David Bowie: Scotland, stay with us
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'Scotland, stay with us' - David Bowie weighs into independence debate at Brits
Singer gives statement through Kate Moss, who collected his best British male award
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David Bowie: 'Thank you very, much … and Scotland, stay with us.'
David Bowie
used his platform as the winner of the best British male solo artist on
Wednesday night to make an unexpected intervention in the the debate
over Scottish independence. In a statement delivered by the model Kate Moss, who accepted the prize for him, Bowie said, "Scotland, stay with us."
Bowie's intervention was welcomed by those fighting independence. The Labour MP Jim Murphy tweeted: "David Bowie has had his say. Now you can do your bit to back Scotland." Senior figures in the yes campaign appeared to maintain a dignified silence.
The yes campaign for Scottish independence has come under unprecedented pressure in recent days. George Osborne, the chancellor, said that a newly independent Scotland would not be allowed to re-enter a currency union with the rest of the UK, and José Manuel Barroso, the president of the European Commission, said that Scotland would not automatically become a member of the European Union.
Bowie, at the age of 67, is the oldest artist to win the best British male award. The award was presented by Noel Gallagher, who remarked that Bowie was "too cool" to attend in person. Bowie remained at his home in New York.
In his place, Moss said: "Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. David has asked me to say this. I'm completely delighted to have a Brit for being the best male – but I am, aren't I, Kate? Yes. I think it's a great way to end the day. Thank you very, very much … and Scotland, stay with us."
It's not clear where Bowie's attachment to Scotland derives from. His father was a Yorshireman with a family name, Jones, often linked to Wales, while his mother was from Kent, although her maiden name was Burns. Bowie was born and brought up in London.
Bowie's win comes 30 years after he last collected the same title. He made a surprise comeback last year when he released a new single on his 66th birthday and followed it up with an album weeks later, the Next Day, his first in 10 years.
Also on Wednesday, Danny Alexander, the chief secretary to the Treasury, told the Scottish Parliament's economy committee that Scottish homeowners could face average annual mortgage increases of almost £5,200 under independence if the Scottish government walks away from its share of national debt.
He said any threats by Scotland's first minister Alex Salmond to refuse to take a share of the debt as a result of the UK government's rejection of a currency union could have a "huge effect on mortgages and businesses". copy http://www.theguardian.com
Bowie's intervention was welcomed by those fighting independence. The Labour MP Jim Murphy tweeted: "David Bowie has had his say. Now you can do your bit to back Scotland." Senior figures in the yes campaign appeared to maintain a dignified silence.
The yes campaign for Scottish independence has come under unprecedented pressure in recent days. George Osborne, the chancellor, said that a newly independent Scotland would not be allowed to re-enter a currency union with the rest of the UK, and José Manuel Barroso, the president of the European Commission, said that Scotland would not automatically become a member of the European Union.
Bowie, at the age of 67, is the oldest artist to win the best British male award. The award was presented by Noel Gallagher, who remarked that Bowie was "too cool" to attend in person. Bowie remained at his home in New York.
In his place, Moss said: "Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. David has asked me to say this. I'm completely delighted to have a Brit for being the best male – but I am, aren't I, Kate? Yes. I think it's a great way to end the day. Thank you very, very much … and Scotland, stay with us."
It's not clear where Bowie's attachment to Scotland derives from. His father was a Yorshireman with a family name, Jones, often linked to Wales, while his mother was from Kent, although her maiden name was Burns. Bowie was born and brought up in London.
Bowie's win comes 30 years after he last collected the same title. He made a surprise comeback last year when he released a new single on his 66th birthday and followed it up with an album weeks later, the Next Day, his first in 10 years.
Also on Wednesday, Danny Alexander, the chief secretary to the Treasury, told the Scottish Parliament's economy committee that Scottish homeowners could face average annual mortgage increases of almost £5,200 under independence if the Scottish government walks away from its share of national debt.
He said any threats by Scotland's first minister Alex Salmond to refuse to take a share of the debt as a result of the UK government's rejection of a currency union could have a "huge effect on mortgages and businesses". copy http://www.theguardian.com
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