Scottish Referendum / Independence - Vol 10
Discussion
Quisling said:
Troubleatmill said:
Ridgemont said:
Lim said:
Ok the breaking news on philip sims Twitter is getting pretty messed up. I’ve deleted a couple of posts myself... just in case you were wondering who did it.
Not quite sure what to think anymore....!
Yes it just goes to show. Have deleted a couple of my posts as well...Not quite sure what to think anymore....!
Edited by Lim on Thursday 25th February 12:21
When are the Yestapo brown Kilts going to be kicking down the door?
amusingduck said:
WackyWeaver said:
the FMQs have been great today. Better than Hollyoaks
Ruth Davidson on fine form! 
Who is the woman behind Sturgeon with the pinkish hair trembling like a leaf?
Is she unwell?
amusingduck said:
Ruth Davidson on fine form!
Good support from Jackie Baillie and even Willie Rennie as well in the questioning. Sky stayed on it for a good length of time and their Scotland correspondent James Matthews pulled no punches in his summation of the exchanges either. Sturgeon is clearly rattled and now using deflection as her main weapon and is conflating herself with the entire country of Scotland. No doubt that one will land with the diehards but she went to McDefcon 1 and put the boot well and truly into Salmond so will undoubtedly have alienated a fair swathe of his loyal support base.
is-uk said:
Good support from Jackie Baillie and even Willie Rennie as well in the questioning. Sky stayed on it for a good length of time and their Scotland correspondent James Matthews pulled no punches in his summation of the exchanges either.
Sturgeon is clearly rattled and now using deflection as her main weapon and is conflating herself with the entire country of Scotland. No doubt that one will land with the diehards but she went to McDefcon 1 and put the boot well and truly into Salmond so will undoubtedly have alienated a fair swathe of his loyal support base.
I was as far as JB's second or third question when the stream died (session ended, presumably). Is it uploaded anywhere afterwards?Sturgeon is clearly rattled and now using deflection as her main weapon and is conflating herself with the entire country of Scotland. No doubt that one will land with the diehards but she went to McDefcon 1 and put the boot well and truly into Salmond so will undoubtedly have alienated a fair swathe of his loyal support base.
I enjoyed this bit - https://imgur.com/a/CWeKOoR
Salmond inquiry: Former sheriff questions whether rule of law still holds in Scotland
https://www.scottishlegal.com/article/salmond-inqu...
He criticised the Crown Office over the fact the unredacted version of Mr Salmond’s evidence was initially published by Crown Office lawyers, apparently without the Lord Advocate’s knowledge, before a redacted version was reissued “all while the Lord Advocate himself is a witness before the same inquiry”.
The redacted document contains allegations that Ms Sturgeon broke the ministerial code.
Sheriff Drummond questioned the purpose and competence of unpublishing the material. He said: “Presumably it was redacted because of fear of contempt or identification. Once it’s already in the public domain you cannot unpublish it.
“It seems to me that the exclusive consequence of that redaction was purely to deprive that witness of being able to refer to that part of the evidence. I don’t see what other result can flow from that sequence of events.”
He also drew attention to worries over the rule of law.
“Concerns have been expressed over a number of years that the rule of law itself was in danger in Scotland. Such views may have seemed to many to be little more than rhetoric but as events have developed it has become clear that our present constitutional arrangements leave much to be desired.”
https://www.scottishlegal.com/article/salmond-inqu...
He criticised the Crown Office over the fact the unredacted version of Mr Salmond’s evidence was initially published by Crown Office lawyers, apparently without the Lord Advocate’s knowledge, before a redacted version was reissued “all while the Lord Advocate himself is a witness before the same inquiry”.
The redacted document contains allegations that Ms Sturgeon broke the ministerial code.
Sheriff Drummond questioned the purpose and competence of unpublishing the material. He said: “Presumably it was redacted because of fear of contempt or identification. Once it’s already in the public domain you cannot unpublish it.
“It seems to me that the exclusive consequence of that redaction was purely to deprive that witness of being able to refer to that part of the evidence. I don’t see what other result can flow from that sequence of events.”
He also drew attention to worries over the rule of law.
“Concerns have been expressed over a number of years that the rule of law itself was in danger in Scotland. Such views may have seemed to many to be little more than rhetoric but as events have developed it has become clear that our present constitutional arrangements leave much to be desired.”
Troubleatmill said:
Salmond inquiry: Former sheriff questions whether rule of law still holds in Scotland
https://www.scottishlegal.com/article/salmond-inqu...
He criticised the Crown Office over the fact the unredacted version of Mr Salmond’s evidence was initially published by Crown Office lawyers, apparently without the Lord Advocate’s knowledge, before a redacted version was reissued “all while the Lord Advocate himself is a witness before the same inquiry”.
The redacted document contains allegations that Ms Sturgeon broke the ministerial code.
Sheriff Drummond questioned the purpose and competence of unpublishing the material. He said: “Presumably it was redacted because of fear of contempt or identification. Once it’s already in the public domain you cannot unpublish it.
“It seems to me that the exclusive consequence of that redaction was purely to deprive that witness of being able to refer to that part of the evidence. I don’t see what other result can flow from that sequence of events.”
He also drew attention to worries over the rule of law.
“Concerns have been expressed over a number of years that the rule of law itself was in danger in Scotland. Such views may have seemed to many to be little more than rhetoric but as events have developed it has become clear that our present constitutional arrangements leave much to be desired.”
Those of an inquiring disposition may wish to investigate how judges are appointed in Scotland. https://www.scottishlegal.com/article/salmond-inqu...
He criticised the Crown Office over the fact the unredacted version of Mr Salmond’s evidence was initially published by Crown Office lawyers, apparently without the Lord Advocate’s knowledge, before a redacted version was reissued “all while the Lord Advocate himself is a witness before the same inquiry”.
The redacted document contains allegations that Ms Sturgeon broke the ministerial code.
Sheriff Drummond questioned the purpose and competence of unpublishing the material. He said: “Presumably it was redacted because of fear of contempt or identification. Once it’s already in the public domain you cannot unpublish it.
“It seems to me that the exclusive consequence of that redaction was purely to deprive that witness of being able to refer to that part of the evidence. I don’t see what other result can flow from that sequence of events.”
He also drew attention to worries over the rule of law.
“Concerns have been expressed over a number of years that the rule of law itself was in danger in Scotland. Such views may have seemed to many to be little more than rhetoric but as events have developed it has become clear that our present constitutional arrangements leave much to be desired.”
amusingduck said:
I was as far as JB's second or third question when the stream died (session ended, presumably). Is it uploaded anywhere afterwards?
I enjoyed this bit - https://imgur.com/a/CWeKOoR
https://youtu.be/6bzlbfywowMI enjoyed this bit - https://imgur.com/a/CWeKOoR
It was much better than the usual snooze fest: Bailey was particularly good.
What is frustrating is that Sturgeon is stonewalling responses and redirecting to the committee. A committee which has shown itself unwilling to pursue this and has consistently been subject to the disruptive effects of a chair who has shut down debate, and has a blocking SNP/Green majority.
I know that Holyrood was intended to consciously step away from the culture of Westminster but I think that has been to it’s detriment over the last few months.
It seems Wings has developed a sense of humour....
https://wingsoverscotland.com/hands-up-if-youre-to...
https://wingsoverscotland.com/hands-up-if-youre-to...
I would like to ask this.... Why does BBC Scotland allow Sturgeon to use a health briefing to put her side of the
story against Salmond, without Salmond being allowed a national TV platform to answer her?, because
that scenario alone absolutely stinks to high heaven of blatant corruption thrust forcefully straight at the British
public.
I dont support Salmond or his political beliefs, but this SNP PPB / BBC affiliation is utterly disgusting.
story against Salmond, without Salmond being allowed a national TV platform to answer her?, because
that scenario alone absolutely stinks to high heaven of blatant corruption thrust forcefully straight at the British
public.
I dont support Salmond or his political beliefs, but this SNP PPB / BBC affiliation is utterly disgusting.
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