24/09/2014 Reporting Scotland

strikes against Islamic State in Iraq. That is all

Nicola Sturgeon launches her campaign to become the new leader

of the SNP and Scotland's First Minister.

The dramatic scenes today as these four masked men staged

an audacious jewellery raid in Glasgow city centre.

Maryland to more we left baseball bats. I thought they were running

towards me personally. -- men came running towards me with baseball

bats. Labour leader Ed Miliband says

his party "has work to do" if it And we will have the latest from the

Ryder Cup. Deputy First Minister Nicola

Sturgeon has confirmed that she will stand as the next leader

of the Scottish National Party. She would become Scotland's first

female First Minister and, for the Our Political Editor has been

following developments for us today. Brian, you feel the tone of her

announcement was significant? Jackie, I would say it was

realistic and consensual. Realistic because the Yes campaign

lost and consensual because the key priority now is to get significant

new powers for Holyrood. Nicola Sturgeon stepped aside ten

years ago to allow Alex Salmond the opportunity to resume as leader.

Now, after a decade, she says she is ready. I am putting myself for word

because I want to serve my party and by country. I believe I am the best

person for the job. She praised Alex Salmond warmly, but said she would

set her role because as leader, including a policy review to ensure

the Scottish Government is at maximum effectiveness. She warned

prounion parties that they must deliver their promise for new powers

for the parliament. If the UK parties move for word in the spirit

they have indicated, they will have in me a willing party for progress.

If not, they will pay a heavy political price because the people

of Scotland will make it so. Could that mean another referendum?

Popular amid would decide. She stressed the only route to

independence was through a referendum. She remained resolutely

upbeat. For the last seven years, we have been Scotland's government.

This is a party and we are nation on the rise. Membership is rising.

30,000 plus signed up since the referendum. If elected leader,

Nicola Sturgeon should be able to count on the support of the party's

Chief Executive who is her husband. After the launch in Glasgow,

I spoke to Nicola Sturgeon. I began

by asking her how she had felt about Alex Salmond's decision to step down

in the aftermath of the referendum. I was sad to see Alex Salmond go. I

try to persuade him to think again about that, but he was set in the

decision he made. That is one of the characteristics of the man. He makes

up his mind. He makes up his mind. Hears from terms of making

decisions. He does what he thinks is right for the future of the party.

My job is to take as to the next chapter. There are allegations

online that the result of the referendum has been raped. I accept

the results. I was disappointed, but I am influenced and inspired. You

mentioned in your opening remarks that there will be a referendum for

the UK regarding the European Union in 2017. If the UK vaults to leave

the EU, would that be a referendum for Scotland to take? I am making

the point that circumstances will dictate if and when there is another

referendum. I am pointing to the European referendum that should --

that, should it deliver a result which would take Scotland out of the

European Union, that would result in anger in Scotland and might lead to

alternatives that Scotland would demand another referendum. I will

not put a timescale on when I think Scotland would become an independent

country. I think we are on a path to independence, but it is not me that

will determine the timescale, it is the people of Scotland.

As we said before, Nicola appears unchallenged.

I think that is likely, but anyone who can get 100 nominations from 20

branches would be free to stand. The focus in terms of a contest might

shift to the deputy. She is the current deputy. I think a few names

will come forward tomorrow, perhaps Keith Brown of the Scottish

Government or Stuart Hall see in Westminster. -- Stuart Hall is a.

Four masked robbers armed with hammers and

an axe attempted to steal jewellery during an audacious lunchtime raid

Shocked eyewitness watched and filmed, as windows were smashed

and a security guard knocked over in the shopping centre.

The raid was captured on the mobile phones of onlookers. The smoke came

from a security device. The armed men ran off into a nearby lane.

Close inside were left shaken. I saw men running towards me with baseball

bats. It felt very personal. I thought they were coming to me. I

needed to get away, so I just dived into the doorway of one of the

shops. We all fail on the ground in there. We heard a bang, then the man

running past. They smashed the glass of the window opposite. I'd Mac this

street was busy at lunch time. You can imagine the shock and chaos as

terrified shoppers watched the masked men run out of the arcade and

down the lane beside it. It was mobbed. Hundreds of people turned to

look. It was terrifying because they had an axe. We understand they stole

some watches. Their faces were masked, but the moment we are

interviewing witnesses and looking at CCTV. We have the recovery of

off-white hatchback vehicle as they were seen getting into a similar car

on Queen Street. The police say this was a very wee incident and they are

doing all they can to catch the man. The Chairman of RBS,

Sir Philip Hampton, is to leave the bank and take over

as boss of GlaxoSmithKline. He joined the Royal Bank five years

ago to help rescue RBS after its ?45 billion bailout from UK taxpayers,

during the financial crisis. You are watching Reporting Scotland

from the BBC. Still to come

on tonight's programme: We will look at the impact of the

Ryder Cup on the local community. The golfing superstar starstruck

by a sporting Scot at a Ryder Cup. And we'll have goals galore

from the League Cup. The Labour Party has admitted it has

work to do if it wants to win back Speaking on the final day

of the party's conference in Manchester, leader Ed Miliband

insisted he will deliver change Scotland voted no last week.

Traditional Labour strongholds like Glasgow and Dundee voted in favour

of independence. Today the party leader conceded there was work to do

to persuade thousands of disaffected supporters back into labour's fold.

A lot of Labour voters voted for yes we are saying to them that we can

persuade them that things can change across Scotland and the whole United

Kingdom. We have policies on a whole range of issues. With out Scottish

Labour supporters, you face an uphill slaughter at the general

elections. I am optimistic. Some of the party are suggesting that Jim

Murphy should become Scottish Labour leader. I think Johan Lamont has led

us with distinction throughout this referendum campaign. Yesterday, Ed

Miliband said the Prime Minister was learning the wrong lessons from the

referendum by proposing English votes for English laws in

Westminster. I have made it clear that the timetable which we agreed

in the referendum campaign will happen. No ifs, no buts. I believe

the Prime Minister has made that clear as well. People of Scotland

can be reassured that that promise will be kept. Some people here

believe the West Lothian question needs to be addressed soon. They

might have been celebrating the no vote now, but it won't be long until

the ballot box will be brought out again. The Labour Party might have

an uphill battle. A teenager has been remanded in

custody after an incident yesterday which led to firearms officers being

flown to Shetland from the mainland. 16-year-old Samuel Barlow appeared

in private at Lerwick Sheriff Court and was charged with two counts

of theft, three of assault, one of breach of the peace

and one of malicious damage. He made no plea and is expected

to reappear in court next week. A look at other stories

from the across the country: Campaigners for

a railway station serving Beattock and Moffat in Dumfriesshire have met

Transport Minister Keith Brown. Beattock Station closed in 1972

when the West Coast Main line was They say its position - 45 minutes

from both Glasgow and Edinburgh - We feel a station is vital for the

future of this region. This is a hub of activity for travel, tourism and

economic activity. The only thing we don't have as a train that stops.

Highland Council is being accused of trying to get round new

legislation aimed at protecting rural schools from closure.

The parents of children attending three schools - Edinbane,

Knockbreak and Struan - are voicing concern at plans to close them.

Parents say the council has brought forward

a public consultation to avoid having to comply with the new laws.

The local authority said it was aware of the concerns and would

Scrabster Port says a new shipping line has launched a weekly container

freight service between Caithness and the Faroe Islands.

The harbour trust says the addition of the weekly service

reflects the strategic importance of Scrabster in the North Atlantic.

Rob Roy's sporran has been stolen from the home of Sir Walter Scott

It was part of a collection of historical artefacts collected

by Scott and displayed at the refurbished Abbotsford House.

A spokeswoman for Abbotsford Trust said it appeared that

the sporran had been forcibly ripped from the wall.

As the build-up to the Ryder Cup continues, it is predicted

the economic boost to Scotland could be in excess of ?100 million.

But away from the golf and Glenagles, what return is there

Our reporter has been to Auchterarder to find out.

There is only one road in an out of Auchterarder. Roadblocks and

restricted access is part and parcel of having one of the world's biggest

sporting event in town. Have been worried about access and resident

parking, but the local butcher says so far, so good. There were rumours

that no one would be able to move. But it is easy to park and everyone

is free to move. I'd Mac so far, businesses see the Ryder Cup is an

opportunity. This tearoom has been in this

woman's family for 40 years. We have been busy with contractors who have

been at the hotel. The spending lots of money in the village. Most of the

golf fans will use public transport from Edinburgh or Glasgow. There has

been significant economic input and benefit into the local economy. Will

continue when we come to take this all down. But it is the long-term

tool is the long-term to his legacy we are really after. The First

Minister has announced further investment in the sport. This is our

game. We invented it. The more people we get playing golf now, the

more champions we will have, Scottish champions, in the future.

This part of Scotland will really welcome the world.

And now David will bring us the latest on the golf itself.

As the Ryder Cup showdown draws ever nearer at Gleneagles,

some of the biggest names in golf have been sharing

And you can't keep our golf reporter quiet either.

He has been hanging on every word of every star and joins us now

Who has been speaking and what have they been saying?

Yes, plenty of talk on and around the course today, David.

Much of that surrounding the pairings

Who will Europe and the United States send out to get some

We didn't get too many answers on that,

but we did get an understanding of what it's like to be involved in

If you have spent your life chasing the dream, there could be a fear it

doesn't live up to your expectations when you finally achieve it.

Thankfully for Stephen Gallacher, that is not a Ryder Cup problem. It

is brilliant. We had a nice 18 holes of golf. This is what it is all

about. This is what the hard work was for. Do you want to go out on

Friday morning? Absolutely, but I don't know if I will. Phil Mickelson

was less guarded. We have a team that is a heavy underdog. The

expectations are not high. But I will say that we have a great group

of players. It was another day when the galleries were out in force.

Thousands watching the world's best. But the best had other things on his

mind. I was in a trance, listening to everything he was saying. Dinner

with Sir Alex Ferguson having an effect on Rory McIlroy.

It is good to know that the best in sport get a little awestruck.

Tomorrow, we will find out about the hearings on Friday. Will also get

the Opening Ceremony. Not to be missed!

The governing body of British tennis is rallying behind Andy Murray.

The Scot received some abuse on social media after he backed a Yes

The LTA's chief executive Michael Downey says Murray is entitled to

his view on his country's future and that his loyalty to British

And our loyalty to the league cup is beyond question too.

To prove it, we have got the best of the action for you from last night's

ties when Rangers, St Johnstone, Hibs, Partick Thistle and Aberdeen

It was the Adam Rooney show at Pittodrie last night. Second half

hat trick took centre stage. But there was a serious injury to wee

Jack. Unfortunately losing Jack has taken the shine of the performance.

The new player for Hibernian got both goals. This is not a replay,

but County just did not learn. Hopefully this is the turning point

and we can really get going now. Partick Thistle media to extra time

to see off Saint Mirren. Ecclestone took no time to seize this chance.

This is something we know we have a chance in. Other similar clubs have

done so in the past. Just one goal at Colmar next. --, neck.

Rangers did it the hard way. An absolute beauty from Ian Black to

wrap things up. It was a very satisfying evening for Ally McCoist.

And there are three League Cup matches tonight.

United versus Dundee in the Dundee Derby.

And Hamilton at home to Motherwell in a Lanarkshire Derby.

Meanwhile, Celtic are at home to the Championship leaders

Hearts whose head coach seems pretty laid back about it all.

I am quite relaxed. We have done our preparation in advance. We get the

players the information. When we get there and they are doing their warm

up, they will be ready. And there is live coverage

of tonight's match between Celtic and Hearts straight after this

programme on BBC One Scotland. And stay across all tonight's

League Cup ties with Sportsound A Scots army doctor who was awarded

the Victoria Cross during world war one is to have a marker laid on his

grave in northern France tomorrow. A service will also be held

in Glasgow University's chapel in memory of 31-year-old Captain Harry

Ranken, and almost 800 other members of the university community who lost

their lives in that conflict. The Western front in August, 1914

world away from the Scottish town of urban wear Harry Ranken grew up.

This is where he really grew up. Posted to France when war was

declared. A month later, he was dead. He graduated from Glasgow

University a decade earlier. He studied all the usual subjects.

Zoology, chemistry, botany and biology. He seems to have been an

average student who did quite well at his studies. For his wartime

action, he was awarded a medal. His bravery cost him his life and earned

him a posthumous Victoria Cross. He was hit by friendly fire. It was

hugely tragic. Instead of going behind the lines, he wrapped up and

it around his leg and continued helping men. By the time he gets

back to a field hospital, his wins are so severe that he cannot be

cured. Harry Ranken was a celebrity of his time. In those days,

cigarette captains featured military heroes. Here he is. At the chapel in

Glasgow University, a paving stone will be laid, bearing his name. 100

years after his death, he will be remembered in France and in

Scotland. It is a fine evening. We will

continue to see some late spells of sunshine. Through the night, Cloud

will build and we will see more rain coming through. Reaching across the

Hebrides, the Isles and the North West Mainland. Misty and murky

conditions. Temperature is around 11 or 12 degrees. For tomorrow, cloudy

and damp across the West. The rain not really coming across towards the

east. The driest and brightest weather will be in the north-east.

Damp over Glasgow. Perhaps some heavy persistent rain over higher

ground. For the Northern Isles, we might see some rain. Over the

north-east, drier and brighter weather with some sunshine in store

for the afternoon. Temperatures could reach up to 21 degrees. Along

the east Coast, staying rather dry. Sunny spells likely for the

Borders. Tomorrow evening, the cloud and rain will continue for a time in

the West. At the winds will start to strengthen in the north-west corner.

Possibly touching gale-force. There is some rain waiting in the wings to

come across as later in the day. For Thursday night, into Friday, we see

the cold front bringing some rain with it. Misty and murky conditions.

The wind is strengthening. Drier and brighter by Friday morning. Some

showers to start the day for the Ryder Cup, but plenty sunshine in

store. Strong westerly winds. That is the story for the rest of the

country. Temperatures in the mid-Keynes.

Now, a reminder of tonight's main news:

The prospect of British military action

against Islamic State fighters in Iraq appears to be moving closer.

Downing Street announced this afternoon that parliament is to be

recalled on Friday to debate and vote on airstrikes in Iraq.

It is thought Britain will formally be asked tonight

at the UN to take part in military action against the extremist group.

The Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that she will

stand as the next leader of the Scottish National Party.

She would become Scotland's first female First Minister and, for the

I am back after the Ten O'clock News.

Until then, from everyone on the team right across the