View the profiles of people named Christine Grahame. It is like a sausage machine, whichever government it is. It is interesting that he has been called back at all. In the 1994 European Parliament election, she contested the South of Scotland constituency, again unsuccessfully. The Lord Advocate: Liam Fox the Disgraced Defence Minister? Really? 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. More to the point, it reveals a darker side of the matter and conspiracy is too light a description. She cannot help it and it is difficult to treat. The Bill was approved in principle by 64 votes to five, with 57 abstentions, including Grahame. Jesus. Terence A Wildey Other occupants: Sturgeon wont resign. Twitter Jeggit. 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. They must be terrified. I think Alex Salmond will be looking-on tonight, pleased that he has had the opposition plan set-out before him. This website contains useful information including details on how to contact me as well as local surveys and information. Mrs. Christine E. Graham Sunset: March 22, 2022 God . It seems the Dear Leader has taken a sledgehammer to ours for the sake of her own personal vendetta, and theyre no longer fit for purpose. Join Facebook to connect with Christine Graham and others you may know. who has a neurological condition that causes tremors. the current trade issues, and the prior brexit WA and TCA negotiations. Did anyone notice he was turning the pages of his folder from back to front? Billions on Englands High Speed Railway Christine Grahame MSP @CGrahameMSP MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale. Or is there another court order? ", 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. Is there a country with a Government and Judiciary that actually work going spare? Again, back to the nine-year-old, if youre not going to say anything or do anything about it, dont moan. We have shared heroes and deeply intertwined histories too. I have absolutely no faith in Scotlands prosecution service. Watch the bit of the briefing again and youll see what I mean. Billions for Tory friends emergency contracts Looking at the individual dissembling and obfuscating I couldnt help but think what a weasel of a little man. 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. 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. I simply could not have put it any better at all. After the election, she was reshuffled from chair of the Scottish Parliament's Health committee to Shadow Minister for Social Justice, generally seen by media commentators as an upwards shift. Nicola and Liz get to hear about this. I see Johnson is about to bribe local councillors with cash to play with at local level (ignoring Holyrood intervention) A. Christine Grahame is a hypocrite of the first order given her alleged sexual peccadilloes causing a married man to lose his job (okay he was a Tory and some say all is fair in love and war). I WOULD make common cause with unionists acting to protect the Scottish parliament and our democracy. In the background Liam Fox and the Tories are talking about intervening. It is/was an exercise to tell certain people, including Craig Murray, To shut the f*ck up! They tend, then, to make cowardly politicians. Is my first impression that you are a genuine bloke, attempting to shine light in dark corners totally wrong? Even more apparently lately. Now I have concerns that access to justice for some people means just getting their case into court and I do not think court is therapy, I do not think that a rape or sexual assault victim getting into court and then a jury turning round and finding someone not guilty, acquitting them or not proven, will make them feel any better, I think it will make them feel worse, thats my take. 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. A week or two at the tops @jeggit Jason Michael. 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). A higher prison population is historically typical of countries under colonial domination. 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 She cant fall back on her legal career. makes his spout bull shit until those present are comatose. I suppose we shouldnt be surprised but its still a shock to find ourselves in this situation. Odd, that MSPs of a Holyrood Parliament can meekly accept flannel when the gravest of questions require to be answered? She then took a back seat, whilst the two original complainants came forward (A and B in the civil case, who became different Alphabetties in the criminal case.). Her first name is "Christine" and her last name is . Rita LeBay - Committed suicide via carbon monoxide poisoning. We are a very small parliament with therefore a small number of backbenchers so we dont have the same kind of freedom of thought across all the parties that they have at Westminster. In the 2016 Scottish Parliament election, Grahame held the seat, increasing her share of the vote to 45.1%. 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. Youll notice her in the chamber quite a lot now youve seen her once. I think you might be right. These people are not here now. Russia, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and every other company in Europe? Now, granted, I dont know over-much about Haggerty, so I wont cast aspersions on her personally, but too many leadership supporters have been carrying on cheerfully without much opposition, and with fawning praise from certain quarters (not the Tory press, obviously, but parts of the media) that they actually believe their own hype and think they are invincible whereas in fact its largely the awfulness of Johnson and the Tories that has caused the frankly underwhelming rise in support for independence. And I know I have spoken to people about that whove been in those circumstances. [1] Her nomination was confirmed by the Scottish Parliament on 1 June 2016. Wolffes performance was amateur farce. Someone leaks the report to the Daily Record. Listen, if Murrell nationalised Scotlands oil, all the profits would be spent on fucking legal fees. If the Committee serve a s.24 notice on Alex Salmond to produce the documents to them wouldnt he be happy to do that? [9] In April 2020, Scottish Labour's Lewis Macdonald was elected as interim Deputy Presiding Officer in her absence. ?If youre a man, youre the last man. The dirty infiltrators must be removed even if it hurts. A MSP is forced to stand down, for what is a trivial offense. that`s $65,000,000 going south every day. What is this all about, Brian? Without asking awkward questions. I dont think that there is enough time to go through the electoral commission process before May. His performance was an outrage. 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. So correct me if Im wrong, a letter was issued by the COPFS, which clearly identifies one of the complainers by insisting on the redaction of 5 paragraphs, and Lord Wolffe states that he had no knowledge of the letter. This website is using cookies. 24 February, 2021 at 7:08 pm. 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. What other job is she qualified for? 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 odds of one or more of the plotters doing some jail time, increase with each day so the question now is which one of them will be the first to break ranks and throw the rest under the bus to save themself ? Christine Grahame's office in Galashiels Grahame joined the Scottish National Party in 1970. She has served on the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body since May 2021.[1]. Im hanging on until the election or a leadership election, whatever comes first. Best start looking through yer favourite shop, Totty Rocks for a frock with fetching stripes that match the latest fashion at Corton Vale. Aided by the thousands of Wingers, who have to be the most knowledgeable collection of bloggers anywhere in the world. Proposed Responsible Breeding and Ownership of Dogs (Scotland) Bill She can really be really effective when she needs to. It seems to be disappearing. the 2 TRILLION OF DEBT before Covid must now be down to Grandchildren It has said: We have not signed the contract with Circularity Scotland, Christine Grahame (Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) (SNP): "I very much welcome a debate on preparing a new dementia strategy, because it is a miserable, cruel disease that impacts on so many people, and it is increasing, Christine Grahame (Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) (SNP): "I thank the member for bringing this debate to the chamber, and I add my voice to those who are recognising and applauding the stoicism and determination of many in the hospitality sector, including pubs, small hotels and restaurants and similar venues in the Borders and Midlothian, which with Covid fundingalthoguh not all received itadapted as, See all of Christine Grahame's contributions in the chamber, See all of Christine Grahame's contributions in committees. Dr. Christine Graham, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Tucson, AZ and has over 17 years of experience in the medical field. The whole thing was a ridiculous spectacle no matter what.. This is without doubt one of the weakest performances I think Ive ever seen by a senior member of the legal profession. If the Lord advocate had been at school and speaking in front of the class, the teacher would have told him to take a seat half way through to save him embarrassing himself any more. The answer is obvious Wolffe has little control over the COPFS and he is being sidelined. 07291783. 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. Those senior prosecutors have also ignored Lady Dorrians ruling. Ms Grahame was in Holyrood yesterday, but she has maintained a steadfast silence on the issue so far, insisting that she would not comment on anybody's private life. The contempt of the SG and SNP leadership has fro democracy is only matched by the Brit Nat Pres and Medias contempt for the truth. Wonder if he made a mistake there somehow. They think theyre Franklin D. Roosevelt when actually theyre just lucky. Two weeks later, the dog was put down after biting someone. 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. I do sincerely hope that if the Scottish Judiciary are still *TRULY* independent of the Executive, there may possibly be a positive result/outcome. Thank you. Those poor women have been abused just like the Lloyds Names were abused. It has not sought, and will not seek, to limit the evidence that the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints may have available to it or to interfere with the work of that committee. 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. I have always contacted Stue to make him aware, so he could take my post down. [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. Facebook gives people the. What about all the other people who have been maliciously prosecuted by THIS Lord Advocate?! I am sure shady stuff goes on, but all the MI5, British Empire, colonialism isnt that what the dribbling feel-good alphabet soup crowd have as one of their mental afflictions? David Harvie, the Crown Agent, wikipedia says: The Crown Agent is the principal legal adviser to the Lord Advocate on prosecution matters.. 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. I am always happy to hear your views. 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. For a little over eight minutes, the Lord Advocate was allowed to ignore and avoid a series of questions put to him regarding the abjectly corrupt Crown Offices recent interference with the work of the Fabiani inquiry by redacting evidence which in no way identified anyone as a complainer in the trial of Alex Salmond. Real professionals! Yes, there are animals involved here. The MSP from Dumbarton is doing very well measured and to the point. Alex Salmond hit initially a target of 50k and then I think 100k in about 24 hours if I recall correctly. 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: I dont think [I am] a thorn [in the side], I dont think so at all. You see how important Ms 2 and Ms 3 are to the plot. Could she not have taking a few copies of Alex Salmond statements and asked the lord advocate ( after handing him a copy) which part named the alleged victim to which he wanted removed? the 2 month long vaccination program is going so well? https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19115502.uk-government-spend-millions-scotland-without-holyrood-say-so-part-levelling-up-agenda/. Bottle banks are full while churches are empty. Second time round, she was more alive to the privileged opportunity that attending university entailed. 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. What about Carig Murray? She often sits behind NS or others and is often in the camera shot. 452 Msb M, Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States Very badly reported as Salmond v Sturgeon of course. ensure that the conduct of the Scottish Government does not bring politics in the whole of the United Kingdom into international disrepute.. Using her married name, Christine Creech, she was the SNP candidate at the 1992 General Election for Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale. Do you think whatever ails Nicola Sturgeon is contagious? Mr Wolf suffers from a neurological condition that Grahame says that she is listening to the debate. 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. 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. All my life I have lived with the pain of english rule. So I found this tiny clip Bums glued to seats and eyes fixed to screens, whilst football boots hang motionless on hooks. 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. Liked by Christine Grahame Ford has announced that it is returning to Formula 1 from 2026. Christine Graham, MSW is a Social Worker in Long Beach, CA. How can he have not been near it? Although she finished second in the constituency vote, she was elected on the SNP's South of Scotland regional list. Thanks again, Al-Stuart for cutting through the usual crap and exposing a poor wee lassie with problems as being another chancer in the SNP premier league. [5] From 2001 to 2003, she was Convener of the Justice Committee. Christina R. Graham (Pitts) is a Family Nurse Practitioner in Farmville, VA. . Obfuscation in parts and unconvincing. most oil companies sucking up our oil, (BP,Chrysaor Holdings Limited) are headquartered down south same town as the tax goes. Ive tried to see the issue from all sides. It beggars belief.. Christine Grahame's pointer Mabel is crowned Holyrood - independent Christine is related to Terrence Davis Graham and Ronald J Szypajlo as well as 3 additional people. Just watched Sturgeons soundbite on Sky News, baiting AS with her square-go style. Keep it up stu, we need you more than ever! Most of us would agree, from where we look it surely would never stick? Mind you it used to be ably assisted by the Office of the Solicitor General but thats currently closed, apparently, for reasons. Find out how Christine Grahame has voted recently. Just watched Dougie three jobs Rosss party political broadcast on behalf of the tory party, what an embarrassment, no policies, all about the SNP and the damage that Indyref 2 would cause. You are outside of history. Find doctors by specialty. [26] She has stated previously she has a harmless neurological tremor, which is hereditary and can cause visible shaking.[27]. At 76, Christine Grahame has become the oldest MSP ever to be elected to Holyrood,winning 19,807 votes. 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. Its not been proven there is sufficiency of evidence to take us where the Cabinet Secretary wants to take us, which is, in his words, access to justice. And now its going to be the gift that keeps on giving. If anything, the events of the last few months have shown that to be the case. Yes, the Court of Session came ultimately to his aid but at what financial cost to us and emotional cost to the appellant? 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. All these interventions, nothing to do with us Guv our hands are clean we dont control these departments that are trying to save our arses by putting obstructions in the way of the committee as for the countless pages of blacked out type well thats normal practice in the political world isnt it. Dr Milne was the natural. Next episode tomorrow 6pm when Andrew Neil and I will talk Salmond.. Daring the COPFS to challenge AS in another court case namely contempt of court incompetences of Tory management of Covid 19 because This website contains useful information including details on how to contact me as well as local surveys and information. We are the inheritors. I guess it is whether you feel she is a visible ally for the ridiculous charade that was the AGs appearance. The date of their initial statement was 17 May 2021. Lets bear in mind that the COPFS represents the crown and this is a situation where both the government and the COPFS are under intense public scrutiny, accused of abusing of power to deliberately suppress evidence and render a parliamentary committee useless. 24 February, 2021 at 9:43 pm. Roland LeBay - Committed suicide via carbon monoxide poisoning. LeBay Daughter - Died of carbon monoxide poisoning. My mother turned to me and says, dont just moan, Christine, phone somebody about it, she recalls. 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. Christine is a 1983 horror film directed by John Carpenter based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. Jackie Baillie: Tory MSP resigns after drink and sex allegations | The Scotsman Was he aware of what was going on? 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. Now, I may be wrong, but arent a lot of the Scottish legal profession pals of Murdo and the watp crowd. You know how we are supposed to forget the 100 sheer Would that begin to explain things in a way that made sense? Professional prosecutors and a big compensation division for paying out millions in damages. We know they were betrayed by their sister, Leslie Evans, who took the material direct to the Crown Agent against their explicit wishes. So I did., Holyrood provides comprehensive coverage of Scottish politics, offering award-winning reporting and analysis: Subscribe, Read the most recent article written by - Time for Michael Matheson to live up to his motto of smart on crime, Stay in the know with our fortnightly magazine, Registered in England & Wales under No. Is it just me or is LA Wolffe diminishing in width like a burst balloon? Did he also said that is really for the Committee to make the decision about what to publish, or did I just imagine it? Its our dear Lawrence and Craig . Al-Stuart, others have stated upthread that Christine Grahame has benign essential tremor. 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. This is what makes me especially uneasy for the future of independence. That arse wipe Spear on Twitter has just accused Alex Salmond of a abuse of Power where is yer evidence Mr Spear it is a mister isnt it ? Lady Dorrian is going to be extremely miffed when yet again a case appears before her on the exact same issues as the other week brought by the Spectator.