There are excellent lawyers and I suspect that Levy and McRae are amongst them. (And have taken the trouble to copy it before it vanishes into the ether like so many message before yours.). They make an initial statement on becoming or being returned as an MSP. Christine Grahame 'relieved and excited' to hold seat for SNP incompetences of Tory management of Covid 19 because Contempt of democracy and contempt of a nation. I mean that seriously. 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.. last 24 hours and why has the daily Death total today still higher than In fact, I will qualify that if I may The comment about the nodding donkey is not nice. Jackie Baillie: 24 February, 2021 at 9:43 pm. [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. Surely Scotland can do better than this? Ive waited patiently for the SG to release the relevant documents. 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. Wings Over Scotland | Contempt of democracy You'll find the topic discussed and how many times this MSP has contributed to the discussion. [1] Her nomination was confirmed by the Scottish Parliament on 1 June 2016. Category Christine Graham - Address & Phone Number | Whitepages Brexit: A few 'juicy reminders' of what it will do to Scotland Ah didnae dae it! She has been an MSP since the Scottish Parliament was established in 1999, and has. I can remember Malcolm Chisholm coming out in favour of minimum unit pricing against the whole of the Labour benches. Both, in fact, appear very, very nervous. Rumour of good news imminent on Twitter anyone got anything concrete?? Hearing that commitee are now using their powers to compel the release of Murrels text and WhatsApp messages. They get two nibbles. Christine Grahame Following his discussion from his legal team, AS is a smart, knowledgeable & courageous man. On our side are the folk who really want independence. 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. Theyre all lying, corrupt cockroaches, Anonymoose says: At several points Slimey mentions that the Crown Office is staffed by professional prosecutors. Big girl did it run away!. You are outside of history. Shall I withdraw my apologies about her? 24 February, 2021 at 9:29 pm I watched the whole thing live. Christine Graham, MSW is a Social Worker in Long Beach, CA. 24 February, 2021 at 7:08 pm makes his spout bull shit until those present are comatose. In a manner similar to my young experiences of Labour, it is looking likely I will never vote for the SNP again. Its bubbling up. The whole thing is about to blow up soon and more than the rest he knows things have gone beyond the option of just resigning in disgrace. After graduating, Grahame worked as an English teacher in secondary schools. She is also ranked in the richest person list from England. Mr Salmond seeks an injunction and a judicial review to protect his reputation. He was determined not to give the game away. Those poor women have been abused just like the Lloyds Names were abused. They both know it is the end-game now. Oh dear, I do not know what to say regarding my previous comment about Christine Grahame. Biology, B.A. Away ya clown yi. Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage. "There aren't winners here. Above looks interesting , is the press turning? Think about it. Phone: 0131 348 5729 Hes not running the Scottish legal show!! Maximum damage to the reputation of Alex Salmond. TBH what he said was no answer to any of the questions. I dont think that there is enough time to go through the electoral commission process before May. https://www.facebook.com/290782454428626/posts/1713645785475612/?d=n. @Captain Yossarian says: Christine Graham - Genetic Counseling Student - University of Colorado The UK media seem more interested in whether it will reduce support for independence rather than any facts. i.e. Does this not perhaps help to explain why Scotland has the highest prison population rate per head in Western Europe, with 150 people held in prison for every 100,000 of the population? That is the level of intellect who wants to govern Scotland. She could have been nodding in agreement as well, one doesnt negate the other. So sad that some people here are crossing the line in what they post. Very badly reported as Salmond v Sturgeon of course. Millions for extra schooling in England One development, though, in her view, is less positive. I hope this site wont suffer due to you. 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. Could someone please send me a link to that fabulous post/poem earlier that ended with the world is closed but Mac Donalds is open You can see he is at points desperately skimming through sections of his document and actually attempting to paraphrase and make up as he went along instead of reading directly, which is what he did initially when he was calmer. MSPs take part in examining and passing proposed laws (Bills). I am always happy to hear your views. He and a few others know something big but cant say. 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. 1,117,365 Comments, Wings Over Scotland Powered by WordPress Fear is nourished. Here are the instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser. acceptable answers (for NO) include a kidnapped child trapped in an underground dungeon with 20 minutes worth of air and the kidnapper is trying to stonewall you, take the fifth, asking for a lawyer . Im knackered just reading about it. 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 dont think that will work and I think the independence movement will be their victim. 6.1.1, The world's most-read Scottish politics website, Posted on Christine Grahame's office in Galashiels Grahame joined the Scottish National Party in 1970. How is then there were another 10,000 new cases of the virus in the One of the best 50 quids I have ever spent Captain. @Mac Ayeand even a former FM had to crowd-fund to finance it. Hail Alba. Its surely got to the point that the party is part of the problem, not part of the solution. What is one to do? Has no one mentioned to them, their cover up has not worked? 24 February, 2021 at 7:03 pm. THE UK Government has announced plans to spend millions on projects across Scotland by working directly with local authorities.. Christine Grahame | Scottish Parliament Website I said a few blog posts back the truth will out. 10pm ITV News has led with the Sturgeon/Salmond news. 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. They now seeing recent events want action on the separation of powers, root and branch reform of the COPFS and a strengthening of the parliaments role. View the profiles of people named Christine Grahame. 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. https://twitter.com/Jeggit/status/1364674843245953031. This is then updated with any changes they provide. She is dangerous in the same way that Trump was dangerous. An untrained dog, taken in by a neighbouring family, was jumping up on local children. 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. He will have an answer ready & close LF of at the pass & continue to impart the information for us all to hear. SNP ROTTEN AT THE TOP silence is no defence. 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. Rhiannon Spear. "[20] A month later, Grahame arranged a second meeting with the prisoner, Megrahi. The walls are starting to close in on a few key players. ((https://www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/urgent-question-february-24-2021)). It is unthinkable in a case of this importance that Lord Wolffe would allow this to happen. 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. Would that begin to explain things in a way that made sense? Christine is related to Terrence Davis Graham and Ronald J Szypajlo as well as 3 additional people. Do you think its possible that the man is ill? Keep on going even though told they will lose by their own briefs. Christina R. Graham (Pitts) is a Family Nurse Practitioner in Farmville, VA. . I have been writing in here for the past 6-weeks or so. Next episode tomorrow 6pm when Andrew Neil and I will talk Salmond.. I suspect you have misdescribed me. 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. 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). For the benefit of any doubt the Office of the Lord Advocate has a single employee the Lord Advocate. I dont know about you folks but these days Alex Salmond dignity is clear to see. Mr Salmond is in some debt to you and I know that you will believe that doing your job as a journalist is not a question of debt but rather a question of professional integrity. Log In. 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. The SNP have held Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale. Sturgeon, youve been found out. I think the LA might have realised of that again as he was reading, or rather skipping some of the paragraphs in his document. https://archive.is/H6mMz. [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. 6 High Street The SSPCA was called and checked out the animal. 24 February, 2021 at 9:43 pm. to pay off. Looking back now I see it was much more of an investment. Millions for those unable to export because of Brexit guilty as hell for attempting to hound Alex Salmond from the possibility of ever re-entering public life, and they MUST now face questions: questions that relate to evidence withheld from parliament; questions designed to bring to the fore what appears to be an attempt to pervert the course of justice; and however long it takes however much it costs we have to know the truth. Christina R. Graham (Pitts) - US News Health Jaclyn McGowan, 36, from Perth and Kinross, pleaded guilty to causing fear and alarm by stalking for nine months by lying about being pregnant.. A stalwart of Holyrood since its inception in 1999, Grahame is both a formidable and highly respected character having been called on to convene four committees two of which, justice in her 15 years. 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. At Westminster, its normal to have some backbenchers, particularly ex-Cabinet ministers who become real bombshells when thrown, so I think it is very important to do that. Just in time for the May Elections we all saw that coming didnt we???? I am sure I am not alone in that. But something is in the air. Nicola and Liz get to hear about this. Using her married name, Christine Creech, she was the SNP candidate at the 1992 General Election for Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale. A Great Man among the political tiddlers in Holyrood. Did the Crown Office receive any submissions from any third party before it wrote to the SPCB yesterday? Now those responsible for applying that kind of pressure to someone who served their country with verve and skill, these people finally are being seem for what they are and what they tried to do i.e. To Parliament. Did anyone ever tell you what a hard-working, honorable and honest man you are Mr Wings. Hired mouths, prostitutes of the tongue. Obfuscation in parts and unconvincing. 24 February, 2021 at 7:26 pm My graduate training has included both in-person and. A just cause: Interview with Christine Grahame MSP - Holyrood Website The second best result is Christine Anne Graham age 50s in Brighton, MI. 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. So *was* Geoff a complainant? 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? ensure that the conduct of the Scottish Government does not bring politics in the whole of the United Kingdom into international disrepute.. 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?. Christine Grahame - Executive Assistant - Taconic Capital Advisors Its an anecdote Grahame used to recite when she was a high school teacher in an effort to encourage kids to speak up. I wonder if Jaclyn McGowan will get a reprimand from Democracy is fragile. She graduated from Univ of NV Sch of Med in 2006. OK, Brian Doonthetoon Dont cling to the lectern as if you are drowning Sciences regresses as Galileos telescope goes unused again. Someone from COPFS is dealing directly with government officials hence his statement he was out the loop. Find out what motions Christine Grahame has submitted recently. Thankfully in this case there WAS no message. 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. Bet ya, https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ghana-women-sexcrimes-trfn-idUSKCN25315H, WhoRattledYourCage says: It can be strange, what you find on Tinternet. This website contains useful information including details on how to contact me as well as local surveys and information. The Holyrood inquiry into the Salmond affair is to use the parliaments power to compel the production of documents held by the Crown Office. From The Herald. Is this the one we know about, from Lady Dorrian? It will be a hard lesson to digest. If so, she has a neurological condition called Benign Essential Tremor. Has Scotland or anywhere else ever jailed a Lord Advocate ? @ 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. Probably tin-hattery but was a thought that crossed my mind. 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: I did hear about any extra money for Scotlands schools pro rata Scotlands fortnightly political & current affairs magazine. Christine Grahame (Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) (SNP): "No strikes. Amber Rudd: if I were PM, Id fire all the men and have all-female Cabinet. Netflix devoured in silence as guitars and drums scream out to be heard. Was it Mr Donnelly who was contacted? Its a trait she kept up on her return to university in the early 80s, this time approaching forty and with two young children at home. 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. Because I know there are people in the Labour Party who support the abolition, for instance, of mandatory corroboration, I know it, but they wont speak out. on the fake Scottish news? In 1999, she ran for equivalent constituency in the new Scottish Parliament. Christine Grahame was born on 9 September 1944 in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, to a Scottish father and English mother. Notwithstanding this fiasco, she is IMHO one of the better SNP MSPs. Did the letter even go across the Lord Advocates desk before it was issued? Whats going on in Ghana? Al-Stuart, others have stated upthread that Christine Grahame has benign essential tremor. Shes beneath contempt. Those closest to the Scottish Government are the most bent. In the criminal trial, Ms Hs testimony was trashed because two defence witnesses testified that she wasnt at the dinner, after which the alleged offence took place. Still, the sight of parliaments justice committee convener, who spent 12 years as a civil court lawyer, openly criticising senior leadership, must have been a boon to opponents. that`s $65,000,000 going south every day,about $24 billion a year,if we nationalised our oil like Saudi. The Government shouldnt produce so many bills. Twitter. [7] Grahame was also re-elected as Convener of the Cross Party Group on Animal Welfare. NS probably does not understand the concept. He did not tell us either if he saw the letter BEFORE or AFTER it was sent. Still waiting for a reply from my MSP. It is perhaps time that untidy bastard Wolffe did some poridge. I am neither a unionist or a nationalist, but I have a strong mistruct, based upon experience, of Scottish lawyers. From his performance today, I suspect he did not approve the letter, and he knows he is in jeopardy. The answer is obvious Wolffe has little control over the COPFS and he is being sidelined. Wolffe failed to answer the most basic point: the Clown Office causing redaction of awkward questions to Nicola Sturgeon and hiding behind his bosses fake virtual signal excuse but were protecting the wummin. Might he declare May as a defacto referendum? Lodged 3 May 2018 Aided by the thousands of Wingers, who have to be the most knowledgeable collection of bloggers anywhere in the world. I have been privileged to represent the people of Midlothian and the Borders for 22 years in the Scottish Parliament. Nobody had the gumption to ask about the professionalism professional prosecutors who mount malicious prosecutions by their own admission and political prosecutions by any objective estimation. Billions on new Chinese Nuclear plant for England What did she do with those two genuine complainants, those two slices of reality about which to burnish her poison? If the SNP get a majority you can have independence if they dont then thats it once and for all, https://twitter.com/RhiannonV/status/1364604468285894661. I think you might be right. 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. The rest are just balls. Terence A Wildey Other occupants: If that was the case, they would have not deleted entire paragraphs. There now seem to be many comments supporting my nodding donkey first thoughts. Its the current manifestation of Scottish government thats the problem here, not so much the Scottish Parliament as an institution. Grahame nodding YES had NOTHING to do with the tremor which presents in a completely different way. The only wummin you are interested in is yersel hen. Join Facebook to connect with Christine Graham and others you may know. Who is this Mr Donnely (sp?) Nicola sturgeon pretty much said she doesnt know who Geoff aberdein is even though shes already said she was in his company at the end of March 2018 and then had him round for coffee a few days later. They look at each other and ask .Do you think there might be any others?. Russia, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and every other company in Europe? My concern is we want cases that get to court and have a chance of success., Given the Lord Bonomy review into additional safeguards is not expected to report until early 2015, can anything possibly assuage her concerns between now and the Bill going before the chamber at Stage 3? Did he also said that is really for the Committee to make the decision about what to publish, or did I just imagine it? The *timing* of Wolffes 2016 appointment and subsequent insertion into Cabinet meetings makes a lot of sense. You and Craig Murray could become the Bernstein and Woodward (Watergate) of Scottish UK media. The reason being that while we are understandably nervous it detracts from the message. Guilty Fool takes sovereign nation for idiots! The only thing too wee too poor and too stupid about our country, it seems, is the bulk of the political class in it. She hands this story to Leslie Evans, who nods gravely and pronounces Mr Salmond guilty as charged. 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/.