13/07/2016 Reporting Scotland

Theresa May arrives in Downing Street.

In her first speech as Prime Minister she says the Union

The full title of my party is the Conservative and unionist party. And

that word, unionists, is very important to me. It means we believe

in the union. The precious, precious want between England, Scotland,

Wales and Northern Ireland. -- on. The First Minister is holding

meetings in London to push her case to retain Scotland's EU links

following the Brexit vote. I am live at Westminster with

reaction to the appointment of Theresa May and some thoughts on

what a Premiership might mean for Scotland.

Oil workers on eight Shell installations vote to strike

And Brendan Rodgers says there's no embarrassment

in Celtic's loss to a team of part-timers from Gibraltar.

It's been a remarkable few days in politics and, tonight, Theresa May

finds herself in Downing Street as Prime Minister

not least in negotiating Britain's exit from the European Union.

But she also has to deal with the fact that Scotland didn't vote

to leave and Nicola Sturgeon's determination that,

as a consequence, the country should stay in the EU.

we join our political correspondent, Glenn Campbell who's at Westminster.

Good evening from Westminster on a lament Theresa May has started work

as Prime Minister just along the road at Number 10 Downing St. Before

she stepped over the threshold, she said she would be a one nation

leader, prioritising the interests of working people over the

privileged few and she reaffirmed commitment to the union between the

nations of the UK. She takes over as Prime Minister following David

Cameron's decision to bowl out, he handed in his resignation to the

Queen after his very last session of Prime Minister's Questions where he

received applause in the House of Commons but not from all sides of

the chamber. Here is David Porter. May Day. Not distress call but the

heralding of a new political era. Theresa May arriving in Downing

Street this evening to begin her Premiership. The full title of my

party is the Conservative and unionist. And that word is very

important to me. It means we believe in the union. The precious, precious

bond between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. On

the face of it it was a normal day at Westminster but don't be fooled

stash it might look like business as usual but this is a changing of the

political guard. Questions to the Prime Minister... Earlier for David

Cameron, one final performance at the dispatch box and one or two

jokes. This morning I had meetings with ministerial colleagues and

others and other than one of them this more -- this afternoon with the

Queen, the diary for the rest of my day is remarkably light. And as the

outgoing Prime Minister, a chance to tease. We both have been having

these leadership elections, we got on with it, resignation, competition

and Coronation, they haven't even decided what the rules are yet!

Democracy is an exciting thing and I am enjoying every moment of it! But

a sharper tone to the exchanges with the SNP. The Prime Minister's legacy

will be that he has taken us to the brink of being taken out of the

European Union so we will not be applauding his Premiership. In terms

of what he says about Scotland and the United Kingdom and Europe, my

advice to my successor is that we should try to be as close to the

European Union as we can be for the benefits of trade, cooperation and

security. That channel will not get any wider once we leave and that is

the relationship we should seek, that'll be good for the UK and

Scotland. And a final thought. The last thing I would say is you can

achieve a lot of things in politics, you can get a lot of things done,

and the public service and national interest is what it is all about.

Nothing is really impossible. After all, as I once heard, I was the

future once! APPLAUSE

Standing ovation and applause for that but as promised, the SNP sat in

silence. Later, the transfer of power was complete as Theresa May

leaves Buckingham Palace as the new Prime Minister. So what is in her

intro? There is no shortage of challenges. Top of the list is

putting Brexit into practice. Big decisions are needed on the economy,

defence and infrastructure. Then there is Scotland. And demands for a

second independence referendum. I have seen her talk with passion

about Britishness and wanted to give the country together and she is

going to work exceptionally hard as Prime Minister in the way we look to

do with our neighbours outward facing and also in the Home Nations,

she has a real understanding there. The Scottish government is trying to

work with the UK government to find out if there is a way to protect the

place of Scotland in Europe and that is a good thing and we have to hope

that is what Theresa May will do, work constructively with the

Scottish government. Tonight, Downing Street has new tenants, the

work of reshaping government in light of Brexit is under way.

By coincidence, the first Minister has been in London today discussing

the economic outlook following the UK decision to leave the European

Union with the governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, she also

held a separate meeting looking at the future relationship of Scotland

with the European Union with the Chief Minister of Gibraltar. The

Brexit breakaway has brought these leaders together. In common cause,

to try to preserve EU links. Scotland and Gibraltar voted to stay

in the European Union, and both the first Minister and the Chief

Minister of Gibraltar and think that must be taken into account. Can

Brexit mean Brexit four Nations afforded to leave and can leave

space for an element of remaining four those nations that voted for

that. The first Minister wants early talks with the new Prime Minister. I

hope and would expect to speak to Theresa May over the next couple of

days and to begin the process of making sure not just that Scotland

is fully and directly involved in this process but that we are

involved with a view to having different outcomes for Scotland on

the table for discussion. While Nicola Sturgeon was due to meet the

Minister, David Cameron put in charge the preparing for Brexit

negotiations and that is Oliver Letwin. That meeting was called off

and it became clear there would be a change of Prime Minister today. And

we do not know what Theresa May thinks might or might not be

possible. She is not short of advice, but this former Labour

Cabinet Minister are going at a special arrangement for Scotland

might be the only way to keep the UK together. -- arguing. As a country

we have two recognise the different position of Scotland and different

wishes and the Westminster government has to try to craft

arrangements with the European Union that reflect that. Because I believe

it will help to preserve the union which I think is critical not just

for Scotland but for the people of the UK. The prospect of a second

referendum on Scottish independence has already been raised by SNP

ministers and the UK cannot find another way to help Scotland retain

its links with the European Union. Earlier I spoke with the Secretary

of State for Scotland and I started by asking him if Brexit means Brexit

for every part of the UK? I think if there are special circumstances

within Scotland and we can get a deal on the specific concerns, we

should look to do some as long as that does not contradict the

continuance of the United Kingdom or is to the detriment of the UK. To be

clear, Scotland is, quite of the European Union? People across the UK

voted to leave and that is what is going to happen but what we need to

do is ensure we get the best possible deal for Scotland and the

rest of the UK. We want to ensure that Scotland remains part of the

single market and that is vitally important to businesses. Could it

retain access to the single market in exchange for freedom of movement

if the rest of the UK did not? The European Union is a political

organisation and there are lots of potential flexibility is in terms of

the arrangement they could come to with the UK. None of that is

guaranteed, we have to negotiate for the best possible deal that we can

get and I want the Scottish government and first Minister to be

closely involved in that so that has businesses in Scotland have said

they want, we have our UK approach to getting the best deal for

Scotland. And he also indicated that Theresa May would want an early

meeting with the first Minister and my guess is that would take place in

Scotland. We can pick up with the SNP leader at Westminster, Angus

Robertson. What do you make of the suggestion that the whole of the UK

comes out of the -- the European Union but negotiations could involve

flexibility for Scotland? We voted to remain so our aim is to do just

that, the voters determined we should stay in the European Union.

If there are signals being sent that there is willingness to corporate

with the Scottish government on finding ways to make that happen

then that will be warmly welcomed by the Scottish government but we are

only beginning to get into the nitty-gritty of how this might work.

Our position is the people of Scotland photo to stay and we want

to protect our place in Europe. The new Prime Minister took over

stressing her commit and to the United Kingdom and the union, will

she face another independence referendum? Firstly, I should say

congratulations to Theresa May, it is a huge job and responsibility and

we will have differences but where we can work together we will and the

SNP will continue to be the effective opposition at Westminster.

We will have to see if statement is just words on whether it has meaning

and if there is meaning and respect, there will be an important that the

people of Scotland voted to remain in Europe and will be a genuine

effort to venture we protect our place in the single market, our

citizenship rights to work and study throughout Europe, that is what

matters to us in Scotland and the throughout Europe, that is what

Prime Minister will have to help deliver that. When David Cameron

announced he was standing down, the first Minister page should be to his

service. Why were colleagues not able to do that? Is a world of

difference between paying tribute and I wished him and his family well

and I highlighted where we have had a shared agreement on things like

commemoration of the worst genocide in Europe, I agree one that but we

will not applaud a Premier who was taking Scotland are developed

against his will. Thank you for joining us. On the day the chorizo

be became the new Prime Minister. Thank you very much. -- the day that

Theresa May. You're watching Reporting

Scotland from the BBC. Still to come on tonight's

programme: Live at Royal Troon on the eve of

the 145th Open Championship and we would explain why the smart money is

backing the stars and stripes. Union members in dispute

with the Wood Group oil services company over pay,

have voted for strike action. The Unite and RMT unions

claim some workers have been forced to accept cuts

to pay and allowances of around 30%. This is a first industrial action

ballot carried out and we have a mandate for the last 28 years so

that is serious. The response from the members shows how seriously are.

We are looking for a settlement, if we cannot get that we will take

industrial action. Well, our reporter Steven Duff is at

Aberdeen Harbour tonight. So, Steven, a real

possibility of strike action? Yes, as you heard, this is a first

mandate for industrial action and strike action in the North Sea for

almost 30 years, it has been an ongoing dispute, the Wood Group

saying it has met with the unions, 11 times, to find some solution,

including abortive talks last week. It centres on claims from the Unite

union and the RMT that 300 or so members who work on eight Shell

platforms in the North Sea are facing cuts in pay and allowances of

up to 30%, something emphatically denied by the Wood Group. The

headline of 30% is swingeing cuts, that is a real disappointment, the

reality amongst the majority of staff is the average around 3%. You

deny that in any way, you calculate this, any individual will lose

allowances or pay totalling anything near 30%? Absolutely, I would

totally refute that. I ask Mr Stewart if he had a pay cut and he

refused to answer that. As to whether there will be any resolution

to this, I think there will be a resolution, both sides are willing

to talk further but as the cuts to the jobs and pay continues offshore,

there is no end in sight to that. You have to think that at some

point, there will be some form of industrial action. Thank you very

much. A look at other stories

from across the country. There's been a call

for an investigation into public It was made by Liz Smith,

the Conservative MSP The families of two teenagers

who died at the festival have spoken Megan Bell from Sunderland

and Peter McCallum from Lochgilphead, who were both 17,

died in separate incidents Mr McCallum's family said they hoped

young people would learn The Scottish Government

is to double the number 1000 paramedics will be trained over

the next five years. Hundreds of ambulance technicians

will also be recruited since many of the new paramedics

will be drawn from the existing The Coastguard emergency tug based

in Orkney has been reprieved It was to have been decommissioned

in September when funding ran out. The UK government said it now

recognised that the work of A community group is considering

mounting a buyout for 120,000 acres of land surrounding

the Fort William aluminium smelter. The operators, RioTinto,

announced six months ago they were reviewing

the future of the smelter, which employs around 150

and is powered by a massive hydro If the bid is successful it

will be the largest buyout Organisers of Edinburgh's

20-year-old Mela Festival say it may not go ahead because the City

Council has pulled its funding. The local authority

and Creative Scotland are not giving money to the event

because of concerns over how But the members of the Mela board

say the criticisms are unjustified An exhibition exploring the art

of the self-portrait opens at the Scottish National Portrait

Gallery this weekend. Works by artists including

Rembrandt, John Byrne and Ai Weiwei The gallery says the images provide

insights into the lives and skills Celtic's new manager Brendan Rodgers

says he's confident they will reach the next stage of Champions League

qualifying despite one of the biggest shocks

in the club's history. He watched his new side fall 1-0

to part-timers Lincoln Red Imps Here's our Senior Football

Reporter Chris McLaughlin. The back pages this morning

providing a painful reminder for Celtic of a night they'd rather

forget. Humiliating, hum edge can, some say the worst ever.

Embarrassing? It was a tough game in tough conditions. We never took our

chances. They took their chance. So, like I say, the second leg will be

different. This, the goal that gave the Imps the most famous of

victories. FA Ambrose stepped up to the role of Celtic villain. A

pantomime played out on the manager's first meaningful match in

charge. It seems everyone's having their say. Lincoln's done a

fantastic job. You'll forgive me for not condemning Brendan, I'm a

Liverpool man. I have a residual affection for him. Celtic were

beaten by a team who hail from a territory with a population that

beaten by a team who hail from a could fit into Celtic Park twice!

There's a reminder of course to the board and to the fans. Everybody

concerned that by just bringing in a manager it's not enough. You have to

bring in, allow him to bring in the players and quickly, to turn this

around. If they don't, the use of the word embarrassment will be the

least of Celtic's problems. A further three Scots have been

selected for the Rio Olympics. Hammer throwers, Mark Dry and Chris

Bennett have been added to the team along with 5,000 metres runner Laura

It's the eve of the 145th Open Championship,

which gets underway at Royal Troon tomorrow morning.

If you're struggling to predict a winner then history suggests

you might be wise to back an American player.

Jonathan Sutherland's at Royal Troon for us this evening to explain why.

Welcome to royal Troon. In less than 12 hours' time, this whole show gets

underway over there. Hole one at 6.30 am tomorrow morning. Colin

Montgomerie will tee this whole thing off. Over my left shoulder is

the green for hole 18 where hopefully on Sunday night, we'll

find out who is the 145th Open champion. Could it be an American?

History suggests they have more than a good chance. There's something

about royal Troon that American golfers like. Putting your finger on

why they like is the question. But more often than not, the stars and

stripes fly high when the Open comes to royal Troon. If you look at the

winners the last few times, they're all good players. All good putters.

That's a key round here, to putt well. The Greens are rolling good.

They're at a good pace to make a lot of putts. That's the key. That's the

key in every major. For more than 50 years, Americans have dominated

here. Arnold Palmer, #2078 Watson, mark cal can Weck ya, Justin

Leonard. Todd Hamilton. Each the last six times the Open's come to

the south Ayrshire seaside tomorrow, the claret jug's been taken back

across the Atlantic. More American golfers are excited coming here.

They know the last six times it was won by an American. Golfers believe

anything. So, that's certainly something they can put in their

pocket when they get to that first tee. I'm an American, we're at royal

Troon. I guess I'll win the claret jug. The last non-American to win it

was a South African, Bobby Locke in 1950.

The best player in the field now is Jason day. I got a feeling

Rory McIlroy will do very well this week. Ernie Els has been having a

dreadful year but I spent some time with him yesterday and he looked

very relaxed. He said he was playing well. I put ?100 on him each way. If

I win, I'll buy my own plane. We couldn't possibly condone betting on

the BBC! But who are we to argue with a golfing legend? It remains to

be seen if any of Gary Player's predictions come true. Perhaps we

can predict the weather. It is a tale of contrasts. Tomorrow, wall to

wall sunshine by all accounts here in Troon. Then is changes on Friday

and it will become very challenging for the players indeed. It will be

heavy rain all day it seems from the forecast with high winds. One thing

I can predict, if you are coming to Troon on Friday, bring a brolly!

Tonight he's at Dunnet Head on the Caithness coast.

Yes, good evening. Welcome to Dunnet Head. The most northerly point of UK

mainland. That lighthouse is Orkney in the distance right on the

Caithness coast here. We've been journeying all the way along the

north coast looking at stunny scenery and meeting some local

inhabitants too. Cape Rath. The top of Scotland where mountains roll

into oceans. It may seem deserted but it's teeming with life. Puffins

and a lot of cliff nesting seabirds. Not only puffins but razorbills,

guillemots, kittiwakes. Bonxies. They're called that, a local name

from Orkney and Shetland as well. It's not just the puffins that want

to move in. Kiwi Kate moved from New Zealand. She calls it home. A

beautiful part of the world. Not many people up here. The weather's

fantastic. You're lying about that! She shows visitors and look Sales

what's on offer. Their numbers are growing. Everyone wants to see a

puffin. There's been an increase in the number of people travelling

popularity of the coast 500. People are very proud of what is up here. A

lot of people don't know what's up here. As Caithness curves south,

stacks of Dunkesby rice to the sky attracting visitors and wildlife

alike. Talking about timing and tourists, a cruise liner coming

through the pentland. It's been a Butsful day of weather in the north

of the country. The rest of Scotland, sunshine and showers. This

evening, showers fading away. Some late sunny spells. Through the

course of tonight and overnight, a few showers across eastern Scotland

will fade away to leave many areas dry once again with a dry night and

some clear spells. Light winds too. By the end of the night, we're

looking at temperatures in towns and cities around 8-11 Celsius. In the

countryside under clear conditions, a touch cooler at 5 or 6 Celsius.

Tomorrow and Thursday looks to be the biest, brightest and warmest

feeling day of the week. High pressure keeping things settled.

Dare I say it, almost summer-like. By mid-afternoon, plenty of sunshine

on the go. If we tour around at 4.00, temperatures across the

Central Belt and south 19, 20 Celsius. More like 15 or 16 on the

west coast. It should filo Kay. One or two light showers over Caithness

and Sutherland. Orkney and Shetland, fine, dry and bright here. A few

showers over the Cairngorms. Eastern Scotland will see temperatures of 19

or 20 Celsius. The rest of the afternoon, into the evening,

conditions like now. Late evening sunshine. However, Friday, a change

afoot. You can see on the pressure chart, low pressure towards Iceland.

A weather front bringing outbreaks of rain. Friday, a wet and windy

one. Initially dry over the north-west but rain spreading in.

Heaviest in the west. Lighter and more patchy the further east. The

winds spick picking up too. The Open starting at Troon tomorrow.

Tomorrow's weather's OK. Friday will be wet and gusty with a strong

southerly wind. Through the course of the weekend, staying fairly

unsettled with cloud and showers at times too. So, that's the weather

for the next few days. Hopefully plenty of sunshine in store

tomorrow. But from a rather beautiful vista here, back to you in

the studio. Theresa May is the

new Prime Minister. Her new Government's beginning to

take shape. Let's return to Westminster and our Political

Correspondent Glenn Campbell. Trees a may's lost no time in getting to

work on her new Cabinet team. George Osborne as resigned from the

Government. She's decided to replace him with Philip Hammond who has been

serving as the Foreign Secretary. Boris Johnson has also been seen

going into Number Ten, as has Amber Rudd, who's served as the climate

change secretary in the Cameron Government. Perhaps prominent roles

for them. Prominent roles, I expect, for some of the those who led the

Brexit campaign. Theresa May's given a commitment on that. I expect David

Mundell will remain the Scottish Secretary. He was a Theresa May

supporter. And, of course, is the only Scottish Conservative MP. He

told us earlier in the programme all of the UK would leave the European

Union but suggested there might be room for some flexibility in

relation to Scotland's future relationship with the EU. Expect an

early meeting between the new Prime Minister Theresa May and the First

Minister, Nicola Sturgeon. Expect that to take place in Scotland and

Minister, Nicola Sturgeon. Expect remember, Theresa May's starting

point reaffirming her commitment to the union in her speech this

evening. . Thank you. That's it from us. Good evening.