The Salmond scandal as the Brit Nat Press and Media calls it is now exploding all over English TV. Whether it be sustained questioning over the conviction of Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi for the Lockerbie bombing, her bid for SNP deputy leadership a decade ago not, she says, because she wanted the job but rather because she was sick of seeing the same old faces in the frame or in the current debate on the abolition of corroboration in criminal trials, she has not been given to keeping schtum in politics either. She cant fall back on her legal career. "[20] A month later, Grahame arranged a second meeting with the prisoner, Megrahi. I have absolutely no faith in Scotlands prosecution service. Fearful of losing the judicial review, a second front is opened. The Lord Advocate sound an old and honourable title. I watched the whole thing live. Too many people know! Second time round, she was more alive to the privileged opportunity that attending university entailed. Then he turns into a stuttering mess for some reason. Obfuscation in parts and unconvincing. Who is this Mr Donnely (sp?) Bums glued to seats and eyes fixed to screens, whilst football boots hang motionless on hooks. I couldnt concentrate on what she was saying because I was so distracted by the eye-lashes. Christine is related to Terrence Davis Graham and Ronald J Szypajlo as well as 3 additional people. It is my understanding that the current Loard Advocate. At the 2021 Scottish Elections I was honoured to be again re-elected as the MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale constituency. She can really be really effective when she needs to. What is this all about, Brian? By Christine Grahame 24th Oct 2019, 1:00am Scotland has to choose between more Brexit chaos and regaining our place as an independent European nation, writes Christine Grahame MSP. I dont think that will work and I think the independence movement will be their victim. Illness and cancer disappear to make way for an ancient foe of dubious virility. Did anyone notice he was turning the pages of his folder from back to front? The Fabiani Committee have issued a s.24 notice to the Crown Office to produce documents, copies of which are in the possession of Alex Salmond [presumably unused material in the criminal proceedings which was likely to undermine the prosecution case or assist the defence]. 6.1.1, The world's most-read Scottish politics website, Posted on
"There aren't winners here. Re Christine Grahame dont know much about her but I do about parkinsons. The Government shouldnt produce so many bills. She would either have to perjure herself or spill the beans. Or a more likely scenario would be something like: Scotia Future (assuming they are now approved for May) standing only constituency candidates, and a bunch of SNP names joining that party. Ive tried to see the issue from all sides. Probably tin-hattery but was a thought that crossed my mind. Will we get any extra or just 10% of Englands debt again? I dont think you need laws all the time, sometimes, its just policy changes.. Christine Grahame was born on 9 September 1944 in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, to a Scottish father and English mother. I watched the whole thing live. Having said that, I felt awful and I couldnt study after it. Those who dared loan a book out and then leave it untouched for hours on end similarly felt the ire of a determined Ms Grahame. The SNP is looking more and more like a crime family than a political party. 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. [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. Within next two weeks. And one post in particular seems to suggest that she is no shrinking violet. @Captain Yossarian says: [3], After a period as a housewife, she returned to Edinburgh University as a mature student where she earned a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1984 and a Diploma in Legal Practice in 1985, subsequently practising as a solicitor at a number of law firms until her election as an MSP in 1999.[4]. Find out how to adopt this simple step into your daily oral health regimen. She has a condition that causes a head tremor. I really dont know how you cope with all this and I am so, so pleased that you can and you do. Paul Wynn Jan. 12, 2023. For the record, we thought youshould see what the Scottish Parliament considers to be the appropriate treatment of an Urgent Question. Unless of course he happens to be only the figurehead of COPFS but not the real head. In line with our commitment to be Net Zero Carbon by 2030, Ford will become the I sincerely thank you for your post. Then ISP or AFI only on the list. 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. 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. The SNP leadership appears to be without any integrity whatsoever. The encouraging thing was that Ruth Davidson called for a judge-led criminal inquiry in to this shambolic affair. I am not too sure where I actually stand here for I do not really have much information of the person that I first referred to as a nodding donkey. [14] Councillors had approved a 6m purpose built visitor centre at Tweedbank Railway Station, however Grahame contested that the business case was flawed and persuaded Scottish Government ministers to investigate this further before releasing the funding required to create it. This is his site & comments as such put him in Jeopardy. These people are so sure of their abilities that they think they can do as they please. Very interesting link Hautey, hopefully Salmond will now be able to tell all. Hope we can all survive this BS. (More), Stats:
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, Result 54 for, 64 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote, Submitted by: Tom Arthur, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party. Or they might simply refuse to answer, YET AGAIN. Christine Grahame MSP @CGrahameMSP MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale. Was this man given parliamentary privilege meaning that he could effectively be lying and never risk contempt of parliament? Aided by the thousands of Wingers, who have to be the most knowledgeable collection of bloggers anywhere in the world. Select this result to view Christine M Graham's phone number, address, and more. Sturgeons statement that because you are found not guilty, that doesnt mean you are innocent will come back to haunt her. 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: 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. Today Salmond scandal stories represent 6 out of the top 7 most read stories on The Herald website. Asked if she considers herself a thorn in the leaderships side, she says: No, I dont think so at all. Although she was unsuccessful, she was elected as an additional member of the South of Scotland region. That tells you that Donald Gorrie was a bit of a rebel. Brian Doonthetoon says: 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. Mr Salmond seeks an injunction and a judicial review to protect his reputation. 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. 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. Only a week or so ago, Angela Haggerty of The Herald was on national TV explaining that nobody was interested in the Salmond scandal. His hands are as filthy as the last Lord Advocate! It looks tiny with no lips. Surely Scotland can do better than this? Its game over for them. Thats what makes it most galling bacause it is all so needless. A higher prison population is historically typical of countries under colonial domination. Following the 2016 election to the 5th Scottish Parliament, Grahame was elected Deputy Presiding Officer. There now seem to be many comments supporting my nodding donkey first thoughts. 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? She passes the dossier to the police, who refuse it. Fingers crossed. Grahame says that she is listening to the debate. View the profiles of people named Christine Grahame. You have to wonder; if shes the Indy tip-of-the-arrow, why is the Whitehall Establishment so keen to keep her in post? With the Parliament being the highest office in the land, higher than the Scottish Government and higher than its pet prosecution office (COPFS), this should be a walk in the park. This is now about democracy and open government. He said he saw the letter after it was composed. 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. This website contains useful information including details on how to contact me as well as local surveys and information. Christine Grahame's office in Galashiels Grahame joined the Scottish National Party in 1970. I have always contacted Stue to make him aware, so he could take my post down. 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. What is one to do? Another thought were the MSP for Dumbarton and Donald Cameron simply laying the groundwork for more incisive questioning next Monday? Shona Haslam - Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party - 12,981, Katherine Sangster - Scottish Labour - 5,410, AC May - Scottish Liberal Democrats - 2,615, Dominic Ashmole - Scottish Green Party - 2,154. 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. 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]. 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. As for covert operatives, the case of Mark Kennedy comes to mind. Some poridge at Barlinnie. Amber Rudd: if I were PM, Id fire all the men and have all-female Cabinet. Professional prosecutors and a big compensation division for paying out millions in damages. Some days she can hardly get going, other days shes twitching all over the place. How can he have not been near it? Under the public interest defence? This is very serious. Isnt that what lady Dorian said too? View the profiles of people named Christine Graham. Liam Fox might have added that if even part of what Salmond says is true, Sturgeon can expect to face criminal charges. Following the 2016 election, she was elected as Deputy Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, serving alongside Linda Fabiani MSP. Blimy OReilly! makes his spout bull shit until those present are comatose. 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? If all these people in Holyrood are as fkn dumb as the ones I have seen over the last few weeks fk me I am up for a place in that fkn Circus whats not to like Free Money for talking shite , Christ my wife says I talk shite every day but I dont get payed lots of cash for it , How do I apply only drawback might be the swearing but I guess I will get used to it l. Does Nicola Sturgeon wear false eye-lashes? 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. Stand Fast! last 24 hours and why has the daily Death total today still higher than Pull your head in guys & gals. Bernaith smiles and catches his sneeze to protect the house of cards. Christine M. Graham's office is located at 2000 Waverly Pkwy, Opelika, AL. They will be told harrowing tales about Ms 1. Facebook gives people the. Join Facebook to connect with Christine Grahame and others you may know. A lot said but little told. From what Ive read, over the past couple of months, the first complaint/issue was raised by Ms H (criminal trial). Here is the register for Christine Grahame. Yup. We have shared heroes and deeply intertwined histories too. 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. Text relay calls welcome. Bring it on. 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. Mind you it used to be ably assisted by the Office of the Solicitor General but thats currently closed, apparently, for reasons. Is this the political protocol in every Parliament in every country, or is it peculiar only to Scotlands? She will not consider quitting.. So sad that some people here are crossing the line in what they post. 24 February, 2021 at 7:08 pm Not only does the trust in the Scottish government, but also the trust in parliament and more importantly for the British state, the trust in the crown that sponsors COPFS and the lord advocate, is at stake here. So I waited until I heard the evidence and I still wasnt convinced. who has a neurological condition that causes tremors. 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. But honestly still have no idea how this is all going to end (yet). [19] In May 2009, Grahame visited Megrahi, in Greenock jail. It was just a skirmish today; both Nicola Sturgeons Covid Presentation and the Lord Advocates appearance at Holyrood. ", Asked by: Grahame, Christine, Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 January 2023, "To ask the Scottish Government when it last spoke to NHS Lothian and NHS Borders. No worries it was obvious you were not aware, so happy to help. This really is the sort of thing the CIA gets up to in South America. Not that I was that interested in what she was saying I switched off to everything she has to say since she fired Mark MacDonald for sending a text. She has served on the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body since May 2021.[1]. Keep it up stu, we need you more than ever! We know they were reluctant to go to the police. The world is closed. I am neither a unionist or a nationalist, but I have a strong mistruct, based upon experience, of Scottish lawyers. The MSP from Dumbarton is doing very well measured and to the point. She often sits behind NS or others and is often in the camera shot. Chemtrails grow fewer and fainter, as worry lines grow darker and deeper. 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. Alex Salmond is due to give evidence on Friday. I think the comment Roddy Macdonald says: is spot on. Alex must be proud that you are all out there fighting his corner. Ive tried to remain calm. Sturgeon wont resign. 9+ years of both covert and overt operations by the British state designed to destroy trust and confidence in Scottish institutions and devolution? 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. This is only the 2nd time Ive watched James Wolfe speak in parliament, the first time was when Ken McIntosh questioned the competence of parliament to pass a bill, I cant remember what bill it was, something to do with the Continuity bill, Its hard to believe that same articulate, congenial, knowledgeable appearing man, is the same contemptuous bumbling wreck in that video at the top of this page. Ive waited patiently for the SG to release the relevant documents. Another way, lets put it like that. Real professionals! Someone from COPFS is dealing directly with government officials hence his statement he was out the loop. MSPs must provide details of their financial interests in the Register of Interests. It doesnt augur well for the perspicacity of the parliament or its committee that no-one asked the killer question: 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? AYRSHIRE ROB think for five minutes, before you start typing. What is going on. Thanks for posting Stu, I didnt realise there was an urgent question on this. Theyre all lying, corrupt cockroaches, Anonymoose says: Gave me a few good sniggers. In a manner similar to my young experiences of Labour, it is looking likely I will never vote for the SNP again. He wears ill-fitting suits from a charity shop and has green teeth. "There aren't winners here. So, was he basically telling us that the only interest the COPFS ever had in all this was to mutilate Mr Salmonds and Aberdeins evidence to stop the public knowing that Sturgeon breached the ministerial code? Alex Salmond hit initially a target of 50k and then I think 100k in about 24 hours if I recall correctly. Hearing that commitee are now using their powers to compel the release of Murrels text and WhatsApp messages. He never did Which is quite thing when just getting a foot out the bed in the morning may be an achievement in itself. When they are right, they are right. Maybe I read it wrongly, she gave the impression of the old school combative SNP MSPs. No, nobody uses Christine except Christine, and possibly my cats, and possibly, when Im not paying attention, my brother, who can always lead me astray and then I get the blame but then hes been doing that since I was three. Looking at the individual dissembling and obfuscating I couldnt help but think what a weasel of a little man. They make an initial statement on becoming or being returned as an MSP. It beggars belief. She didnt know who James matthews was quoting yet there were only three people at that first meeting and it certainly wasnt her stooge. Time is running out sturgeon. Christina R. Graham (Pitts) is a Family Nurse Practitioner in Farmville, VA. . Grousebeater mentioned that there was a new party in the offing yesterday on twitter. ", Asked by: Grahame, Christine, Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 January 2023, "To ask the First Minister what discussions the Scottish Government has had with COSLA with regard to the proposals in some local authorities to reduce teacher numbers, given its commitment to increase teacher numbers by 3,500 by the end of the current parliamentary session. Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale Constituency. Wonderful for a new writer. Following the declaration, Christine Grahame said she was "relieved and excited". The campaign about Megrahi, and things like that, have all been important things to do and if nobody else was doing it, I might as well do it. Christine Graham - People Directory - 192.com 200 Results for Christine Graham Please use the search above if you cannot find the record you require. I have been privileged to represent the people of Midlothian and the Borders for 22 years in the Scottish Parliament. Malcolm is, obviously, but there are not so many doing that and, in a way, its because were so small., Chisholm will soon be off too, the former health minister having announced he will step down at the next Holyrood election. Truth fades from memory as propaganda paints a new reality. Craig Murray is offering a 25,000 reward for a whistleblower to supply him with a copy of Geoff Aberdeins testimony. 6 High Street
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,