The London Media has rather predictably responded with glee that "Sir" (Tells it all really " Paul McCartney has become the latest celebrity to call for Scotland to stay part of the UK ahead of the independence referendum.
The former Beatle who wrote Mull Of Kintyre in tribute to the remote part of Scotland where he owns a farm (so I guess he has a vote)– has signed an open letter calling on voters to choose No in next month's referendum.
The former Beatle who wrote Mull Of Kintyre in tribute to the remote part of Scotland where he owns a farm (so I guess he has a vote)– has signed an open letter calling on voters to choose No in next month's referendum.
He made the the declaration as the Let's Stay Together campaign sought support in Liverpool.
The wisdom of a Unionist campaign holding such an event in Liverpool a city which still has a residue of its sectarian past must be questioned
The campaign said about 50,000 people, including celebrities like Sir Paul and Sir Mick Jagger, have put their names to an open letter to voters.
A spokesman for Yes Scotland said the case for "Yes" was a democratic one.
Sir Paul added his name to an open letter to voters which says: "The decision on whether to leave our shared country is, of course, absolutely yours alone.
"Nevertheless, that decision will have a huge effect on all of us in the rest of the United Kingdom.
"We want to let you know how very much we value our bonds of citizenship with you, and to express our hope that you will vote to renew them.
"What unites us is much greater than what divides us. Let's stay together."
He was not always such an establishment figure of course
Give Ireland Back to the Irish" is a song written by Paul and Linda McCartney in response to the events of Bloody Sunday in Northern Ireland on 30 January 1972 Recorded on 1 February 1972 .
It was not a particularly brilliant song
The Media were not so enthusiastic about Paul then it was completely banned from media exposure in the United Kingdom, being banned by the BBC, Radio Luxembourg and the Independent Television Authority.
It was not a particularly brilliant song
it was released as Wings' debut single on 25 February 1972Give Ireland back to the Irish
Don't make them have to take it away
Give Ireland back to the Irish
Make Ireland Irish today
Great Britain, you are tremendous
And nobody knows like me
But really, what are we doing?
In the land across the sea
Tell me, how would you like it?
If on your way to work
You were stopped by Irish soldiers
Would you lie down, do nothing?
Would you give in?
Go berserk
Give Ireland back
Great Britain and all the people
Said that people must be free
And meanwhile, back in Ireland
There's a man who looks like me
And he dreams of God and country
And he's feeling really down
And he's sitting in a prison
Say
Should he lie down, do nothing?
Should he behave like a man?
Give Ireland back
Read more: Paul McCartney - Give Ireland Back To The Irish Lyrics | MetroLyrics
The Media were not so enthusiastic about Paul then it was completely banned from media exposure in the United Kingdom, being banned by the BBC, Radio Luxembourg and the Independent Television Authority.
TV historian Dan Snow, one of the campaign co-ordinators for Let's Stay Together, said:
"Sir Paul is one of Britain and the world's most respected musicians. We are humbled that he has signed the letter.The campaign in fact has only managed to raise 50,000 people, including celebrities like Sir Paul and "Sir" Yes (Tells it all again)" Mick Jagger, have put their names to an open letter to voters.so for a much hyped media campaign
"Sir Paul's signature, alongside Sir Mick Jagger's and those of tens of thousands of people from all over the country, shows that English, Welsh and Northern Irish people hope passionately that the Scottish vote to renew their bonds of citizenship with us.
"The decision is for the Scottish voters alone. Let's Stay Together simply want them to know that we hope that they will stay part of our shared country."
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