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Scottish referendum: 'If Alistair Darling is Susan Boyle, Gordon Brown is Beyonce'

5 live's chief political correspondent on former Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown's influence in the Scottish referendum.

John Pienaar joins Peter Allen on 5 live Drive to discuss the latest from the campaign trail, as Gordon Brown for the Better Together campaign responds to the SNP's position on the future of the NHS.

John Pienaar: "Gordon Brown looks like a new man...if Alistair Darling is Susan Boyle then Gordon Brown is Beyonce".

Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon stands by the Yes Campaign's position on the NHS: "The other parties say 'more powers' but they don't tell us what 'more powers' they are talking about...the only guarantee of the powers we need to protect our health service...is to vote Yes"

For more of John Pienaar's Referendum Round-up download our news special: http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/5lnews

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