Referendum countdown: Yes supporters stage protest outside BBC

Yes supporters have held a mass demonstration outside BBC Scotland’s headquarters in a protest over the broadcaster’s coverage of the referendum.

By The Newsroom

Published 15th Sep 2014, 09:37 BST

Yes supporters protest at alleged BBC pro-union bias

A large crowd gathered outside the Pacific Quay offices in Glasgow yesterday afternoon complaining the BBC had been biased against independenc

They also draped a banner over the entrance to the building calling for political editor Nick Robinson to be sacked.

Police said up to 1000 people took part although other observers said the figure was much higher.

A BBC spokesperson said: “We believe our coverage has been fair and impartial and has adhered fully to the requirements of our Editorial and Referendum Guidelines.”