Politicians speak words as nebulous as candy floss as people greedily consume them. Obviously they could see what was happening with the flawed processes some time ago. She is the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale constituency having previously been MSP for the South of Scotland region, first elected in the 1999 election and re-elected in 2003, 2007 and 2011. that`s $65,000,000 going south every day. 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. The difference is significant. I used to have some respect for lawyers, but as the years passed, I got to know a few, had to use a few, or found myself in court or on a jury my respect for the whole thing has long evaporated. In June 2005, she was elected Honorary President of the Federation of Student Nationalists. We should expect those in whom we have placed our trust to protect above all else the 'constitution' and the structures that protect us from tyranny. I was waiting for one of them to fall off. Should not Lord Wolffe be charged with contempt. Lets see what more we find out about this. The Lord Advocate: Thanks for that, SD, I wasnt aware of this condition. He ummed and aaahed and answered nothing of importance. 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'. They would sit down and just talk and [at] one point, I remember a whole lot were talking and finally, I just said, look, you may have the rest of the evening to do this, I dont. The murk and muck is really getting to me now and I am having difficulty maintaining politeness for those who still defend the entire mess. Liam Fox the Disgraced Defence Minister? She will not consider quitting.. How many people are sitting in Scottish jails due to malicious prosecutions? @ Strathy 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. And remember, people even politicians are people have busy lives too. Away and shite, youre Office is in disrepute, on your watch again. 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. Truth fades from memory as propaganda paints a new reality. I watched the whole thing live. That, from any governmental leader, is unacceptable. 24 February, 2021 at 8:48 pm. It emerged yesterday Christine Grahame, SNP MSP and convenor of the committee, has been accused by a former employee of making sectarian remarks about colleagues, including members of her own. And intriguingly it seems the Crown Office will soon have another opportunity to obstruct the committees work: Hopefully that one will be less of a damp squib. Lady Dorrian is going to be extremely miffed when yet again a case appears before her on the exact same issues as the other week brought by the Spectator. The odds of one or more of the plotters doing some jail time, increase with each day so the question now is which one of them will be the first to break ranks and throw the rest under the bus to save themself ? NS, the LA, LL and LE should all just resign now and let Scotland get on with Independence process. [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. Jeez, what a farce! The walls are starting to close in on a few key players. Within next two weeks. Im not prepared to make any commitment just now until I see what happens up and through Stage 2 When we were talking about corroboration before we even had the legislation, I said the jury is out to use that awful expression Im not convinced. How did the mass Scottish political and legal car crash get to this level of dysfunction? Thankfully in this case there WAS no message. Christine is related to Terrence Davis Graham and Ronald J Szypajlo as well as 3 additional people. I appreciate he will not be questioned directly on it & if he sidestep into the redacted area LF will try to silence him. There we have it ladies and gentlemen and all in between. And thus to the Scottish people. Jackie Baillie: Rev, you have to be the hardest working Investigative journalist in the uk. Christine Graham. The SNP have held Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale. After the election, she was reshuffled from chair of the Scottish Parliament's Health committee to Shadow Minister for Social Justice, generally seen by media commentators as an upwards shift. Rees-Mogg mentioned in Parliament ~month ago: The Prime Minister is doing his job and Moanalot will have something to moan about in early February when Salmond gives evidence to a committee of inquiry in the Scottish Parliament and we find out all that is going on up north to the disadvantage of the Scottish people led by a hopeless administration.. A day of reckoning is definitely coming and posts like yours can help to secure a proper outcome. Today Salmond scandal stories represent 6 out of the top 7 most read stories on The Herald website. ", See all of Christine Grahame's questions submitted in Parliament, Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Animal Welfare, Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Gardening and Horticulture, Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Older People, Age and Ageing, Culture Tourism Europe and External Affairs Committee, Solicitors in the Supreme Courts of Scotland Amendment Bill Committee, Edinburgh Airport Rail Link Bill Committee. These people are so sure of their abilities that they think they can do as they please. Rumour of good news imminent on Twitter anyone got anything concrete?? Its not been proven there is sufficiency of evidence to take us where the Cabinet Secretary wants to take us, which is, in his words, access to justice. Only explanation that fits his response. Got to say Im kinda impressed with Jackie Baillie here. It does look like old-Alex has them (Sturgeon, Wolffe etc) stitched-up like a kipper. The SNP leadership appears to be without any integrity whatsoever. I have been privileged to represent the people of Midlothian and the Borders for 22 years in the Scottish Parliament. She announces that the report will be put on the record, meaning it is available under FOI 24 February, 2021 at 5:55 pm, 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. For the record, we thought youshould see what the Scottish Parliament considers to be the appropriate treatment of an Urgent Question. Ive seen the television news channels are now all over the story and there will soon be nowhere to hide. Id never campaign shoulder to shoulder with some of the loathsome individuals in the SNP at present. Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list. This is now about democracy and open government. Fingers crossed. His hands are so bleached by the dye of this evidence Im surprised he doesnt glow during the day let alone at night. Who does he report to now & is it waffle himself? So she makes a charge of sexual harassment, just so that it is on the record for vetting purposes. Select this result to view Christine M Graham's phone number, address, and more. The old grow lonelier, as the young forego their youth and grow lonelier still. @Captain Yossarian says: Do we honestly not have any better sex offenders at all the Lord Advocate and COPFS could go after? Extra Billion bribe for the DUP in N Ireland Englands National news proclaims an extra 400 million for Some people say I am wrong/cruel etc. Wikipedia: It beggars belief.. Democracy is fragile. Might he declare May as a defacto referendum? 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. Oh dear, I do not know what to say regarding my previous comment about Christine Grahame. [7] Grahame was also re-elected as Convener of the Cross Party Group on Animal Welfare. 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. It is not a universal feature, though, she suggests. I invite you to read https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/essential-tremor/symptoms-causes/syc-20350534 and reconsider your comment at 8:11pm. And now its going to be the gift that keeps on giving. Still trying to make sense of James waffles assertion that it wisnae him, a big boy did it and ran away. 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: In the 2011 Scottish Parliament election, Grahame won the redrawn seat of Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, defeating former Liberal Democrat finance spokesman Jeremy Purvis. I hope this site wont suffer due to you. 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. My mother turned to me and says, dont just moan, Christine, phone somebody about it, she recalls. Well. View the profiles of people named Christine Graham. 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. The UK media seem more interested in whether it will reduce support for independence rather than any facts. Preparations had been made since December 2017, when Police Scotland were approached for the first time by Judith McKinnon. I have it on impeccable authority that she was not merely not a very good lawyer, she was absolutely dire, almost unemployable; probably another reason that she hates Joanna Cherry. 1,117,365 Comments, Wings Over Scotland Powered by WordPress
The press are already waiting anxiously. A fishing expedition ensues. If I heard correctly, the Lord Advocate said, in Parliament, that the sole reason for the redactions was to protect anonymity. Youll notice her in the chamber quite a lot now youve seen her once. He was reasonably composed until he hit the point about not seeking to limit the evidence blah blah about 15.57.20. Bet ya, https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ghana-women-sexcrimes-trfn-idUSKCN25315H, WhoRattledYourCage says: Ah didnae dae it! https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10158265728151374&set=a.10158260397776374&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZXel1YRxGLg6PWYe-HKxCjB8KcjJWHb8zyUPs7zQXoitB51gmnBYGr_Xr_nK_ioNfv8NWie4nf0_J-zsQ0PSy1L6NMfO0-Z8f3bTjowdbzDqQ&__tn__=EH-R. You may surmise that but, all I can type is that, I just browse the WWW and post links to what I think will be of interest to readers on WOS. Will we get any extra or just 10% of Englands debt again? Scotland ought to go alone if ye wish, of course, but enthusiasm carries us away sometimes. There now seem to be many comments supporting my nodding donkey first thoughts. The questions asked were also pitifully vague and tedious. Is this the silver bullet moment for Salmond. 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. [9] In April 2020, Scottish Labour's Lewis Macdonald was elected as interim Deputy Presiding Officer in her absence. The one thing I will say though is that Ms Grahame seems very much like my mum theres nothing going to keep her back. Could he be deliberately stirring mischief in his alleged other role? These people are not here now. I am a bit more liberal tho I reckon we slip him the micky SODIUM PENTOTHAL in his latte, administered just before. 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. Christine Grahame MSP @CGrahameMSP MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale. Wolffe also appeared to be reading all his answers from his folder. There is something quite rotten, corrupt, stinking to high heaven about Craig Murrays trial. And I know why [it happened], hes worked very hard on this, everybody has a moment when they get carried away. Now, granted, I dont know over-much about Haggerty, so I wont cast aspersions on her personally, but too many leadership supporters have been carrying on cheerfully without much opposition, and with fawning praise from certain quarters (not the Tory press, obviously, but parts of the media) that they actually believe their own hype and think they are invincible whereas in fact its largely the awfulness of Johnson and the Tories that has caused the frankly underwhelming rise in support for independence. I wonder if the reason why he was unsettled at points might have been because somebody else had written the answers for him and as he was reading them he came across parts he realised would put him in an even more difficult position so he could not bring himself to read them aloud. Sturgeon, under the control of her brit state handlers is out to destroy the SNP. They get two nibbles. A week or two at the tops @jeggit Jason Michael. That media characterisation as Salmond vs Sturgeon is simply a general failing of all of the current media, namely that theyre incapable of understanding, handling, or presenting even marginally complicated issues, and so have to reduce everything to a personal level. If so, she has a neurological condition called Benign Essential Tremor. Grahame has lodged several questions and motions on this in the Scottish Parliament[23] and continues to be involved with campaign groups on the matter. 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. Unnamed Male Mechanic - Died of carbon monoxide poisoning. It wisnae me it wis ma minnions and they are just the best cos am the best too now away an wheesht wummin, So surely the LArd Advocate has DELIBERATELY LIED to parliament when he agreed with toom tabard Arthur that ALL previous advocates even before 1707 were members and ministers of whichever govt was in power, Yet that unionist bastirt stuarty Campbell can produce evidence within minutes that shows these fuckwits dont and cant even check their facts, I know how to fix that. 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. This site is the glue that holds us all together. The harrassment enquiry was the lead item on ITV news at 10 tonight. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades. TBH what he said was no answer to any of the questions. Billions on Englands High Speed Railway I do sincerely hope that if the Scottish Judiciary are still *TRULY* independent of the Executive, there may possibly be a positive result/outcome. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 28, 2023, Result 62 for, 55 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote, Submitted by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Scottish lawyers affiliated to Scotgov are indeed bent. I used to think it was just some of the gang well most of them over the wall in La la Land that were a bit loopy now I know where they get it from ,The message from the top is stick with the SNP or you will jeopardise a vote for Independence fk me ok when , where and when is this just round the corner event likely to happen do I need to put it in my diary ,circle it on the calendar ,write its my forehead , About. Why can we not read that letter and judge for ourselves? Which is quite thing when just getting a foot out the bed in the morning may be an achievement in itself. 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 ? Ive always struggled with puzzles. All this lack of transparency and the farcical claim that they are working in our interest, when they are clearly working against it, is insulting. last 24 hours and why has the daily Death total today still higher than Liked by Christine Grahame Ford has announced that it is returning to Formula 1 from 2026. She will have to be forced out. ", Asked by: Grahame, Christine, Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 2 February 2023, "To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made, as part of its cross-government coordination of Covid Recovery policies, of the wider ongoing impact of COVID-19, including on the economy. As the first from a working-class housing scheme in Edinburgh to go to university, Grahame found herself burdened by the feeling she didnt fit in and, she believes, underachieved as a result. Here is the register for Christine Grahame. Billions for English Flood Defences Sturgeon wont resign. Really? I did hear about any extra money for Scotlands schools pro rata Grahame nodding YES had NOTHING to do with the tremor which presents in a completely different way. Thank you. 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 all happens after Fridays Fabiani Committee Meeting with Salmond and Mondays with Wolffe. Bythe end, hed left nobody any the wiser. I mean that seriously. He said he saw the letter after it was composed. As Rev suggested, there was this man who is allegedly an expert in court, always on his brief and quick with his digging for the truth (maybe). 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?. I saw several of her put downs against several unionist MSPs. Wolffes bottle has crashed, another liar whos not even good at it hell fall far. https://www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/urgent-question-february-24-2021?clip_start=16:00:51&clip_end=16:00:53, Graeme Hampton says: 6 High Street
Although she finished second in the constituency vote, she was elected on the SNP's South of Scotland regional list. The SSPCA was called and checked out the animal. They make an initial statement on becoming or being returned as an MSP. Im wondering, as we all know the redactions are no such thing. Orwell, 1984. Because we all know it exists, even Alex Salmonds lawyers know it exists and anyone who was at the criminal trial knows it exists, including the Judiciary! LeBay Daughter - Died of carbon monoxide poisoning. MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale (Constituency) 2011 - present day, Former MSP for South of Scotland (Region) 1999 - 2011, The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP. Dont cling to the lectern as if you are drowning I have seen the backbenchers being less rebellious over the 15 years across all parties, absolutely. I wonder at those so cocksure of the SG and its withholding of evidence under the pretence of protecting the alphabet women. But Wolffe, who took over the job in 2016 under Nicola Sturgeon, is a government minister andattends the large majority of them.). Those checks and safeguards were put in place to protect ordinary citizens from the abuse of power. 24 February, 2021 at 9:36 pm 07291783. 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. Odd, that MSPs of a Holyrood Parliament can meekly accept flannel when the gravest of questions require to be answered? Mist001 says: She could have been nodding in agreement as well, one doesnt negate the other. But a portent of what is to surely follow and I hope that soon, both will be talking to Salmond. Phone: 07976 596 245
Keep on going even though told they will lose by their own briefs. Delighted to say SpectatorTV has just welcomed its 100,000th subscriber. You'll find the topic discussed and how many times this MSP has contributed to the discussion. Sorry Brian and indeed other SNP members, but I just cant fathom why any reasonable person, seeing what they see now, can stomach remaining in the party? Whatever the outcome of Evil Queen Nic v Honest Scot Alex, surely the Yoons are going to play on this for a long, long time afterwards. This is very serious. Ms 1 fears that this may be an opportunity for Alex Salmond to get back into Hollyrood. What about Mark Hirst? In fact, I will qualify that if I may Ive had the pleasure of watching many members of the legal profession undertaking court work prior to my retirement. I have been privileged to represent the people of Midlothian and the Borders for 22 years in the Scottish Parliament. Constituency report for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale. Its the current manifestation of Scottish government thats the problem here, not so much the Scottish Parliament as an institution. Salmond did (pretty much) say in his recent submission that he thought the conspirators would have been successful in stitching him up and falsely imprisoning him had it not been for the protection of the court and jury system and in particular the Court of Session and High Court of Justiciary (which are I think the two highest courts). Probably tin-hattery but was a thought that crossed my mind. It was strange performance. It looks tiny with no lips. At the 1999 Scottish Parliament election she ran for the Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale constituency. Is there a country with a Government and Judiciary that actually work going spare?. Ive tried to see the issue from all sides. Scotlands first female First Minister, ends up making a total corrupt arse of it, and going down lashing out sullenly in shame and ignominy. Several attempts later, still cant get your clip to play Rev and I see nothing on YouTube as you said. Remember, there were two justice committees at one time; I opposed that, I thought it was [a] nonsense and it didnt cure things, it just meant more legislation came through and that was with a Liberal/Labour government, so it doesnt matter who is in. From what Ive read, over the past couple of months, the first complaint/issue was raised by Ms H (criminal trial). 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I knew that aLurker, but the point I meant (and made badly) was the corporate integrity of COPFS is currently blemished by malicious misconduct and incompetence, which doesnt sit very well with the Lord Advocate blowing sunshine up the arses of Scottish Law Officers. Crown Office is corrupt and incompetent. Both, in fact, appear very, very nervous. Now, I may be wrong, but arent a lot of the Scottish legal profession pals of Murdo and the watp crowd. I am sure shady stuff goes on, but all the MI5, British Empire, colonialism isnt that what the dribbling feel-good alphabet soup crowd have as one of their mental afflictions? And I am not mad about lots of legislation. Social . At that point the charges amounted to Ms 2 and Ms 3, together with the AlphaBetties. [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. Christine Grahame was born on 9 September 1944 in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, to a Scottish father and English mother. @Solarflare. 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]. The significance is that if Alex Salmond had been charged by the police, the judicial review would be sisted. 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. [1] Her nomination was confirmed by the Scottish Parliament on 1 June 2016. He was obviously very uncomfortable and thinking very carefully before answering anything. Justice is random, unless they are out to get you, then you are fucked. A question by Liam Fox, answered by the Speaker. Re Christine Grahame dont know much about her but I do about parkinsons. Probably wouldnt now though. Christine Graham's office is located at 5301 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612. Look behind what WAS said not what wasnt. I have absolutely no faith in Scotlands prosecution service. Here endeth the lesson, let those who have ears and not one eye on their next career move, hear. However, I doubt the SP will do so. Did anyone ever tell you what a hard-working, honorable and honest man you are Mr Wings. Cant stop staring at Tom Arthurs tie. It would be the same tactic (described by Chomsky) used against the NHS and welfare state. The Crown raises issues and concerns in any case in which it apprehends that a contempt may take place. How can this man stand in parliament and say that the COPFS has redacted the evidence in the interest of the public when it is in the interest of the public to know who abused their position of power, who breached codes of conduct and who contributed to the waste of millions of pounds in an unlawful procedure and the damage limitation exercise that followed? They represent you in the Scottish Parliament and your local area. The encouraging thing was that Ruth Davidson called for a judge-led criminal inquiry in to this shambolic affair. Following his discussion from his legal team, AS is a smart, knowledgeable & courageous man. Ive tried to remain calm. The current SNP, after the New Labour Blairite model, has become a mostly middleclass enterprise. Of course the censored chapters of Salmonds evidence is already in the public domain. I know when Bill Aitken chaired justice, he moaned that they had no time for inquiries and over the years, the Justice Committee has less and less time to do them. All my life I have lived with the pain of english rule. Ultimately, it is for the parliamentary authorities to determine what they may lawfully publish within the bounds of the order laid down by the court. This is the time of me too, when every man is guilty of rape, and every woman is to be believed. We are the inheritors. That Liam Fox? Christine Graham - People Directory - 192.com 200 Results for Christine Graham Please use the search above if you cannot find the record you require. Time is running out sturgeon. I cannot see how he could be liable to any action civil or criminal if he had to comply with such an order. Yet, the spectacle of seasoned politicians shrugging off their political ties has become less common as parliament has matured. There are new readers here, brought by MSM mentions, who arent aware of whats been going on over the past few years. Notwithstanding this fiasco, she is IMHO one of the better SNP MSPs. You post a story, well over 5 and a half years old, pointing somehow to an Alex Salmond SpAd who was then seeking a job as an SNP candidate. A Bill is a proposed Act of the Scottish Parliament. SNP has already lost my regional vote (Ive done the wurkie-outs). A lot, I think. Try every dirty legal trick in the book. She attained a Scottish Master of Arts degree from the University of Edinburgh in 1965 and gained her Diploma of Education from Moray House College of Education in 1966.