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Jamie Livingstone is Political Correspondent for STV News.
Jamie is a broadcast journalist with a track-record of fair, accurate and balanced reporting. He has extensive experience of live and pre-recorded reporting on national television; advanced editing skills; an in-depth understanding of daily and weekly newspapers; well-developed political contacts; a proven ability to deliver to high standards under tight deadlines; and a passion for foreign affairs. More...
Economy Archive
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PM Targets Benefits Cheats
Posted on August 10, 2010 | No CommentsDavid Cameron says an “uncompromising” crackdown will be unveiled in the Autumn. Watch my report here at 7mins 14secs: -
Benefits Shakeup
Posted on July 30, 2010 | No CommentsThe Government announced plans to radically change the welfare system. The move could have a huge impact in Scotland. Watch my lead report with analysis here: -
Budget “Overkill”?
Posted on June 29, 2010 | No CommentsLabour accuses the Coalition of going too far with their ‘tax and axe’ budget. They demand the Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander apologise during a visit to Holyrood for what they call ”the most regressive budget in a generation”. Watch my live report... -
Budget Blues
Posted on June 22, 2010 | No CommentsThe Chancellor George Osborne announces the toughest package of spending cuts and tax increases in a generation. Watch my report on the impact on the public sector – alongside my colleague’s analysis of the budget itself. Click here: -
“Brutal” budget cuts ahead
Posted on June 17, 2010 | No CommentsThe Scottish Secretary Michael Moore warns MSPs at Holyrood tough times lie ahead. Watch my live report at 11mins 59secs: -
Major job cuts losses revealed
Posted on June 4, 2010 | No CommentsFife Council admits 1,800 posts will be lost but warns even more cuts will be needed. Watch my report here: -
The Scottish Reaction to the Downing Street Deal
Posted on May 13, 2010 | No CommentsWatch my report – along with a live report from my colleague Harry Smith from Westminster. -
First Minister’s Questions – live report
Posted on May 13, 2010 | No CommentsWatch my report on the reaction at Holyrood to the Liberal-Conservative Government at Westminster at 2mins 6secs. -
RBS pension row sparks political row
Posted on March 19, 2010 | No CommentsPeter Mandelson, George Osborne and Alex Slmond talk tough on a senior director’s massive pension. Watch my report at 7min 6secs: -
Bitter dispute beckons
Posted on March 8, 2010 | No CommentsThousands of civil servants walk out in a row over changes to their redundancy deal. The UK Government says it won’t re-visit the deal but a major union says more strikes will follow. Watch my report here at 7mins 10sec : -
Greece: Selling off the family jewels
Posted on March 4, 2010 | No CommentsSurely it hasn't come to this? -
Just the two of us: Darling defends Brown
Posted on February 26, 2010 | 2 CommentsAlistair Darling denies he was bullied by the Prime Minister: -
MSPs Pass Budget for 2010
Posted on February 3, 2010 | No CommentsScottish Ministers secure a majority at Holyrood after handing out spending concessions. Watch my lead report here: -
Budget Build-Up
Posted on February 3, 2010 | No CommentsWill the Scottish Government get the budget passed? -
Is the Scottish economy still shrinking?
Posted on January 26, 2010 | No CommentsAs the UK economy begins to grow again – just – fears grow of a two-speed recovery. Watch my report on tonight’s show: You can read my blog here: http://bit.ly/cI6tHg -
Is Scotland’s recession over?
Posted on January 26, 2010 | No CommentsWhile the UK’s now growing, it’s feared Scotland may still be shrinking. -
Health Checks – the NHS and Scottish economy
Posted on December 4, 2009 | No CommentsTwo health checks - one focuses on the NHS, the other on Scotland's fragile economy. -
Interest rates hit 50-year low
Posted on December 4, 2008 | No CommentsInterest rates are at their lowest rate since 1951.
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