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“Brexit is a nightmare.” This NHS consultant in the audience says Scotland should abandon a post-Brexit UK. #bbcdn

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“I think for a laugh we should extend the privileges that politicians are used to, to everybody on benefits.” @lokiscottishrap compares the rules applied to politicians and the rules applied to people seeking benefits or support. #bbcdn

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“It’s a long-term vision of a different way of working, than having a marketised society, which is what English voters seem to be quite happy to do. We’re not” Journalist @LesleyRiddoch argues indyref2 could allow Scotland to harness its potential. #bbcdn

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“29 years of my life have been ruled by a government… not that I didn’t vote for, or my family didn’t vote for, but my country didn’t vote for” Comedian @susie_mccabe says there’s been a shift in how Scots view Westminster since the 2014 independence referendum. #bbcdn

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"We have lost thousands of frontline staff...because of Brexit and an immovable visa system and immigration system from Westminster” @DrDMacaskill says Brexit has led to “bleeding”staff numbers and greater pressures on healthcare #bbcdn

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“If we don’t actually rely on Russian energy, why is it every Tory MP blames the war in Ukraine on our bills going up three and fourfold?” This #bbcdn audience member asks why UK energy price rises are higher than in Germany

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“I see complete denial of Brexit as a critical part of what’s happening here.” @scotfoodjames says UK ministers are refusing to accept the role of Brexit in the labour crisis causing problems at petrol pumps and shortages on shelves. #bbcdn

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“Independence isn’t going to happen yet. Because Labour and the Tories are united in their desire to retain Scotland as a colony” Political economist @RichardJMurphy says Westminster is denying Scotland a referendum, against democratic values #bbcdn

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“Is living off handouts a life? Is that the sum of our ambition as a country?” Charlotte Street Partners’ @AndrewWilson says Scotland can and must become independent to have control over its future, calling the process “hard work - but worth it.” #bbcdn

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“Everybody is fed up of feeling uncared for and simply disregarded” This #bbcdn audience member says she feels the Conservative government are “continuously proving that they don’t care” and pushing people towards independence.

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“I genuinely cannot think of a single thing that this government has done that has made anything better for anybody” Fashion entrepreneur @paddygrant says it is “absolutely time” for “better politics” as he welcomes general election announcement #bbcdn

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“I used to think the issue was incompetence…I’m beginning to wonder whether there isn’t a whiff of corruption about it” @jackiebmsp blames the delay in the construction of the CalMac ferries on the initial contracts signed and cites a possible “abuse of power”. #bbcdn

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“You’ve got the audacity to talk about train fares as a Conservative?” Broadcaster @LesleyRiddoch believes the budget doesn’t address factors like Brexit and climate change enough. #bbcdn

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“There are three councils down south that are totally bankrupt - how do you explain that?” “What’s happening down south is not my responsibility” This #bbcdn audience member and @BrianWhittle exchange views on budgets and council funding #bbcdn

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“The UK government, the Brexiteers were warned about this again and again and again.” The SNP’s @AngusRobertson says Brexit is “the single biggest factor” in the UK’s supply shortage. #bbcdn

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“Were you awake? I’m sorry I was speaking, it must have been very boring” “You keep saying we have the lowest pensions in Europe and that’s not true” On #bbcdn tonight @CraigWHoy1 and @lesleyriddoch clash when the panel is asked about workers pay rises. 10.30pm on @BBCScotland

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“The fact that we’re talking about independence when people are out there struggling on a day to day basis, it honestly appals me.” Our virtual audience member says debating another referendum is not appropriate during a global pandemic. #bbcdn

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“Scotland’s decisions are never respected.” This audience member says Scotland does not have a voice in the UK elections. #bbcdn

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“You are going to get one heck of a shock at the next election - because we are tired of it” This #bbcdn audience member charges the SNP with “not delivering”, adding that “people are suffering in Scotland”

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“There has never been a better time to have control over our own affairs…We cannot be at the mercy of these people any longer “ Campaigner @kellylgiven argues “the choice to remain in the union or not lies with the Scottish people” #bbcdn

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“The spell has slightly been broken with the Royal Family" Journalist @ayeshahazarika believes the Royal Family have "not helped themselves", and there is "growing indifference" toward them #bbcdn

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“I think it’s disgraceful we can’t come to an arrangement where Scotland can have control over its own migration policy” @RobertJSomynne says as a Windrush family descendent, he has always felt welcome in Scotland and doesn’t want that to change #bbcdn

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Brexit is “like setting your house on fire then deciding whether to leave or not” according to @TheSNP MEP @AlynSmith #bbcdn

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“I just want democracy” This #bbcdn audience member expresses her frustration over Westminster’s action against a second referendum, and wonders “how on earth do we achieve any kind of democracy” #bbcdn

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“Every time I went to my letter box there was another Scottish Tory leaflet that said ‘send Nicola a message’... Nicola got the message, which is that Scotland rather likes her” @MrJohnNicolson says it’s “democracy” to allow a second Indyref. #bbcdn

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The will of the people over Brexit is now “the will of dead people” says this member of the audience #bbcdn

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“We are spending £28m on the Jubilee and we have spent £17m of taxpayers’ money subsidising meals for MPs” On #bbcdn tonight, @NicolaMRoy debates £20m set aside for a referendum and says she thinks Scotland will lose “a lot more” by staying in the union. 10.30pm on @BBCScotland

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“All that money we’ve spent on PPE and making restaurants and hospitality super safe, is for what?” Chef @TomKitchin says that the current restrictions are leaving businesses struggling to pay their bills and stay open. #bbcdn

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“The number of ex-cabinet ministers who are briefing against her during the conference, the number of big names who are not there - is quite stunning” The SNP’s @Dr_PhilippaW describes recent financial decisions from the government as “shocking” #bbcdn

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“I don’t see all the people in this room taking to the streets raging about all the drug deaths.” @lokiscottishrap says Scotland’s drug addicts do not get enough government support because they are a “politically inconsequential” demographic #bbcdn

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“You don’t know what I think, you probably don’t even care what I think.” This audience member says the Conservatives’ “arrogance” is stopping them from accepting that Scotland wants another independence referendum #bbcdn

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‘If the UK is determined to leave the European Union, then we in Scotland have the right to determine our own destiny’ SNP’s @IanBlackfordMP on Brexit. #bbcdn

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“You cannot complain about polarisation after the SNP’s record over the last dozen years” Columnist @alexmassie says that the link between between performance and accountability in government has been "shattered" #bbcdn

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“Change is needed, but I don’t think it’s possible in the current system. The only way to do so is through an independent Scotland” This #bbcdn audience member believes that change is needed from “the ground up”.

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“My best friend was denied settled status by this Tory government”. Brexit has done nothing for migrants in Scotland, says this audience member #bbcdn

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“Independence gives Scotland a way of taking our own decisions and designing a future that is made in Scotland, for Scotland” SNP leader John Swinney describes a second independence referendum as an “exciting and beautiful proposition” #bbcdn

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“They’re using it to distract from their woeful domestic policy record and it's a disgrace” This #bbcdn audience members share his opinion on the independence referendum supreme court referral, calling it a “waste of time and money”

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“Continually the Westminster government’s making decisions that are impacting people who live and work here in Scotland that we didn’t want, and we didn’t vote for” This #bbcdn audience member shares his view on IndyRef2 and a “positive future”.

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. @theSNP ’s Tommy Sheppard says people were “lied to on an industrial scale” and many are rethinking their stance on Brexit #bbcdn

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“I grew up in a country where we never had a National Health Service.” @SumayyaUsmani says the NHS is the best thing Britain has, and it is better in Scotland. #bbcdn

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“Why are other countries doing this faster and better than we are?” “Maybe because other countries are independent, they’ve got full borrowing powers” @MairiMcAllan says independence would allow Scotland to make more progress on green targets, which could boost jobs #bbcdn

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“We were promised that if we voted No, that we would remain in the EU.” This audience member says it’s time to put the “once in a generation” claim to bed on another Scottish independence vote. #bbcdn

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“Do the day job, forget about your independence” This #bbcdn audience member says the Scottish government are ‘failing’ on all their devolved powers.

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“The standard of our education has plummeted…from outstanding to average, which I think we should all be deeply embarrassed about” Malcolm Offord thinks that we should “all grow up and make our own country better” rather than blaming Westminster. #bbcdn

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“I would trust the Scottish Government, particularly an SNP Scottish Government, any day of the week in terms of planning for a post-fossil fuels economy” This #bbcdn audience member questions decisions made in the boom period of Scotland’s oil and gas sector

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“When’s the reality going to match the rhetoric?” This #bbcdn audience member points out that the Scottish Government owns Prestwick Airport, which is being used by private jets for free during #Cop26 .

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“She came right out and said, that’s my faith… but I would not bring it across the doors of the parliament” The SNP's @JimFairlieLogie ’s states that Kate Forbes has “gone up” in his opinion after speaking about her faith #bbcdn

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“We are not meeting any of the targets we would need to meet…to get back into the EU” “We do meet the criteria” @theSNP ’s John Nicolson disagrees with @RozMccall over an independent Scotland's ability to re-join the EU #bbcdn

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This audience member asks why we should trust the Brexit Party after the leave campaign that Nigel Farage helped lead “committed electoral fraud” #bbcdn

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“The Union has changed dramatically as a result of Brexit. Boris Johnson is a radical prime minister who is changing the UK... There is no such thing as the status quo anymore” Author @StephenGethins believes that the Scottish public deserve a choice on independence. #bbcdn

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“I believe that in a democracy we should have the right to choose every day of our lives” This audience member says that as an immigrant and a “Scottish citizen” he has the right to another independence referendum. #bbcdn

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“While the SNP and Scotland is still under the thumb of Westminster, I do not think you can actually judge the performance of Scotland”, says this #bbcdn audience member.

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“I think that as the Scottish people observe what’s happening at Westminster, what they’re seeing is something that they no longer want to be associated with and part of….” The SNP’s @PeteWishart discusses the Scottish public's view of Westminster. #bbcdn

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“What about the mandates that we’ve had for dear knows how long, those things still exist” @Lesleyriddoch says Labour can't claim they have a mandate following a low-turnout by-election, while denying the SNP's mandate for another referendum #bbcdn

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This #bbcdn audience member says there will “eventually be a majority for Independence” because of the way Brexit is impacting the UK

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“We were put through the mill with Brexit. Brexit has been an absolute cluster, and 66% of the population of Scotland did not vote for Brexit" This #bbcdn audience member gives his opinion on Scottish independence and a potential referendum

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“It’s not about independence being an end in itself; independence would give us the powers of a normal country” Scottish Greens’ @MaggieChapman argues that independence could give Scotland the ability to raise the pay of public sector workers. #bbcdn

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“We have got to have our own voice as an independent country.” @theSNP ’s @maureenSNP says a ‘no vote’ to Scottish independence would make her constituents poorer. #bbcdn

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“It’s an embarrassment to Scotland that this has gone through in the manner that it has” CalMac ferry contracts was the most asked about topic among tonight's #bbcdn audience members. We hear from them and our panel on tonight's show - Watch on @BBCScotland at 10.30pm.

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“What a lot of nonsense. If they didn’t want to be in the public eye they should simply abdicate” This audience member is tired of the media reporting on the Royal Family when there are “bigger issues” going on. #bbcdn

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“The reason why you buy into the case for independence...is because you can see the requirement for full autonomy which is known in the world as nation-state independence” Pat Kane @thoughtland says it isn't “romantic” to believe in independence #bbcdn

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“The SNP have been in charge for decades, and for you to sit here and tell me that it’s going to get better, why haven't you done it before?” A #BBCLeadersDebate audience member challenges candidates on their records in government including DRS #bbcdn

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“I do think we need to introduce a wealth tax, or to reform the wealth taxes that we currently have.” @_KateForbes says climate change is “an elite problem”, and thinks the rich should pay more. #bbcdn

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“Scotland does have a problem with immigration - we don’t have enough” The SNP’s @alynsmith says Scotland needs more power over immigration to sort “chronic” labour shortages and says Westminster has adopted an “anti-immigration agenda” #bbcdn

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“This isn't a question of free speech. Nobody is suggesting that Joanna Cherry can't speak her mind and doesn't have a platform to do so, she absolutely does" @lornaslater supports the staff at The Stand's decision to cancel Cherry's event #bbcdn

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“The SNP have probably… done more damage to the cause of independence than Labour Party and the Conservative party put together” Journalist @kmckenna63 says “root and branch” reform of the SNP is required otherwise independence is “done” #bbcdn

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“I’m old enough to be your mother, don’t interrupt.” Minister for drugs policy @AConstanceSNP says “we own it” when asked about the Scottish Government’s record on drugs deaths. #bbcdn

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“He can remember to put an expense form through to claim for the milk, but can’t remember to declare £30,000?” This #bbcdn audience member questions issues around Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross not declaring extra income.

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“I don’t feel I’m part of Westminster.” This #bbcdn audience member thinks now is “exactly the right time” for a referendum and that Westminster doesn’t represent her.

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“I think it’s very hypocritical.” This #bbcdn audience member says that the Scottish government are “biased” towards Rangers supporters. #bbcdn

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“The most positive thing I’m seeing around Glasgow at the moment is the people’s movements, the citizen’s movements, gathering outside the conference centre, demanding far more action…” @GeorgeMonbiot says only people power can face down the climate crisis. #bbcdn

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This audience member says that more English families are moving to the Scottish side of the border, enticed by the possibility of living in an independent Scotland #bbcdn

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“Those who have supported independence in Scotland have done so peacefully, democratically and yet they have been treated with utter contempt” Alba Party’s @KennyMacAskill says votes for an independence-supporting party should be treated as a mandate in the election #bbcdn

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“This union between Scotland and England, which has lasted over 300 years, is greater than any passing politician” Discussing the vote of confidence, Scottish Conservatives’ @realStephenkerr says the union is greater than a “mere calculation” and all about “kith and kin”. #bbcdn

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“It is starving our political system of good talent” SNP’s @KateForbesMSP says it “worries” her that online abuse is “a big reason” women are deterred from entering politics. #bbcdn

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“What is the point in giving cheap tuition fees if they can’t actually get into university?” This #bbcdn audience member says she was “proud” of Scotland’s stance on tuition fees until her daughter applied to go to university.

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“I think the Queen’s quite a marvelous lady...people love her worldwide” This #bbcdn audience member says she expected to see flags in George Square to celebrate the Jubilee but was disappointed.

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“It’s such a middle class issue… poor and disadvantaged communities in this country are always left out of the conversation.” This #bbcdn audience member says people from poor and working class backgrounds aren’t being given the opportunity to have their voices heard at COP26.

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“I was literally picked up off the street, taken to a residential rehab 20 years ago and it completely recreated my life” This audience member says there needs to be more funding for residential rehabilitation for those who are homeless and struggling with drugs #bbcdn

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“What worries me about what lies ahead is that there’s the threat of more spending cuts” SNP leader John Swinney says his party is addressing child poverty but claims Labour and the Conservatives will make people poorer #bbcdn

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“Let’s hold a mirror up to ourselves, there’s no way that Scotland is free from racism.” @HumzaYousaf says everyone has a responsibility to be “anti-racist”, and to look at the social barriers that are holding back minorities. #bbcdn

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“The majority of people across Scotland are paying less tax than people south of the border.” @joannaccherry says politicians should take the burden of taxation off lower paid people. #bbcdn

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‘Why have they not all come together to propose that Leave-voting England leaves the UK to pursue their own Brexit?’ This audience member suggests his own Brexit solution to the panel. #bbcdn

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“Ultimately it’s not Covid that gets on a plane and comes here, it’s people” Writer @valmcdermid says she’s “astounded” by the number of people travelling to the country from all around the world. #bbcdn

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“Times are not hard for the super-wealthy. They’ve made out like bandits since Covid. Their wealth has doubled and tripled” Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna says “luxury taxes” on the super rich would create a fairer, greener Scotland #bbcdn

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“We’ve seen that the Conservative government don’t care about Scotland.” This audience member says it is Scotland’s democratic right to have a second independence referendum. #bbcdn

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“What you… should be doing is fighting to keep that refinery open for the people of Scotland” This #bbcdn audience member calls Grangemouth refinery a “national asset” and argues the SNP and Labour should work harder to preserve jobs in oil and gas

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“What the first minister did at the weekend was basically say that she detests me” The Scottish Conservatives’ @jeremyFBalfour says the first minister “stepped over the line” and politicians’ language influences people #bbcdn

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. @TheSNP ’s Kirsty Blackman says Theresa May is “possibly the most anti-immigration Prime Minister in modern history” #bbcdn

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“Anas Sarwar said: ‘read my lips, no austerity under Labour’ - did we misread his lips that night?” “This is not a decision that anybody welcomes” Scottish Labour’s Jackie Baillie responds to the audience on the party’s scrapping of winter fuel payments for millions #bbcdn

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"Will our colleagues who… don’t believe in independence, respect the fact that voters clearly... want that opportunity to make that choice?” Greens’ @Ross_Greer says people from all political parties should accept that voters have the right to an independence referendum. #bbcdn

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“Racism is racism, whether it’s in the Labour party or the Conservative party" Columnist @OwenJones84 says politicians and political parties must be “consistent” and not create a “double standard” when dealing with contentious remarks in politics #bbcdn

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“You’ve got to ask why all these messages are lost, why they’ve been deleted… there should be laws in place” Journalist @hugorifkind says government ministers should “be jailed” for failing to hand over communication evidence on decision-making #bbcdn

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"We need to change the immigration policy. The hostile environment is harmful to us in Scotland" SNP's @MareeToddMSP says migration is needed in communities like the Highlands where young people are needed to contribute to the workforce and care for an older population #bbcdn

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“The pandemic has shown that Scotland has the calibre of leader to take the country forward.” This audience member says she was told “a lot of lies” during the independence referendum about Scotland’s future in Europe. #bbcdn

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“When you look at that £20m going in for a referendum… that’s bringing hope to so many” Olympian @kieronachara says that many people who feel “deflated” and “defeated” by the cost of living and cuts are taking hope from the prospect of a referendum. #bbcdn

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. @JennyGilruth of the SNP says she is “horrified” about anti-LGBT laws announced in Brunei #bbcdn

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This woman who moved to Scotland when she was 18 tells the panel how hard she has worked to better herself #bbcdn

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“The last thing we need is another referendum happening any time soon.” This audience member says that the independence and Brexit votes have created too much division in Scotland #bbcdn

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“If the economics of independence were.. a positive thing, then surely the SNP would be shouting it off the rooftops” This #bbcdn audience member says the SNP are “hiding” behind promises of a referendum rather than addressing Scotland’s economic issues.

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