Broadcast on 26 August 2014
BBC Scotland's independence referendum debate from 26 August 2014, as filmed at the Leith Academy in Leith, Edinburgh.
Duration: 1 hour.
Host:
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James Cook.
Panel Members:
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John Swinney MSP, Finance Secretary, SNP, Yes Scotland.
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Johann Lammont MSP, Leader, Scottish Labour, Better Together.
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Charles Kennedy, Former Leader, Liberal Democrats, Better Together.
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Joyce McMillan, Columnist for the Scotsman, Yes Scotland.
Main questions asked:
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I'd like to ask if the SNP are misleading the public about the NHS?
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A recent study has shown that 1 million Scots are living in poverty with 100,000 more expected by 2020. What would a Yes or a No vote do to address this issue?
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In last night's debate in Glasgow, do the panel think that Mr. Salmond was able to alay the fears concerned to the electorate regarding the currency issue?
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The amount of oil to be obtained in the future has been reported with conflicting views. Who is telling the truth?
