He said he saw the letter after it was composed. If the SNP get a majority you can have independence if they dont then thats it once and for all, https://twitter.com/RhiannonV/status/1364604468285894661. Was this man given parliamentary privilege meaning that he could effectively be lying and never risk contempt of parliament? Al-Megrahi was a desperate man, but I believe there are other desperate men and women - in the US Justice Department and in Whitehall, - all with their own reasons for wanting that appeal to . But Wolffe, who took over the job in 2016 under Nicola Sturgeon, is a government minister andattends the large majority of them.). I guess it is whether you feel she is a visible ally for the ridiculous charade that was the AGs appearance. This website is using cookies. acceptable answers (for NO) include a kidnapped child trapped in an underground dungeon with 20 minutes worth of air and the kidnapper is trying to stonewall you, take the fifth, asking for a lawyer . Galashiels TD1 1SD. I am neither a unionist or a nationalist, but I have a strong mistruct, based upon experience, of Scottish lawyers. Nobody had th gumption to ask about the professionalism professional prosecutors who mount malicious prosecutions by their own admission and political prosecutions by any objective estimation. Which is why they cant afford for us to be independent. The public purse has just paid out ~24million to a couple of private individuals who were deeply involved in that football club. Even at age nine, Christine Grahame didnt stay silent for long when she deemed something was wrong. NS has shown contempt for our democratic system. So *was* Geoff a complainant? Im hanging on until the election or a leadership election, whatever comes first. All my life I have lived with the pain of english rule. But the animal is not Alex Salmond. Although understandably it can be a bit disconcerting if you arent aware if whats going on. Please dont hesitate to get in touch with me whether you have an issue, a question or even a suggestion you would like to put to me. I am no fan of Liam Fox, but if you cpompare this with the skitter we have listened to today by Sturgeon and Wolffe, I think it is obvious that there will be a change soon at Holyrood. There now seem to be many comments supporting my nodding donkey first thoughts. Thats what makes it most galling bacause it is all so needless. aLurker says: Thanks again, Al-Stuart for cutting through the usual crap and exposing a poor wee lassie with problems as being another chancer in the SNP premier league. Christine Grahame (Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) (SNP): "No strikes. You'll find the topic discussed and how many times this MSP has contributed to the discussion. Millions for extra schooling in England As a member of 30 years standing, I cant quite believe Im saying that. Jeez, what a farce! Very interesting link Hautey, hopefully Salmond will now be able to tell all. Brian Doonthetoon says: Jackie Baillie: Bet ya, https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ghana-women-sexcrimes-trfn-idUSKCN25315H, WhoRattledYourCage says: A Bill is a proposed Act of the Scottish Parliament. AwakeNotWoke says: Keep it up stu, we need you more than ever! guilty as hell for attempting to hound Alex Salmond from the possibility of ever re-entering public life, and they MUST now face questions: questions that relate to evidence withheld from parliament; questions designed to bring to the fore what appears to be an attempt to pervert the course of justice; and however long it takes however much it costs we have to know the truth. Please turn on JavaScript for the best possible experience. Another shite performance under what can only be described as polite questioning .I hope that someone wasnt paid public money to coach him Its nothing to worry about. Unless of course he happens to be only the figurehead of COPFS but not the real head. I dont know what her alliances are but I have heard her speak of her condition. Some days she can hardly get going, other days shes twitching all over the place. Where is he now? That, from any governmental leader, is unacceptable. Is this the silver bullet moment for Salmond. He ummed and aaahed and answered nothing of importance. I am definitely no expert, but I think this last attempt at obfuscation, whoever was involved, sealed the COPFS, Nicola and her husband to the recycling bin. Malcolm is, obviously, but there are not so many doing that and, in a way, its because were so small., Chisholm will soon be off too, the former health minister having announced he will step down at the next Holyrood election. Shes beneath contempt. Very badly reported as Salmond v Sturgeon of course. They now seeing recent events want action on the separation of powers, root and branch reform of the COPFS and a strengthening of the parliaments role. Bums glued to seats and eyes fixed to screens, whilst football boots hang motionless on hooks. Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale Constituency. And I know why [it happened], hes worked very hard on this, everybody has a moment when they get carried away. Here is the register for Christine Grahame. He never did I simply will not thole such dishonesty in my Partys officials, not under any circumstances. It does look like old-Alex has them (Sturgeon, Wolffe etc) stitched-up like a kipper. Contact details Contact online Email: Christine.Grahame.msp@parliament.scot Website: christinegrahame.com Facebook: Christine's facebook Contact at the Scottish Parliament The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP Phone: 0131 348 5729 Text relay calls welcome. It would have been closed down and buried (rather like the Board meeting of Anglia Television got buried) and there would have been no defeat for Sturgeon and her gang. It is not a universal feature, though, she suggests. Asked by: Grahame, Christine, Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 March 2023, "To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on introducing legislation in Scotland similar to the UK Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Bill. At the 2021 Scottish Elections I was honoured to be again re-elected as the MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale constituency. Still, the sight of parliaments justice committee convener, who spent 12 years as a civil court lawyer, openly criticising senior leadership, must have been a boon to opponents. I think I get it now. 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Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, Result 84 for, 4 against, 30 abstained, 11 did not vote, See all of Christine Grahame votes in Parliament. She is also ranked in the richest person list from England. Wolffesstuttering, breathless performance, constantly licking his lips like a nervous lizard, had all the convincing character of a small child with a chocolate-smeared face denying any involvement in a half-eaten Black Forest Gateau a surprising trait in a senior QC used to presenting cases in serious criminal trials. Police Scotland were pressurized to open an investigation. They tend, then, to make cowardly politicians. This site requires JavaScript for certain functions and interactions to work. Someone mentioned a few weeks ago that the Electoral Commission had a registration for a new party in Scotland, but nobody seemed to know who was behind it..I forget the name that was used.. @Brian Doonthetoon says: 24 February, 2021 at 9:43 pm. As someone here said, let your enemies destroy themselves. A wee gype fae Aberdeen. Hope is rationed. @ Strathy Find out about tours and events at the Scottish Parliament. Got to say Im kinda impressed with Jackie Baillie here. Who was the Wee Nodding Donkey sitting over the Lord Advocates right shoulder and confirming everything that yon bloke was saying? ", Asked by: Grahame, Christine, Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 January 2023, "To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with NHS Borders and NHS Lothian. Mist001 says: He was reasonably composed until he hit the point about not seeking to limit the evidence blah blah about 15.57.20. I watched the whole thing live. Those poor women have been abused just like the Lloyds Names were abused. Or a more likely scenario would be something like: Scotia Future (assuming they are now approved for May) standing only constituency candidates, and a bunch of SNP names joining that party. Was he aware of what was going on? Trending videos Doctors and patients discuss the latest medical treatments and health tips Drugs A-Z Search prescription drugs for why they're used, side effects and more. Find a doctor Back Find a Doctor. Christine is a 1983 horror film directed by John Carpenter based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. ", Asked by: Grahame, Christine, Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 January 2023, "To ask the First Minister what discussions the Scottish Government has had with COSLA with regard to the proposals in some local authorities to reduce teacher numbers, given its commitment to increase teacher numbers by 3,500 by the end of the current parliamentary session. Which is quite thing when just getting a foot out the bed in the morning may be an achievement in itself. Nicky Dreghorn, watching you slander Alex Salmond on your nightly Covid TV With Nicola programme, you actually make me feel physically sick. Did I understand correctly that among all the waffle, lip licking, mumbling and frantically making as he went along, he actually said that the interest of the COPFS in the evidence is now concluded? Rev, you have to be the hardest working Investigative journalist in the uk. Wonder if he made a mistake there somehow. I cannot see how he could be liable to any action civil or criminal if he had to comply with such an order. It beggars belief. Any pain that might be brought by our Independence is of a nothing in comparison. She compares her first spell as convener of the Justice Committee and fellow members as them all showing much greater skill today. Stephen I agree. In a manner similar to my young experiences of Labour, it is looking likely I will never vote for the SNP again. He had the look to me of someone that knew they were in a hole and was desperately trying not to dig any further. What if be had been unable to crowdfund and had to suffer in silence through such an unfair biased procedure? Lots of looking down and to the left. As for covert operatives, the case of Mark Kennedy comes to mind. I watched the whole thing live. Lets see what more we find out about this. Still waiting for a reply from my MSP. (You just never know what you might find out when you log in to WoS, but you can *always* be assured it is *ALL* good!). Was that a waste of time? The only wummin you are interested in is yersel hen. Twitter. No, nobody uses Christine except Christine, and possibly my cats, and possibly, when Im not paying attention, my brother, who can always lead me astray and then I get the blame but then hes been doing that since I was three. At several points Slimey mentions that the Crown Office is staffed by professional prosecutors. This rhetoric is devastating for womens trust in reporting sexual harrassment + abuse. The comment about the nodding donkey is not nice. Is this the one we know about, from Lady Dorrian? The balance is wrong for the Justice Committee and its not the first time Ive said it and it wont be the last. Not only does the trust in the Scottish government, but also the trust in parliament and more importantly for the British state, the trust in the crown that sponsors COPFS and the lord advocate, is at stake here. I am sure that he will want to take the opportunity in answering my next question to go back and cover the stuff that he did not answer before. In what possible way does the assertion that Sturgeon broke the Ministerial Code have any impact or bearing upon the anonymity of the conspirators? Christine Graham Director of Trust Administration and Chief Fiduciary Officer at UMB Bank Leawood, KS UMB Bank, +3 more University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, +2 more Christine. Democracy is fragile. Rita LeBay - Committed suicide via carbon monoxide poisoning. Within next two weeks. Christine Grahame (Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) (SNP): Official Report: what was said in Parliament, Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs), Scottish National Party Leadership Election, Scotlands Hospitality and Brewing Sector, Local Government Finance (Scotland) Order 2023 [draft], Eddleston Water Project Named UNESCO Ecohydrology Demonstration Site, Congratulations to John McOwan, Chevalier (Knight) of the Legion dHonneur, Asda Extends Cost of Living Support in Cafs and Blue Light Discount, Penicuik Athletic and Football Strips for Malawi. Following the 2016 election to the 5th Scottish Parliament, Grahame was elected Deputy Presiding Officer. Orwell, 1984. I want to ask the Lord Advocate about the meeting that was held between Levy & McRae and the Crown in advance of the hearing with Lady Dorrian. The Scottish Parliament examines what the Scottish Government is doing, makes new laws on devolved matters and debates the issues of the day. And one post in particular seems to suggest that she is no shrinking violet. [3], After a period as a housewife, she returned to Edinburgh University as a mature student where she earned a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1984 and a Diploma in Legal Practice in 1985, subsequently practising as a solicitor at a number of law firms until her election as an MSP in 1999.[4]. The other problem I have is the assertion that the redacted evidence is necessary to protect the anonymity of the conspirators, but when comparing the full text with the redacted version, this is patently untrue. Or they might simply refuse to answer, YET AGAIN. 24 February, 2021 at 8:48 pm. Starts to make sense why Lloyd has been prevented from giving testimony under oath. When a leader shows contempt for the people he/she is supposed to represetn, then it is time for that reign to end. Because I know there are people in the Labour Party who support the abolition, for instance, of mandatory corroboration, I know it, but they wont speak out. It just goes to show how deep the rot of corruption is here that a former FM has to go this far just to get a fair hearing and to find an honest judge. Rumour of good news imminent on Twitter anyone got anything concrete?? This is without doubt one of the weakest performances I think Ive ever seen by a senior member of the legal profession. I think you might mean Christine Grahame? "There aren't winners here. He previously served from 2011 to 2016 as Lord Advocate, one of the Great Officers of State of Scotland and the countrys chief Law Officer, and as Solicitor General, the junior Law Officer.[3]. Just saw this on ywitter from Ms Spear, Jaclyn McGowan faked pregnancy after one-night stand. You have to wonder who wrote those answers for him to read, judging by the pile of exaggerate and obsequious sickly flowery waffle directed towards the COPFS. Thanks for posting Stu, I didnt realise there was an urgent question on this. Why can we not read that letter and judge for ourselves? Dont forget this guys responsible for several failed malicious (declared so by a judge) prosecutions which cost this country millions. Christine Grahame (formerly Creech; born 9 September 1944) is a Scottish politician who served as a Deputy Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament from 2016 to 2021. At Westminster, its normal to have some backbenchers, particularly ex-Cabinet ministers who become real bombshells when thrown, so I think it is very important to do that. I dont think that will work and I think the independence movement will be their victim. I found a jigsaw piece dating back to 2012 it makes you wonder about a few things. It is like a sausage machine, whichever government it is. The UK media seem more interested in whether it will reduce support for independence rather than any facts. See all of Christine Grahame motions in Parliament. Just need to be patient for now. Maybe I read it wrongly, she gave the impression of the old school combative SNP MSPs. Unnamed Male Mechanic - Died of carbon monoxide poisoning. They both know it is the end-game now. Is Lord Wolffe incompetent, I have no idea. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades. Do you think its possible that the man is ill? It is not a universal feature, though, she suggests. I wonder whether Spear feels the same way about men who threaten corrective r*pe of one of her erstwhile colleagues, or is that all right for her? Incidentally, in his interview with Mark McNaught recently Craig Murray identified a former MI5 agent working at the Crown Office. ", Asked by: Grahame, Christine, Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 26 October 2022, "To ask the Scottish Government what it can do to address any bus driver shortages across Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale. Thankfully in this case there WAS no message. Here endeth the lesson, let those who have ears and not one eye on their next career move, hear. Boris is spending money like Scottish water! Mr Wolffe, a former Dean of the Faculty of Advocates, said: No, I was not. 24 February, 2021 at 9:43 pm. It would be the same tactic (described by Chomsky) used against the NHS and welfare state. Scotland ought to go alone if ye wish, of course, but enthusiasm carries us away sometimes. Time is running out sturgeon. 1,117,365 Comments, Wings Over Scotland Powered by WordPress Ive waited patiently for the SG to release the relevant documents. [2], https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alison_Di_Rollo. No mention of the damage the brexit carnage has done to the country, nor the fact that over 120000 people have lost their lives to covid because his party was only interested in brexit and getting their donors money spinning PPE contracts!! Englands National news proclaims an extra 400 million for Too many people know! She continued to campaign for this for a number of years, with the line eventually opening between Edinburgh and Tweedbank in 2015. Was that why the Lord Advocate took care to stress that he did not draft the letter, and that senior prosecutors act autonomously? This comes across as a deliberate attempt to withhold information and to tamper with the ability of the committee to make an informed decision. A Bill that is introduced in the Scottish Parliament is scrutinised and debated by MSPs. TNS2019 says: 24 February, 2021 at 5:37 pm Democracy is fragile. Paul Wynn Jan. 12, 2023. Its an anecdote Grahame used to recite when she was a high school teacher in an effort to encourage kids to speak up. That would have been a better way of doing it because there are important things in this Bill about early release, about questioning, they have all got kind of lost., Process aside, the SNP backbencher was far from impressed by Kenny MacAskills misjudged closing remarks in which he suggested opposition to the proposal bore links to the independence referendum.
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