[applause] hello, and welcome to glasgow, home to one of the finest collections, as the campaignnts referendum enters its final stage of the campaign. Leads the Scottish National party which has been leading this outage Independence Party for 18 years. Alastair darling. It is the second time that that men have gone head to head, and they do so before the first ballots go out. It is the eve of the poll. In the next 90 minutes, our guests will face russians from members of our audience, from me, and from one another. I will explain more about the format in a moment. First, the opportunity for both men to make Opening Statements. The coin tosson for you have over two minutes. Thank you. This is an extraordinary time for us all. The eyes of the world are indeed focused on scotland. Recent history we have stood at the crossers. In 1979, we did not get the parliament we voted for, and torryd have gone 18 of government. Margaret thatcher. Opportunitytook our , and since the parliament came to
Arguments they are making. The 2 Major Players are governments that control scotland and the Scottish Government which has control over domestic policy through the parliament. Who is inx salmond, charge of the scotland party. Opposing him and to be snp is a coalition of the conservative party and at the liberal democrats that run the u. K. Government from london. Both the governments and other say in that have a minor the way scotland is run. The u. K. Labour party which is based on the number of people, at least the Largest Party in scotland, is aligned with the u. K. Government in opposing. The Scottish National party and smaller parties such as central scottish Agreement Party and a couple of socialist parties. And a list of another individuals who might vote for labour party or liberal democrats that are coming on they believe leaving the u. K. Would be better for scotland. Youre been covering this for a while now. Which aspect have you been focusing on and this referendum . For vo
Independence referendum and decide whether to and their union with england. Debate was hosted bbc scotlands glen scotland g that willhe vote decide scotlands future. [applause] hello, and welcome to glasgow, as the independence Referendum Campaign enters its final stage. Alex salmond leads the Scottish National party, which has been leading this outage Independence Party for 18 years. Alistair darling is a member of the british parliament. It is the second time that that men have gone head to head, and they do so before the first ballots go out. It is the eve of the poll. In the next 90 minutes, our guests will face questions from members of our audience, from me, and from one another. I will explain more about the format in a moment. First, an opportunity for both men to make Opening Statements. Alex salmond won the coin toss, so you have two minutes. Thank you. This is an extraordinary time for us all. The eyes of the world are indeed focused on scotland. Twice before in recent histo
We have billionaires that are invested in these races that are interested in particular issues. Up. Drives the market value it makes it more expensive for campaigns to buy as well. Host where does the money come from . Guest a very small percentage of the population will contribute to a campaign. When we look at the ratio of actual voter turnout, you are looking at maybe a fraction of people who will contribute 10 to a race. Activists,arty people who have a vested interest. That is where the bulk of the money cams from. The outside groups can come from anywhere and we dont know where that is. Host this is a striking comparison. In 1976 when we had matching funds and the fcc was fully in place, jimmy carter and gerald ford each accepted 20 million in federal dollars. In 2012, barack obama admit romney each raised in excess of 1 billion. Host that is true. Senate and true of governors races across the country. There are governors races that will spend 100 million in one state. Votersnds
Health care. And a history to her showing sights and sounds from historic places. Found the tv schedule one week in advance at cspan. Org. Let us know what you think about the programs you are watching. 2026263400. Follow us on twitter. On september 18, scotland will vote on an independence referendum and decide whether to end their Political Union with england. Bbc scotland hosted a debate between a leader who favors an independent scotland and the Better Together candidate. Campbelland the glen moderates this debate. It is the vote that will decide scotlands future. All to scotland decides. Welcome to scotland decides. [applause] hello and welcome to the art gallery and museum and glasgow, home to one of europes finest collections. As the Referendum Campaign enters its finest final stages, we brought together two big names. Making the case for a yes vote, the first minister of scotland. Making the case for a no vote, the former labor chancellor. Leads the Better Together campaign. Al