6 High Street I have often wondered if she suffers from a form of Parkinsons? Both, in fact, appear very, very nervous. 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? Christine Grahame (Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) (SNP): Official Report: what was said in Parliament, Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs), Scottish National Party Leadership Election, Scotlands Hospitality and Brewing Sector, Local Government Finance (Scotland) Order 2023 [draft], Eddleston Water Project Named UNESCO Ecohydrology Demonstration Site, Congratulations to John McOwan, Chevalier (Knight) of the Legion dHonneur, Asda Extends Cost of Living Support in Cafs and Blue Light Discount, Penicuik Athletic and Football Strips for Malawi. A higher prison population is historically typical of countries under colonial domination. Christine Graham's office is located at 5301 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612. At 76, Christine Grahame has become the oldest MSP ever to be elected to Holyrood, winning 19,807 votes. She has been an MSP since the Scottish Parliament was established in 1999, and has represented this constituency since 2011. I had absolutely no idea of that ladies affliction. This is what makes me especially uneasy for the future of independence. Contact at local office 6 High Street Galashiels TD1 1SD Phone: 07976 596 245 Judith McKinnon holds their hand all along the way. [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. 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? The fact that unionists are making the running on a lot of this doesnt mean the principle is wrong. TNS2019 says: 24 February, 2021 at 5:37 pm Democracy is fragile. https://archive.is/SkBP7/823ea518b2ab80a8f7d851d96f5a80a9276ce2e4.jpg, So wild guess as to Jeggitss next best thing to independence. For Gods sake, Salmond is still being the gentleman, and she has knifed him how many times? He was reasonably composed until he hit the point about not seeking to limit the evidence blah blah about 15.57.20. At the 2021 Scottish Elections I was honoured to be again re-elected as the MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale constituency. 24 February, 2021 at 9:43 pm. Following his discussion from his legal team, AS is a smart, knowledgeable & courageous man. 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. He appears to have lost a lot of weight too. No worries it was obvious you were not aware, so happy to help. He never did Thats what used to go on in Clarence House in the good old days. Not enough to make it disappear and for us all to forget anyway. Whether she has actually nodded in the video, I am not sure because I have not watched it. A MSP is forced to stand down, for what is a trivial offense. He ummed and aaahed and answered nothing of importance. 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. So there are a few bloggers dropping hints now. The Lord Advocate sound an old and honourable title. 452 Msb M, Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States The *timing* of Wolffes 2016 appointment and subsequent insertion into Cabinet meetings makes a lot of sense. In line with our commitment to be Net Zero Carbon by 2030, Ford will become the https://www.craigmurray.org.uk/archives/2021/02/25000-reward-offered-for-copy-of-geoff-aberdein-testimony/. The UK media seem more interested in whether it will reduce support for independence rather than any facts. Because if there is only one court order for anonymity, Wolffes non-answers make no sense. Scotland ought to go alone if ye wish, of course, but enthusiasm carries us away sometimes. 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I think that the role of backbenchers and the role of people like me is to, in a way, hold your party to account a little bit at times; [though] not to freelance, because Im very loyal to the Scottish National Party and to independence Whereas in here, it may seem a bit [contentious], theres fewer of us. My mother turned to me and says, dont just moan, Christine, phone somebody about it, she recalls. She has just tweeted about Boris by passing Holyrood with funding ,which everybody in this site has been stating was going to be an issue for the last 18 months. Phone: 0131 348 5729 Re Christine Grahame dont know much about her but I do about parkinsons. In the 2016 Scottish Parliament election, Grahame held the seat, increasing her share of the vote to 45.1%. I think you might be right. See previous para. From what Ive read, over the past couple of months, the first complaint/issue was raised by Ms H (criminal trial). Governments tend to think weve got four years in or five years in this time, we must get this through. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Mulholland,_Lord_Mulholland, Francis Mulholland, Lord Mulholland, CBE, PC, QC (born 18 April 1959) is a Scottish judge who has been a Senator of the College of Justice since 2016. You have to wonder; if shes the Indy tip-of-the-arrow, why is the Whitehall Establishment so keen to keep her in post? Strange to come to answer questions with a prepared speech. This episode is far from over. Text relay calls welcome. Even at age nine, Christine Grahame didnt stay silent for long when she deemed something was wrong. ", 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. Although she finished second in the constituency vote, she was elected on the SNP's South of Scotland regional list. She will have to be forced out. At the 2021 Scottish Elections I was honoured to be again re-elected as the MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale constituency. There now seem to be many comments supporting my nodding donkey first thoughts. 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. Surely that would have sunk his boat instead of asking questions that have an infinite get out Claus. 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. How is then there were another 10,000 new cases of the virus in the Here is the register for Christine Grahame. Very interesting link Hautey, hopefully Salmond will now be able to tell all. And he is a weasel. The balance is wrong for the Justice Committee and its not the first time Ive said it and it wont be the last. Trackback: trackback from your own site. The Lord Advocate, or something working through his office, instructed the two complainants to file complaints with the police. These people are not here now. I am always happy to hear your views. Did the Crown Office receive any submissions from any third party before it wrote to the SPCB yesterday? Ms 2 and Ms 3. We know this because this is what she said to the court. If that was the case, they would have not deleted entire paragraphs. Just in time for the May Elections we all saw that coming didnt we???? 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. Why have we heard nothing about / from her until now? I note that the Lord Advocate did not answer any of my previous questions. And remember, people even politicians are people have busy lives too. The difference is significant. At 2:35 the reference to the order from the High Court. 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'. Big Jock says: I watched the whole thing live. They look at each other and ask .Do you think there might be any others?. Terence A Wildey Other occupants: We know they were betrayed by their sister, Leslie Evans, who took the material direct to the Crown Agent against their explicit wishes. Christine Grahame is a Scottish National Party (SNP) politician. Any pain that might be brought by our Independence is of a nothing in comparison. Top of the News. Until he commented that the section had been redacted to protect complainers. A day of reckoning is definitely coming and posts like yours can help to secure a proper outcome. This is beyond a joke, what I seen from Mrs Murrell in the covid briefing was appalling. I think the events of today have proven my point. Christine Grahame (Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) (SNP): "No strikes. Christine Graham - People Directory - 192.com 200 Results for Christine Graham Please use the search above if you cannot find the record you require. The encouraging thing was that Ruth Davidson called for a judge-led criminal inquiry in to this shambolic affair. She has served on the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body since May 2021.[1]. 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. Netflix devoured in silence as guitars and drums scream out to be heard. 24 February, 2021 at 10:03 pm, @ Brian Doonthetoon says: Those poor women have been abused just like the Lloyds Names were abused. Something happening all right. Within next two weeks. I am sure I am not alone in that. Just watched Sturgeons soundbite on Sky News, baiting AS with her square-go style. 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. 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 My bet is on the MI5 crown agent. "[20] A month later, Grahame arranged a second meeting with the prisoner, Megrahi. 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. And now its going to be the gift that keeps on giving. It has crossed my mind that Mulholland may have been playing a long game. 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? Here endeth the lesson, let those who have ears and not one eye on their next career move, hear. She will not consider quitting. This is the time of me too, when every man is guilty of rape, and every woman is to be believed. 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. Fear is nourished. She can really be really effective when she needs to. Ive had the pleasure of watching many members of the legal profession undertaking court work prior to my retirement. Boris is spending money like Scottish water! Millions for those unable to export because of Brexit Jackie Baillie did at least try to get a straight answer from the slimy slippery Wolffe, but to no avail. Join Facebook to connect with Christine Graham and others you may know. 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! His peers must be astonished, whatever actually happened. It was just a skirmish today; both Nicola Sturgeons Covid Presentation and the Lord Advocates appearance at Holyrood. Sturgeon, youve been found out. This really is the sort of thing the CIA gets up to in South America. Ive always struggled with puzzles. They get two nibbles. ", Asked by: Grahame, Christine, Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 January 2023, "To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with NHS Borders and NHS Lothian. View the map. Tuesday we take the wheelie bins out.. Apart from that, Im sure the superior intellect and years of sword-crossing with genuine political heavyweights will ensure Mr Salmond has more than a few aces up his sleeve I expect Scotlands former First Minister to take Sturgeon to the cleaners. Away and shite, youre Office is in disrepute, on your watch again. With the absolute disaster that was redactiongate on Tuesday I dont think even the MSM could overlook things from now on. The first time I was convener, we did inquiries we even did our own Act of Parliament. Stuart, I dont know how youre keeping up with all the last ditch, sleekit twists & turns as this farce heads inexorably towards towards a denouement, but thanks for taking one (a biggie) for the team. 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. Ms 1 fears that this may be an opportunity for Alex Salmond to get back into Hollyrood. I have always contacted Stue to make him aware, so he could take my post down. My sincere thanks to Al-Stuart for many enlightening points. I hope this site wont suffer due to you. Wolffe also appeared to be reading all his answers from his folder. Justice is random, unless they are out to get you, then you are fucked. Having watched Mr Wolffe in the Supreme Court, hes kind of like that all the time stuttering and those revolting tongue-roving manoeuvres, although he stutters less and talks slower in court and is even more boring what I thought was new was the waver in his voice as he answered Jackie Baillie I suspect he knows his days are numbered, and with the bullshitty non-answers though he did claim, in parliament (aha, we must remember hes got to act under the ministerial code no telling porkies to parliament) that the Clown Office was not trying to obstruct democracy etc,,, quite a claim, seeing as how they are. Of course, the reforms that have dominated the committees most recent deliberations police and fire reform, tribunals, changes to the court system, and the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Bill are something of an exception. She will not consider quitting.. Do you understand that youre alone? It is quite clearly a vexatious intervention presumably intended to manipulate the narrative which Alex Salmond is empowered to deliver. Stuthe reason it was so short is because everyone in the chamber recognized bullshitters when they see them. They oppose the proposed HCB, TRA extremism and self ID, they want immediate action on independence. The harrassment enquiry was the lead item on ITV news at 10 tonight. I wonder at those so cocksure of the SG and its withholding of evidence under the pretence of protecting the alphabet women. 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? 24 February, 2021 at 9:24 pm THE UK Government has announced plans to spend millions on projects across Scotland by working directly with local authorities.. It is clear she holds the bipartisan character of the committee system in high regard often very different from the tribal jostling that FMQs gives rise to while drawing a clear distinction between her roles as a convener and backbencher. How the fuck did all this horrifying madness happen? It is my understanding that the current Loard Advocate apologised for the Malicious Prosecutions fiasco, even though he inhereted the mess from the previous Lord Advocate, who got promoted for it, or something like that! Obviously political reporting is most prone to that phenomena, but it also happens in all other reporting, e.g. 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. The other problem I have is the assertion that the redacted evidence is necessary to protect the anonymity of the conspirators, but when comparing the full text with the redacted version, this is patently untrue. 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. 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. A week or two at the tops @jeggit Jason Michael. 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. Odd, that MSPs of a Holyrood Parliament can meekly accept flannel when the gravest of questions require to be answered? I sincerely thank you for your post. Listen, if Murrell nationalised Scotlands oil, all the profits would be spent on fucking legal fees. Theres a huge crack in the dam, the water is gushing through and the entire structure is about to completely collapse imminently. Others seem to be saying I have hit the nail on the head. 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. 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. Contempt of democracy and contempt of a nation. Thanks for that, SD, I wasnt aware of this condition. What about Carig Murray? Following the declaration, Christine Grahame said she was "relieved and excited". My mothers lesson about if youre not prepared to say or do something, I dont want to hear about it has remained with me sometimes to my cost that if something really is wrong, I spoke out, she says. Does this mean that COPFS has been chancing their arm with that letter hoping Fabiani and co would be intimidated by it and remove the publication? I received a copy of the letter for my information after it had been issued. No other concerns were raised, and no other concerns have been raised subsequently. He had the look to me of someone that knew they were in a hole and was desperately trying not to dig any further. His hands are so bleached by the dye of this evidence Im surprised he doesnt glow during the day let alone at night. Pertinent questions are starved before birth. The world is closed. Millions to refurbish Westminster. On reading some seemingly valid points concerning the lady, the alleged excuses for her actions seem to be very much disputed. Lots of looking down and to the left. NS, the LA, LL and LE should all just resign now and let Scotland get on with Independence process. [16], In June 2016 one councillor resigned from the SNP over Grahame's intervention, claiming it represented a "lack of support" for SNP councillors and that he had not voted for her in the 2016 Scottish Parliament elections. There are new readers here, brought by MSM mentions, who arent aware of whats been going on over the past few years. I have been writing in here for the past 6-weeks or so. Because you now seem in fact to be yet *another* Nicola lapdog, intent on licking both her (and maybe her husbands tails) in order to skew the story. If she walks, her career in politics is over. The pile of evidence is growing so fast that it will take Poirot Sherlock Holmes and miss Marples to get to the bottom of who did what and who authorized it .The scary thing is some of not all will escape any form of prosecutions and some will stay in positions of responsibility in the event of any outcome I guess it is whether you feel she is a visible ally for the ridiculous charade that was the AGs appearance. One can`t help that Sturgeon and co are loosing control of the situation. Got to say Im kinda impressed with Jackie Baillie here. Following the 2016 election to the 5th Scottish Parliament, Grahame was elected Deputy Presiding Officer. I dont know about you folks but these days Alex Salmond dignity is clear to see. What are Christine M. Graham's areas of care? As a few have noted she does have a medical condition. If the Committee serve a s.24 notice on Alex Salmond to produce the documents to them wouldnt he be happy to do that? Maximum damage to the reputation of Alex Salmond. Social . Date lodged: Wednesday, March 1, 2023, Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Claire Baker, Katy Clark, Rhoda Grant, Richard Leonard, Michael Marra, Pauline McNeill, Carol Mochan, Paul O'Kane, Paul Sweeney A Bill that is introduced in the Scottish Parliament is scrutinised and debated by MSPs. The old grow lonelier, as the young forego their youth and grow lonelier still. And I am not mad about lots of legislation. I think the problem for the Justice Committee, which started and has grown over the years, is theres no space for inquiries. As someone here said, let your enemies destroy themselves. She cannot help it and it is difficult to treat. 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. In 1984, she graduated from the Edinburgh University again, but this time with a Bachelor of Laws degree. Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website. Do you think its possible that the man is ill? James Caithness says: I have been privileged to represent the people of Midlothian and the Borders for 22 years in the Scottish Parliament. Is this the political protocol in every Parliament in every country, or is it peculiar only to Scotlands? And one post in particular seems to suggest that she is no shrinking violet. 6,096 Posts, I know people who feel differently in different political parties about issues which their party has taken a line [on] but they dont speak out and thats a problem.. Better to have an independent scotland that is clean. But the animal is not Alex Salmond. The whole thing was a ridiculous spectacle no matter what.. Find out about tours and events at the Scottish Parliament. Christine Comizio Jan. 20, 2023. . Dont rock to and fro They both know it is the end-game now. She has been an MSP since the Scottish Parliament was established in 1999, and has. 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. Her main challenger was Scottish Borders Council leader Shona Haslam, who took 12,981 votes for the Scottish Conservatives. Dont cling to the lectern as if you are drowning The answer is obvious Wolffe has little control over the COPFS and he is being sidelined. 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? It looks tiny with no lips. 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. aLurker says: OT 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. Like the overwhelming majority of people Nicola Sturgeon unquestioningly bought into #MeToo propaganda which erases the fact that a full third of *current* domestic violence victims in UK and Australia (& broadly speaking across western democracies) are MEN. Those closest to the Scottish Government are the most bent. 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.. Billions for English Flood Defences The Lord Advocate: I would like to work to help change the built environment to make it more sustainable and healthier for . 2002, B.S. Very badly reported as Salmond v Sturgeon of course. The Crown raises issues and concerns in any case in which it apprehends that a contempt may take place. Hopefully more MSPs and such like call for this before & after the election. The Crown Office may try to find reasons for not producing them. If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear. Ive tried to see the issue from all sides. Or is it? In February, MSPs on the committee refused to endorse Scottish Government plans to scrap the centuries-old requirement of corroboration. Her office accepts new patients. Some people say I am wrong/cruel etc. This is now about democracy and open government. Sits behind Sturgeon to her RHS. Interesting that even the BBC is, after months of pretty much ignoring this, now giving it proper attention: It was the lead story on Radion 4s P.M. programme tonight.
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