Debate Night

An audience member on BBC Debate Night criticised Labour, as Scottish Labour MP Johanna Baxter watched on

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'More interested in knighthoods': Glasgow man tears into Labour on BBC Debate Night

The audience member moved to Scotland from England two years ago

The audience member moved to Scotland from England two years ago

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'Flabbergasted': Debate Night audience member slams criticism of NHS Scotland

John Nicolson made the comments whilst appearing on BBC Debate Night

John Nicolson made the comments whilst appearing on BBC Debate Night

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'Chicken' Scottish Labour MPs slammed over cuts in Debate Night clash

Jackie Baillie defended the Winter Fuel Payment cut on BBC Debate Night

Jackie Baillie defended the Winter Fuel Payment cut on BBC Debate Night

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Audience groans as Jackie Baillie defends fuel payment cuts on BBC's Debate Night

SNP leader John Swinney during a General Election special edition of BBC Debate Night with the leaders of the five main Scottish parties answering questions in Glasgow. Picture date: Tuesday June 11, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Election. Photo

SNP leader John Swinney during a General Election special edition of BBC Debate Night with the leaders of the five main Scottish parties answering questions in Glasgow. Picture date: Tuesday June 11, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Election. Photo

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Kelly Given: Scottish leaders' debate showed why it is hope that we must offer

It's time to ditch the 'ABC' mantra, writes Lesley Riddoch

It's time to ditch the 'ABC' mantra, writes Lesley Riddoch

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Lesley Riddoch: John Swinney must ditch his ‘ABC’ mantra and attack with wit

Lorna Slater has urged Anas Sarwar to 'come clean' on how Scotland can choose its own future

Lorna Slater has urged Anas Sarwar to 'come clean' on how Scotland can choose its own future

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Anas Sarwar told to 'come clean' on how Scotland can choose its own future

Left to right: Anas Sarwar, John Swinney and Douglas Ross

Left to right: Anas Sarwar, John Swinney and Douglas Ross

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BBC to host Debate Night election special tonight – all you need to know

Could Tommy Sheppard have done more to challenge claims about Scottish education?

Could Tommy Sheppard have done more to challenge claims about Scottish education?

BBC Question Time

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SNP politicians must be better prepared to counter bias in TV debates

Lesley Riddoch challenged Tory MSP Edward Mountain after he called Scottish independence supporters a 'threat'

Lesley Riddoch challenged Tory MSP Edward Mountain after he called Scottish independence supporters a 'threat'

Scottish Conservatives

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'Am I extremist?': Scottish Tory MSP called out for labelling Yes voters 'a threat'

This week's Debate Night included calls for more funding for a raft of different areas

This week's Debate Night included calls for more funding for a raft of different areas

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Scottish Government would need to act radically to increase spending

Our columnist Owen Jones will be joined on the panel by a host of MSPs

Our columnist Owen Jones will be joined on the panel by a host of MSPs

Alex Cole-Hamilton

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Who is on tonight's BBC Scotland Debate Night panel in Dumfries?

Darren McGarvey discussed the scenes in the House of Commons yesterday during his appearance on Debate Night

Darren McGarvey discussed the scenes in the House of Commons yesterday during his appearance on Debate Night

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Darren McGarvey hits out at 'unhelpful distraction' of Commons chaos on Debate Night

Should Stephen Jardine do more to correct false claims?

Should Stephen Jardine do more to correct false claims?

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Tories are given too much BBC air time to spout misleading propaganda

Professor Richard Murphy appears on Debate Night

Professor Richard Murphy appears on Debate Night

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I went on Debate Night – here's what really happened

Horse McDonald hit out at Suella Braverman on BBC's Debate Night

Horse McDonald hit out at Suella Braverman on BBC's Debate Night

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Scottish musician condemns Suella Braverman for 'abhorrent' stance on immigration

Tory MSP Rachael Hamilton was trying to speak over SNP MP Dave Doogan

Tory MSP Rachael Hamilton was trying to speak over SNP MP Dave Doogan

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Presenter forced to shush Tory MSP during clash with SNP MP on BBC's Debate Night

Scottish Conservative activist John White was in the BBC Debate Night audience while SNP MP Stephen Flynn (right) was on the panel

Scottish Conservative activist John White was in the BBC Debate Night audience while SNP MP Stephen Flynn (right) was on the panel

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Watch as Stephen Flynn calls out 'prominent' Tory activist in BBC audience

An audience member on BBC Debate Night said he would have noted No in 2014, but now 'absolutely' backs independence

An audience member on BBC Debate Night said he would have noted No in 2014, but now 'absolutely' backs independence

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Former Unionist applauded for explaining switch to Yes live on BBC

It was an audience member, not the host Stephen Jardine, who challenged MSP Brian Whittle on Debate Night

It was an audience member, not the host Stephen Jardine, who challenged MSP Brian Whittle on Debate Night

Coronation of King Charles III

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It should not be left to the public to challenge Tory politicians on TV

Karen Adam outlined what she thinks an independent Scotland should look like

Karen Adam outlined what she thinks an independent Scotland should look like

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'It's not an abstract idea': MSP on what an independent Scotland should look like

Malcolm Offord hit out at Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan but praised Kate Forbes

Malcolm Offord hit out at Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan but praised Kate Forbes

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Tory peer: Kate Forbes a 'sensible and talented' politician

Roz McCall said she had 'difficulty' finding any benefits to Brexit when asked by an audience member

Roz McCall said she had 'difficulty' finding any benefits to Brexit when asked by an audience member

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Tory MSP admits there are no benefits to Brexit on BBC Debate Night

SNP MP John Nicolson clashed with Tory MSP Roz McCall over an independent Scotland's return to the EU

SNP MP John Nicolson clashed with Tory MSP Roz McCall over an independent Scotland's return to the EU

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'Well that was a porky': SNP MP slams Tories for Brexit promises

SNP MP John Nicolson was left waiting at Edinburgh airport for a BBC car

SNP MP John Nicolson was left waiting at Edinburgh airport for a BBC car

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‘It must be a BBC conspiracy’ says SNP MP left shivering in Edinburgh car park

SNP MSP Kaukab Stewart said it was a 'shame' no transgender person was able to speak for themselves on the Debate Night panel during a discussion about gender reform

SNP MSP Kaukab Stewart said it was a 'shame' no transgender person was able to speak for themselves on the Debate Night panel during a discussion about gender reform

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BBC called out by MSP for not having transgender person on Debate Night panel

John Nicolson hit out at Tess White's comments

John Nicolson hit out at Tess White's comments

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'Try living in Belarus:' Tory MSP slammed for 'SNP one-party state' comment

Tess White was speaking on BBC Debate Night on Wednesday evening

Tess White was speaking on BBC Debate Night on Wednesday evening

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Tory MSP laughed at for suggesting now is 'not the right time' to hold vote on independence

BBC's Debate Night set to be pro-indy with three Yessers on panel

BBC's Debate Night set to be pro-indy with three Yessers on panel

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BBC's Debate Night set to be pro-indy with three Yessers on panel

Debate Night host Stephen Jardine repeatedly emphasises that the public ask the questions – but it's producers who select them

Debate Night host Stephen Jardine repeatedly emphasises that the public ask the questions – but it's producers who select them

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Right-wing agenda of the BBC is exposed in its TV discussion shows

Stephen Kerr would benefit from a lesson on how the phrase 'kith and kin' entered British politics

Stephen Kerr would benefit from a lesson on how the phrase 'kith and kin' entered British politics

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The racist origins of Stephen Kerr's 'kith and kin' argument – The REAL Scottish Politics

Senior Scottish LibDem John Ferry appeared on BBC Scotland's Debate Night programme

Senior Scottish LibDem John Ferry appeared on BBC Scotland's Debate Night programme

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Independence would be 'defeat for liberal democracy', Spectator columnist claims

Debate Night sparked anger with its audience make-up

Debate Night sparked anger with its audience make-up

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The REAL Scottish Politics: Let's be clear on nature of BBC bias