Do you honestly think that with a case that can bring down the First Minister & her coterie and potentially the Scottish Government as as whole, the same person who brought the Lord Advocate & by association the Clown Office back into politics under the government as part of the Scottish Governments Cabinet, that the Lord Advocate would excuse himself in dealing with any of this? Hired mouths, prostitutes of the tongue. We know the media works on Salmond v Sturgeon, and it aint gonna change. There is something no quite right about Craig Murrays trial. How is then there were another 10,000 new cases of the virus in the 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. test in court its ability to publish all Salmond evidence. I think the events of today have proven my point. It was just a skirmish today; both Nicola Sturgeons Covid Presentation and the Lord Advocates appearance at Holyrood. These people are not here now. How much worse can it get? Jackie Baillie: The fact that unionists are making the running on a lot of this doesnt mean the principle is wrong. She compares her first spell as convener of the Justice Committee and fellow members as them all showing much greater skill today. Joan Hutchesons expos of the failures relating to the NEC and the leaderships response to attempts to change it are all of a piece with the conspiracy against Salmond. Theyre presumably not talking to Salmond at this stage, just about him. NS, the LA, LL and LE should all just resign now and let Scotland get on with Independence process. Facebook gives people the. Surely that would have sunk his boat instead of asking questions that have an infinite get out Claus. on the fake Scottish news? SC, a great support during her time of illness, along with a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives, and . You know how we are supposed to forget the 100 sheer This rhetoric is devastating for womens trust in reporting sexual harassment + abuse.. Why have you come to this decision? It is not a universal feature, though, she suggests. If she goes he goes. In 2004, Grahame ran as a candidate for deputy leadership of the SNP after deputy leader Roseanna Cunningham entered the contest to replace leader John Swinney. No worries it was obvious you were not aware, so happy to help. The SNP have held Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale. Christine Grahame was born on 9 September 1944 in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, to a Scottish father and English mother. 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/. To unpack that a littlein August 2018 AS successfully crowdfunded for the legal fees to petition the Court of Session for judicial review of a manifestly biased (a now widely-held opinion) civil service procedure,in which his petition was successful in January 2019, however there were no guarantees here. She has a condition that causes a head tremor. Yup. The entire interlude in the chambers proceedings was a complete waste of everyones time, producing no information of any value or truth. NS has shown contempt for our democratic system. Oh fk it we all make mistakes dont we , just like the midwife involved in her arrival , I wont go further in case he gets upset. This is then updated with any changes they provide. It has made us focus on what do we mean by it [corroboration] and so on and all the other things, but I would have liked it to have been done another way., Through a separate piece of legislation, is that what she means? Because you now seem in fact to be yet *another* Nicola lapdog, intent on licking both her (and maybe her husbands tails) in order to skew the story. How did the mass Scottish political and legal car crash get to this level of dysfunction? 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. The date of their initial statement was 17 May 2021. The Lord Advocate: So we have to get our message out in those terms. But honestly still have no idea how this is all going to end (yet). I dont think that there is enough time to go through the electoral commission process before May. The *timing* of Wolffes 2016 appointment and subsequent insertion into Cabinet meetings makes a lot of sense. Here is the register for Christine Grahame. Twitter Jeggit. Face masks and latex gloves, instead of high heels and summer dresses. Only the movement that he helped build could lift him up and through this. I said a few blog posts back the truth will out. ensure that the conduct of the Scottish Government does not bring politics in the whole of the United Kingdom into international disrepute.. You showed us who you were 1st post. Even at age nine, Christine Grahame didnt stay silent for long when she deemed something was wrong. CHRISTINE GRAHAM OBITUARY. Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4224045.stm. When I did my first Summary-only court cases in Wales 40-odd years ago I was told; So maybe their questioning wasnt as lame as it might appear. 6 May 1999 - 5 May 2011. 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. 24 February, 2021 at 7:08 pm She was defeated by Nicola Sturgeon. Crown Office ordered to release evidence of Alex Salmond conspiracy Could the committee actually hold the Clown Office, the Clown Agent & the head clown the Lord Advocate in contempt & charge them with perjury by failing to deliver evidence which they hold, or even by denying its existence? When ultra-unionist (and clueless) Guardian columnists like Martin Kettle are out batting for Nicola then if you cant smell the coffee then you probably have Covid-19. Bottle banks are full while churches are empty. [17], However, Grahame's position was eventually vindicated, with the council recommending Galashiels as the preferred site in December 2016 stating "Galashiels offers the greatest potential to provide a world class attraction which will make a significant contribution to the Borders economy.[18], Grahame has been outspoken in her view that the conviction of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing is unsafe and represents a miscarriage of justice. The way to force the release of the information from the COPFS which can not be resisted, is simply to pass a one paragraph Act. Just watched Sturgeons soundbite on Sky News, baiting AS with her square-go style. 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. She cannot help it and it is difficult to treat. Pertinent questions are starved before birth. A week or two at the tops @jeggit Jason Michael. Grahame nodding YES had NOTHING to do with the tremor which presents in a completely different way. It is/was a trial in name only. English Schools. Like many of you, I suspect, I grew up with Labour. Only explanation that fits his response. "There aren't winners here. Was that why the Lord Advocate took care to stress that he did not draft the letter, and that senior prosecutors act autonomously? You know, our marvellous First Minister is obsessed with bringing more women into Scottish politics. At that point the charges amounted to Ms 2 and Ms 3, together with the AlphaBetties. 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. Scot Finlayson says: They will be told how she needs their support. One development, though, in her view, is less positive. Under the public interest defence? 9+ years of both covert and overt operations by the British state designed to destroy trust and confidence in Scottish institutions and devolution? In the 1994 European Parliament election, she contested the South of Scotland constituency, again unsuccessfully. Boris is spending money like Scottish water! Are you giving us a clue as to Jason Michaels mystery happening? Very badly reported as Salmond v Sturgeon of course. He wont get promoted like he thinks. 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. Thats what used to go on in Clarence House in the good old days. A fishing expedition ensues. Because if there is only one court order for anonymity, Wolffes non-answers make no sense. Deputy Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Depute Leader of the Scottish National Party, "BBC NEWS | Election 2007 | Scottish Parliament | Election Result: South of Scotland", "Election 2011 Scotland Midlothian South, Tweeddale & Lauderdale", "Ken Macintosh chosen as Holyrood presiding officer", "MSPs: Cross-Party Groups: Animal Welfare", "North-east MSP gains new role in Scottish Parliament", "Lewis Macdonald elected temporary Deputy Presiding Officer", "Midlothian MSP takes a trip on new railway", "SNP councillors and MSP embroiled in feud over Great Tapestry of Scotland", "Great Tapestry of Scotland's Tweedbank business case examined", "Borders councillors being advised to pick Galashiels to host Great Tapestry of Scotland", "Council ditches Tweedbank to give Gala the Great Tapestry", "Christine Grahame: Al-Megrahi is home. Craig Murray is offering a 25,000 reward for a whistleblower to supply him with a copy of Geoff Aberdeins testimony. Christine Grahame (Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of its contributions to development in Malawi through its Malawi development programme 2018-23. Id never campaign shoulder to shoulder with some of the loathsome individuals in the SNP at present. It all happens after Fridays Fabiani Committee Meeting with Salmond and Mondays with Wolffe. full marks to Jackie Baillie for making him look shifty and evasive, Well done Jackie you are wasted in the Labour party, Ian Spruce says: [citation needed]. Whoever from COPFS did this is either a loose cannon or not too bothered / doesnt feel the need about getting the Lord Advocates permission or input. Grahame, a veteran having been through four parliamentary elections, says she has never held ministerial ambitions and has never felt her freedom to speak up curtailed. Billions on new Chinese Nuclear plant for England Dr. Christine D. Graham is a pediatrician in Tucson, Arizona. The Crown Office appears to be doing a great job of bringing it into disrepute. I was just getting into the whole Come to Ghana thing from the Ghana tourism authority on twitter, then this kinda threw me: https://twitter.com/FionaSnp/status/1364653197806174211. I love convening it suits my temperament, she remarks, insisting that her principal role is to ensure that everyone round the table has an equal say. For Salmond, not for Sturgeon. He wears ill-fitting suits from a charity shop and has green teeth. Grahame says that she is listening to the debate. analysis, corruption, disturbing, investigation, scottish politics, video Was that a waste of time? Daring the COPFS to challenge AS in another court case namely contempt of court Millions to refurbish Westminster. [2] Grahame was brought up in Edinburgh, attending Boroughmuir High School. But the animal is not Alex Salmond. Dont rock to and fro Couldnt be bothered with what I know is going to be shite spouting all the way. From what Ive read, over the past couple of months, the first complaint/issue was raised by Ms H (criminal trial). Wolffes bottle has crashed, another liar whos not even good at it hell fall far. This comes across as a deliberate attempt to withhold information and to tamper with the ability of the committee to make an informed decision. It seems to me that Scots law is incompatible with One Nation Britain and will have to be got rid of at some point. Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale Constituency. [24] In July 2009, Grahame snubbed Elizabeth II by checking her e-mails rather than attending the royal speech at Holyrood to mark the tenth anniversary of Scottish devolution. Walter James Wolffe, Her Majestys Advocate, known as the Lord Advocate, Alison Di Rollo, Solicitor General for Scotland, Who else is in the frame as a seniur profesional prosecutor apart from the now notorious, and named by Jackie Bailey, Constituency report for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale. Join Facebook to connect with Christine Graham and others you may know. Mr Salmond seeks an injunction and a judicial review to protect his reputation. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades. I mean that seriously. Might he declare May as a defacto referendum? It is interesting that he has been called back at all. After graduating, Grahame worked as a secondary teacher of English in a number of schools in Fife and Dumfries and Galloway. Has Scotland or anywhere else ever jailed a Lord Advocate ? The other thing that distracted me was her mouth. Is this the silver bullet moment for Salmond. Of course the censored chapters of Salmonds evidence is already in the public domain. This really is the sort of thing the CIA gets up to in South America. Democracy is fragile. Rhiannon Spear & The Rape Crisis Centre. Trackback: trackback from your own site. Its all building up nicely; If even a part of what Alex Salmond says is true, it represents an ethical collapse in Nicola Sturgeons Scottish Government, Given that the Scottish Parliament derives its authority from legislation passed in this Parliament, what mechanisms do 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?. She will have to be forced out. Dr Milne was the natural. The harrassment enquiry was the lead item on ITV news at 10 tonight. The UK media seem more interested in whether it will reduce support for independence rather than any facts. Still waiting for a reply from my MSP. My sincere thanks to Al-Stuart for many enlightening points. [15] Grahame favoured siting the tapestry in a disused building in Galashiels arguing that that option had more potential to regenerate the area and encourage tourists to access transport links from Galashiels to the wider region. In what possible way does the assertion that Sturgeon broke the Ministerial Code have any impact or bearing upon the anonymity of the conspirators? She was a shambling mess in THAT Sophie Ridge interview but looked very cocky today. Millions for City Projects Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale Constituency. If the committee and/or the SPCB fail in getting evidence from the Clown Office then the publication of the documents which Craig Murray seeks is of extreme importance to everyone in Scotland who believes that it is fair and just that the soveriegn people of Scotland are given full rights to defend themselves unhindered by the spheres of the Scottish Government (including COPFS) and the Scottish Parliament. Here endeth the lesson, let those who have ears and not one eye on their next career move, hear. 452 Msb M, Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States Bernaith smiles and catches his sneeze to protect the house of cards. NS probably does not understand the concept. Or is there another court order? SNP government try to bleed him dry. Phone: 07976 596 245 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? It looks tiny with no lips. Bet ya, https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ghana-women-sexcrimes-trfn-idUSKCN25315H, WhoRattledYourCage says: Nicola and Liz get to hear about this. I think Alex Salmond will be looking-on tonight, pleased that he has had the opposition plan set-out before him. I have been writing in here for the past 6-weeks or so. Politicians speak words as nebulous as candy floss as people greedily consume them. 10pm ITV News has led with the Sturgeon/Salmond news. Mrs. Christine E. Graham Sunset: March 22, 2022 God . The Scottish Parliament examines what the Scottish Government is doing, makes new laws on devolved matters and debates the issues of the day. It takes neck of a particularly dodgy brass to claim the COPFS is formed by professionals when he was forced recently to tender an apology (although many thought it should be his resignation) because those professionals have costed us tens of millions of pounds in malicious prosecutions. Sits behind Sturgeon to her RHS. If so, she has a neurological condition called Benign Essential Tremor. Christine Grahame's office in Galashiels Grahame joined the Scottish National Party in 1970. It will be a hard lesson to digest. A day of reckoning is definitely coming and posts like yours can help to secure a proper outcome. Would that begin to explain things in a way that made sense? Sometimes the opposition misses the mark and youre doing things. Come home Agent Sturgeon, your job is dome, signed your bosses at MI5. The reason being that while we are understandably nervous it detracts from the message. A lot said but little told. Well known for being on the winning side of every political debate and well in touch with the average voter. Starts to make sense why Lloyd has been prevented from giving testimony under oath. Obfuscation in parts and unconvincing. She has been an MSP since the Scottish Parliament was established in 1999, and has. 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. Bythe end, hed left nobody any the wiser. The tragedy is this shambles is all of NSs making and will adversely affect, albeit briefly, the cause of independence. I am a genetic counseling graduate student with more than 15 years of professional experience in molecular and public health laboratories. Stephen I agree. Ah didnae dae it! Now we learn that they were instructed by the Lord Advocate, or by something acting through the offices of the Lord Advocate, to make their statements to the police. This rhetoric is devastating for womens trust in reporting sexual harrassment + abuse. I think the LA might have realised of that again as he was reading, or rather skipping some of the paragraphs in his document.
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