Yes East Kilbride Public Speaker Events

Since 2014, and through the hard work and commitment of our members and activists, Yes East Kilbride has built the reputation of being one of the largest and most active grass roots campaign groups in Scotland.  One of the key aspects of this reputation has arisen from the long list of outstanding public speaker events which we have held at various community venues across the town of East Kilbride, and occasionally further afield. This plethora of events has observed Yes East Kilbride bring some of the most knowledgeable and recognisable names to East Kilbride, to permit the local residents to raise their questions directly with prominent individuals from across the Yes Movement.

We continue to believe that this is a critical aspect of campaigning, and will always endeavour toward the enlightening the people of our community regardless of their political, or constitutional views. Our events however have not only been witnessed by the good people of East Kilbride, but are always broadcast live to a global audience via our partners at Independence Live.

Please feel free to re-visit some of these excellent events from over the last decade, which cover a wide range of speakers and subject matter. Enjoy!

From No 2 Yes, A Positive case for Independence

The event took place on Thursday 18th May 2017 at 19:30. at the Greenhills Community Centre, East Kilbride.

 

The fantastic line up of speakers included:

  • Dennis Curran (Loaves & Fishes)
  • Mike Daily (Social Justice Campaigner & Solicitor Advocate)
  • Tommy Sheridan (Solidarity/ Hope Over Fear)
  • Chair: Paul McCartney (Yes East Kilbride)

 

This event witnessed three outstanding speakers, discussing the road from No to Yes. Specifically of those who had voted No during the referendum of 2014. This covered the realisation that Scotland's position and the lives of her people are only set to get worse under the Union.

 

 

Women For Independence

The event took place on Thursday 28th November 2017 at 19:00. at the Murray Owen Community Centre, East Kilbride.

 

The fantastic line up of speakers included:

  • Rosemary Hunter (Women For Independence)
  • Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Women For Independence)
  • Mairi Tulbure (Women For Independence)
  • Chair: Paul McCartney (Yes East Kilbride)

 

This event witnessed three excellent speakers from Women For Independence. All three speakers, with an extensive range of skills and expertise, delivered outstanding speeches which put forward the positive case for Independence, and focused directly on why it would be essential for the women of Scotland.

Celebrities For Independence

The event took place on Wednesday 18th November 2018 at 19:00. at the Westwood Community Hall, East Kilbride.

 

The fantastic line up of speakers included:

  • Lin Anderson (Crime Author & Screenwriter)
  • Hardeep Singh Kohli (Author, Journalist, Presenter)
  • Libby McArthur (Actor, Director, Teacher)
  • Patrick Rolink (Comedian)
  • Chair: John Toms (Yes East Kilbride)

 

This event saw an embarrassment of riches from across the Scottish talent resources in four Scottish celebrities attending East Kilbride. All speakers making clear the situation for those who work in the media, or entertainment industries who demonstrated public support for Scottish Independence, would observe personal detriment to their professional career.

The Road Forward

This event witnessed fantastic speakers discussing varying perspectives on the road forward for the Scottish Independence Journey.

Routes to Independence

The event took place on Thursday 25th February 2021 at 19:00. and was a fully online event due to the Covid restrictions.

 

The fantastic line up of speakers included:

  • Lynn Sheridan (Campaigner, Social Worker, University Lecturer)
  • Mark Hirst (Broadcaster, Journalist, Presenter)
  • Charlotte Ahmed (Activist, Campaigner)
  • Chair: Paul McCartney (Yes East Kilbride)

 

This event saw some of the most genuine and selfless  voices from across the Yes Movement speak and discuss the routes to Independence. Specifically debating if the proposed Section 30, could it be achieved, or what other options must be considered.

The ECONOMY of an Independent Scotland

The event took place on Thursday 3rd November 2016 at 19:00. It was held at The Glencairn venue in Rutherglen

 

The fantastic line up of speakers included:

  • Dr Craig Dalzell (CommonWeal)
  • Gordon McIntyre-Kemp (Business For Scotland)
  • Graeme McCormick (SNP)
  • Chair: Angela Haggerty (Journalist)

 

This event was held in partnership with our partners at Yes Rutherglen, and Yes Blantyre and each speaker discussed the potential economics of an Independent Scotland

Become The Media!

The event took place on Thursday 23rd November 2017 at 19:00. at the Murray Owen Community Hall, East Kilbride.

 

The fantastic line up of speakers included:

  • Paul Kavanagh (WeeGingerDug)
  • Chris Cairns (Artist, and Wings Cartoonist)
  • David Hooks (PoliticsScot)
  • Greg Moodie (CitizenMoodie)
  • Gordon Ross (IndyCar Live)
  • and of course Ginger!!
  • Chair: Paul McCartney (Yes East Kilbride)

 

This event witnessed some of the greatest contributors of the time, who were fighting the good fight against the darkness of the UK centric media, and there stronghold placement against balanced reporting of any item relating to the promotion of Scotland or its campaign for Independence.

Section 30 or What?

The event took place on Thursday 10th December 2020 at 19:00. It was a fully online event due to the Covid restrictions.

 

The fantastic line up of speakers included:

  • Julie McAnulty (ISP)
  • Angus MacNeil MP (SNP)
  • Craig Murray (Journalist, Campaigner, Former Diplomat)
  • Guest Chair: Gwen Sinclair (Yes East Ayrshire)

 

This event witnessed some of the most talented, experienced speakers from across the movement. This event discussed potential alternatives to the Iron Clad Section 30 path which the SNP are proposing, and indeed what alternatives would be available should the requirement arise.