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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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Deux · 05/08/2014 20:26

I'm unbelievably cross. Crosser than cross that rUK are unable to watch this live. I've tried STV player numerous times and getting 'operation cannot be completed'.

Given the costs involved in a potential separation, I think it's the least we deserve. To watch a damned debate live, that has the potential to affect everyone.

I'll try the link above.
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StatisticallyChallenged · 05/08/2014 20:26

FFS, are we really cheering "not a foreign currency cos London taxi drivers don't take our notes"

StatisticallyChallenged · 05/08/2014 20:24

x-typed with squoosh

Viviennemary · 05/08/2014 20:23
Grin
StatisticallyChallenged · 05/08/2014 20:23

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

For those not in scotland, try www.zattoo.com. Requires registration (free!) but it is streaming. takes seconds

zattoo.com/watch/stv

squoosh · 05/08/2014 20:22

Poor Mr Vivenne.

Viviennemary · 05/08/2014 20:22

I've just yelled at DH for not getting it on the computer. Oh dear. Blush

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YetAnotherHelenMumsnet · 05/08/2014 20:21

Is STV Player really not working? Wow. Heads will roll.

squoosh · 05/08/2014 20:20

I think you can stream it through this website if having difficulties with the STV player zattoo.com/watch/stv

SirChenjin · 05/08/2014 20:19

some being the operative word Grin

Can't bring myself to watch Bill and Ben so am going to sweep my kitchen floor instead and make soup with the pickings

squoosh · 05/08/2014 20:17

Shame they didn't put it on the BBC instead, STV are a bit inept.

redbinneo · 05/08/2014 20:14

STV Player not working "back end server is at capacity". It's obviously generating some interest.

StatisticallyChallenged · 05/08/2014 20:14

Oh that's rubbish ladystark!

LadyStark · 05/08/2014 20:09

STV Player not working, sucks for everyone trying to watch it outside of Scotland.

FannyFifer · 05/08/2014 20:05

Here we go! Grin

LadyCordeliaFlyte · 05/08/2014 19:48

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StatisticallyChallenged · 05/08/2014 18:39

FannyFifer the Yes campaign are always saying it's not about Salmond or Sturgeon, not about what you think of them personally, whether you agree with them etc etc. Alex Salmond was caught up in an expenses hoo-ha just recently for example but tbh I don't think that's what the campaign should be wasting time focusing on!

Stuff like this sounds like a personal attack to me "Darling is an utter nobody...He is a liar & a man only looking out for his own interests, trying desperately for that seat in the House of Lords."

BOTH sides should stick to the facts rather than playing personality politics and personal attacks.

SirChenjin · 05/08/2014 18:37

Do you want to balance that up with some facts about Alex 'Ryder Cup' Salmond? Or shall we just move on and leave the mud-slinging to one side?

Olddear · 05/08/2014 18:37

I think there's an element of 'yes' voters who are a bit 'wha's like us' and whilst there's nothing wrong with patriotism, nationalism is something different. There is so much more to this very important vote than national pride. I know there are much smarter political minds on this thread than mine, but like another poster said above, I keep quiet if I'm not sure of the company I'm in!

WildThong · 05/08/2014 18:34

Because dig deep enough and "dodgy" decisions can be found anywhere.
Here is a link to Alex Salmonds support for Fred Goodwin - how did that go?
dodgy?

FannyFifer · 05/08/2014 18:30

How is stating facts about Darling a personal attack?
A personal attack would be taking the piss out of his weird eyebrows for example which is not something I would do.

SirChenjin · 05/08/2014 18:29

It's true Statistically - DH is FS (tax) and has many clients who are poised to move their finances south of the border post independence. Unless an inde Scottish Govt can deliver immediate results within a definitive framework there will be lot of wealth and resources moving dahn sarf to watch and wait.

WildThong · 05/08/2014 18:27

Pressed post too soon...
We are always being told that a Yes vote is not a vote for Alex Salmond, surely by that reasoning then, a No vote is not for Alistair Darling? Or are the rules different for No voters?

WildThong · 05/08/2014 18:23

See, Fanny I don't think personal attacks like that are helpful, from either side.

FannyFifer · 05/08/2014 18:21

Dodgy Darling.

Scottish Referendum debate - watch with Mumsnet