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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...
General Election Archive
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The Coalition Deal and Scotland
Posted on May 20, 2010 | No CommentsMy report on how the coalition deal affects Scotland. Click the link to the bulletin and skip to 3min 24secs. -
David Cameron’s Visit to Scotland
Posted on May 14, 2010 | No CommentsThe new Prime Minister travels to Scotland and hold talks with the First Minister Alex Salmond. -
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. -
Blog: A New Era at Holyrood
Posted on May 13, 2010 | No CommentsForget everything that’s gone before. The rules of the game have fundamentally changed. -
Holyrood’s Reaction to the Con-Lib Coalition
Posted on May 12, 2010 | No CommentsWatch my report on the reaction at the Scottish Parliament to the unfolding events at Westminster. -
Election 2010: The Aftermath
Posted on May 8, 2010 | No CommentsWatch my report on the Scottish political fall-out. -
Election 2010: A Hung Parliament
Posted on May 7, 2010 | No CommentsWatch my contribution to STV’s extensive coverage of the election aftermath at 9.00 minutes, including the full story of the election night and my live on the disunited United Kingdom. -
Election Day 2010
Posted on May 6, 2010 | No CommentsPolls are open – with voting said to be “brisk”. Watch my report: -
The Final Countdown
Posted on May 5, 2010 | No CommentsWatch my summary of the SNP’s campaign and the thoughts of my colleagues on the other parties’ campaigns. -
Is the SNP campaign failing the television test?
Posted on May 4, 2010 | No CommentsToday pretty much sums up a stuttering campaign for the SNP. -
4 Days To Go: TV debate dominates campaigning
Posted on May 2, 2010 | No CommentsThe parties turn their focus to the last Scottish leaders’ debate before polling day. Watch my report here: -
5 Days To Go: the parties clash in Scotland
Posted on May 1, 2010 | No CommentsWatch my round-up report of today’s campaigning -
Who won the final UK Leaders’ Debate?
Posted on April 29, 2010 | No CommentsMy verdict on Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg. -
General Election: backlash against SNP court case
Posted on April 27, 2010 | No CommentsThe Nationalists’ legal challenge dominates campaigning in Scotland. -
Who won the Scottish leaders’ debate?
Posted on April 25, 2010 | No CommentsMy verdict of Alex Salmond, Jim Murphy, David Mundell and Alistair Carmichael. Read my blog here: -
Blog: Scottish Leaders’ Debate: A key moment for the SNP
Posted on April 24, 2010 | 3 CommentsAlex Salmond's under pressure to deliver in tomorrow Scottish Leaders' Debate. -
The Lowdown on the Election’s ‘Small’ Parties
Posted on April 23, 2010 | No CommentsWatch my report on the campaigns of five smaller parties at 4mins 18secs: -
SNP campaign faces angry voter
Posted on April 22, 2010 | No CommentsThe party’s deputy leader Nicola Sturgeon is criticised by a bin man during an event in the Capital. Watch my lead report here: -
SNP Manifesto Launch
Posted on April 20, 2010 | No CommentsWatch my report from the event in Glasgow. -
Is the SNP’s campaign getting ‘desperate’ already?
Posted on April 19, 2010 | No CommentsI catch up with the Nationalists in the City of Discovery. Read my blog here: -
The Clegg Factor and Scotland
Posted on April 16, 2010 | No CommentsI examine the impact of Nick Clegg’s debate success on LibDem chances at the polls. Read it here: -
Your guide to tonight’s TV leaders’ debate
Posted on April 15, 2010 | No CommentsAs Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg prepare for the first such debate in UK political history – find out what to expect: Read my blog: -
Gordon Brown admits banking error
Posted on April 14, 2010 | No CommentsThe PM says the industry should have been better regulated. -
Scotland’s closest election battle
Posted on April 14, 2010 | No CommentsMy take on the country's tightest marginal: Edinburgh South. -
Twenty’s plenty: can the SNP win 20 seats?
Posted on April 12, 2010 | No CommentsRead my analysis of the SNP's election prospects. -
SNP warn of “decade of despair”
Posted on April 12, 2010 | No CommentsAlex Salmond launches the SNP candidate – watch my report at 3mins 15secs: -
Day 1: the campaign trail
Posted on April 6, 2010 | No CommentsGordon Brown confirms the General Election will be on May 6. As the Scottish parties hit the campaign trail the Tories are battered by a tree, Alex Salmond goes bowling, Tavish Scott confuses a baby girl for a boy and Jim Murphy goes door knocking... -
Anne Moffat MP: the latest twist
Posted on March 25, 2010 | 1 CommentThe Labour MP for East Lothian reveals she agreed a deal to retire on ill health while fighting deselection by her party. Watch my report here: -
The Budget and Scotland
Posted on March 24, 2010 | No CommentsFind out how the budget affects you – watch full analysis and my special report here: -
Alex Salmond: Reject the “metropolitan” UK Parties
Posted on March 20, 2010 | No CommentsThe Nationalist leader urges voters to elect “local champions” during a speech at the SNP conference in Aviemore. Watch my report here: -
A Hung Parliament
Posted on March 12, 2010 | No CommentsA good analysis of how a hung parliament could work. -
Blog: Operation Fear
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsGordon Brown launched "Operation Fightback" - but is it actually "Operation Fear"? -
David Cameron’s Charm Offensive
Posted on February 12, 2010 | No CommentsThe Tory leader tells Scots his party has changed. Watch my report and live discussing Gordon Brown’s emotional TV appearance: -
Budget Analysis
Posted on February 3, 2010 | No CommentsRead my take on the Scottish budget. -
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 -
A Political Rescue Operation
Posted on January 11, 2010 | No CommentsWhat are Labour's General Election chances following the latest attempt to oust Gordon Brown? -
Go-ahead for General Election TV Debates
Posted on December 21, 2009 | No CommentsGordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg will go head to head. Watch my live report: -
Is the Pre-Budget Report unravelling?
Posted on December 10, 2009 | No CommentsWas Alistair Darling focused on repairing the nation’s finances or Labour’s political fortunes?
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