I saw several of her put downs against several unionist MSPs. The decisions in relation to this matter were made by senior professional prosecutors acting independently, as they always do, without reference to the law officers [the Lord Advocate and Solicitor General]., Alison Di Rollo (ne Lafferty) QC is the Solicitor General for Scotland. 24 February, 2021 at 9:24 pm 6 High Street
It would be the same tactic (described by Chomsky) used against the NHS and welfare state. 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. OT SNP has already lost my regional vote (Ive done the wurkie-outs). The same goes more or less for the High Courthow many of us could have withstood that kind of pressure? Jeez, what a farce! 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. Youll notice her in the chamber quite a lot now youve seen her once. I know because I stood next to her for half an hour and saw first hand that her assertion the tremor she has is harmless and relatively minor. https://archive.is/H6mMz. In 2005 Christine Grahame MSP (an for the SNP) was allegedly shaggging a married Tory MSP and nodding her head saying yes to a different sort of question. Was that a waste of time? 24 February, 2021 at 6:37 pm, Even more interesting is this bit from Craigs site There is one extra thing in Aberdeins suppressed evidence which is not in his trial evidence. A shepherd's daughter, her father travelled for work, so her formal education was limited. FFS they cant tell the truth even when it doesnt matter and a lie has to be offered to back up a really dodgy bloody argument that just makes it worse. How can he have not been near it? 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. . As a member of 30 years standing, I cant quite believe Im saying that. The Salmond scandal as the Brit Nat Press and Media calls it is now exploding all over English TV. 24 February, 2021 at 5:35 pm 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. She would either have to perjure herself or spill the beans. 12 mins ago Has no one mentioned to them, their cover up has not worked? Christine Graham Profiles | Facebook That tells you that Donald Gorrie was a bit of a rebel. Of course the censored chapters of Salmonds evidence is already in the public domain. Starts to make sense why Lloyd has been prevented from giving testimony under oath. Sometimes the opposition misses the mark and youre doing things. 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 copfs is responsible for malicious prosecutions then what does this potentially mean for hundreds if not thousands of convictions in Scotlands courts over recent years? The problem with trotting out all that spiel about Law Officers doing the duty all the time, is that its coming from a Lord Advocate who has presided over malicious prosecutions of private individuals, and didnt resign. They will be told how she needs their support. Some days she can hardly get going, other days shes twitching all over the place. She, like most, still lack the introspection to acknowledge this empirical @1inthree fact (links within the piece). (S6O-01939)", Christine Grahame (Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) (SNP): "I will quote a business in my constituency. Christine Grahame (Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) (SNP): 8. He had the look to me of someone that knew they were in a hole and was desperately trying not to dig any further. 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? So I waited until I heard the evidence and I still wasnt convinced. The harrassment enquiry was the lead item on ITV news at 10 tonight. She compares her first spell as convener of the Justice Committee and fellow members as them all showing much greater skill today. After graduating, Grahame worked as a secondary teacher of English in a number of schools in Fife and Dumfries and Galloway. What did she do with those two genuine complainants, those two slices of reality about which to burnish her poison? Did he also said that is really for the Committee to make the decision about what to publish, or did I just imagine it? Amazon is blossoming as hairdressers and pubs go bust. Id never campaign shoulder to shoulder with some of the loathsome individuals in the SNP at present. [9] In April 2020, Scottish Labour's Lewis Macdonald was elected as interim Deputy Presiding Officer in her absence. Not enough to make it disappear and for us all to forget anyway. SCOTLANDS prosecution service is to be ordered to release material Alex Salmond claims will show he was the victim of a high-level plot to destroy him. Stuthe reason it was so short is because everyone in the chamber recognized bullshitters when they see them. It has crossed my mind that Mulholland may have been playing a long game. Do you understand that youre alone? Brexit: A few 'juicy reminders' of what it will do to Scotland Gave me a few good sniggers. The difference is significant. He will have an answer ready & close LF of at the pass & continue to impart the information for us all to hear. A just cause: Interview with Christine Grahame MSP - Holyrood Website It beggars belief.. With the real Covid costs in the NHS and Furlough type schemes Scotlands fortnightly political & current affairs magazine. It will be a hard lesson to digest. I think you might mean Christine Grahame? So maybe their questioning wasnt as lame as it might appear. TBH what he said was no answer to any of the questions. I appreciate he will not be questioned directly on it & if he sidestep into the redacted area LF will try to silence him. SC, a great support during her time of illness, along with a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives, and . Is this the political protocol in every Parliament in every country, or is it peculiar only to Scotlands? How did the mass Scottish political and legal car crash get to this level of dysfunction? They think theyre Franklin D. Roosevelt when actually theyre just lucky. The tragedy is this shambles is all of NSs making and will adversely affect, albeit briefly, the cause of independence. 24 February, 2021 at 10:03 pm, @ Brian Doonthetoon says: Sturgeon knows you are hunting her down and she also knows you are not that far off from nailing her, hence the threatening instructions to all SNP reps from SNP HQ to stay away from Wings Over Scotland. She held the position alongside Linda Fabiani from 2016 until 2021. [citation needed]. I am always happy to hear your views. By insisting on post publication redaction of paragraphs which name only one woman other than the FM, will the professional and independent law officer involved, who allegedly acted without the approval of the Lord Advocate, be prosecuted for contempt of court by effectively identifying a complainant? I think we must be getting close to a stage where she might consider resigning in a Ive done nothing wrong but this is clearly now providing too big a distraction to my government and the independence movement type non-apology resignation, rather than styling it out much longer to have to resign in clear disgrace. Galashiels TD1 1SD. It also includes any answer to those questions. I note that the Lord Advocate said that he was not consulted. 24 February, 2021 at 9:29 pm The whole thing was a ridiculous spectacle no matter what. Thanks for that, SD, I wasnt aware of this condition. It seems to me that Scots law is incompatible with One Nation Britain and will have to be got rid of at some point. Someone from COPFS is dealing directly with government officials hence his statement he was out the loop. Obfuscation in parts and unconvincing. The first time I was convener, we did inquiries we even did our own Act of Parliament. Please have respect for the Rev & think before you press submit. If Aberdeins evidence is made public Liz Lloyd is either going to have to take a fall to protect her boss or turn on Sturgeon to protect her career. Wolffes performance was amateur farce. Guilty Fool takes sovereign nation for idiots! What about all the other people who have been maliciously prosecuted by THIS Lord Advocate?! Category
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. What about Mark Hirst? Millions for those unable to export because of Brexit That was Christine Grahame, and although I agree she did appear to be in accordance with Wolffe, Grahame, I think, suffers from Parkinsons. It is quite clearly a vexatious intervention presumably intended to manipulate the narrative which Alex Salmond is empowered to deliver. You know, our marvellous First Minister is obsessed with bringing more women into Scottish politics. 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. 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. Fundamentally, what is at issue is an order by the High Court handed down to protect the anonymity of complainers. Im wondering, as we all know the redactions are no such thing. Following the 2016 election to the 5th Scottish Parliament, Grahame was elected Deputy Presiding Officer. 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). Asked if she considers herself a thorn in the leaderships side, she says: No, I dont think so at all. Christine Grahame MSP @CGrahameMSP MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale. Keep it up stu, we need you more than ever! After reading many explanations about my comments about the member, Christine Grahame, sitting behind the LAs shoulder, I sincerely apologise for my comment. Maybe I read it wrongly, she gave the impression of the old school combative SNP MSPs. Im sure he can throw money about and just mark it down as Covid Costs. Just need to be patient for now. My bet is on the MI5 crown agent. I did hear about any extra money for Scotlands schools pro rata Just saw this on ywitter from Ms Spear, Jaclyn McGowan faked pregnancy after one-night stand. She was nominated for the post by Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon on 31 May 2016 as part of the formation of the Second Sturgeon government, following the 2016 Scottish Parliament election. the current trade issues, and the prior brexit WA and TCA negotiations. Illness and cancer disappear to make way for an ancient foe of dubious virility. Although she was unsuccessful, she was elected as an additional member of the South of Scotland region. David Harvie, the Crown Agent, wikipedia says: The Crown Agent is the principal legal adviser to the Lord Advocate on prosecution matters.. Bums glued to seats and eyes fixed to screens, whilst football boots hang motionless on hooks. She is dangerous in the same way that Trump was dangerous. 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. 9+ years of both covert and overt operations by the British state designed to destroy trust and confidence in Scottish institutions and devolution? Is Lord Wolffe incompetent, I have no idea. 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 . The current SNP, after the New Labour Blairite model, has become a mostly middleclass enterprise. Its an anecdote Grahame used to recite when she was a high school teacher in an effort to encourage kids to speak up. The problem with trotting out all that spiel about Law Officers doing the duty all the time, is that its coming from a Lord Advocate who has presided over malicious prosecutions of private individuals, and didnt resign, advised the Scottish Government on a botched Complaints protocol, appears to operate double standards in who will be threatened with Contempt of Court proceedings, repeatedly obstructs the production of evidence and information germane to the Inquiry, and steadfastly refuses to address the patent conflict of interest with his cabinet post and his independent capacity. 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. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades. Using her married name, Christine Creech, she was the SNP candidate at the 1992 General Election for Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale. Billions on off shore wind farm project for England. Fabiani is a wreck in comparison. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Mist001 says: Christine Graham, MSW - Social Worker in Long Beach, CA | Healthgrades 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. That Liam Fox? Delighted to say SpectatorTV has just welcomed its 100,000th subscriber. Unless, of course the Clown Office, Clown Agent and head clown the Lord Advocate misrepresent even more laws AND the judicial statement from last week by Lady Dorrian YET AGAIN. 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. 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.. Apologies if this has already been posted, the bypassing of Holyrood begins, we dont have years to hold an indyref, this Mays elections must be a plebiscite. My mum is a sufferer. but McDonalds is open. He wont get promoted like he thinks. On reading some seemingly valid points concerning the lady, the alleged excuses for her actions seem to be very much disputed. Sturgeon, under the control of her brit state handlers is out to destroy the SNP. Until he commented that the section had been redacted to protect complainers. https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19115502.uk-government-spend-millions-scotland-without-holyrood-say-so-part-levelling-up-agenda/. Some performance of stuttering, breathless contradiction with occasional deflection. Although she finished second in the constituency vote, she was elected on the SNP's South of Scotland regional list. 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. That was just the police, and environmental groups dont pose an existential threat to the UK. Well. Like many of you, I suspect, I grew up with Labour. 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NS has shown contempt for our democratic system. Within next two weeks. A day of reckoning is definitely coming and posts like yours can help to secure a proper outcome. ", Asked by: Grahame, Christine, Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 7 December 2022, Asked by: Grahame, Christine, Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 16 November 2022, "To ask the Scottish Government when it last met NHS Lothian and NHS Borders. I received a copy of the letter for my information after it had been issued. I think the Cabinet Secretary had a good point in going into this, really, and I am not just saying that, I think he had a good point. (And have taken the trouble to copy it before it vanishes into the ether like so many message before yours.). And he is innocent", "Megrahi desperate to see his family, says MSP", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Christine_Grahame&oldid=1137959200, Members of the Scottish Parliament 19992003, Members of the Scottish Parliament 20032007, Members of the Scottish Parliament 20072011, Members of the Scottish Parliament 20112016, Members of the Scottish Parliament 20162021, Members of the Scottish Parliament 20212026, Deputy Presiding Officers of the Scottish Parliament, Female members of the Scottish Parliament, People educated at Boroughmuir High School, Articles with dead external links from November 2017, Articles with permanently dead external links, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from January 2014, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 7 February 2023, at 07:54. what a shifty cunt he licks his lips like a serial killer in a movie. He did tell me things I can't discuss with you. Brent Crude (Scotland`s type) now selling at over $65 per barrel. So there are a few bloggers dropping hints now. It is not a universal feature, though, she suggests. Still waiting for a reply from my MSP. The other thing that distracted me was her mouth. Exactly the same as the wummin oan her wedding night said tae her man efter seein him naked for the first time, Willie Jay says: 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. Facebook gives people the. Christine D. Graham, M.D. - Casas Pediatrics Millions for extra schooling in England So we have to get our message out in those terms. The UK media seem more interested in whether it will reduce support for independence rather than any facts. This website contains useful information including details on how to contact me as well as local surveys and information. Christine is a 1983 horror film directed by John Carpenter based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. 452 Msb M, Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States The Bill was approved in principle by 64 votes to five, with 57 abstentions, including Grahame. Beat it. For full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable JavaScript. Christine Grahame | Scottish Parliament Website If you're a constituent who'd like to raise an issue please email christine.grahame.msp@parliament.scot Galashiels, Scotland christinegrahame.com Joined January 2019 0 Following 924 Followers Tweets Tweets & replies Media Likes @CGrahameMSP hasn't Tweeted Thank you. This is without doubt one of the weakest performances I think Ive ever seen by a senior member of the legal profession. anyhoo, that`s why Saudi nationalised their oil , so all profits stay in Saudi. Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale Constituency. Scottish lawyers affiliated to Scotgov are indeed bent. Under the public interest defence? Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, Result 23 for, 93 against, 3 abstained, 10 did not vote, Submitted by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party. 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, And I know why [it happened], hes worked very hard on this, everybody has a moment when they get carried away. How the fuck did all this horrifying madness happen? 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. Margaret Grahame, my paternal grandmother, was born in 1877. She cannot help it and it is difficult to treat. Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list. And remember, people even politicians are people have busy lives too. And now its going to be the gift that keeps on giving. I would like to work to help change the built environment to make it more sustainable and healthier for . J. Hillis Miller Health Center is part of the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics industry, and located in Florida, United States. Jackie Baillie: Which is why he had to make an abject, grovelling apology for them being the exact opposite of that recently. 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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. 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. 24 February, 2021 at 7:03 pm. 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. A lot, I think. You have to wonder; if shes the Indy tip-of-the-arrow, why is the Whitehall Establishment so keen to keep her in post? Keep on going even though told they will lose by their own briefs. One day I found his bleeper, we used to have pagers, and if you clicked his pager it was Liberal Democrat whip messages to Liberal Democrats that said, Donald Gorrie in Evening News, do not respond, Donald Gorrie in Scotsman, do not respond, Donald Gorrie speaking to The Herald, do not respond, if STV phone about what Donald Gorrie said, do not respond.