You have to wonder; if shes the Indy tip-of-the-arrow, why is the Whitehall Establishment so keen to keep her in post? aLurker says: Bob Mack says: . Education. [9] In April 2020, Scottish Labour's Lewis Macdonald was elected as interim Deputy Presiding Officer in her absence. It can be strange, what you find on Tinternet. 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. (From what I have seen and read in the past few weeks, I am definitely not holding my breath.). a quick thought, quote taken from a commentor on guido. She held the position alongside Linda Fabiani from 2016 until 2021. I am a bit more liberal tho I reckon we slip him the micky SODIUM PENTOTHAL in his latte, administered just before. More to the point, it reveals a darker side of the matter and conspiracy is too light a description. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 28, 2023, Result 62 for, 55 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote, Submitted by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. He said he saw the letter after it was composed. Spanish, University of Nevada, Reno; 2006, M.D., University of Nevada School of Medicine Boris is spending money like Scottish water! 6,096 Posts, Sturgeon, under the control of her brit state handlers is out to destroy the SNP. 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. Ultimately, it is for the parliamentary authorities to determine what they may lawfully publish within the bounds of the order laid down by the court. There we have it ladies and gentlemen and all in between. She will not consider quitting. Christine Graham has been working as a Executive Assistant at J. Hillis Miller Health Center for 8 years. Second time round, she was more alive to the privileged opportunity that attending university entailed. Absolutely no answers, & of course I heard no explanation about the need to actually redact. And the reason these ScotGov plants AND the Scottish COPFS are trying to suppress Alex Salmonds testimony, is because the manner in which the case was orchestrated against him is ALREADY STANDARD throughout the UK (& beyond) *secret* Family Courts system. Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website. Its nothing to worry about. Shes beneath contempt. Very badly reported as Salmond v Sturgeon of course. If my experience is anything to go by, this will undoubtedly bring many, many visitors to Midlothian and the Borders as well as encouraging people to stay and live in the area.[13], In late 2015 Grahame became involved in a public dispute with Scottish Borders Council over the siting of the Great Tapestry of Scotland in the constituency. Somebody needs to tell those Brit Nat Press and Media whores that Salmond is no longer a member of the SNP for one. It is quite clearly a vexatious intervention presumably intended to manipulate the narrative which Alex Salmond is empowered to deliver. Christine Graham - Ex.. - J. Hillis Miller Health Center | ZoomInfo Democracy is fragile. Following the 2016 election to the 5th Scottish Parliament, Grahame was elected Deputy Presiding Officer. I mean that seriously. O/T Nobody had th gumption to ask about the professionalism professional prosecutors who mount malicious prosecutions by their own admission and political prosecutions by any objective estimation. Hes not running the Scottish legal show!! Those poor women have been abused just like the Lloyds Names were abused. Only the movement that he helped build could lift him up and through this. Grahame says that she is listening to the debate. If Aberdeins evidence is made public Liz Lloyd is either going to have to take a fall to protect her boss or turn on Sturgeon to protect her career. In February, MSPs on the committee refused to endorse Scottish Government plans to scrap the centuries-old requirement of corroboration. 1 Christine Graham ER 2022 Billingham, TS22. The SNP leadership appears to be without any integrity whatsoever. 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. but McDonalds is open. Joan Hutchesons expos of the failures relating to the NEC and the leaderships response to attempts to change it are all of a piece with the conspiracy against Salmond. Did the Crown Office receive any submissions from any third party before it wrote to the SPCB yesterday? Looking at the individual dissembling and obfuscating I couldnt help but think what a weasel of a little man. 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: Sorry Brian and indeed other SNP members, but I just cant fathom why any reasonable person, seeing what they see now, can stomach remaining in the party? Its an anecdote Grahame used to recite when she was a high school teacher in an effort to encourage kids to speak up. 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. Christine Grahame MSP Draft Proposal A proposal for a Bill to improve the health and wellbeing of dogs throughout their lives by strengthening the regulation of the activity of breeding, and of selling or transferring puppies, and by establishing a more responsible and informed approach to acquiring and owning a puppy or dog. They oppose the proposed HCB, TRA extremism and self ID, they want immediate action on independence. Fundamentally, what is at issue is an order by the High Court handed down to protect the anonymity of complainers. Hearing that commitee are now using their powers to compel the release of Murrels text and WhatsApp messages. Millions for those unable to export because of Brexit @ 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. Wonderful for a new writer. Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale stretches from the commuter belt south of Edinburgh down to the area south of Peebles, and includes Galashiels and Melrose. She cant fall back on her legal career. 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? TNS2019 says: 24 February, 2021 at 5:37 pm Democracy is fragile. Ireland to offer all Scots (for some definition of Scot) Irish citizenship? As a member of 30 years standing, I cant quite believe Im saying that. Christine Grahame The LA waffle about the redactions being to protect the accusers etc. Born in Staffordshire, England, and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, she attended the University of Edinburgh and Moray House College of Education. It is not a universal feature, though, she suggests. I said a few blog posts back the truth will out. Im sure Mzzzzzz Sturgeon would agree. She has been an MSP since the Scottish Parliament was established in 1999, and has represented this constituency since 2011. Which is why he had to make an abject, grovelling apology for them being the exact opposite of that recently. He ummed and aaahed and answered nothing of importance. 24 February, 2021 at 7:08 pm. Who was the Wee Nodding Donkey sitting over the Lord Advocates right shoulder and confirming everything that yon bloke was saying? 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: 11 January 2023, "To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with NHS Borders and NHS Lothian. Grahame urged to stand down during 'sectarian' investigation https://www.scottishlegal.com/article/scotland-has-highest-prison-population-rate-per-head-in-western-europe, Scotland also has the highest proportion of probationers under supervision for offences against persons in all of Europe., The number of people in prison is predicted by the Ministry of Justice to rise further, as sentence lengths and custody rates continue to increase.. Tory MSP resigns after drink and sex allegations | The Scotsman Alex Salmond is due to give evidence on Friday. Englands National news proclaims an extra 400 million for Amazon is blossoming as hairdressers and pubs go bust. The way to force the release of the information from the COPFS which can not be resisted, is simply to pass a one paragraph Act. 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? You couldnt possibly do that now. Christine D. Graham, M.D. - Casas Pediatrics Apologies if this has already been posted, the bypassing of Holyrood begins, we dont have years to hold an indyref, this Mays elections must be a plebiscite. Fabiani is a wreck in comparison. @Solarflare. Im away to watch towie for the first time ever , whole lot more believeable than this shit shower. And remember, people even politicians are people have busy lives too. In the 1994 European Parliament election, she contested the South of Scotland constituency, again unsuccessfully. So there are a few bloggers dropping hints now. Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4224045.stm. [10], In the 2021 Scottish Parliament election Grahame was re-elected as an MSP. https://twitter.com/Jeggit/status/1364674843245953031. I hope to work in the public health field. Christine Grahame is a Scottish National Party (SNP) politician. Who is this Mr Donnely (sp?) However, I doubt the SP will do so. I cannot see how he could be liable to any action civil or criminal if he had to comply with such an order. The whole thing was a ridiculous spectacle no matter what. Brent Crude (Scotland`s type) now selling at over $65 per barrel. Can anyone supply anything more in pursuit of this possible Hereld clue concerning who made the decision? It would be the same tactic (described by Chomsky) used against the NHS and welfare state. Is this the political protocol in every Parliament in every country, or is it peculiar only to Scotlands? Bernaith smiles and catches his sneeze to protect the house of cards. She compares her first spell as convener of the Justice Committee and fellow members as them all showing much greater skill today. Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale Constituency. J. Hillis Miller Health Center is part of the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics industry, and located in Florida, United States. I am always happy to hear your views. 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. Let us also not forget Alistair Carmichael, who set the legal precedent that its acceptable for politicians to lie as long as its political. Im sure that really helped the general integrity levels. Then he turns into a stuttering mess for some reason. The entire interlude in the chambers proceedings was a complete waste of everyones time, producing no information of any value or truth. She could have been nodding in agreement as well, one doesnt negate the other. She has served on the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body since May 2021.[1]. We all know what the original submission said before COPFS nobbled it. The walls are starting to close in on a few key players. James Caithness says: Another shite performance under what can only be described as polite questioning .I hope that someone wasnt paid public money to coach him AYRSHIRE ROB think for five minutes, before you start typing. Face masks and latex gloves, instead of high heels and summer dresses. It is the latter that has caused most division within and outwith parliament. Nicola and Liz get to hear about this. ", See all of Christine Grahame's questions submitted in Parliament, Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Animal Welfare, Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Gardening and Horticulture, Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Older People, Age and Ageing, Culture Tourism Europe and External Affairs Committee, Solicitors in the Supreme Courts of Scotland Amendment Bill Committee, Edinburgh Airport Rail Link Bill Committee. Still trying to make sense of James waffles assertion that it wisnae him, a big boy did it and ran away. 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. Dr. Christine D. Graham, MD | Tucson, AZ - US News Health Breeks says: He will have an answer ready & close LF of at the pass & continue to impart the information for us all to hear. I want to ask the Lord Advocate about the meeting that was held between Levy & McRae and the Crown in advance of the hearing with Lady Dorrian. From what Ive read, over the past couple of months, the first complaint/issue was raised by Ms H (criminal trial). This is very serious. Her office accepts new patients. I wonder if the reason why he was unsettled at points might have been because somebody else had written the answers for him and as he was reading them he came across parts he realised would put him in an even more difficult position so he could not bring himself to read them aloud. I read that, looked at it and my gut instinct was to say, THATS A BLOKE. kindof. Best start looking through yer favourite shop, Totty Rocks for a frock with fetching stripes that match the latest fashion at Corton Vale. The work of Tommy H- This really is the sort of thing the CIA gets up to in South America. Was this man given parliamentary privilege meaning that he could effectively be lying and never risk contempt of parliament? These people are so sure of their abilities that they think they can do as they please. He was reasonably composed until he hit the point about not seeking to limit the evidence blah blah about 15.57.20. Christine Graham - People Directory - 192.com 200 Results for Christine Graham Please use the search above if you cannot find the record you require. She would either have to perjure herself or spill the beans. The Crown raises issues and concerns in any case in which it apprehends that a contempt may take place. Yes, the Court of Session came ultimately to his aid but at what financial cost to us and emotional cost to the appellant? Contact details Contact online Email: Christine.Grahame.msp@parliament.scot Website: christinegrahame.com Facebook: Christine's facebook Contact at the Scottish Parliament The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP Phone: 0131 348 5729 Text relay calls welcome. Does anyone know? 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. I would like to work to help change the built environment to make it more sustainable and healthier for . 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. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10158265728151374&set=a.10158260397776374&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZXel1YRxGLg6PWYe-HKxCjB8KcjJWHb8zyUPs7zQXoitB51gmnBYGr_Xr_nK_ioNfv8NWie4nf0_J-zsQ0PSy1L6NMfO0-Z8f3bTjowdbzDqQ&__tn__=EH-R. You may surmise that but, all I can type is that, I just browse the WWW and post links to what I think will be of interest to readers on WOS. Bythe end, hed left nobody any the wiser. Jesus. Grahame ran for Depute Leader of the Scottish National Party in the 2004 leadership election, but was defeated by Nicola Sturgeon. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades. 24 February, 2021 at 5:35 pm I think the comment Roddy Macdonald says: is spot on. There is something no quite right about Craig Murrays trial. Im sure he can throw money about and just mark it down as Covid Costs. The *timing* of Wolffes 2016 appointment and subsequent insertion into Cabinet meetings makes a lot of sense. The dirty infiltrators must be removed even if it hurts. Id never campaign shoulder to shoulder with some of the loathsome individuals in the SNP at present. Well known for being on the winning side of every political debate and well in touch with the average voter. Incidentally, in his interview with Mark McNaught recently Craig Murray identified a former MI5 agent working at the Crown Office. The public purse has just paid out ~24million to a couple of private individuals who were deeply involved in that football club. ", Asked by: Grahame, Christine, Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 2 February 2023, "To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made, as part of its cross-government coordination of Covid Recovery policies, of the wider ongoing impact of COVID-19, including on the economy. Wolffes bottle has crashed, another liar whos not even good at it hell fall far. This is then updated with any changes they provide. How the fuck did all this horrifying madness happen? Al-Stuart, others have stated upthread that Christine Grahame has benign essential tremor. At the forefront of the backlash are to be newly empowered minority groups set-upon by right-wing white heterosexual males, who as well as being the key to OWNING the streets (the roots of any fledgling dictatorship) are themselves being mass emasculated to simultaneously make them more susceptible to State and societal subservience; which upon #ToryAnalyticas own militarisation trigger #OpFukuglaschu was (is) in the process of guilt-shaming demoralised and depressed young men to be handed their #PatrioticPoverty purpose on a plate and *channelled* to find their meaning in an #AusterityArmy uniform in order to begin the mobilisation of a truly global, 21st century fascism. Theyre presumably not talking to Salmond at this stage, just about him. If that was the case, they would have not deleted entire paragraphs. AwakeNotWoke says: I didnt believe a word of it. Craig Murray should just wire 25 large ones to James matthews because he quite clearly has the aberdein statement, or possibly even an interview lined up. That is the level of intellect who wants to govern Scotland. The Crown Office appears to be doing a great job of bringing it into disrepute. When ultra-unionist (and clueless) Guardian columnists like Martin Kettle are out batting for Nicola then if you cant smell the coffee then you probably have Covid-19. ", Asked by: Grahame, Christine, Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 September 2022, "To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with NHS Borders. (More), Stats: This is beyond a joke, what I seen from Mrs Murrell in the covid briefing was appalling. The Crowns sole interest in the matter is to secure respect for that court order. 24 February, 2021 at 9:36 pm So I waited until I heard the evidence and I still wasnt convinced. SNP has already lost my regional vote (Ive done the wurkie-outs). most oil companies sucking up our oil, (BP,Chrysaor Holdings Limited) are headquartered down south same town as the tax goes. 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 Has she felt other parties have tried to capitalise on it? We have shared heroes and deeply intertwined histories too. In 1984, she graduated from the Edinburgh University again, but this time with a Bachelor of Laws degree. This comes across as a deliberate attempt to withhold information and to tamper with the ability of the committee to make an informed decision. He wont get promoted like he thinks. I couldnt concentrate on what she was saying because I was so distracted by the eye-lashes. "[20] A month later, Grahame arranged a second meeting with the prisoner, Megrahi. He had the look to me of someone that knew they were in a hole and was desperately trying not to dig any further. [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. Sturgeon, youve been found out. At the 2021 Scottish Elections I was honoured to be again re-elected as the MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale constituency. Scotlands fortnightly political & current affairs magazine. Surely one of the papers will publish one of the key witness statements currently hidden from the committee shortly? Was he aware of what was going on? These are the official transcripts of what was said by this MSP in the chamber and at committee meetings. Wolffe also appeared to be reading all his answers from his folder. Very badly reported as Salmond v Sturgeon of course. Cath The alleged knee touching allegation aimed at Salmond proved to be false much like many of the criminal accusations. Billions on Dud Track and Trace 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). ensure that the conduct of the Scottish Government does not bring politics in the whole of the United Kingdom into international disrepute.. 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. Going back a wee back today, when Ruth Davidson stated that a judge led inquiry was now needed, I felt that suddenly the ball had moved into the other side of the pitch. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 28, 2023, Supported by: Paul Sweeney 24 February, 2021 at 7:15 pm Crown Office is corrupt and incompetent.. The Lord Advocate: 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. I have to assume Stuart Campbell is correct in his comments about Alex Salmond separating both posts while in office if thats the case , both the Lord Advocate and the SNP MSP Arthur have just told blatant lies in their presentation to Parliament, I am sure I am not alone in that. Millions for City Projects TBH what he said was no answer to any of the questions. Mr Wolf suffers from a neurological condition that I dont think that will work and I think the independence movement will be their victim. Hopefully more MSPs and such like call for this before & after the election.