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The Festival of Politics: Sir Menzies Campbell in conversation
24 August, 2006
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Sir Menzies Campbell spoke to a capacity crowd on the second day of the Festival of Politics. Watch the interview again in the video archive.
The Liberal Democrat leader covered topics including young people's engagement in voting, his own political aspirations, and his thoughts for Scotland.
Making his first appearance at the Festival of Politics, Sir Menzies said he was very impressed with the thinking behind the event:
"I approve the principle of this festival. It is an extremely good idea and the bigger the opportunity for people to come into this building, then the healthier the state of Scottish politics.
"Ultimately the more we publicly share our thoughts on politics, then the easier it becomes for people to understand."
The Herald's Scottish Political Editor, Douglas Fraser, chaired the event.
He asked Sir Menzies why people should vote Liberal Democrat. The veteran politician noted that voters should consider three key factors:
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"I tell people time and time again of the three tests of whom to vote for: Firstly, does the person have the energy? Secondly, do they have the right values? And thirdly, do they show the necessary level of judgment?"
Background notes
Holyrood's Festival of Politics was introduced last year to Edinburgh's festival season and received an Editors' Top Ten Award from Threeweeks - the Edinburgh festivals' premier review publication.
Full programme details for the Festival of Politics are available at most major Edinburgh Festival Venues, from the Scottish Parliament or from our website (www.festivalofpolitics.org.uk). The Festival takes places 23-26 August.
While most events are free, a small number of events will charge £5.00 (£3.00 concession) with those wishing to attend advised to book in advance.
Tickets to the Festival can be obtained:
- Online from: www.festivalofpolitics.org.uk. Online booking is available 24 hours up to 4pm on the day before the event.
- By telephone: 0131 473 2000 (calls via RNID Typetalk: 018001 0131 473 2000). Fax: 0131 473 2003.
- In person at the Scottish Parliament or at the Hub.
Visitors to the Festival will be able to use the free crèche. The crèche opened in 2004 for members of the public visiting Parliament and provides up to four hours free child care for 0-5 year olds. For information call: 0131 348 6192.
To ensure Festival of Politics events are as accessible as possible, please specify requirements when booking tickets. While British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation is provided automatically at some events, it can be requested for any of the others. Assistance dogs are welcome and all venues are accessible for wheelchair users.
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Telephone: 0131 348 6852.
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The Festival of Politics is an initiative of the Scottish Parliament.
The Festival of Politics 2006 Partners are:
Standard Life; BAA Scotland; and ScottishPower.
