another pearl of wisdom SNP 1 and 2 Aye thats worked so eh far anything else , oh yeh forget everything we have seen and heard over the last year or so forget it even happened, forget Nicola Sturgeon stood up in Holyrood and said I will cooperate fully and comply with every requirement and request from this committee everything will be given to them in order for them to successfully complete their work . (From what I have seen and read in the past few weeks, I am definitely not holding my breath.). Unless of course he happens to be only the figurehead of COPFS but not the real head. And he is a weasel. Ive seen the television news channels are now all over the story and there will soon be nowhere to hide. Christine Grahame, MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, came out on top with her one-year-old hound Mabel, but the politician was humble in victory. This website is using cookies. That the COPFS only intention on this was to protect the identity of the accuser is simply not credible. I think you might mean Christine Grahame? Real professionals know how to lie and accept lies properly. [8] During the COVID-19 pandemic, she went into self isolation as someone over 70 years old and therefore at more risk of developing severe COVID-19 symptoms. Christine Graham Obituary (1945 - 2022) - Legacy Remembers The Scottish Parliament examines what the Scottish Government is doing, makes new laws on devolved matters and debates the issues of the day. I dont think [I am] a thorn [in the side], I dont think so at all. A lot, I think. That arse wipe Spear on Twitter has just accused Alex Salmond of a abuse of Power where is yer evidence Mr Spear it is a mister isnt it ? I have seen the backbenchers being less rebellious over the 15 years across all parties, absolutely. For Gods sake, Salmond is still being the gentleman, and she has knifed him how many times? Please turn on JavaScript for the best possible experience. Are you giving us a clue as to Jason Michaels mystery happening? 24 February, 2021 at 8:48 pm. Grahame has named her continued support of this as one of her biggest achievements[12] and said on its opening As someone who has campaigned for the return of the Waverley Line since 1999, it was an absolute privilege to be have finally traveled the length of the journey by rail, and to appreciate our wonderful countryside from a new perspective. But, personally, I had sat with people on that committee and I know, while there might be some party politics in it, there were also genuine concerns, and I wasnt prepared to have the committee members, whoever they were, [treated] as if it was some kind of cheap political posing and it wasnt for some of them at all., Grahame brushes off a suggestion she is outspoken, rather it is that she speaks out when the situation calls for it. Its nothing to worry about. This is without doubt one of the weakest performances I think Ive ever seen by a senior member of the legal profession. The man is obviously very ill and he is desperate to see his family absolutely desperate to see his family so, whatever it takes, that's the priority. We appear to be living in a Sturgeonian dystopia where her popularity insulates her from scrutiny. I think you might mean Christine Grahame? What is this all about, Brian? Will we get any extra or just 10% of Englands debt again? Since entering the Scottish Parliament in 1999 Grahame has picked up a number of causes, notably; For more information see: Borders Railway. Oh dear, I do not know what to say regarding my previous comment about Christine Grahame. Im knackered just reading about it. TBH what he said was no answer to any of the questions. Going back a wee back today, when Ruth Davidson stated that a judge led inquiry was now needed, I felt that suddenly the ball had moved into the other side of the pitch. Tom Arthur was definitely a plant there to bolster the flagging Lord Advocate, did I hear right that the Lord Advocate, said it was up to the committee to make the final decision on Salmonds evidence, and all that his office was concerned with is contempt. You couldnt possibly do that now. A. @ Brian Doonthetoon says: [19] In May 2009, Grahame visited Megrahi, in Greenock jail. Log In. Christine Grahame's office in Galashiels Grahame joined the Scottish National Party in 1970. Hope is rationed. And I say that as a non fem female, who never got higher than a 6 on the looks scale and Im fine with it really, really not intending to be bitchy. Both South of the Border and at home here, the SNP will be portrayed as Scot on Scot tribal warfare parochial nutcases- how on earth can run a country when they would rather rip each other apart. But honestly still have no idea how this is all going to end (yet). It was just a skirmish today; both Nicola Sturgeons Covid Presentation and the Lord Advocates appearance at Holyrood. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades. At 2:35 the reference to the order from the High Court. Sturgeon, under the control of her brit state handlers is out to destroy the SNP. 24 February, 2021 at 10:01 pm Professional, independent upholders of due process, which has so many safeguards to help prevent any travesties of justice and democracy merely humble profferors of sage professional advice in this instance but its heehaw to do with us anymore were so over it. We have shared heroes and deeply intertwined histories too. The vultures are circling overhead! Again, back to the nine-year-old, if youre not going to say anything or do anything about it, dont moan. This is his site & comments as such put him in Jeopardy. Best start looking through yer favourite shop, Totty Rocks for a frock with fetching stripes that match the latest fashion at Corton Vale. He cannot be seriously expecting us to believe that being the head of COPFS and his neck on the line on this that he did not scrutinised that letter in detail before it was handed over to the committee. Isnt that what lady Dorian said too? Following yesterdays accusations by AlexSalmond against Nicola Sturgeons govt, I asked the House of Commons what mechanisms we have to ensure that the conduct of the Scottish Government does not bring politics in the whole of the United Kingdom into international disrepute.. Alex Salmond is due to give evidence on Friday. BrianDTT is not being facetious or cryptic it is just old information that old wingers knew about but cannot be elaborated on, Garavelli Princip says: Yes, the Court of Session came ultimately to his aid but at what financial cost to us and emotional cost to the appellant? Date lodged: Monday, February 27, 2023, Supported by: Richard Lochhead, Ivan McKee, Lorna Slater, John Swinney Social . Someone from COPFS is dealing directly with government officials hence his statement he was out the loop. Her first experience of higher education two decades earlier had been something of a daunting experience. A Great Man among the political tiddlers in Holyrood. He testifies that he was contacted subsequently by Liz Lloyd to amend a press statement to hide the knowledge of the allegations against Salmond in March 2018. Lots of looking down and to the left. Information about committees and records of all debates, questions and answers. Cant stop staring at Tom Arthurs tie. Sometimes the opposition misses the mark and youre doing things. Given that that article has been up since 15 January and is still up, and that it is essentially Mr Salmonds submission, can the Lord Advocate perhaps advise what has changed in the Crown Office? Preparations had been made since December 2017, when Police Scotland were approached for the first time by Judith McKinnon. Using her married name, Christine Creech, she was the SNP candidate at the 1992 General Election for Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale. It also includes any answer to those questions. The current SNP, after the New Labour Blairite model, has become a mostly middleclass enterprise. In a situation where both the Lord Advocate because of his sitting in cabinet is in disrepute but the crown as represented by COPFS infested with MI5s is also in disrepute, the Lord Advocate becomes the weakest link, the expendable one. Three generations of Scottish women show how our lives have - MSN I just keep thinking, this must go deeper and be more insidious than we think, for them to keep digging the hole deeper, and deeper. She has been an MSP since the Scottish Parliament was established in 1999, and has represented this constituency since 2011. 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. 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. It has said: We have not signed the contract with Circularity Scotland, Christine Grahame (Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) (SNP): "I very much welcome a debate on preparing a new dementia strategy, because it is a miserable, cruel disease that impacts on so many people, and it is increasing, Christine Grahame (Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) (SNP): "I thank the member for bringing this debate to the chamber, and I add my voice to those who are recognising and applauding the stoicism and determination of many in the hospitality sector, including pubs, small hotels and restaurants and similar venues in the Borders and Midlothian, which with Covid fundingalthoguh not all received itadapted as, See all of Christine Grahame's contributions in the chamber, See all of Christine Grahame's contributions in committees. She could have been nodding in agreement as well, one doesnt negate the other. Big Jock says: 24 February, 2021 at 7:15 pm 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. Billions on the Brexit divorce settlement 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. When I did my first Summary-only court cases in Wales 40-odd years ago I was told; The Government shouldnt produce so many bills. For a little over eight minutes, the Lord Advocate was allowed to ignore and avoid a series of questions put to him regarding the abjectly corrupt Crown Offices recent interference with the work of the Fabiani inquiry by redacting evidence which in no way identified anyone as a complainer in the trial of Alex Salmond. In 1999, she ran for equivalent constituency in the new Scottish Parliament. 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. Away and shite, youre Office is in disrepute, on your watch again. Jesus. Was this man given parliamentary privilege meaning that he could effectively be lying and never risk contempt of parliament? 12 mins ago Surely that would have sunk his boat instead of asking questions that have an infinite get out Claus. At 76, Christine Grahame has become the oldest MSP ever to be elected to Holyrood, winning 19,807 votes. And I know I have spoken to people about that whove been in those circumstances. Time is running out sturgeon. I am not too sure where I actually stand here for I do not really have much information of the person that I first referred to as a nodding donkey. I think Alex Salmond will be looking-on tonight, pleased that he has had the opposition plan set-out before him. Surely not. We all know what the original submission said before COPFS nobbled it. The halo of our Law Officers currently needs a substantial wash and brush up simply to be fit for purpose. We are the inheritors. All these interventions, nothing to do with us Guv our hands are clean we dont control these departments that are trying to save our arses by putting obstructions in the way of the committee as for the countless pages of blacked out type well thats normal practice in the political world isnt it. A Bill that is introduced in the Scottish Parliament is scrutinised and debated by MSPs. Watch the bit of the briefing again and youll see what I mean. If she walks, her career in politics is over. These are the official transcripts of what was said by this MSP in the chamber and at committee meetings. Did the Crown Office receive any submissions from any third party before it wrote to the SPCB yesterday? So we have to get our message out in those terms. What did she do with those two genuine complainants, those two slices of reality about which to burnish her poison? Democracy is fragile. With the Parliament being the highest office in the land, higher than the Scottish Government and higher than its pet prosecution office (COPFS), this should be a walk in the park. The same Liam Fox that took his un-vetted mate all over the place on Government business? The lines are being drawn up: on their side are the Sturgeonista loyalists, the sophomiric woke Wahhabis, the grey suited Charlotte Street SPADs and those dependent on the SNP for funding for their quango or the prospect of sinecures as long as they remain on message. Rhiannon Spear. Crown Office ordered to release evidence of Alex Salmond conspiracy 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. And the reason these ScotGov plants AND the Scottish COPFS are trying to suppress Alex Salmonds testimony, is because the manner in which the case was orchestrated against him is ALREADY STANDARD throughout the UK (& beyond) *secret* Family Courts system. Christine is a 1983 horror film directed by John Carpenter based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. 1,117,365 Comments, Wings Over Scotland Powered by WordPress Lodged 3 May 2018 Of course, the reforms that have dominated the committees most recent deliberations police and fire reform, tribunals, changes to the court system, and the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Bill are something of an exception. Christine Graham - People Directory - 192.com It is clear she holds the bipartisan character of the committee system in high regard often very different from the tribal jostling that FMQs gives rise to while drawing a clear distinction between her roles as a convener and backbencher. Is this the political protocol in every Parliament in every country, or is it peculiar only to Scotlands? Christine Grahame's pointer Mabel is crowned Holyrood - independent It could have been composed by any minion or even the ex-MI5 crown agent himself. The public purse has just paid out ~24million to a couple of private individuals who were deeply involved in that football club. My mother turned to me and says, dont just moan, Christine, phone somebody about it, she recalls. I used to joke about it with her I called her stevie wonder once. The Lord Advocate: I said a few blog posts back the truth will out. Then ISP or AFI only on the list. From what Ive read, over the past couple of months, the first complaint/issue was raised by Ms H (criminal trial). This is then updated with any changes they provide. Those checks and safeguards were put in place to protect ordinary citizens from the abuse of power. Those are words I never expected to have to say. https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19115502.uk-government-spend-millions-scotland-without-holyrood-say-so-part-levelling-up-agenda/. The harrassment enquiry was the lead item on ITV news at 10 tonight. What about Carig Murray? Away ya clown yi. Christine Grahame (Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) (SNP): "No strikes. the current trade issues, and the prior brexit WA and TCA negotiations. attempt to use its powers to force release by Crown Office of all correspondence it holds involving those Alex Salmond accuses of plotting against him'. Obviously they could see what was happening with the flawed processes some time ago. The only thing too wee too poor and too stupid about our country, it seems, is the bulk of the political class in it. Was the Crown Agent, David Harvie, consulted? Id never campaign shoulder to shoulder with some of the loathsome individuals in the SNP at present. Those who continue to shout wheesht for indy, or that there is nothing to see here, or that it is all Salmond and Cherrys fault, have lost all sense of critical faculty and moral compass. She is affiliated with medical facilities Northwest Medical Center and Tucson Medical Center. You are outside of history. If you want justice in this country fuck lawyers, HIRED THUGS are cheaper, more reliable, and amazingly, more honest. In the background Liam Fox and the Tories are talking about intervening. Find out how to adopt this simple step into your daily oral health regimen. Paul Wynn Jan. 12, 2023. I wonder at those so cocksure of the SG and its withholding of evidence under the pretence of protecting the alphabet women. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Wings Over Scotland is a (mainly) Scottish political media digest and monitor, which also offers its own commentary. An array of evidence is compiled. Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale Constituency. This website contains useful information including details on how to contact me as well as local surveys and information. I dont know about you folks but these days Alex Salmond dignity is clear to see. February 24, 2021 by, excluded the then-Lord Advocate, Elish Angiolini, from Cabinet meetings, https://www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/urgent-question-february-24-2021, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Mulholland,_Lord_Mulholland, https://archive.is/H6mMz#selection-1319.17-1331.69, http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4224045.stm, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/essential-tremor/symptoms-causes/syc-20350534, https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19115502.uk-government-spend-millions-scotland-without-holyrood-say-so-part-levelling-up-agenda/. CHRISTINE GRAHAM OBITUARY. Unbelievable though, the biggest gig in town and the big cheese doesnt know or control whos doing what or when. The LA waffle about the redactions being to protect the accusers etc. @ James Caithness I noticed that too he also had to put his finger on the page to remember what he was supposed to say (like a wee kiddy in P1) and got flustered when he was looking for the response on the page , maybe the loose bowels disturbed his concentration. Adjust parties involved and which have constituency or list candidates depending upon which are a approved by the Electoral Commission. A higher prison population is historically typical of countries under colonial domination. Real professionals! Billions for new nuclear weapons With the real Covid costs in the NHS and Furlough type schemes 6 May 1999 - 5 May 2011. His peers must be astonished, whatever actually happened. I didnt like the manner of it and I made that plain, she says. Wolffe also appeared to be reading all his answers from his folder. If I heard correctly, the Lord Advocate said, in Parliament, that the sole reason for the redactions was to protect anonymity. Im wondering if there is any other link between Nicolas office and the copfs which would allow Lord Wolffe to say I didnt touch it. Well. This site requires JavaScript for certain functions and interactions to work. 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However I believe she was also gaslighted by British State plants whom she thought were her friends, within the SNP and Scottish Government Civil Service apparatus who no doubt reinforced the #BelieveHer messaging which followed and reinforced #MeToo in late 2017 and into 2018 until this day.
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