Former political leader of scotland is facing allegations of sexual misconduct in britain, the former head of the scottish national party, who resigned from the. One of scotlands leading political correspondents, iain macwhirter, will visit shetland in august for a talk on his critically acclaimed book road to referendum. Scotlands democratic revolution, his book about the snps resounding success in the 2015 general election, in. In this groundbreaking book to accompany the major new threepart television series by stv, the heralds iain macwhirter tells the story of how scots have reached the crossroads of independence, taking us back through scottish history to explain how this unique event came about. Iain macwhirter is the political commentator of the herald, an author and documentary film and. Scotlands clarion liberal polemicist had spent much of the previous decade tearing into new labour for its.
Iain macwhirter is one of scotlands most prolific and influential journalists. While the space between deadlines for iain macwhirter finishing and publishing his postindyref book was clearly a tight one, it still missed the event which perhaps encapsulated his central point. Home portobello book festival 2016 photos 2016pbfsarahboyack iain macwhirter 3. Dec 08, 2014 while the space between deadlines for iain macwhirter finishing and publishing his postindyref book was clearly a tight one, it still missed the event which perhaps encapsulated his central point. Iain macwhirter is a journalist and commentator who has spent the last decade or so. Road to referendum a new book by iain macwhirter newsnet. Former political leader of scotland is facing allegations. Macwhirter s sympathetic newspaper columns about the snp and the wider independence movement earned him the disdain of unionist commentators among the many names i was called the one i liked best was iain natwhirter but towards the book s end of the book he describes his own preference for the constitutional future of. His threepart 20 itv series road to referendum, based on the book of the same name, was nominated for a bafta. Ends for further information, please contact the stv press office. Iain macwhirter on kenny macaskills new book about. Road to referendum by iain macwhirter 10may2014 paperback.
This is the story of the road to referendum and the journey beyond. He also been a prominent broadcaster for over 20 years having presented bbc. In 20, he published road to referendum which accompanied a major new. Get an adfree experience with special benefits, and directly support reddit. Iain macwhirter is the political editor of the scottish newspapers the herald and the sunday herald. Posted in rscotland by uossien 16 points and 19 comments. Following on from the critically acclaimed disunited kingdom.
A book, also called road to referendum, has been written by iain macwhirter to accompany the series. Iain macwhirter is the political commentator of the herald, an author and documentary film and radio presenter and a former rector of edinburgh university. The paris attacks could be a game changer in scotland as well as england. Iain macwhirter was, of course, a columnist for the herald long before the referendum on scottish independence. Iain martin, former editor of the scotsman, gave a talk on his book making it happen, at edinburgh. On the 18th september 2014, scotland voted to stay in the union. Iain was at the 2016 edinburgh international book festival to discuss tsumani. He also been a prominent broadcaster for over 20 years having presented. On september 18th, 2014, scotland voted to stay in the union.
In this groundbreaking book to accompany the major new threepart television series by stv, the heralds iain macwhirter. Oct 11, 2016 a book festival for local people, run by local people. Disunited kingdom explores scotlands political and cultural landscape in the immediate build up to, and the aftermath of, the referendum. Im not sure it was wise for nicola sturgeon to invoke nelson mandela in her speech on the next steps sic to independence. Iain macwhirter on two new books about the perils and pitfalls of political leadership. Iain macwhirter is the awardwinning political commentator for the herald and sunday herald. Eleanor marshall 0141 300 3670 07803 970 143 eleanor. Iain macwhirter on kenny macaskills new book about scotlands radical history. Rose eu politics, national politics 0 what the spanish state is trying to do is old fashioned, even a.
A book festival for local people, run by local people. It offers a huge sweep of history and deals with recent scottish politics in formidable. I cant pinpoint the exact moment he slipped away, but i remember feeling it build up in his writing over time. One of the uks most insightful political writers, macwhirter examines the factors behind this result including the demise of the. A blogger writes, and this information is very professional and i. His threepart 20 itv series road to referendum, based on the book of the same name, was nominated for a. A truly important book, particularly at this moment.
Iain macwhirter is one of scotlands most prolific and influential journalists, and a leading commentator on new politics. Macwhirter will be interviewed by county archivist and historian brian smith about the book, which was conceived a one of scotlands leading political commentators, iain macwhirter, is in lerwick to deliver a talk on his book road to referendum in room 16 at islesburgh on tuesday evening. A yes vote could prove a boost to the declining press this article is more than 5 years old newspapers and magazines may benefit from renewed business activity and new. Nicola sturgeons decision to listen to david cameron over bombing syria shows shes happy to ditch the snps pacifist image. New post fulltext search for articles, highlighting downloaded books, view pdf in a browser and download history correction in our blog.
Get up to date with the latest news and stories about the person iain macwhirter at the irish times. Iain macwhirter presents, disunited kingdom summerhall. Follow to get new release updates and improved recommendations. He has been a political broadcaster for over 20 years, in westminster and holyrood, and is former rector of edinburgh university. Rose eu politics, national politics 0 what the spanish state is trying to do is old fashioned, even a little quaint. Iain macwhirter on kenny macaskills new book about scotland. Scotlands democratic revolution, by iain macwhirter. He will speak in room 16 at islesburgh on 12 august, just over five weeks ahead of the 18 september referendum on scottish indepe. Scotlands democratic revolution iain macwhirter ebook, pp. Macwhirter to give road to referendum talk shetland news.
Most of mr macaskills book is devoted to the life and politics of muir and his fellow scottish martyrs. Road to referendum by iain macwhirter is the accompaniment to a threepart series created by stv. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new. He has worked at both the uk parliament and scottish parliament, presenting the bbc2 programmes. Ian bell, the radical journalist and author who died in december 2015, is being commemorated by a new award for young writers, launched in september by the nuj edinburgh branch and ians family. Rose 0 what the spanish state is trying to do is old fashioned, even a little quaint. Jun 05, 2017 labour manifesto supports brexit, renewal of trident, building new nuclear power stations, and most of benefit freeze. In this groundbreaking book to accompany the major new threepart television series by stv, the heralds iain macwhirter tells the story of how scots have. He has worked at both the uk parliament and scottish parliament, presenting the bbc2 programmes westminster live, scrutiny and, from 1999, the bbc tv holyrood live programme from the scottish parliament. Pictured lr the new chancellor of queen margaret university qmu, prue leith cbe with iain smith obe was awarded an honorary degree credit. In 2015, his book tsunami, about the snps victory in the 2015 general election, was published by freight books. Disunited kingdom still best book on the independence vote stv.
His book road to referendum provides an historical background to the question and the context for the campaign of 2014. How westminster won a referendum but lost scotland, iain macwhirter casts his expert eye over the snps victory in the 2015 general election, which saw scotland swept by an unprecedented wave of yellow. Edinburgh interactive festival a series of free sessions for people interested in working in the video games industry. May 21, 20 a book, also called road to referendum, has been written by iain macwhirter to accompany the series. Now, a new book by one of the uks top political correspondents brings to life the battles that have been fought on the road to 2014 and the issues that are shaping the independence debate. Iain macwhirter is an awardwinning political commentator for the sunday. The catalans united can never be defeated october 29, 2017 mathew d. He stood as a candidate for the fairly new national party of scotland, and. Labour manifesto supports brexit, renewal of trident, building new nuclear power stations, and most of benefit freeze. In this provocative new book, iain macwhirter argues that the uk will never be the same again. How westminster won a referendum but lost scotland iain macwhirter on. Newspaper columnist iain macwhirter has rushed out a new book tsunami covering the general election campaign.
August 28, 2015 another exceptionally lucid and thoughtful guide to scotlands ever shifting political scene will be of great interest whatever the readers political affiliation justin reynolds, scottish fabians. Iain macwhirter read iain in the herald and sunday. Hi buddy, firstly i would like to send greetings to all readers then i think that this information is amazing and very entertainment information, i was looking information about universality of cheesegate. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Road to referendum by iain macwhirter 10may2014 paperback on. Macwhirter on scotlands road to referendum shetland news. Iain macwhirter on two new books about the perils and. A celtic axis turns on upsetting a united kingdom dominated by england. He has worked at both the uk parliament and scottish parliament, presenting the bbc2 programmes westminster live, scrutiny and, from 1999, the bbc tv holyrood live. How yes couldnt cope with the better together spin campaign. He also been a prominent broadcaster for over 20 years having presented bbc political programmes in westminster and scotland. Iain macwhirter read iain in the herald and sunday herald. He is the political commentator for the herald and sunday herald and writes regularly for other publications. Iain macwhirter is the political commentator of the herald and the sunday herald, an author and documentary film and radio presenter and a former rector of edinburgh university.
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