejit.....

StatisticallyChallenged · 05/08/2014 20:57

Argh my Internet won't work! Taking clearly sarcastic comments out of context, Ffs. Stop wasting time and have a grown up discussion about proper issues. Pathetic

Crutchlow35 · 05/08/2014 20:54

Id have thought salmond would have come up with something better than what side of the road we'd drive on. Waste of bloody time.

GlaikitFizzog · 05/08/2014 20:54

I'm not sure my blood pressure can take much more of this.

Letthemtalk · 05/08/2014 20:53

Alec Salmond is coming across as an arrogant smug git. Can't believe I'm actually siding with Darling!

Olddear · 05/08/2014 20:53

Alistair looks cheesed off. No wonder!! Pandas, outer space!!!????? Can't get a proper debate out of this man. Norway!!! Surprised it took him so long to mention it!!!!

Crutchlow35 · 05/08/2014 20:52

I'd have thought Salmond would have come up with something better than what side of the road we'd drive on. Bloody waste of time.

weatherall · 05/08/2014 20:49

Either there will be a currency union, sterlingisation or a new currency. ALL of these options are better than the doomsday better together are promising.

As long as your wages cover your bills with enough left over for a decent lifestyle who cares what the note looks like?

prettybird · 05/08/2014 20:46

Plan B is presumably that we continue to use the pound as it is a freely traded currency - even if we have a Pound "Stirling" Wink that maintains parity with the £ Sterling. Not sure why he can't just say that.