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| carol |
Independence or the Union? - A Discussion ForumOn Saturday 13th September Independence First will be hosting adiscussion forum which will be held at the STUC premises, 333 Woodlands Road, Glasgow, 1pm - 4pm (registration 12.30pm onwards). The event will provide an informal platform for individuals to debate the arguments both for and against Scottish Independence, covering the economic and environmental, political and international as well as cultural issues. Guest speakers include Dr Fiona Watson, Professor Mike Danson, Bob Doris, MSP and Patrick Harvie MSP (others still to be confirmed) Independence First is a non party political organisation campaigning for a referendum on independence for Scotland. Our belief is no matter what political persuasion an individual is; it is every person's democratic right to determine their own future. To register your support for the event email Carol secretary@independence1st.com www.independence1st.com map location for venue http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q...47430&li=lmd&z=14&t=m |
| carol |
just a quick update, Dr Bill Wilson and Michael McMahon MSP (Lab) will also speak on the day, awaiting confirmation from Lib-Dems and the Tory Party, although hopefull that they will be represented on the day. |
| carol |
updated list of speakers:
Guest speakers include Dr Fiona Watson, Professor Mike Danson, Bob Doris MSP (SNP) Patrick Harvie MSP (Scottish Greens), Dr Bill Wilson MSP (SNP) Michael McMahon MSP (Lab) and John Anderson (Conservative candidate for Baillieston by election), others still to be confirmed |
| carol |
Tomorrow's Programme
Registration 12.30pm Starting 1.00pm Politics Bob Doris MSP (SNP) Independence – You Know it Makes Sense! Michael McMahon MSP (LAB) Freedom – From What? John Anderson (CON representative) Scotland’s Future in the Union International Dr. Bill Wilson MSP (SNP) Vampires and UK Ministers Avoid Mirrors Refreshments Economics and Environment Professor Mike Danson Arc of Prosperity or Arc of Equality? Enterprise and Equity on the Road to Independence Patrick Harvie MSP (SG) A Scottish Green Party Perspective on Independence Cultural Dr Fiona Watson Does Scottish History Matter in the Debate about Scotland's Future? There will be an open debate following each topic, lasting 20 – 30 mins Each speech will last 5 – 10 mins |
| Cruachan |
So how did the event go Carol? Well, I hope.
Any plans to post a "Conference report", video clips etc? |
| carol |
productive 
It was generally a trial run that may be rolled out. It wasn't easy organising it, moreso trying to get speakers for both sides. But there's room for improvement there
My priority is to get a supply list of speakers, I know we can utilise the ones we had on Saturday, above that there was genuine interest from others who presented their apolologies. As for a conference report, as far as i know our media officer is compiling something which also includes a video. |
| Dave Coull |
I figured it might have been interesting to hear what Fiona Watson and Patrick Harvie had to say, but Glasgow is a very long way to travel just for that, and anyway, I had promised to take my disabled older sister shopping in Montrose.
Cruachan asked "how did the event go Carol?" Carol says "productive", and "As for a conference report, as far as i know our media officer is compiling something". That might take a while, and, in any case, "unofficial" reports can sometimes be far more illuminating than "official" ones. Is there anybody who attended the event in a personal capacity who is prepared to give their personal impressions? Not a full report, just a wee bit about some of the speakers, what they said, what questions they were asked, and what things came up in the discussion afterwards? |