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PRO-independence politicians have been reminiscing on the anniversary of a debate that took place 26 years ago today. Kevin Pringle, the SNP s former PR chief, tweeted a video of The Great Debate , a head-to-head between Alex Salmond and Labour s shadow Scottish Secretary of the time George Robertson, in 1995. The event was hosted by National columnist Leslie Riddoch in at the Royal High School in Edinburgh, which was favourite to be the Scottish Parliament at the time. It was a debate about independence and devolution. Twenty-five years ago tonight, the Salmond/Robertson ‘Great Debate’ - devolution vs independence - in Edinburgh’s Old Royal High School. A few familiar faces in the audience! https://t.co/Pjg5nTeq7D Kevin Pringle (@KevinJPringle) February 13, 2020
Nicola Sturgeon praised collaboration between France and Scotland on climate issues THE First Minister has sent a message to Paris after the city’s mayor signed the Edinburgh Declaration on global biodiversity. Leaders around the world have signed the declaration calling for bold action to tackle biodiversity loss, including mayors and ministers in Sweden, Quebec, Mexico and Catalonia. This week Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo added her name to the list. Following the news Nicola Sturgeon filmed a video message praising co-operation between Scotland and Paris, and other cities around the world. It comes as Scotland is due to host next year’s COP26 summit, which will bring world leaders to Glasgow to discuss action on tackling climate change.