with Connie McLaughlin

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TAKING CALLS ON 0808 5 92 95 00. TEXT 80295. RIGHT TO DECIDE John Swinney has said that an independence debate in Holyrood later today is a chance for the “clear expression of opinion” on the issue. Scottish Labour deputy leader Jackie Baillie has called it a 'gimmick'. Holyrood Vote on Independence - Gimmick or Good move? OFFERS OVER Yesterday, we heard from caller Matthew in Glasgow, who told Alex Cole-Hamilton that, despite saving for years, he still couldn't afford to buy a home because properties were selling well above the advertised price. He asked the Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats if he would scrap the offers over system. Offers over: fair competition or a costly lottery? SNOWFLAKES A new review into youth mental health has reignited the debate over whether young people face greater pressures than previous generations, with rising housing costs, job insecurity and social media often blamed for making it harder to be young today. Do young people have it harder than previous generations? OLDEST PAL A BBC story about two women who became transatlantic pen pals in the brownies and have remained close friends for 70 years has got us thinking about the friendships that have stood the test of time. Tell us about your oldest friend - how long have you been friends for and how did you meet?