Just when we thought it was safe.

Just when it felt like we could venture abroad without being accosted about some election or another, the referendum debate has moved up a gear with the formal launch of the "yes" campaign.

It was a right glitzy affair, putting onlookers in mind of the Oscars,  the BAFTAs and the Gaiety Whirl at Ayr's famous theatre with Johhny Beattie, he was always my favourite, sorry where was I?

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