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Mornings: with Connie McLaughlin

02/02/2020

with Connie McLaughlin

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Independence in five years - is this what you want?

All three candidates vying to become leader of the SNP have predicted Scotland could be independent in five years. Is this what you want and has the timescale changed your mind?

All three candidates vying to become the new leader of the SNP -- and Scotland's first minister -- have predicted that Scotland could be independent in five years.  In the final televised debate of the campaign, live on BBC Scotland, the Finance Secretary Kate Forbes, the Health Secretary, Humza Yousaf, and the former minister, Ash Regan, set out their plans.   
The leadership contest was sparked by Nicola Sturgeon's surprise announcement that she was quitting as both SNP leader and Scotland's first minister after eight years in the roles.  Recent polls suggest support for independence at broadly the same level as it was when Ms Sturgeon succeeded Alex Salmond after the referendum in 2014, which saw Scottish voters reject independence by 55% to 45%. We’re asking would you welcome it and have your feelings on independence changed?

CONNIE ASKS:   Is this what you want. And has the timescale changed your mind?

Also in the show: 

PROFESSOR DAVID WILSON 
Ahead of his upcoming tour, we'll be speaking to renowned criminologist Professor David Wilson about what it's really like to sip tea with a serial killer. 

COURT OF KAREN 
We need your opinions in the Court of Karen where every week Karen Mackenzie tackles one of life’s gripes and grumbles. Should my mum say I love you back when I sign off with it on the phone? TEXT 80295

AGE-GAP FRIENDSHIPS
What are the benefits of a friendship that connects different generations? 

WEARING A KILT
Can non-Scots ever wear kilts? Kilt fitters have noticed an upsurge in demand for kilts from people abroad.

COURT OF KAREN VERDICT 
Karen is back to read the listener’s verdict on this week’s case – Should my mum say I love you back when I sign off with it on the phone? Text 80295

THE PERFECT SELFIE 
If you’re gonna do it, do it right – how do you take the perfect selfie?

THE DODDIE 88 CHALLENGE 
Former Scotland schoolboy team mates of the late Doddie Weir are gearing up for a monumental challenge to raise money for MND. Connie’s joined by former Scotland captain Andy Nicol.

AFFECTION IN PUBLIC
As Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban share a passionate smooch on the Oscar’s red carpet…where do you stand on PDAs, public displays of affection.

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