Anonymous ID: be6dba Q Research Scotland #11: Fantasy Ferry Boats Edition Aug. 4, 2024, 2:50 p.m. No.21350861   🗄️.is 🔗kun

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If you are Scottish, no doubt by now you will have noticed that neither the Scottish nor UK Parliament represent you THE PEOPLE.

 

New "rules" are being made up daily to undermine our Legal System, effectively turning us into Government Property. We no longer are in control of our government, they no longer even pretend to act on our behalf once elected. Pretty soon they will no longer need to play along with their fake elections designed to brainwash you into believing they work for you.

 

The intention of this board is to provide free space for the people of this Nation to circumvent the traitorous Media, Government and Business interests arrayed against us the people, to allow us to post a collection of open-sourced and verifiable information, supplied BY and FOR the People to demonstrate their corruption and lies and take back OUR power.

 

UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL.

 

Let's take back our power collectively, no matter your racial, employment (yes, the police and military too) or religious background, we are all in this together, and will be subjected to the same tyranny if we allow the perverts and criminals in power to proceed with their plans.

 

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Anonymous ID: be6dba Aug. 4, 2024, 2:51 p.m. No.21350868   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>1660 >>6594 >>4298 >>5222 >>8209 >>9581 >>3341 >>3453 >>5563 >>5658 >>0180 >>0338 >>0418 >>0771 >>5013 >>5108 >>0121 >>0139 >>2330 >>2425 >>3291 >>3247 >>3266 >>3275 >>3338 >>5697 >>6005 >>7334 >>8793 >>8885 >>9198 >>3381 >>9828 >>1134 >>1144

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#10

>>20861678 Anas Sarwar defends general election candidate selections from outside Scotland

>>20862045 Newly released files suggest Scots Nazi fugitive was linked to UK intelligence services

>>20893861 American troops land in Scotland to help train Highlands-based battalion on new technology

>>20896216 Scottish schools deploy pupils to quiz kids as young as four on their sexuality

>>20896246 Scots nurseries adopt guidelines claiming kids can 'come out' as transgender at any age

>>20905033 Updated Humza Yousaf Bun

>>20905036 Updated Livermore Emails Bun

>>20905041 Initial SNP WhatsApp Scandal Bun

>>20933177 Glasgow slavery exhibition is 'partisan distortion' of history that exaggerates city's role, says Oxford academic

>>20935349 Paedo Scotland lifeboat volunteer hosts kid’s party in ‘serious safeguarding breach’

>>20967437 Statement on the future retirement of the Lord President

>>20998375, >>20998377 Disestablishment of the Church of England Bill [HL] (video)

>>20998441 Highlights from the Scottish Leader’s Debate 3rd June 2024 (video)

>>20998447, >>20998769, >>20998778, >>21002593 Douglas Ross quits as Scottish Tory leader after double jobbing Westminster row (video)

>>21036661 Neil Oliver: Many of the Powerful Are Really Enemies of Democracy (video)

>>21038116, >>21038128 LEADER CLASH Scottish party leaders accuse each other of lying to voters in fiery election TV debate

>>21056443 Updated Operation Branchform Bun

>>21056447 Covid and other Pestilence Bun Part One

>>21056462 Initial Michael Matheson Bun

>>21056464 Nicola Sturgeon & SNP Bun Part One

>>21078819, >>21079920, >>2080015 Huge explosion and plumes of toxic gas over Glasgow as a battery recycling factory burns out of control (video)

>>21078843 (General Research #25840) Scotland's oldest Royal Burgh begins plans to celebrate 900th anniversary

>>21154058 Tony Blair's Scottish secretary made minister again by Keir Starmer

>>21186585 Departing Nats to share a £1m 'golden goodbye' windfall thanks to new winding-up rules

>>21192753, >>21194125 Donald Trump 'shot' at U.S rally with former president rushed off stage by secret service agents (video)

>>21205878 Britains Real Monarch with Tony Robinson (video)

>>21219546 European Communities Act 1972 (repealed)

>>21227630, >>21227645 King's Speech (video)

>>21231256 Updated Operation Branchform Bun

>>21231279 Horizon Post Office Scandal Bun Part One

>>21231294 Updated Nicola Sturgeon & SNP Bun Part Two

>>21231299 John Swinney Bun Part One

>>21309966 Islamic hate preacher's audacious bid to turn Scottish island into 'Sharia' state raises £3m

>>21310063 Harry and Meghan cling on to ancient Scottish title despite ditching royal life

>>21350797 Historic Abuse Bun

>>21350800 Final Infected Blood Scandal Bun

>>21350803 Final Covid and other Pestilence Bun Part Two

>>21350805 Fergusen Ferry Scandal Bun

>>21350806 Final Government Bloat, Waste, and Abuse Bun

>>21350808 Final Horizon Post Office Scandal Bun Part Two

>>21350812 Huw Edwards Bun

>>21350814 Final Law and Disorder Bun

>>21350822 Final Nicola Sturgeon & SNP Bun Part Three

>>21350823 Final John Swinney Bun Part Two

>>21350826 Final SNP WhatsApp Scandal Bun

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 4, 2024, 5:34 p.m. No.21351696   🗄️.is 🔗kun

https://youtu.be/VOw-PzN8fo8

 

 

Perfect punishment by the electorate

 

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Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 5, 2024, 5:11 p.m. No.21358435   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9457

>>>21350806

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/outrageous-msps-bill-taxpayers-thousands-33360370

 

'Outrageous' MSPs bill taxpayers thousands for help in filling in their tax returns

 

Exclusive: SNP backbencher Audrey Nicoll charged the taxpayer £1,800 for 'specialist tax advice', becoming the first MSP in years to take advantage of this cushy expenses perk

 

David Walker

3 AUG 2024

 

For millions of people in the UK, filling in a tax return is a tiresome and headache-inducing chore… but most of us manage to get it done without the added expense of calling in a specialist.

 

Not so for our pampered politicians at the Scottish Parliament, however, with MSPs allowed to reclaim the cost of professional advice and assistance for completing their tax returns from the public purse.

 

The perk has emerged after an SNP backbencher claimed back a whopping £1,800 for receiving "specialist tax advice for a 2021/22 tax return". Audrey Nicoll reclaimed the eye-watering sum on her expenses in September 2023.

 

She is the first Member of the current Parliament to take advantage of the lavish benefit, although several MSPs also claimed smaller sums for help in submitting tax returns in the previous session.

 

Former SNP Cabinet Secretary Alex Neil and former Labour MSPs David Stewart, Rhoda Grant and Elaine Smith all claimed back cash paid out to accountants. In total, their 12 claims over the five years added up to £3,354.

 

Ms Nicoll represents Aberdeen South and North Kincardine. She was also a member of Aberdeen City Council until May 2022 and she's married to Alex Nicoll, the SNP's group leader in the Granite City.

 

She previously had a 31-year career in the police, rising to the rank of detective sergeant and investigating serious crimes, and her skills are put to good use as convener of Holyrood's Justice Committee.

 

The TaxPayers' Alliance blasted the fact that politicians are able to claim for accountancy services which most members of the public have to pay for. Researcher Callum McGoldrick said: "Scottish taxpayers will be livid at these outrageous expense claims. As services suffer and taxes go up, MSPs are billing hard-working Scots for tax advice. MSPs shouldn't be billing taxpayers for costs that ordinary Scots have to pay themselves."

 

The perk is not unique to the Scottish Parliament, with MPs at Westminster also allowed to claim for professional accountancy advice to help with tax returns. Last year, Chancellor Rachel Reeves and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn were among 12 MPs who took advantage.

 

According to The Guardian, Ms Reeves claimed £137.50 and Mr Corbyn claimed £250, with the largest sum (£444) repaid to former Tory MP Luke Hall. Asked why they needed help to fill out tax returns when millions of people manage without, and most other MPs do not claim expenses for that purpose, the politicians responded by saying that their claims were within the rules.

 

Ms Nicoll's expenses claim for tax advice may be especially infuriating as under her party Scotland has become the most heavily taxed part of the UK. Anyone earning more than £28,867 will pay more in income tax than somebody earning the same salary elsewhere in the UK.

 

A spokesperson for Audrey Nicoll said: "This expense was approved by the Scottish Parliament Allowances team through their standard procedures in advance."

 

A Scottish Parliament spokesman said: “The Members’ Expenses Scheme allows Members to claim the accountancy or advice costs related to submitting a tax return, where the costs relate solely to carrying out their parliamentary duties. We are satisfied this is a legitimate expense under the terms of the Scheme.”

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 5, 2024, 5:35 p.m. No.21358541   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>8592 >>9471

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/shock-dozens-children-under-10-33391537

 

Shock as dozens of children under 10 are referred to Scotland's 'Tartan Tavistock' gender identity clinic

 

Campaigners say the alarming figures from the Sandyford clinic suggest that children are being 'failed' by the system, with parents now encouraged to interpret ordinary behaviour as sign that their child is 'trans'

 

Ben Borland

4 AUG 2024

 

Dozens of children under the age of 10 have been referred to NHS Scotland's controversial NHS gender clinic. And two youngsters were aged under five when they were directed to the Sandyford clinic in Glasgow.

 

In total, 53 youngsters under 10 have been referred to the clinic – the only facility for 'gender identity' treatment for Scottish children. Campaigners say doctors or parents should never have put them forward for gender assessment at such a young age.

 

The primary school kids were either directed to the Glasgow clinic by a GP, or as 'self-referrals', usually through a family member. The alarming figures were obtained by The Mail on Sunday after a freedom of information request

 

Campaigners said they were shocked by the revelation. Susan Smith, director of For Women Scotland, said: "We were aware young children were being referred but these figures are shocking. It is dangerous to allow children, often vulnerable, to opt into this system as it stands. There are often co-morbidities, such as mental health issues.

 

"Once a child is put on the gender identity pathway, other issues are ignored or become secondary. We have to ask if these children are being failed under the current system."

 

And Transgender Trend founder Stephanie Davies-Aria told the newspaper: "Parents are now interpreting a child's behaviour as meaning their child is possibly trans and needs to go to a gender clinic. In 99.9 per cent of cases that child is not going to have an issue. But parents are encouraged to think their child may be trans based on ordinary behaviour.

 

"It is worrying parents think that way when their child is so young. Hopefully the Sandyford clinic would reassure them that their child's behaviour is normal."

 

The figures show referrals of those under 10 to Sandyford include 37 'self-referrals' and a handful of GP referrals. In addition, the data shows 'at least one' child under five was referred last year and in 2022. The precise figures for this age group are not disclosed by the health board.

 

In June, the Sandyford clinic had more than 4,300 Scots on its waiting lists. Of that list, 1,018 are under 18. Earlier this year the clinic 'paused' the prescribing of puberty blockers to new patients and said under-18s would not get other gender hormone treatments.

 

That came after the Cass Review of gender services for children in England found there was 'not enough evidence' that puberty blockers are safe or effective. There is also now a proposal south of the border to introduce a 'minimum age threshold of seven years for referral' into their 'gender incongruence service'.

 

Scots Tory deputy leader Meghan Gallacher said: "The increasing number of referrals to the clinic is a cause for concern and underlines why the pause on puberty blockers was necessary. SNP Ministers should adopt the recommendations of the evidence-based Cass Report in full."

 

Research by paediatric endocrinology consultant Dr Andreas Kyriakou found a 'disproportionate' number of those attending the Sandyford clinic had autistic traits and a third of patients had a diagnosis of a mental health disorder.I wonder how many of the parents have a diagnosis of mental disorder?

 

After Dr Hilary Cass's report was published in April, then First Minister Humza Yousaf said he did not believe there was a clear-cut case to justify shutting the Sandyford clinic, despite the closure of the similar Tavistock facility in London.

 

The waiting list for a first appointment at Sandyford is currently four years for under-18s and five years for adults. A spokesman for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, which runs the clinic, said: "Although they may have been referred to Sandyford, pre-teenage patients will not be seen or assessed by our teams.

 

"We are continuing the process of contacting people to discuss any support needs they may have while they wait for their first appointment."

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 5, 2024, 5:45 p.m. No.21358592   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9461

>>21358541

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/comment/snp-must-accept-share-blame-33391796

 

The SNP must accept their share of the blame for Scotland's plummeting birth rate

 

With the dire state of education, the lack of protection for women and girls and intrusive sex questionnaires, plus the housing crisis and the cost-of-living, the SNP do little to encourage young Scots to start a family

 

Comment

opinion

Meghan Gallacher

4 AUG 2024

 

Raising a family is becoming increasingly difficult. In fact, many women are choosing to start a family in their 30s or not at all. Recent statistics published by National Records of Scotland showed in 2023, the number of births recorded has fallen to its lowest ever recorded level since records began in 1855.

 

The number one reason is that it’s unaffordable. Soaring prices in baby products and the cost of childcare are a daunting prospect for some who are already struggling to get onto the property ladder or find a career with a suitable work/life balance.

 

Deciding to start a family is a personal choice, but the SNP certainly haven't made it more appealing. Considering the dire state of education, the invasive sex questionnaires and lack of protection for girls and young women that await children as they grow, it's no wonder people are put off.

 

I’ve long argued for the need to support parents so they can provide for their families. The benefits for the workforce and for the economy speak for themselves. That’s why we need to help young families get on the property ladder, balance the struggle between work and parenting and ensure we give all children the best future possible.

 

The dust hasn't even settled after the General Election, yet we have already seen Labour roll-back on its manifesto commitments. Cuts to Winter fuel payments will hit pensioners across Scotland when the cold months strike, and the Chancellor has wasted no time hinting at tax increases – something Labour promised they would not do.

 

This was not the ‘change’ promised to hard working Scots, who are already the highest taxpayers in the UK, due to the relentless raid of people’s pockets by the SNP. Being in Government is tough business and Labour are finding this out the hard way.

 

The previous article also part of the problem.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 6, 2024, 9:21 a.m. No.21361358   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>1470 >>5398 >>8165 >>9460

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/tommy-robinson-not-welcome-glasgow-33376588

 

Tommy Robinson 'not welcome' in Glasgow, says SNP council leader Susan Aitken

 

Attempts have been made to hold a pro-UK rally in Glasgow's George Square in September but these plans have been slated by local politicians.

 

David Walker

1 AUG 2024

 

Tommy Robinson has been told that he is "not welcome" in Glasgow after he promoted plans for a 'far right' rally scheduled to take place in the city next month. SNP Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken made the claim as she responded to the proposals which have went viral on social media.

 

A number of disturbances have taken place throughout the UK following the tragic stabbings of three young girls in Southport on Monday. A "peaceful protest" is being planned for George Square on September 7 with a number of commentators sharing this notice.

 

Mr Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, advertised the event on X and wrote: "the British are rising." Fears have been raised that the demonstration could become violent following incidents in England where more than 100 people have been arrested and cops have been injured.

 

Ms Aitken took to social media to write: "Glasgow City Council has received no notification of any rally but then we know Tommy Robinson and his ilk don’t really care about respecting laws or public places. He’s not welcome in Glasgow and neither is anyone who chooses to align with his poisonous rhetoric."

 

Mr Yaxley-Lennon has been labelled an "anti-Islamist activist" and is the subject of an arrest warrant after leaving the country on the eve of a major legal case against him. He shared a post that said the Glasgow event would coincide with other rallies.

 

The description of the event said that the demonstration would "share our distrust and fear of the future". People have been arrested at protests in Southport, Manchester, London and Hartlepool.

 

A "reckless" spread of misinformation about the identity of the suspect charged in the Southport stabbing was blamed for the disorder which has happened across the UK. Mr Yaxley-Lennon did not indicate if he intended to attend the Glasgow event but would likely face arrest if he did.

 

He was a founder of the English Defence League which he has claimed does not exist anymore. Former First Minister Humza Yousaf has called for the EDL to be proscribed under terrorism laws after the riot in Southport with Merseyside Police saying rioters were supporters of the group.

 

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar also called for a "clamp down" on social media activity which he claimed was to blame for ramping up hatred and spreading disinformation following the tragedy in Southport. Speaking to journalists on Thursday he said: "There have been attempts by the far right before to do protests here or to sow divisions and every single time the far right has tried to do that in Glasgow, Glasgow has overwhelmingly rejected them.

 

"I have no doubt Glasgow would do that and do that again if this happens. We can't be complacent. We can't pretend that there aren't issues here, but we've always been a city that, regardless of where you come from, regardless of where you're born, when you come here, you're one of us."

 

The 17-year-old male accused of murdering the three girls in Southport has been named as Axel Rudakubana after reporting restrictions preventing him from being identified were lifted by a judge. Bebe King, 6, Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, 9, died after the attack on Monday.

 

We don't want you in Glasgow Atiken, you're more of a CUNT than most.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 6, 2024, 10:07 a.m. No.21361604   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>1609 >>9455

>>>21332550 Previous board

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/sickening-snp-failed-act-warnings-33392719

 

Sickening! SNP failed to act on warnings about convicted sex attacker Cameron Downing

 

One of Downing's victims said Nicola Sturgeon was 'on first name terms' with the abuser and reveals she wrote to the SNP in October 2022 to raise the alarm… but her warnings were dismissed

 

Sarah Ward & Ben Borland

4 AUG 2024

 

A victim of sex offender Cameron Downing raised concerns with the SNP that he held an equalities role in the party after being charged with sex offences but no action was taken, it has been alleged.

 

Downing, 24, attacked seven people between 2016 and 2021 and was convicted of 10 charges including sexual and physical assaults, and domestic abuse. Last month he was jailed for six years at the High Court in Edinburgh, prompting calls for answers about how much the SNP knew.

 

Downing bragged about being "friends" with former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and concerns had allegedly been raised with the SNP in 2022 because of images of him holding a placard threatening "terfs".

 

The SNP removed his membership in January 2023 claiming it was "as soon as we became aware of legal action being taken" – however one of Downing's victims told the Sunday Mail she raised concerns several months earlier in 2022.

 

The newspaper reported Downing was arrested and charged in 2021 – but was appointed an equalities officer in the SNP's London branch and held two other roles in the party's official LGBT wing, Out for Independence.

 

The Sunday Mail said one of his victims, who cannot be named for legal reasons, wrote to the SNP in October 2022 to raise concerns about the positions Downing was holding and that it was a "disservice" to victims. The woman - who previously supported the SNP - said it was "disturbing" that questions she was then asked were all about the party.

 

She said Downing introduced her to Ms Sturgeon at an Edinburgh vigil for victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Florida in 2016. The woman told the paper: "I went to a vigil in St Andrew's Square. Sturgeon was there and I met her with Cameron. She was on a first name basis with him. Cameron's actions do not make him suitable to represent anyone, especially a minority that already faces enough criticism."

 

In October 2022, she is reported to have emailed SNP HQ and Holyrood equalities committee convener, MSP Karen Adam, after images of Downing with Sturgeon emerged. The email read: "I am contacting you in reference to an equalities officer of the London branch. Cameron is involved in a High Court case that involves more than five individuals that he has sexually harassed or assaulted.

 

"The case has been ongoing for over a year. It is a disservice to his victims and the LGBTQ+ community to allow him to continue. Multiple images have been posted and, while I do not blame Nicola Sturgeon, it is still very difficult to witness. Cameron's actions do not make him suitable to represent anyone, especially a minority that already faces enough criticism."

 

She had already reported to police that Downing had forcibly kissed her, and had bombarded her with used sanitary products before scalding her, according to the paper.

 

'Rank hypocrisy' to claim there's no sexism or misogyny in the SNP

 

The Sunday Mail said that responding, Ian McCann, SNP corporate governance and compliance manager, allegedly asked: "If - to your knowledge - any of the circumstances around the allegations involved SNP events or SNP members?"

 

The woman told the paper it was "sickening", and added: "It seemed they were more interested in 'Was it SNP adjacent? Did it happen in the SNP?'. There didn't appear to be any concern about me or others. I emailed Karen Adam as I knew she had been in pictures with him. She said there wasn't really anything she could do. The same with my local MSP.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 6, 2024, 10:08 a.m. No.21361609   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>1612 >>9455

>>21361604

 

 

>>21332550 Previous board

 

 

 

 

……………………………………………………………………………………….continued……………………………………………………………………..

 

 

"The SNP gave him these positions after he'd been arrested. That's really disturbing. He was working with LGBT people who are vulnerable, after committing sex attacks. The SNP hardly said anything about their knowledge of what he was doing or why he was able to get these roles. It's not right."

 

Judge Alison Stirling told Downing he had "shown no remorse or insight", and had shown "hostility towards women" during sentencing in July. SNP MSP Fergus Ewing, who previously called for an investigation, told the paper: "The party leaders must now come clean and spell out exactly what happened and why they failed to act upon the offensive social media comments by this man.

 

"The leadership boast about there being no place for sexism or misogyny and that such behaviour will immediately lead to expulsion. At the same time, they fail to act when this very behaviour is brought to their attention. This is rank hypocrisy."

 

An SNP spokeswoman said: "We are not aware of any complaints ever being made about Mr Downing by SNP members about their contact with him. Neither are we aware of Out for Independence having had issues with Mr Downing's behaviour. Mr Downing was removed from SNP membership in January 2023 as soon as we became aware of legal action."

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 6, 2024, 10:21 a.m. No.21361659   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9456

https://youtu.be/9ev2A-EK5eo

 

Landmark appeal win: patients can disagree with doctors without being called 'delusional' | GB News

 

Christian Concern

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'We don't have de facto euthanasia in this country, but this is de jure euthanasia, make no qualms about it, and there should be an inquiry as to why that's possible in this country.'

 

Roger Kiska, legal counsel to the Christian Legal Centre, spoke to Neil Oliver on GB News about the tragic story of Sudiksha Thirumalesh and how it warrants an inquiry into the Court of Protection.

 

Just last week, Sudiksha's family won a posthumous appeal on her behalf, overturning a judgment made by the Court of Protection last year that declared her 'delusional' for wanting to live.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 6, 2024, 10:26 a.m. No.21361686   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9458

>>21231279

 

(pb)

 

https://youtu.be/aV80G7m4_Lk

 

Storey tells Stories. Susannah Storey being questioned by Sam Stein KC at the Post Office Inquiry

 

The papers say

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Storey tells Stories. Susannah Storey (A civil Swervant) being questioned by Sam Stein KC at the Post Office Inquiry and is yet another Executive of Post Office that had no clue, did not know, did not see documents, had no idea, couldn't remember.

 

Makes you wonder why it is that all of the of the top types in Post Office and all the so called Lawyers have suddenly been stricken with a collective strain of feigned amnesia.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 8, 2024, 6:24 p.m. No.21376594   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9463

>>21350868

>>21350803

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/john-swinney-blames-covid-poor-33421396

 

John Swinney blames Covid for poor exam results and attainment gap widening

 

The First Minister refused to take the blame for Scotland's poor exam results as he insisted that the SNP have been hamstrung by the pandemic in eliminating the attainment gap.

 

David Walker

8 AUG 2024

 

First Minister John Swinney refused to take the blame for Scotland's shocking exam results as he insisted that the Covid pandemic was to blame, despite the country having had three years to recover. And he was the architect behind lengthy school closures, despite not being advised to do so.

 

He faced questions about why the attainment gap has once again grown, meaning pupils from more deprived backgrounds are receiving steadily worse results that those from richer backgrounds. Nicola Sturgeon promised to eliminate this, but it has widened over the last two years.

 

The pass rate for Highers also plummeted to its lowest level in over a decade as the SNP were blasted for presiding over 17 years of educational failure, which has ruined the country's formerly world-leading reputation for teaching. Out of the 145,000 pupils who sat exams in Scotland, the numbers of those achieving an A, B or C grade at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher fell across the board.

 

Advanced Highers saw the biggest drop in pass rate, collapsing from 79.8% in 2023 to 75.3%, compared with 79.4% in 2019. In Higher, the rate fell from 77.1% in 2023 to 74.9% this year, compared with 74.8% pre-pandemic. For National 5 exams the rate also dropped from 78.8% in 2023 to 77.2%, compared with 78.2% in 2019.

 

In terms of the attainment gap, it increased to 17.2% in Highers, up from 16% last year and 16.9% in 2019. The attainment gap has also increased for National 5s and Advanced Highers.

 

Mr Swinney faced a question about this on BBC Good Morning Scotland and said: "I think the challenges is that there is always other pressures that take place within the context of policy objectives such as closing the attainment gap. We have had Covid, the implications of Covid, and we know this from the research that we've done and we've published, that Covid has had a dashing effect on the educational opportunities of young people.

 

"As a consequence of Covid, attendance at school has been lower than it was pre-Covid, and if young people are not attending school as much as they were, then obviously that makes i more challenging for them to achieve higher educational performance."

 

But exam results have been getting worse for years under the SNP, with rates remaining similar before the pandemic. Mr Swinney was also one of the key decision makers behind shutting schools during Covid, despite not having evidence to say it was a good idea.

 

The then-Education Secretary and Nicola Sturgeon plotted to keep educational establishments shut for longer as well and used data from England not Scotland to do so. They did get advice from advisers which told them that doing so would not slow the transmission of the disease “to a great extent.”

 

Mr Swinney also admitted that the Scottish Government did not carry out any equality impact assessment on children’s learning and development if schools were closed. He said: “At that moment we did not have the time or the opportunity to carry out the assessment.”

 

The closure of schools were seen to have a huge impact on the learning of children who were forced to work from home and barely had any face-to-face contact with their teachers.

 

Scottish Tory West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine MP Andrew Bowie said: "John Swinney’s excuses for his party’s appalling record on education simply will not wash. He cannot use the Covid pandemic as an excuse for letting down pupils from our most deprived areas time and time again during the whole of the 17 years his party have been in office.

 

“Nicola Sturgeon asked to be judged on her education record and John Swinney backed her policies as her Education Secretary every step of the way. For a party that proclaims to be progressive, the poverty-related attainment gap is now at its worst ever levels.

 

“The First Minister should stop ducking responsibility and apologise for his key role in letting down Scotland’s poorest pupils during the SNP’s time in charge of Scotland’s education system.”

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 11, 2024, 5:45 p.m. No.21393912   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>1717 >>5282 >>2679 >>6259

>>20905033

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/humza-yousaf-humiliation-edinburgh-fringe-33424388

 

Humza Yousaf humiliation as his Edinburgh Fringe show fails to attract punters with half the auditorium empty

 

The former First Minister made his first appearance at the Edinburgh Fringe on Thursday where he admitted that he f****d up by axing the Scottish Greens from government.

 

David Walker

8 AUG 2024

 

Humza Yousaf failed to attract a big audience to his Edinburgh Fringe event as pictures from the show revealed a half full auditorium. The showcase was announced when he was still First Minister but he stepped down from the role in May after a disastrous 14 months in charge.

 

He became a regular figure on the festival circuit last year when he was interviewed by Matt Forde and Iain Dale just months into his reign. He cut down his appearance to just one in 2024 as he took to the stage for a chat with Matthew Stadlen at the Pleasance Theatre.

 

But pictures from the event posted by journalists showed a less than healthy crowd in attendance, a stark contrast to 2023 when a similar room was mostly filled out. Nicola Sturgeon's sole appearance last year drew a sell-out audience in the midst of Operation Branchform.

 

The former First Minister was asked about the ongoing UK riots after he confessed that he was contemplating leaving the UK with his family due to growing levels of "Islamophobia" across the country. According to reports on social media, he slated X and called it a "cesspit of disinformation."

 

He did praise Sir Keir Starmer for his handling of the disorder as he said he had "done well" with his response and that he now has a chance to "reset the narrative on migration" by spelling out its benefits to the country. The Prime Minister has ordered fast sentencing for those arrested during the riots, with a number jailed for years.

 

Mr Yousaf reopened his feud with X owner Elon Musk as he branded him "one of the most dangerous men on the planet." He claimed that he was using his wealth to amplify white supremacists and far right disinformation on the website.

 

The two clashed previously over the Scottish Government's controversial implementation of hate crime legislation which led to a spate of complaints about the former First Minister's infamous whites speech at Holyrood. Mr Musk called him a "blatant racist."

 

He was also honest about the way he left office after he admitted that he "f****d up" in unceremoniously axing the Scottish Greens from government. This kicked off a domino effect which led to him facing a vote of no confidence and him resigning before he was pushed.

 

According to the Daily Record, he said: "The miscalculation I made, is you tend to make your mistakes when you think like a politician in a political bubble and you forget the human dimension. And what I did, in my miscalculation was to go, well, the Greens rely so heavily on the SNP for the list vote, if they vote against the SNP Government, and the SNP First Minister, it will be political suicide.

 

"Of course, the human dimension, which you must always think about, is you're bringing in two of your ministers into Bute House and sacking them very publicly, and they are going to react very badly to that. I always said to myself, when I entered politics, that there were two things worth trying to do. One is never trade my principles or values, the other is when it's time to go, own your mistakes that you make. Look, I frankly, f**ked up."

 

He answered "no" to a question about him becoming First Minister again, and said he would decide whether he would run as an MSP again "probably next year."

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 11, 2024, 5:52 p.m. No.21393967   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>1717 >>5282 >>2679 >>6259 >>9465

>>20905033

 

https://youtu.be/zJQbuOwRwHk

 

Elon Musk V Humza Yousaf | Former First Minister of Scotland threatens to sue Twitter Owner

 

Freedom Podcast

3.81K subscribers

Aug 11, 2024

 

Humza Yousaf threatens to sue Elon Musk over ‘Racist’ claim

 

Elon Musk responds by hinting he has seen Humza Yousaf’s Twitter DMs

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 11, 2024, 6:32 p.m. No.21394298   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9459

>>21350868

Previous board >>21350814

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/guard-scots-prison-plagued-teen-33419937

 

Guard at Scots prison plagued by teen suicides 'suspended' for allegedly battering teen

 

A source revealed that the guard was suspended after the claims came to light while Police Scotland confirmed they were looking into the matter.

 

Mark Connor

8 AUG 2024

 

A guard at a prison plagued by teen suicides has been suspended for allegedly battering a young inmate. The warden was taken off duty after the reported attack on an 18-year-old inmate at Polmont.

 

Police Scotland have confirmed they were probing the claims. According to the Scottish Sun, a source told how the member of staff was suspended after the alleged victim complained to bosses at the young offenders’ institution near Falkirk.

 

They said: “Everyone was shocked. The guy is an experienced officer. It wasn’t long after the complaint was filed that he was suspended from duty. It’s now being probed.”

 

The prison and YOI came under the spotlight again last month when Jonathan Beadle, 17, took his own life there. The tragedy came after the Scottish Government pledged in March last year to end the practice of sending under-18s to custody following the suicides of William Brown, 16, and Katie Allan, 21.

 

A Scottish Prison Service spokesperson said: “As this is subject to ongoing disciplinary proceedings, it would be inappropriate to comment further.”

 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We received a report of an 18-year-old man having been assaulted within HMP and YOI Polmont. He did not require medical treatment. Enquiries are ongoing.”

 

A joint fatal accident inquiry was held earlier this year into the deaths by suicide of Brown and Allan at Polmont in 2018. A separate probe looked into how Jack McKenzie, 20, took his own life there in September 2021.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 12, 2024, 3:53 p.m. No.21399700   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9459

>>21399250

 

https://news.sky.com/story/met-police-chief-sir-mark-rowley-says-two-tier-policing-claims-complete-nonsense-and-putting-officers-at-risk-13192393

 

Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley says 'two-tier policing' claims 'complete nonsense' and putting officers at risk

 

The police have been accused of taking a "two-tier" approach to protests and treating some groups more harshly than others.

 

Alix Culbertson

 

Political reporter

7 August 2024

 

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has called accusations of two-tier policing "complete nonsense" - and said they are putting officers at risk.

 

Sir Mark condemned the claims saying: "It's complete nonsense.

 

"We operate independently under the law without fear or favour.

 

"They are putting them at risk by suggesting that any of those officers are going out with, as with any intent, other than to operate without fear or favour in protecting communities."

 

Two-tier policing is used to describe the impression that some protests and demonstrations are dealt with more harshly than others.

 

The prime minister and the government have faced criticism from some on the right, including Nigel Farage, as well as X owner and billionaire Elon Musk, that police have handled the past week's disorder more harshly than if it had involved members of ethnic minorities.

 

Sir Mark said commentators from both ends of the political spectrum "like to throw accusations of bias at the police because we stand in the middle".

 

"If you've got crazy views over there, you don't like it. And if you've got crazy views from over there, you don't like it," he said.

 

"The serious voices who echo those are of more concern to me because the risk is they legitimise it, and they legitimise the violence that the officers I'm sending on mutual aid today will face on the streets."

 

I wonder what this guy is all about myself. You seem to be suggesting a connection with this fuck and rent boys? Are we expecting some revelations about "Sir" Mark Rowley soon?

 

I'd certainly not leave him in a room alone with children. Could this be why he was given the job after that other dick Cressida left? is information on him about to be made public?

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 12, 2024, 6:37 p.m. No.21401563   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>3210 >>9460 >>9463

>>21363380

>>21350823

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/john-swinney-demands-social-media-33428791

 

John Swinney demands social media platforms clamp down on 'misinformation, racism and hateful material'

 

The First Minister has written to Meta (owner of Facebook and Instagram), Elon Musk (owner of X) and TikTok to urge them to crackdown on posts which provoke violent disorder in the UK.

 

David Walker

9 AUG 2024

 

John Swinney has written to the owners of the UK's three most popular social media platforms to demand that they clamp down on "misinformation, racism and hateful material." The First Minister is taking action as he looks to avoid protests and violent demonstrations kicking off in Scotland.

 

English and Northern Irish towns and cities have been plagued by disorder and rioting in the last week as the country reacted to the stabbing deaths of three young girls in Southport. Police have warned that far right campaigners are looking to cause trouble, with over 100 arrests being made.

 

There has not been any violent protests north of the border, although there have been social media claims that there will be demonstrations outside asylum seeker hotels in Paisley and Bathgate on Friday night. Police Scotland are preparing for any disorder that may kick off.

 

The First Minister held a summit with top cops and Scottish party leaders earlier this week to prepare for potential demonstrations. And now he has written to Meta (owners of Facebook and Instagram), Elon Musk (X owner) and TikTok to ask them to act faster to deal with misinformation which could be fuelling the unrest.

 

On Saturday night it was claimed that three women were stabbed by a "Muslim" outside a Stirling pub, with Tommy Robinson sharing this message. However, Police Scotland dispelled this myth by confirming it was one woman and it was allegedly perpetrated by a local man

 

In the letter to social media giants, Mr Swinney insisted that faith and refugee groups told him about the impact of sites like X in "spreading misinformation, raising alarm and the sense of threat in their communities." Police Scotland also added that some posts " contain deliberate misinformation, with provocative and incendiary language with some potentially meeting the threshold for charge under Scotland’s hate crime legislation that came into effect in April this year."

 

He claimed that social media platforms "have a duty to take action to ensure that individuals in our society are not subjected to hate and threatening behaviour, and that communities are protected from violent disorder." He said: "All political parties in Scotland stand together in resisting the prejudice and islamophobia that we have seen on the street in parts of the UK and online.

 

"Everyone has a role in stopping the spread of misinformation. You and your platform have a specific responsibility to do so. I would therefore be grateful if you could outline the action you are taking to combat the spread of misinformation on your platform and what steps being taken to address racist/hateful speech across your platform. Given the seriousness of the situation action needs to be immediate and decisive."

 

He asked for the organisations to set out the steps they were taking to take down problematic posts when they are identified by law enforcement agencies as they "increase the spread of malicious agencies." The Scottish Government do not have power of this, but Mr Swinney copied the letter to Peter Kyle MP, the Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 12, 2024, 6:49 p.m. No.21401717   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>5282 >>8223 >>2679 >>5751 >>6259 >>9465

>>21393967

>>21393912

>>21392637

>>20905033

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/humza-yousaf-aamer-anwar-warn-33439050

 

Elon Musk 'dares' Humza Yousaf to sue him as race row between pair explodes

 

The X owner and billionaire has clashed with the former First Minister once again as he branded the ex-SNP leader 'super, super racist.'

 

David Walker

11 AUG 2024

 

Elon Musk has "dared" Humza Yousaf to sue him as the race row between the pair exploded. The former First Minister and his lawyer Aamer Anwar warned the billionaire about potential legal action after the X owner took to his social media site to brand the SNP politician a "super, super racist" on Friday afternoon.

 

The insult came after Mr Yousaf attacked the Tesla entrepreneur as the "most dangerous man" in the world and accused him of spreading misinformation online. The pair clashed before over the controversial hate crime legislation due to the potential negative impact it would have on free speech.

 

Mr Musk, who has also been criticising the Labour Government for its reaction to the UK riots, was commenting on an infamous video of the former First Minister's George Floyd speech at Holyrood. In it, he attacks the Scottish public sector for filling all its senior and top roles with white people.

 

He wrote: “He is super, super racist. Scotland gave him everything and yet he loathes white people. This is obvious, because he has never complained about the race of any other country’s leadership. There are over 200 countries in the world, most of whom have single-race leadership. Why is he only attacking Scotland?”

 

Now, the Sunday Mail reports that Mr Yousaf has not ruled out legal action over these comments and is "considering all options." His lawyer Aamer Anwar said: "Anybody who goes on social media, even if they own the platform and thinks that free speech is absolute whether in the UK or USA, needs to think again.

 

"Free speech carries responsibility and if you break the law there are consequences, as we have seen in recent days. Elon Musk has effectively painted a target on Humza Yousaf’s back with his completely unacceptable, untrue and inflammatory comments.”

 

Mr Musk took to social media to hit back at the former First Minister as he wrote: "He’s obviously super racist against white people. I dare that scumbag to sue me. Go ahead, make my day… Legal discovery will show that however big a racist he’s been in public communications, he is vastly worse in private communications."

 

He added: "Humza has chosen to stand up against racism and prejudice and hate, no matter the community or individual being targeted. There has been a concerted attempt over a number of years to paint a target on Humza’s back and nobody understands more than him and his loved ones the strain that causes – genuinely having to wonder whether every day could be your last day.

 

“The primary issue that may arise from the postings of Mr Musk is how others choose to ride on the back of the fire he is clearly igniting. If others choose to incite racial hatred against Humza or others, they should expect multiple years in prison. Social media is not a law-free zone and where actions are criminal and harmful you can expect the full force of the law.

 

"Wannabe Tommy Robinsons and Elon Musk's need to realise words carry consequences, no different to those Islamic hate preachers face for domestic terrorism.”

 

Mr Yousaf launched his attack on the X owner at an appearance at the Edinburgh Fringe as he hit out at him for amplifying views of the far right on social media and promoting misinformation. Speaking to the Sunday Mail, he insisted that Mr Musk had been "radicalised by himself on his own platform."

 

He added: "Musk uses his billions and his intellect to amplify hateful ideology and cause division. He is promoting white supremacists by engaging and indulging in their conspiracy theories." But any legal action against him may hit a brick wall as a US Supreme Court decision from 1964, known as Sullivan, ruled that freedom of speech limits the ability of public officials to sue for defamation.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 13, 2024, 7:28 a.m. No.21405222   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9461

>>21350868

>>21350822

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/snp-questioned-30-businesses-struggle-33431774

 

SNP questioned as 30% of businesses struggle to attract staff despite 800,000 Scots not even looking for jobs

 

Calls have been made for the Scottish Government to investigate why so many businesses are reporting a shortage of workers despite 800,000 economically inactive Scots.

 

David Walker

9 AUG 2024

 

The Scottish Government has been urged to investigate whether its high taxes and red tape is to blame for 30% of businesses struggling to attract staff. The SNP have presided over a slumping Scottish economy with previous First Ministers failing to inspire the confidence of businesses.

 

John Swinney promised a second business reset in a year when he took over from Humza Yousaf and brought in Kate Forbes in an attempt to push for economic growth. But they may struggle to arrest the decline as new statistics have shown the organisations are finding it tough to recruit despite wanting to expand.

 

According to new figures from the government's own Business Insights and Conditions Survey, 31.2% of businesses reported experiencing a shortage of workers in July 2024, with the construction industry faring the worst with 42.5% struggling with a smaller workforce.

 

Admin and support services, manufacturing and accommodation and food services also reported higher than average employee shortages. This is despite being almost 800,000 Scots deemed "economically inactive" meaning they are well but not actually seeking employment, with this increasing in the last few months.

 

Those living in Scotland also pay higher taxes than their English counterparts with anyone earning over £28,000 being forced to pay more to the public purse. This tax divide increases even further at every tax band level, with those bringing home more than £50,000 more than £1,000 worse off.

 

The Scottish Lib Dems called for a "comprehensive assessment" by the government to find out why employers are struggling to recruit and if more can be done to attract workers north of the border. Finance spokesperson John Ferry said:“Scottish businesses want to grow but they are struggling to get the workers they need.

 

“The Scottish Government needs to target growth because that’s the best way to fund excellent public services. However, Scotland has not been as successful at attracting and retaining workers as we would like. Having the right labour force in place will be crucial if existing firms are to flourish, get ahead of the curve and be well-positioned for the industries of the future.

 

“There needs to be a comprehensive assessment of whether the SNP’s taxes and red tape are discouraging both immigrants and Brits from settling in Scotland. More attention should also be given to whether our schools, colleges and universities are setting people up with the skills they need.

 

“We should not forget that the Conservatives’ Brexit has had a significant impact on firms, preventing them from recruiting the workers they need. Liberal Democrats will continue to press both of Scotland’s governments to work together constructively to rebuild our relationship with Europe.”

 

Some recruitment firms are being forced to offer "Scottish weighting" if they are trying to bring workers north of the border as higher taxes is being seen as a deterrent. NHS consultants, senior police officers and entrepreneurs are all thousands of pounds worse off.

 

Calls have been made for the tax divide to be lowered, but with a billion pound black hole expected in the country's finances in the next financial year, this is unlikely to happen.

 

A Scottish Government spokeswoman said: “Brexit and UK immigration rules make it harder for businesses to recruit staff from overseas. We launched Scotland’s Migration Service in March to help overcome some of these hurdles and stand ready to support the UK Government to design an immigration system that addresses the requirements of Scotland’s economy and communities.

 

“The Scottish Government is working with business to grow the economy and address labour and skill shortages, promoting fair work with the aim of making it easier for people to enter and remain in the workforce, and ensuring our education and skills system are more responsive to national needs.

 

“Since this Government took office, economic growth per head, and productivity, have been stronger in Scotland than the UK. Further, recent HMRC research has shown that thousands more taxpayers moved to Scotland than left between 2017-2018 and 2021-2022.”

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 13, 2024, 7:46 a.m. No.21405282   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9457

>>21401717

>>21393967

>>21393912

>>21392637

>>20905033

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/humza-yousafs-6m-mobile-phones-33439402

 

Humza Yousaf's £6m mobile phones for cons scheme caused chaos in prisons says damning report as drug deals and hit jobs were organised

 

The Scottish Government forked out £6m to give criminals free Nokia phones during the Covid pandemic, and paid for the phone signals to be boosted, but a new report says they were misused and tampered with so crimes could be committed.

 

David Walker & Mary Wright

11 AUG 2024

 

Major failings in a Scottish prisons mobile phone fiasco that cost the public purse £6 million before being scrapped have been flagged in a new report, it can be revealed. The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) report says "there are lessons learned" from the botched scheme after cons using illicit SIM cards bypassed restrictions to rack up more than 8000 security breaches, including drug deals, hit jobs and the fire-bombing of family homes.

 

A Equalities and Human Rights Impact assessment report (EHRIA) also reveals that there was significant bullying of vulnerable prisoners into handing over their mobiles to other cons. In 2020, then justice secretary Humza Yousaf gave all inmates, including murderers, paedophiles and gangland thugs, the use of free personal phones in response to the Covid pandemic, insisting it would help them stay connected to their families during lockdown.

 

The cost of the mobiles was around £4.1million and an additional £1.6million was spent boosting phone signals to give prisoners better reception. The EHRIA confirms the debacle caused significant security issues as they "were easily tampered with and illicit SIM cards could be swapped into them", and says lessons have been learned.

 

Enough Nokia phones were bought by the SPS to give every one of the approximately 7000 prisoners in custody two phones each before being forced to junk the scheme last August after cons were found to have used them to commit scores of crimes behind bars. They were forced to recall the phones and instead installed fixed landlines in every cell, ringing up further costs and taking the total bill for helping prisoners to stay connected with friends and family to more than £12 million.

 

They also insisted landlines would be less open to abuse, now adding that, to date, there had been "no security issues" associated with landlines. Scottish Conservative deputy justice spokesperson Sharon Dowey MSP said: "Given the major issues that occurred with the SNP’s mobile phone scheme for prisoners, ministers must guarantee the same mistakes won’t happen again with in-cell landlines.

 

"The SNP squandered over £6 million of taxpayers’ money dishing out free phones to every prisoner and insisted they were tamper-proof. Instead, within hours they were hacked and used to conduct serious crimes from behind bars. Continuing a similar scheme is typical of the SNP’s weak justice agenda and will cause problems for prison staff who are bearing the brunt of SNP cuts to prison budgets.

 

"It is vital that ministers are upfront about this scheme and what robust measures are in place to stop it being abused to avoid victims paying the price yet again." The EHRIA into the landlines scheme was carried out between November and April but was only recently made public.

 

It states: "There are lessons learned from the prisoner mobile phone project. Although these mobile phones were seen as positive for family contact, there is intelligence to suggest that these led to bullying as other prisoners took the devices from others and some individuals were able to unlock these phones and use illegal sim cards in them.

Installing in-cell phones will mitigate the above issues, as the phones do not hold sim cards and are wired into each cell."

 

The report refutes that giving prisoners access to private landlines could lead to witness or victim intimidation, insisting prisoners would only be able to access pre-approved numbers. It adds: "It should be noted that there are still all the safeguards in place to protect victims and witnesses by logging and recording and the ability to monitor calls from prisoners’ cells."

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 13, 2024, 8:07 a.m. No.21405398   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>8165 >>9457

>>21350822

>>21361358

>>21361470

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/snp-council-leader-who-oversaw-33432487

 

SNP council leader who oversaw £13m public spending 'scandals' in Dundee to step down

 

John Alexander has been Dundee City Council leader since 2017 and oversaw a number of spending disasters, including the closure of Olympia pool and a roof repairs shambles, with John Swinney paying tribute to him.

 

David Walker

9 AUG 2024

 

A former Nat highflyer is stepping down from his role as council leader after overseeing a number of public spending scandals. John Alexander confirmed that he would be leaving politics completely at the end of the month and would be giving up his seat on Dundee City Council.

 

He insisted that he was leaving to spend more time with his family and because he was starting a new job with Perth-based energy firm SSEN. Dundee is one of two Yes cities in Scotland and is a SNP stronghold, with MPs and MSPs representing the city at Holyrood and Westminster.

 

What is the best way to earn $2,700 per week as a second income?OutstandingBest

 

Mr Alexander has been slated before for his council's handling of the Olympia swimming pool scandal when the premises were shut for two years and faced £6m of taxpayer funded repairs. A public probe is set to be launched into what went wrong with the popular pool which has suffered numerous issues involving its equipment.

 

Dundee City Council were also embroiled in a scandal surrounding the wrong type of roofs being installed on 450 local houses. The construction of the homes fell short of safety standards, with taxpayers being forced to fork out an extra £4.4m on this.

 

And the local authority is also spending £1.2m to upgrade heating at its Dundee House HQ, even though it no longer owns the building. The council sold it to a Canadian firm, which rents it back to them.

 

We previously told how Mr Alexander deleted his X account after he was accused of spouting misleading economic figures while appearing at a Scottish independence event. He peddled the old Nat myth that the annual Gers statistics which shows how much Scotland brings in against how much it spends is "fundamentally flawed."

 

The statistics usually shows that Scotland spends more than it makes, relying on the UK Government to pay for some services. Mr Alexander insisted that 15% of the UK’s interest payments are designated to Scotland in the yearly reports, even though the country has around just 8% of Britain’s overall population.

 

That overrules the government's own figures which state Scotland is given a “population share” of the UK’s debt interest, totalling £9.1 billion last year. These Islands think tank chief Sam Taylor hit out at him for his comments saying he was peddling a "baseless conspiracy theory" and pushing "fabricated claims."

 

The Courier reports that Mr Alexander will leave his role on August 29 and he told them: “In many senses, I’ve already been in politics for far longer than I would have ever anticipated. I’ve now spent the majority of my adult life working dedicated to public service and it’s certainly been a shift.

 

“I have never been driven by a desire to have a long political career and my motivation has always been to represent the city that I love to the best of my ability. I leave office with the knowledge that in spite of the challenges, a lot of progress has been made. I also have to acknowledge that the last seven years have certainly not been without their challenges: the pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis, 14 years of cuts owing to austerity and problems that have arisen over that time.”

 

First Minister John Swinney said: “John Alexander has been a great local councillor and brilliant leader for the SNP group and council in Dundee. I thank him for his dedication and hard work over many years – he should be incredibly proud of everything he has achieved in his time.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 13, 2024, 5:39 p.m. No.21408165   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9461

>>21361358

>>21361470

>>21405398

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/snps-glasgow-city-council-leader-33440450

 

SNP's Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken set to net huge 13% taxpayer-funded pay rise as councillor salaries to be boosted

 

Council leaders in Edinburgh and Glasgow are set to be paid the same amount as MSPs in a local government pay shake-up, while councillors could also net golden goodbyes when they lose their seat.

 

David Walker

11 AUG 2024

 

Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken is in line for a huge inflation-busting 13% pay rise under controversial plans to reform local government. Scottish Government Finance Secretary Shona Robison approved new plans for pay rises for councillors, as well as golden goodbyes when they lose their seats.

 

The basic annual salary for councillors is set to increase to £25,300 a year despite it being a part-time role, with this a rise of 19% from £21,345 a year. And the two highest-paid council leaders in Scotland will be paid the same as MSPs, netting £72,200 a year, meaning boosts for the SNP's Ms Aitken and Edinburgh City Council's Labour leader Cammy Day.

 

These changes are set to kick in from April 2025, with booted out councillors also in line for the same "golden goodbye" that MSPs get, as they will secure a package worth up to a year's wage. The wage rise will cost the public purse an extra £6m a year, with this rising every year there is local authority elections.

 

The reason given for this financial boost is to persuade better people to enter local politics and because being a councillor is becoming more complicated due to more devolved powers. The Scottish Local Authorities Remuneration Committee (SLARC) produced the recommendations which have been accepted by the Scottish Government.

 

SLARC reported: “Some councillors believe that there should be a clearer link between the remuneration package provided to them and those received by parliamentarians, reflecting more clearly the shared responsibility of councillors, MSPs and MPs to represent the interests of their constituents.

 

“Very often, we heard that the complex portfolios carried by senior councillors involved far greater responsibilities than some parliamentary roles. Current remuneration levels are not considered to reflect or match the complexity of the role of the councillor. This can be a significant barrier to candidates, particularly women, people with disabilities, lone parents, and young people."

 

But critics have blasted this new pay level amid budget cuts across the country, and more being on the horizon. John O'Connell, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, told the Sunday Post: "Taxpayers will be incandescent at these golden goodbyes and pay rise for part-time local politicians.

 

"Councillors are supposed to be there to serve their residents, not to serve themselves. Town halls should prioritise frontline services over rewarding themselves with perky pay packets."

 

Leaders of smaller councils will now earn either £50,537 or £61,366 depending on how big the local authority is. In terms of "golden goodbyes" MSPs receive these when they lose their seat, either getting between half their yearly salary and all of it, depending on how long they served for. Cosla will make the final decision on whether this policy is implemented.

 

Ms Robison insisted that increases in pay were necessary to attract people, especially from less well-off backgrounds, to stand for local elections. She said: "I and my ministerial colleagues recognise the valuable role councillors play and their key input into local decision-making.

 

"I would like to thank all serving, and previous, councillors for their contributions. Both the Scottish Government and Cosla recognised the need for a review of councillor pay to ensure that terms and conditions truly reflected the responsibilities of a modern-day councillor, and that remuneration does not act as a barrier to encouraging a diverse range of people to stand for elected office."

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 14, 2024, 2:32 a.m. No.21409581   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>5778

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>>21350868

>>21350803

 

https://youtu.be/Z6YBjZIoCAY

 

Humza Yousaf Lawyer

 

BRING THE NOISE PODCAST

1.01K subscribers

496 views Aug 13, 2024

 

Hunza Yousaf lawyer representing the covid bereaved in the inquiry.

 

Is this a conflict of interest?

 

Yes, to the big fella John Watt (vaccine injured) who is part of the covid injured group at the inquiry. He is also the guy who confronted the little indian guy Sunak on GBnews. I've said it on here several times that the information coming to me, from the street is that Anus and Useless are 1st cousins. Got that info from a man from the Pakistani community here in Scotland who knows both of them.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 14, 2024, 3:20 p.m. No.21412679   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>3210 >>5751 >>9463

>>21401717

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>>21393912

>>21392637

>>20905033

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/john-swinney-leaps-humza-yousafs-33450519

 

John Swinney leaps to Humza Yousaf's defence in Elon Musk row after former FM is branded a 'scumbag'

 

The former SNP leader has threatened to sue the X owner with the pair clashing after Musk was shown Yousaf's infamous 'white' speech in the Scottish Parliament

 

Douglas Dickie

13 AUG 2024

 

John Swinney has jumped to the defence of his predecessor Humza Yousaf during his bizarre feud with American billionaire Elon Musk. The owner of X branded Mr Yousaf "super, super racist" in response to being called "one of the most dangerous men" on the planet at a talk in Edinburgh.

 

And in response to Mr Yousaf’s posting a link to a report that he is considering suing Mr Musk and calling a him "dangerous race baiter', the tech mogul posted on X “I dare that scumbag to sue me. Go ahead, make my day?”.

 

The animosity between the pair has grown since last year when Musk was shown a clip of a controversial speech given by Mr Yousaf at Holyrood when he was justice secretary. In it, he angrily lists positions in Scotland held by white people with Musk calling the former SNP leader a "blatant racist".

 

Questioned on the row and Musk’s comments, the First Minister, who took over as SNP leader earlier this year following Mr Yousaf's disastrous premiership, said: "I think the language that Elon Musk has used is not only reprehensible, it’s baseless, and I think it tells us all we need to know about the degree to which the social media platform that Elon Musk owns is essentially being used as a platform for the fermenting of hate within our society.

 

"And Ofcom reminded the social media companies of their obligation to take down material that incites hatred or racism or violence, and that’s not been followed by X and the comments by Elon Musk I think perhaps evidence why that’s the case." Mr Musk has repeatedly commented on the disorder seen in parts of the UK in the wake of the fatal stabbings of three young girls in Southport, including dubbing the Prime Minister "two-tier Keir" in relation to the police response and suggesting "civil war is inevitable" in the country.

 

Speaking to reporters at an event in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, Mr Swinney said: "Elon Musk has got to be held accountable for the conduct of his social media platform." The First Minister said had had not yet had responses after contacting social media giants last week to call for "immediate action" to crack down on disinformation and racism following concerns it has exacerbated tensions in other parts of the country.

 

In a letter to X, TikTok and Meta – which owns Facebook and Instagram – Mr Swinney said police chiefs in Scotland have raised concern at the length of time it takes for technology companies to remove “problematic” posts. It comes as Musk seemingly threatened to release Mr Yousaf's private messages sent on the X site.

 

In a post, he said: "Legal discovery will show that however big a racist he’s been in public communications, he is vastly worse in private communications." It has ped to speculation he has gained access to the Glasgow Pollok MSP's direct messaging facility.

 

Earlier, Mr Yousaf’s lawyer Aamer Anwar told the Sunday Mail: "Anybody who goes on social media, even if they own the platform and thinks that free speech is absolute, whether in the UK or USA, needs to think again. Free speech carries responsibility and if you break the law there are consequences, as we have seen in recent days. Elon Musk has effectively painted a target on Humza Yousaf’s back with his completely unacceptable, untrue and inflammatory comments."

 

John and Humzy should both be "leaping" into jail for all their corruption.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 14, 2024, 5:16 p.m. No.21413210   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>5751 >>9471

>>21412679

>>21401563

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/humza-yousaf-calls-sir-keir-33432990

 

Elon Musk blasts Humza Yousaf as 'super, super racist' amid social media row

 

The First Minister blasted both Elon Musk and Nigel Farage in an interview with American news organisation CNN where he spoke about the UK riots.

 

David Walker

9 AUG 2024

 

Humza Yousaf has fired another diatribe toward Elon Musk as he called on the Prime Minister to crack down on him and social media "disinformation." The former First Minister appeared on CNN News this week to give his thoughts on the UK riots which resulted in over 100 arrests.

 

And in response the X owner branded the ex-SNP leader "super, super racist" after responding to a video of his infamous rant about it all being white people in senior roles in Scotland. He claimed that this meant that Mr Yousaf "loathes white people."

 

The former First Minister previously told the News Agents that he was considering moving away from the West with his family due to fears about rising Islamophobia in the country. He blamed politicians for amplifying this as well as social media.

 

But his comments on CNN were criticised by some social media users, with IT Crowd creator Graham Linehan slated his position on gender reforms. He said: "You think men are women. You tried to put a double rapist in a woman's prison. Your opinions on what is and isn't 'disinformation' are entirely irrelevant."

 

He was referencing the case of trans double rapist Isla Bryson who was sent to a female prison in Scotland before a public outcry meant he was moved to the male estate. When he was First Minister, Mr Yousaf claimed that those who identified as women who get protection under misogyny laws.

 

When on CNN, he continued his feud with billionaire Elon Musk after telling an Edinburgh Fringe audience that he believed he was one of the most dangerous men in the world. He said: "He [Musk] is, I would suggest, one of the most dangerous men on the planet.

 

"He uses his billions, he is unaccountable to anyone, to amplify far-right, white supremacist ideology. He has suggested, I think is hoping for, civil war in some parts of Europe including in the UK. And instead of using X as a platform for good, and using his enormous wealth for good, he is using it, I think, for the most wicked evil possible.

 

"And in terms of regulation let me say this is something that the Prime Minister Keir Starmer will now have to think seriously about what more needs to be done. We need to have better regulation to ensure that we don't have the kind of disinformation that has run rampant in the last week be allowed to do so in the future with such devastating consequences."

 

John Swinney has written to X, as well as Meta and TikTok, to urge them to closer regulate posts on social media to ensure they don't spread disinformation or racism. He is gearing up for potential violent protests to kick off in Scotland this weekend, with Police Scotland also prepared for this.

 

Mr Yousaf also used his CNN interview to blast Reform leader Nigel Farage as he accused him of enflaming racial tensions in the UK. He said: "He has of course in the past said that Muslims are a fifth column in the UK, waiting to kill people in the UK. He has said that migrants are coming here to take us over.

 

"He started the General Election campaign by saying many Muslims do not share British values. If there is a dog whistle to be blown then Nigel Farage will always be at the very front of the queue."

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 14, 2024, 5:34 p.m. No.21413341   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9461 >>1134 >>1144 >>5841 >>6436 >>7154 >>8521

>>21350868

>>21056443

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/chief-constable-says-nicola-sturgeon-33461771

 

Chief Constable says Nicola Sturgeon is still under investigation and Operation Branchform is 'ongoing'

 

As the probe enters its fourth year, Jo Farrell insisted that Police Scotland has 'operational independence' and 'we police without fear or favour and without any political interference'

 

Ben Borland

14 AUG 2024

 

Police Scotland's Chief Constable has said the probe into the SNP's finances remains “ongoing” and former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is still under investigation.

 

Speaking to Sky News, Jo Farrell also revealed she cannot say when Operation Branchform will end. The investigation began in 2021 and earlier this year former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell was charged with embezzling party funds.

 

Asked about the latest update, Ms Farrell said: "That inquiry is ongoing." Asked if Ms Sturgeon and former party treasure Colin Beattie were still under investigation, she repeated: "It's still ongoing."

 

Reporter Connor Gillies also asked about the "political difficulties" around the probe and Ms Farrell continued: "We come back to the same point. We have operational independence and we police without fear or favour and without any political interference."

 

Finally, asked if she could see the investigation "concluding any time soon", she replied: "It's an ongoing investigation, I'm not going to comment on that now."

 

The investigation was launched in July 2021 following complaints about the whereabouts of around £600,000 in donations to the SNP, which were ring-fenced to pay for a second independence referendum. It is understood that the probe has since widened considerably.

 

As of February 2024, Police Scotland had spent over an estimated £1.3million on the investigation. Mr Murrell, Mr Beattie and Ms Sturgeon were all arrested and questioned by detectives during April-June 2023. All three and the SNP as a whole deny any wrongdoing.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 14, 2024, 5:52 p.m. No.21413453   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>5658 >>0771 >>2330 >>9456 >>9549

>>21408209

>>21350868

>>21350803

 

https://youtu.be/tN9mgtiwlsE

 

The Scottish Covid Inquiry: What Reckoning? - UK Column New

 

UK Column

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The Scottish Covid Inquiry: What Reckoning?

Full news and all the source links: www.ukcolumn.org/video/uk-column-news-12th-august-2024

  • Scottish Covid Inquiry: What is a public inquiry? (Funded by Government)

“The Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry is investigating the devolved strategic response to the coronavirus pandemic in Scotland from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2022 and will present its findings and make recommendations to Scottish Ministers.”

  • Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry: Inquiry announces venue for health and social care impact hearings

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“Scottish COVID inquiry. Testimony highlights 2023 not on the BBC”

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  • Alex Mitchell (on X): Alex Mitchell’s post

“The simple fact that only 1.7% of claims are historically awarded means this is not a suitable scheme and never has been is evidence enough that there's nothing in place for those who are affected or no longer here and never has been. Ever”

  • Biologyphenom (Substack): Scottish COVID-19 inquiry—Closing statements 2024-EXCLUSIVE compilation

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 15, 2024, 7:04 a.m. No.21415878   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9459

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/sex-offenders-scotland-rise-heres-33461157

 

Sex offenders in Scotland on the rise - here's how many are living in your area

 

Official statistics released by the force confirmed there are currently 7,120 convicted offenders in the country which is an increase of 255 from December 2023 when there were 6,865 in Scotland

 

Mark Connor

14 AUG 2024

 

The number of registered sex offenders living across Scotland has risen, according to newly released police figures. Official statistics released by the force confirmed there are currently 7,120 convicted offenders in the country.

 

This is an increase of 255 from December 2023 when there were 6,865 in Scotland, a rise of 3.7 per cent. Since December 2020, there has been an increase of 1,285 in the number of sex offenders living across the country, up more than a fifth (22%) from 5,835.

 

Officers broke the figures down into 13 regions across the country. The figures show that more than a sixth of all sex offenders live in the Greater Glasgow area, which has the biggest population and the largest-capacity prison in the country, Barlinnie.

 

In and around Scotland’s biggest city, there are 815 registered sex offenders (RSOs) living among the general population and a further 312 either in custody or in hospital. Lanarkshire has the second highest at 646, with Dumfries and Galloway having the lowest number of offenders at 154 and just 68 in hospital or custody.

 

The postcode with the most sex offenders is the G32 area in the east end of Glasgow, where there are 58 living in the region which includes Shettleston and Tollcross. In the DD3 area in the north of Dundee and part of Angus, there are 56.

 

In the FK2 area - which covers areas to the north and south-east of Falkirk, including Polmont YOI - there are 54, and in the AB24 area in the north of Aberdeen, which includes much of the university campus, there are 52.

 

Registered sex offenders across Scotland

 

Greater Glasgow - 815

 

Lanarkshire - 646

 

The Lothians and Scottish Borders - 440

 

North East - 431

 

Fife - 429

 

Ayrshire - 424

 

Tayside - 424

 

Edinburgh - 371

 

Forth Valley - 283

 

Highlands and Islands - 249

 

Renfrewshire and Inverclyde - 194

 

Argyle and West Dunbartonshire - 159

 

Dumfries and Galloway - 154

 

Figures, released at the end of last month, also show that officers have 17 wanted sex offenders, with 12 currently believed to be outwith the UK.

 

A spokesperson for the force said: “Protecting the public is a priority for Police Scotland. While we can never eliminate risk entirely, we want to reassure communities that all reasonable steps are being taken to protect them. We put in place measures to minimise the likelihood of further sexual re-offending by Registered Sex Offenders and would seek to reassure people that sexual reoffending rates remain extremely low.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 18, 2024, 10:54 a.m. No.21435563   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>4260 >>6097 >>9461

>>21350868

>>21350822

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/snp-remove-whip-john-mason-33484289

 

SNP remove whip from John Mason after 'abhorrent' comments regarding Palestine

 

It comes after Mr Mason reacted to criticism over Scottish External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson’s meeting with Israel’s deputy ambassador Daniela Grudsky

 

Mark Connor

17 AUG 2024

 

An SNP MSP has had the whip removed following “utterly abhorrent” comments about the Israel-Hamas conflict. The party confirmed it has taken action following social media comments from Glasgow Shettleston MSP John Mason.

 

The whip has been removed with “immediate effect”, officials said. It comes after Mr Mason reacted to criticism over Scottish External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson’s meeting with Israel’s deputy ambassador Daniela Grudsky.

 

Mr Mason had also met with the Israeli ambassador and attracted fury from members of his own party after he posted on social media: “If Israel wanted to commit genocide, they would have killed ten times as many.” It was in response to former SNP MSP Sandra White, who said: “We know what Israelis hope to achieve they are already committing genocide in Gaza”, adding that “innocent children are being massacred”.

 

Removing the whip from Mr Mason, a party spokesperson said: “To flippantly dismiss the death of more than 40,000 Palestinians is completely unacceptable. There can be no room in the SNP for this kind of intolerance. The chief whip has today withdrawn the whip from John Mason MSP with immediate effect, pending internal Parliamentary group due process.

 

“The SNP group will now meet to discuss the matter, with a recommendation that the whip be suspended from John Mason for a fixed period of time because of this utterly abhorrent comment.”

 

Former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford criticised Mr Mason, saying on X: “Forty thousand plus dead in Gaza and you tweet this. You are not fit for public office. You are an embarrassment and not fit to represent anyone. You glorify killing and murder with your obtuse comment. Just go and do it now.”

 

Scottish First Minister John Swinney said Mr Robertson’s meeting with Ms Grudsky was “necessary” and allowed the Scottish Government to put across the need for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza. His intervention came after Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer accused the Scottish Government of taking a “two-faced approach” by publicly condemning the actions of Israel while conducting secret meetings.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 18, 2024, 11:17 a.m. No.21435643   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>0500 >>4943 >>9463

>>21363380

>>21350823

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/john-swinney-accused-appeasing-china-33487610

 

John Swinney accused of 'appeasing China' by man who was tortured by the regime

 

Simon Cheng, 33, worked as a trade and investment officer for quango Scottish Development International when he was abducted by Chinese state police and detained for 15 days in 2019

 

John Swinney is ‘appeasing’ China, a former Scottish Government worker who was tortured by the regime has said. Simon Cheng, 33, worked as a trade and investment officer for quango Scottish Development International when he was abducted by Chinese state police and detained for 15 days in 2019.

 

On Saturday night he slammed the First Minister for his cosy meeting with Zheng Zeguang, the Chinese Ambassador to the UK, which took place this month at Bute House. And Mr Cheng warned that while the devolved government may believe it can engage with China on cultural issues, climate change and education, it was ‘subtly reinforcing the aggressive agenda of an authoritarian regime’.

 

Mr Swinney invited Mr Zeguang to his official residence just weeks after Beijing successfully pressured Edinburgh City Council to scrap a planned ‘friendship’ agreement with a Taiwanese city. Pictures showed the pair smiling and chatting as they discussed ‘strengthening exchanges and cooperation between China and Scotland in various fields’, according to the Chinese Embassy’s website.

 

An image shared online by the First Minister was captioned: “The Scottish Government wants to continue collaboration and strengthen links with China on trade, education, tourism and culture, in line with our values.” But Mr Cheng, in an interview with The Mail on Sunday, told how he was beaten and psychologically tortured five years ago, while blasted Mr Swinney’s apparent naivety.

 

He said: “It reinforces the propaganda of the Chinese state media, to justify whatever the party is doing is right - because it brings proudness to the country, and then that reinforces the narrative that they can be more suppressive, not only domestically, but overseas.

 

“China may be more subtle than the Russians, in that they do not kill dissidents here, but it is happening.”

 

In particular, Mr Cheng warned that even if the Scottish Government believed it was co-operating on ‘non-political’ sectors, it was still feeding the regime’s power. He said: “With more Chinese economic support and cultural dominance on Scottish soil, its influence will become more powerful. There is a long-term cost and toll. But the Scottish Government is appeasing the state.

 

“What we have seen is Chinese entrepreneurs and the Chinese government trying to co-operate with universities, like the University of Edinburgh and the University of Glasgow, on robotics, AI, medicine and a lot of other stuff.

 

“I’m still feeling Scottish politicians are not aware of how serious the human rights abuses are in China and Hong Kong and what the implication is to Scotland.”

 

China has been condemned by much of the West for its brutal treatment of Uighur Muslims and its clampdown on dissident prodemocracy voices in Hong Kong.

 

A Scottish Government spokesman said: “The horrendous treatment Mr Cheng suffered during his detention was appalling - the torture of any individual is utterly abhorrent and must be condemned in the strongest terms. Ministers regularly raise concerns about human rights abuses, including actions in Xinjiang and Hong Kong, with the Chinese government. The First Minister reiterated these concerns in his meeting with Ambassador Zheng Zeguang.”

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 18, 2024, 11:23 a.m. No.21435666   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>5715 >>9456 >>9549

>>21435658

 

https://youtu.be/cMiKIrqLkQ4

 

CARE SCOTLAND | COVID Inquiry statement | Impact of Lockdown on Care Homes

 

 

Freedom Podcast

3.81K subscribers

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Closing Statement for Scottish Care at the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry for Health and Social Care Impact Hearings

 

LINK to Scottish Care statement and all Inquiry evidence from that day (27/6/2024):

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 18, 2024, 11:35 a.m. No.21435715   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9456 >>9549

>>21435658

>>21435666

 

https://youtu.be/mVlBjkhelq0

 

Care Home Residents were PRISONERS during Lockdown

 

 

Freedom Podcast

3.81K subscribers

181 views Aug 17, 2024

 

‘Care Home Relatives Scotland’ advocate makes DAMNING final statement at Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry

 

Link to the CHRS written statement:

https://www.covid19inquiry.scot/heari…

 

Time Stamp:

0:00 Care Homes Like Prisons

0:40 CHRS Intro

5:18 Lack of family Interaction

6:55 Isolation

10:29 End

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 20, 2024, 3:26 p.m. No.21450180   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>0224 >>1373 >>9828 >>9455

>>21350868

>>21350797

 

A reminder

 

https://web.archive.org/web/20240819133118/https://www.thetimes.com/uk/law/article/police-open-inquiry-into-claims-of-child-abuse-by-lawyers-m6xcnb3lf

 

Police open inquiry into claims of child abuse by lawyers

 

Officers are investigating historic claims against legal figures

 

Mark Macaskill and Marcello Mega

January 29 2023

 

Officers from Police Scotland’s major investigations unit have been instructed to look into claims that senior members of the legal establishment were linked to the sexual exploitation, trafficking and abuse of children.

 

The Sunday Times understands that at the request of the Crown Office, police have begun their inquiries and will shortly take evidence from John Halley, an advocate who detailed concerns about historical sex abuse against children in a dossier sent to prosecutors in 2019.

 

Halley was visited by officers on Thursday morning and expects to provide a witness statement this week.

 

As this newspaper reported last week, Conservative MSP Russell Findlay tabled questions in parliament last month amid concern that senior figures in the government and judiciary had failed to act on Halley’s 43-page note.

 

The senior lawyer John Watt was jailed for ten years last summer for historical sex abuse against children. At the time, Susie Henderson, one of his victims, claimed that another man who abused her remained in an influential position.

 

Police opened an investigation into Watt after Henderson made allegations against several lawyers.

 

She said that her father, Robert Henderson QC, had repeatedly sexually abused her.

 

She made similar claims about several of his friends and colleagues, including former solicitor general for Scotland, Sir Nicholas Fairbairn, the late Conservative MP.

 

As a result of an investigation, Watt, 72, was extradited to Scotland from the US in 2020. He was convicted in July 2022 of raping Henderson and abusing two other girls and a boy in the 1970s and 1980s. Some of his victims had relatives who were also legal figures.

 

Halley was appointed as a lead junior counsel to the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry in 2015 and maintains that his extensive research found evidence of “child trafficking through prostitution of children in care in Scotland”.

 

He warned that vulnerable young people in care were let down by a prosecution policy that he believes failed to prevent sexual exploitation through prostitution.

 

The policy, introduced in 1991, concluded that it was not in the public interest to pursue clients of male prostitutes as young as 16 who had previously engaged in homosexual acts.

 

Halley’s note called for deeper investigation of Tam Paton, the former Bay City Rollers manager who died in 2009.

 

Paton owned an Edinburgh flat where a 16-year-old boy from a care home was held over ten days, drugged and raped by a number of men in the early 1990s.

 

It sparked a police investigation, called Operation Planet, which initially resulted in 57 charges against ten men. This was later reduced to ten charges against five men, whose not guilty pleas were accepted by a court in February 1991.

 

Findlay said: “This police action is welcome, but the timing is curious given that almost four years have passed since Mr Halley supplied information about alleged connections between prominent legal figures and the abuse of children in care.

 

“The police action comes a matter of weeks after I lodged a series of written questions asking the Scottish government what action has been taken in respect of this information. Going forward, transparency is vital.”

 

Police Scotland said it did not discuss details of investigations.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 20, 2024, 3:41 p.m. No.21450261   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>0187 >>2363 >>2500 >>4444 >>9456

https://youtu.be/eSSIWiM-lvk

 

SCOTLAND | Highest Drug Deaths in Europe

 

Freedom Podcast

3.82K subscribers

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National Records of Scotland today published the latest drug death data for Scotland.

 

Scotland continues to have by far the highest drug death rate across the whole of Europe

 

Scotland Shame

The SNPs Shame

 

Link to the NRS Report:

 

https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/statist…

 

For many years the government has been poisoning the youth of Scotland. We all by now should be aware that the British Government/Crown were guarding the poppy fields in Afghanistan and then bringing it back to kill off our youth, while handing everything on a plate to newcomers. Nothing against anyone from any other land, but out youth are our future and the future is not looking bright for young Scots.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 20, 2024, 4 p.m. No.21450338   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>0139 >>0161 >>9458

>>21350868

>>21350808

 

https://youtu.be/NRSeukmuLdA

 

Post Office Horizon Inquiry Roderick Williams & Mr Beer PART 2

 

Charlie Fleming

14.6K subscribers

2,248 views Aug 20, 2024

 

OOPS I forgot to put 87 mins edited down to 68 mins. I probably could have cut a further 10 mins out as Roderick wastes time in so many ways.

 

00:00 Intro

00:10 Media relations

03:23 External legal advisors

29:20 His view of SPM's - Tim McCormack emails

46:23 Mr Beer makes me laugh here (thumbnail) - 2nd Sight involvement

58:08 2nd Sight - Mediation & Lee Castleton

1:05:38 Post Office thinking of suing 2nd Sight?

 

Thank you for keeping informed about the inquiry, all the victims the SPM's the staff etc will be very grateful.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 20, 2024, 4:15 p.m. No.21450418   🗄️.is 🔗kun

>>21350868

>>21205878

 

https://youtu.be/cfXU4A_mfy8

 

HAS THE CROWN SLIPPED ALREADY WITH THE KING? LATEST NEWS #kingcharles #royal #riots

 

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Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 20, 2024, 4:29 p.m. No.21450500   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>4943 >>9463

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https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/john-swinney-draws-ire-party-33414505

 

John Swinney draws ire from own party and Ross Greer after meeting Chinese diplomat despite Beijing's 'ludicrous threats'

 

The First Minister cozied up the Chinese Ambassador to the UK in Bute House, months after Edinburgh City Council gave into threats from Beijing to axe a partnership agreement with a Taiwan city.

 

David Walker

7 AUG 2024

 

John Swinney has been criticised for welcoming a Chinese diplomat to Bute House despite the tensions between the UK and China. And the summit came just weeks after Beijing threatened to block visas for students planning to go to university in Scotland if Edinburgh City Council signed a "friendship agreement" with a Taiwanese city.

 

The local authority bowed to these demands and axed the plans for the five-year partnership which would strengthen cultural and commercial links between the Scottish capital and Kaohsiung. It came after organisations like Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh University warned about the negative impact of doing so.

 

China have also been accused of spying on MPs at Westminster, with two parliamentary aides being charged with this earlier this year. Despite all this, the First Minister met with Zheng Zeguang, the Chinese Ambassador to the UK as the pair had a cozy chat in Bute House.

 

Mr Swinney shared an image of the meeting on social media, with the two accompanied by a number of Chinese officials. He wrote that they discussed "shared opportunities and global issues." He added: "@ScotGov wants to continue collaboration and strengthen links with China on trade, education, tourism and culture, in line with our values."

 

But he faced criticism from some within his own party as he was urged to disclose whether he discussed human rights concerns with the ambassador. China have locked up a number of Hong Kong campaigners, including British-born journalist Jimmy Lai.

 

Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton told the Scottish Daily Express: “I would be interested to know whether John Swinney used this time to discuss the harassment of Hong Kong dissidents in Scotland or the continued incarceration of freedom campaigner and journalist Jimmy Lai.

 

“Engagement with China is important but it's native to pretend this is simply a trading relationship. The SNP have a poor record on this issue, even allowing a Chinese company with connections to human rights abuses and gross corruption to sign a bogus £10 billion agreement with Nicola Sturgeon.

 

“Likewise, it was only after research from my party that the Scottish Government agreed to end its reliance on security cameras made by the Chinese company Hikvision, who are implicated in surveillance of China's Uyghur minority. Scottish Liberal Democrats will continue calling on the Scottish Government to conduct an immediate strategic audits of the reach of China’s interests and influences in our country.”

 

Former Nat MP Stewart McDonald, who was the alleged victim of a Chinese state-sponsored cyber-attack and sat on the Westminster inter-parliamentary alliance on China pressure group, also hit out at his former boss. He said: "We can engage with China ‘in line with our values’ or we can ‘strengthen links’. It simply cannot be both, and the days where we could pretend otherwise are long gone. The frog can’t be boiled for much longer."

 

Scottish Greens MSP Ross Greer even got involved as he wrote: "I hope the First Minister challenged the ambassador on Beijing's ludicrous threats to Scottish universities and businesses over City of Edinburgh Council's proposed friendship agreement with a city in Taiwan. That is a direct attack on 'our values'."

 

And the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation added: "Strengthening links with #China's government is hardly a move in line with #Scotland's values. Unless your values are prioritising trade deals over national security and human rights concern."

 

A Scottish Government spokesman said: "Ministers regularly raise concerns about human rights abuses, including actions in Xinjiang and Hong Kong, with the Chinese government. The First Minister reiterated these concerns in his meeting with Ambassador Zheng Zeguang.

 

“As the world’s second largest economy, and the UK’s sixth-largest export market, engagement with China has significant benefits for Scotland’s economy, with Scottish exports to China worth an estimated £955 million in 2021 - excluding oil and gas.”

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 20, 2024, 5:10 p.m. No.21450742   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9471

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/glasgow-lose-another-iconic-building-33503947

 

Glasgow to lose another iconic building as councillors vote to tear down ABC venue

 

It comes just a few months after urban regeneration company Vita Group revealed plans to demolish the building to make way for a food hall and student accommodation

 

Mark Connor

20 AUG 2024

 

An iconic Glasgow venue will be demolished entirely after councillors approved plans to tear the building down. Glasgow’s O2 ABC, which dates back to 1875, had already been served a demolition notice over fears it posed a threat to public safety.

 

It has been sat derelict on Sauchiehall Street in the city centre since it was severely damaged by a fire at the Glasgow School of Art in 2018. Glasgow City Council had issued the owners with a dangerous building notice that required them to demolish the venue this month.

 

Work had been instructed to begin by September and was to be completed within three months. It comes just a few months after urban regeneration company Vita Group revealed plans to demolish the building to make way for a food hall and student accommodation.

 

It was hoped that the building’s iconic façade could have been saved but councillors have voted against that. The council installed temporary restraints to reduce the danger to the public and allow for Sauchiehall Street to reopen following the fire, while responsibility for maintaining the building remained with the owners.

 

A recent inspection found that no work had been undertaken on the building leading to its significant deterioration and the need for a safety exclusion to the reintroduced.

 

A spokesperson for the council previously said: “As the building was continuing to deteriorate having been open to the elements for so long, the owners were informed that a dangerous building notice would be served to address the ongoing concerns. The areas of most immediate public safety concern are the façade and the supporting timber floor structure directly behind and the notice is therefore stipulating the need for these to be removed.

 

“After speaking with the building owners and their representatives, the dates within the notice are considered a reasonable time for the operations specified and aiming to complete at an appropriate point prior to the festive break. The dates can be varied should the necessity later arise.”

 

Vita Group revealed their intentions for the site earlier this year with their aim to “regenerate” the once-popular destination. Their design statement outlined plans for a “vibrant food destination on the ground floor which celebrates community, creates a building which interjects with the adjacent buildings and importantly complements the framework set out for the Golden Z.”

 

Student accommodation will also be included in the development specifically aimed at second and third year students.

 

Hard to imagine that a couple of useless cunt councilors can make a judgement about destroying history and architecture. What the fuck is wrong with you people allowing these few overpaid parasitic servants to tear down your history. Shower of useless cunts. I've watched my country and the whole of the British Isles being raped and pillaged my whole life with cunt businessmen and politicians and all because most of you are thick as shite and won't fucking read. Stop paying tax you useless bastards and start taking your country back from these useless SERVANTS. Start occupying your heritage, stop allowing corrupt politicians to sell it off to foreign interest and corporations. This is the land of your forefathers who are turning in their graves at your absolute lack of intelligence, balls and compliance. You used to be a nation of warriors and now all you fight is the fat on your flabby useless arses. Wake the fuck up……..CUNTS.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 20, 2024, 5:15 p.m. No.21450771   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>0784

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https://youtu.be/XxN1Iv-dr-I

 

 

EXCESS DEATHS IN NEW ZEALAND

 

 

Freedom Podcast

3.82K subscribers

576 views Aug 19, 2024

 

New Zealand continues to suffer from high rates of excess deaths and low birth rates

 

Just what is causing this disruption to the NZ population?

 

Link to Stats NZ:

 

https://www.stats.govt.nz/information…

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 21, 2024, 11:29 a.m. No.21455013   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>5108 >>4260 >>9463

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https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/comment/spineless-john-swinney-letting-dundee-33502430

 

Why is spineless John Swinney letting a Dundee councillor dictate Scottish Government policy?

 

The First Minister and his External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson are feeling the heat and are happily being led by Nadia El-Nakla to save their skin

 

Comment/opinion

Douglas Dickie

20 AUG 2024

 

The SNP has a major bee in its bonnet about the House of Lords. Perhaps it's because they've realised their long-standing refusal to take up seats in the second chamber of the UK Parliament greatly diminishes their overall influence at Westminster.

 

The official line, of course, is that it is a democratic outrage. Why should unelected peers have a say on government policy? In many ways, it is a fair argument.

 

The Lords has become bloated and very expensive but I've never been convinced getting rid of it completely is the best option for a variety of reasons. Reform, yes, but to suggest it has no part to play is wrong (just see the 'scrutiny' of legislation dished out at Holyrood for proof of that).

 

But the SNP's obsession with democracy only goes one way. They are happy for unelected SpAds to shape policy and were keen to hand the keys of government to the Scottish Greens, a party that managed to win just 1.3% of constituency votes at the last Scottish election.

 

And now it seems being a Dundee councillor is also all the qualification you need to shape the direction of the Scottish Government. How else are we meant to interpret John Swinney buckling under pressure from Nadia El-Nakla on the issue of Angus Robertson's meeting with an Israeli diplomat?

 

The issue is threatening to tear the SNP apart and Robertson - presumably on Swinney's orders - finally moved on Monday to say sorry. It was an apology aimed solely at angry Nats, mainly because your average Scot would be baffled that an expression of regret was even required.

 

His statement came soon after it was confirmed Swinney had spoken with Humza Yousaf's wife, who is also convenor of the SNP Friends of Palestine group. Her interest in the subject is unsurprising, nor is it an issue in itself.

 

El-Nakla endured painful weeks while her parents were trapped in the Gaza Strip at the start of the Israeli assault and is half Palestinian herself. But that doesn't mean she should be dictating government policy in relation to the situation in the Middle East.

 

Robertson actually gave the game away when trying to explain himself in a BBC interview on Tuesday morning. He said he did not regret attending the meeting, which his boss was aware of, and raising the possibility of a ceasefire but apologised because the meeting had "caused a lot of distress for people who care deeply about what is happening in Gaza".

 

So nothing for the vast majority who didn't have an issue with the meeting? Or for Scottish Jews who may well be feeling "distress" that their government will no longer deal with Israel? Even if he felt his action merited an apology to the narrow band of nationalists he has upset, why the need to cut off any means of communication?

 

Later in the same interview, he said the only way to convince Israel to stop its attack was for the international community to make its feelings known. Putting to one side the argument over whether the Scottish Government should even be dabbling in foreign affairs, surely Robertson is contradicting himself. Tellingly, while the Scottish Government is throwing its toys out the pram, the UK Government is actually ramping up diplomacy to try and get a ceasefire. This was little more than a desperate attempt to save Swinney and Robertson's political reputation in the eyes of SNP members and had nothing to do with the running of government.

 

The Nats have made Gaza one of their primary issues and the Scottish people delivered their verdict on that just a few weeks ago, booting out scores of Nat MPs with the party losing half a million votes. John Swinney has promised to focus on competent government but it seems that's only possible if Nadia El-Nakla lets him.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 21, 2024, 11:43 a.m. No.21455108   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>4260 >>4943 >>9461

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https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/angus-robertson-humiliating-apology-save-33494701

 

Angus Robertson in humiliating apology to save his job as he rules out Israel meetings after Nadia El-Nakla intervention

 

The Scottish Government's External Affairs Secretary has attempted to calm the calls for him to resign or be sacked by apologising for meeting an Israeli ambassador and insisting there will no longer be any summits between the governments.

 

David Walker

19 AUG 2024

 

Angus Robertson has been forced into a grovelling apology after boasting about meeting the Israeli Ambassador and discussing "areas of mutual interest, including culture, renewable energy, and engaging the country’s respective diasporas." He has faced calls to resign over the secretive summit.

 

In a statement released on Monday, he claimed he should have only spoken about the Scottish Government's calls for a ceasefire and confirmed that the SNP Executive would no longer meet with Israel. It is a last-ditch attempt to save face and also his job as External Affairs Secretary.

 

He also confirmed reports that John Swinney knew about the meeting, meaning that he sanctioned it beforehand. He said the summit was an "opportunity to express the Scottish Government's clear and unwavering position on the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, and I did exactly that."

 

Mr Robertson also hit out at those within the SNP who had taken the meeting to "represent a normalisation of relations between the Israeli and Scottish Governments." He added: "As such, it is clear that it would have been better to ensure that the meeting was strictly limited to the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the appalling loss of life in the region. I apologise for the fact that this did not happen.

 

“Going forward, it is clear that, having now spoken directly to the Israeli Government and making them aware of our position on an immediate ceasefire, it would not be appropriate to accept any invitation for a further meeting. This will remain our position until such time as real progress has been made towards peace, unimpeded access to humanitarian assistance is provided and Israel cooperates fully with its international obligations on the investigation of genocide and war crimes."

 

The comment came after it was revealed Humza Yousaf's wife Nadia El-Nakla held crisis talks with Mr Swinney at the weekend to demand that he did not "normalise" relations between Israel and the Scottish Government. Her parents were trapped in Gaza last year.

 

She told the Courier: "I am grateful to the first minister for reaching out to meet us. I would hope that the strength of feeling expressed by those present was accepted by the first minister.

 

"We would expect this to result in no future meetings with the government of Israel while the unacceptable killing of innocent civilians continues and while there remains an ICC arrest warrant for war crimes being sought for [prime minister of Israel] Benjamin Netanyahu."

 

The row surrounding Mr Robertson's meeting with the Deputy Ambassador of Israel to the UK, Daniela Grudsky Ekstein has torn apart the SNP, with calls made for his sacking, and also for Mr Swinney to go for allowing it to happen. The party has positioned itself as a strong defender of Palestine, especially at Westminster, with Nat MPs understood to be infuriated by the scandal.

 

Back-bench SNP MSP John Mason has already been suspended from the party for tweeting that "if Israel wanted to commit genocide, they would have killed ten times as many” people.

 

Former SNP MP Joanna Cherry dismissed Mr Robertson's apology as she said: "Angus Robertson will not resign or be sacked. He holds a very protected position within the SNP. Those of an inquiring disposition should ask why this should be so."

Anonymous ID: ac3bcc Aug. 21, 2024, 4:38 p.m. No.21456897   🗄️.is 🔗kun

GEORGE SOROS IN 3

 

GEORGE SOROS = [GS]

Q DROP #416 "Soros takes orders from P."

Q DROP #1413 Q names the file image of an Owl "Guardian_P" in a drop about the "Guardian of the Pope".

Q DROP #3749 "[GS] CONTROLS THE DEM PARTY"

 

In essence… long ago Q told anons that the Vatican controlled George Soros and George Soros controls the Democrat Party.

The Vatican controls the Democrats.

 

Holy See Corrupt Universal Government of the Catholic Church

Q Drop #1950

Aug 28, 2018 4:12:23 PM EDT

Q !!mG7VJxZNCI ID: 20cc45 No. 2769606

 

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U.S.-HOLY SEE RELATIONS

"The Holy See is the universal government of the Catholic Church and operates from Vatican City State, a sovereign, independent territory. The Pope is the ruler of both Vatican City State and the Holy See. The Holy See, as the supreme body of government of the Catholic Church, is a sovereign juridical entity under international law."

https://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/3819.htm

Wealth?

Power?

Sanctuary against criminal prosecution?

Recipe for …….

Q

 

Godfather III Sig Confirmed: Fight Against Corrupt Elements of the Vatican

Q Drop #1951

Aug 28, 2018 4:27:56 PM EDT

Q !!mG7VJxZNCI ID: 469a08 No. 2769865

Aug 28, 2018 4:23:20 PM EDT

Anonymous ID: b80eec No. 2769783

HOLY SHIT IT JUST HIT ME

IN EARLY DROPS Q MENTIONED GODFATHER 3 - MICHAEL CORLEONE IS FIGHTING THE CORRUPT ELEMENTS OF THE VATICAN IN GODFATHER 3

 

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>>2769783

We, the PEOPLE.

-The People (Q)

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 22, 2024, 7:31 a.m. No.21460139   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>0161 >>9458

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https://youtu.be/Z3Y8aGfC0II

 

 

Post Office Horizon Inquiry Roderick Williams & Mr Beer Part 1 of 8

 

 

Charlie Fleming

14.6K subscribers

12,606 views Jul 31, 2024

 

WEAR A HAT to protect your hair and have a pillow or cushion to SCREAM IN TO so your neighbours don't get alarmed. This bloke wastes so much time and answers questions most annoyingly and asks stupid ones, and this is just SOME of the time wasting he does.

 

00:00 Intro

00:23 Witness statement & work background

18:39 Conduct (word quibbling starts)

24:14 His roll in media relations

30:16 Fobbing off Nick Walliss & BBC investigation

44:19 Nick Walliss email reactions at POL

49:05 "smelling a rat" more programmes

54:50 MORE internal reactions to programmes

59:59 Mediation Chronology shutdown BBC investigations

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 22, 2024, 7:34 a.m. No.21460161   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9458

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https://youtu.be/debucFx4z_Q

 

Post Office Horizon Inquiry Roderick Williams & Jason Beer PART 3 NO MESSING AROUND NOW

 

 

Charlie Fleming

14.6K subscribers

1,922 views Aug 21, 2024

 

*NEVER out of context. Long silence, waiting for documents, stuttering, erms, ums,ahhs etc… excessive repetition, false starts including incomplete sentences are typically the things I edit out. It all ends up to several minutes which is maybe why people appreciate my editing down.

 

I am not a rich mega YouTuber this is truly the best I can do quality wise.

 

00:00 Intro

00:40 Mr Beer finds the document

01:41 turning evidence over to 2nd Sight

16:36 Simon Clarke Advice

20:12 Jarnail Singh

24:11 Are you saying the bugs were a surprise to people?

32:00 Centalising Horizon complaints The Hub (not what it seems, shredding)

37:22 Gareth Jenkins THUMBNAIL outrageous reasons Roderick didn't call the police on Jenkins

44:17 Conclusions Post Office entered COVER UP MODE

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 22, 2024, 7:37 a.m. No.21460187   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>2363 >>2500 >>9461 >>0504 >>0541

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https://youtu.be/nILL_sBZh6A

 

 

SNP minister squirms over drug deaths as charity boss slams governments 'Orwellian lies'

 

The Scottish Sun

345K subscribers

10,021 views Aug 21, 2024 #snp #scotland #politics

 

DRUG deaths in Scotland have leapt back up again despite SNP ministers claiming they were "turning the tide" on the national shame.

 

Official figures published by National Records of Scotland show there were 1,172 cases where substances were directly linked to fatalities last year - a rise of 121 on the 1,051 Scots who lost their lives in 2022.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 22, 2024, 2:29 p.m. No.21462330   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9456

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https://youtu.be/8QDcxoQyF_0

 

 

"The NHS Has Been A National Religion" Ex NHS Trust Chairman Has Tough Love for UK Health Services

 

TalkTV

 

1.06M subscribers

41,187 views Aug 19, 2024 #covid19 #nhs #vaccine

 

Julia Hartley-Brewer brings compensation for covid vaccines into the spotlight today, talking to the former NHS Trust Chairman Martin Gower.

 

Nearly 14,000 people in Britain have applied for compensation for alleged harm caused by Covid vaccines. The symptoms range from strokes to heart attacks to actual death.

 

Some people have already received payments of around £120,000. Julia and Martin discuss why this problem has arisen in the first place.

 

They also discuss whether the NHS has become some sort of 'National Religion'.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 22, 2024, 2:47 p.m. No.21462425   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9459

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https://youtu.be/M3224B8kN4Y

 

“Category A Pictures Involve Torture Of Children!” | Huw Edwards Scandal

 

 

TalkTV

 

1.06M subscribers

48,310 views Aug 2, 2024 #huwedwards #bbc #news

 

BBC director-general Tim Davie will face tough questions from Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy about what the corporation knew about Huw Edwards’s case after the veteran broadcaster admitted to making indecent images of children.

 

The corporation has said it knew of the veteran broadcaster’s arrest on “suspicion of serious offences” in November, but continued employing him until April.

 

Questions will surely be raised about why he continued to receive his large salary – as the highest paid newsreader at the corporation – for five months after his arrest on charges of making indecent photographs of children.

 

Talk’s Alex Phillips and Kevin O’Sullivan discuss the scandal and BBC’s handling of the case.

 

Kev: “For once in the BBC’s life, do the right thing and sack Tim Davie!”

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 22, 2024, 2:58 p.m. No.21462500   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>4444 >>0504 >>0541

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https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/snp-health-secretary-urged-make-33511034

 

SNP Health Secretary urged to make statement to Parliament on Scotland's drug deaths emergency

 

Scotland's drug deaths rate is twice that of the rest of the UK and is the highest in Europe.

 

Chris McCall

21 AUG 2024

 

Scotland's Health Secretary has been urged to make a statement to Parliament on efforts to tackle the country's drug deaths emergency.

 

It was revealed yesterday that almost 1,200 Scots died from drugs last year - a rise of 12 per cent on the previous year - despite repeated pledges from SNP ministers to tackle the shameful record.

 

Scotland's drug deaths rate is twice that of the rest of the UK and is the highest in Europe.

 

Alex Cole-Hamilton, leader of the Scottish Lib Dems, has now written to Neil Gray to demand the Health Secretary announces fresh measures in a statement at Holyrood.

 

"Over the last decade, drug deaths in Scotland have more than doubled, meaning the toll is many times worse than anywhere else in Europe," the MSP said.

 

"I and many others struggle to understand why earlier this year the Scottish Government saw fit to freeze the funding for drug and alcohol policy – a real-terms cut to the budget for critical services. We know the harm that was done when Nicola Sturgeon’s administration cut the funding for drug and alcohol services by 22 per cent.

 

"In the current financial circumstances, I worry that lifeline drugs services could suffer further cuts that impact on their ability to provide critical support to those who need it.

 

"I am therefore writing to ask if the Scottish Government will make a statement to MSPs to set out further steps that will help stop people dying? This should be done as soon as Parliament returns from summer recess.

 

"It is essential that SNP ministers set out how they intend to provide frontline services with the resources they need to tackle this emergency. We need a commitment to rolling out a full nationwide network of drug testing and safer consumption facilities – centres that are proven to keep people safe, prevent fatal overdoses and present new pathways for treatment and recovery."

 

The Scottish Government said yesterday the level of drug misuse deaths in the country remained "hugely concerning".

 

Gray told reporters the amount of drug deaths was "unacceptable" and there was a "recognition" in government that more needed to be done.

 

He said: "It’s a very complex picture. There is no escaping the fact that the drug death pictures are profoundly worse here than in other parts of the UK, and indeed in other parts of Europe.

 

"I take responsibility for that. We can also see from other countries that have embarked on a public health journey, like Portugal, that where there is investment in the likes of safer consumption rooms then you can make a difference."

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 22, 2024, 4:58 p.m. No.21463291   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9455

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https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/former-police-scotland-officer-jailed-33509024

 

Former Police Scotland officer jailed for abusing three former partners across 14 years

 

Christopher Ferguson was found guilty of nine charges - including two counts of voyeurism - on June 13 following a trial at Hamilton Sheriff Court

 

A former Police Scotland officer who subjected three former partners to a campaign of controlling, violent and sexual abuse has been jailed. Christopher Ferguson was found guilty of nine charges - including two counts of voyeurism - on June 13 following a trial at Hamilton Sheriff Court.

 

The 31-year-old, from Wishaw, targeted his victims over a 14-year period in the Lanarkshire area, including while at Glasgow’s Helen Street police station. He subjected one woman to repeated assaults as well as telling her what she could wear, reading her text messages and taking away her mobile phone.

 

Ferguson was found guilty of stalking the same woman through repeated calls and texts, delivering unwanted gifts, monitoring her social media and waiting outside a relative’s property for her. He behaved in an abusive manner by disclosing intimate photographs of a second woman, repeatedly shouting and swearing as well as making threats to harm himself.

 

Ferguson subjected her to repeated violent assaults including choking her to her injury on various occasions. A third woman was also repeatedly attacked by Ferguson, who caused her to fall down a flight of stairs to her injury.

 

He stalked the same woman by repeatedly monitoring her movements, turning up at her home and contacting her about an ongoing police investigation against him. On August 21, at Hamilton Sheriff Court, Ferguson was sentenced to three years and nine months imprisonment.

 

His name has been added to the sex offenders register for 10 years. Non-harassment orders, preventing Ferguson from contacting or attempting to contact his victims, were also granted for a 10-year period.

 

Les Brown, Procurator Fiscal for South Strathclyde, said: “Christopher Ferguson is a habitual domestic abuser who inflicted unimaginable trauma on his victims. It took courage for them to speak out against a figure of some authority and I would commend their determination to seek justice.

 

“The Crown is committed to the effective and fair prosecution of domestic and sexual crime, no matter who the offender is. I would urge anyone who has been the victim of similar offences to come forward. You will be listened to and supported as we use all the tools available to us to seek justice.”

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 24, 2024, 6:30 a.m. No.21473247   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>3266 >>3275 >>3285 >>9456

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2g921rd2lo.amp

 

'Our daughter should not have died from Covid jab'

 

Matthew Hill

 

23 August 2024

 

The parents of a young woman who died after being given an AstraZeneca Covid jab have accused the NHS of failing to pass on known safety warnings about the vaccine.

 

Marina Waldron, 21, visited hospital with excruciating headaches three times in the week before her fatal collapse from a brain haemorrhage in March 2021.

 

Max and Liz Waldron said that despite her deteriorating condition, A&E doctors had seemed unaware of the emerging side-effects associated with the jab and warnings that had been issued.

 

Another family whose son, Oli Akram Hoque, died from the same complications a few days after Marina, are also calling for lessons to be learned.

 

A Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) spokesperson said: "Throughout the pandemic the health system responded quickly to reports of extremely rare cases of complications following vaccination.”

 

The Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine was estimated to have saved millions of lives during the pandemic, but as in Marina and Oli's cases, caused rare - and sometimes fatal - blood clots.

 

An AstraZeneca spokesperson said the vaccine had been "recognized by governments around the world" as helping bring the pandemic to an end.

 

Marina, from the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, was just starting her career in film when she was given her first dose of the AstraZeneca jab on 11 March 2021.

 

She had developed a headache and sickness by 22 March and went to a London hospital only to be sent home with migraine tablets, despite mentioning she had had the jab recently.

 

Mrs Waldron, 64, said Marina deteriorated the following day and was this time discharged by an A&E department, again with a migraine diagnosis and no brain scan.

 

On 27 March, her parents were so worried they took her to A&E in Gloucester. She died on 31 March at Southmead Hospital, Bristol, after suffering a heart attack and brain haemorrhage.

 

"We weren’t able to go in. We weren’t able to say 'don’t you understand she hasn’t drunk or eaten'. They [the hospital] just sent her back," said Mrs Waldron.

 

"But the next day it was worse and she started having issues with her arm - she was lifting up her arm and holding it, and that’s when it all went mad."

 

At Marina's inquest in December 2023, a coroner determined her death had been caused by a combination of factors: intracerebral haemorrhage, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, and vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis due to the AstraZeneca vaccine.

 

While the coroner found Marina had died from a recognised but very rare complication of the AstraZeneca vaccine, he did not find fault with the NHS for failing to diagnose it quickly enough.

 

The Waldrons want to know why medical professionals were not informed about the risks associated with the vaccine earlier when other countries were putting a halt on the vaccine and why appropriate diagnostic measures were not taken promptly.

 

They believe that earlier awareness could have made a significant difference in Marina’s case.

 

'She could have been saved'

 

Mrs Waldron said: "It was only after a couple of days in hospital that they took us to one side and said 'we think it’s the vaccine', and we said 'we've been banging on about this vaccine right from the beginning and every single person said it wasn’t anything to do with that'.

 

"They didn’t even bother to scan her.

 

"There was a possibility, a chance she could have been saved."

 

Their solicitor, Lynda Reynolds from the Hugh James practice, said there seemed to have been a gap between advice being published on the government's public website on 18 March to urge people with concerns to attend A&E and clinicians being told on April 7 to investigate any potential symptoms.

 

She said: "Unfortunately for Marina, she fell in that gap. She's not the only one."

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 24, 2024, 6:33 a.m. No.21473266   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>3275 >>3285 >>9456

>>21473247

>>21350868

>>21350803

 

 

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Could doctors have been warned earlier?

 

15 March: Germany, France and Italy halt Astra Zeneca rollouts

 

A week before Marina fell ill, Germany, France and Italy had halted rollouts of the AstraZeneca jab after a series of incidents in Europe involving blood clots, even though the World Health Organisation did not feel there was enough evidence to prove a link.

 

18 March: five cases identified of blood clots in the brain (aged 18-59) - one death

 

A few days later, five cases of blood clots in the brain had been identified in the UK - one of them fatal. The NHS carried on giving the vaccine to young people, although it advised anyone with a headache lasting more than four days after vaccination should seek medical advice, as a precaution.

 

25 March: NHS Blood and Transplant issues alert to specialist staff

 

The alert was issued after a rise in the number of organ donors dying from blood clots was noticed. The statement said: "I would ask you to be alert to the possibility of this syndrome in any patient within 28 days of receiving Covid vaccination with thrombosis or unexplained thrombocytopaenia."

 

5 April: Oli Akram Hoque goes back to hospital

 

Oli had been suffering from progressively worse headaches before being turned away by a GP. He died 10 days later of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis.

 

7 April: New advice to healthcare professionals

 

Advice from the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Authority (MRHA) mentioned a possible link between the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine and specific types of blood clot. Both families say this should have been issued earlier.

 

'An amazing girl'

 

During the inquest expert evidence suggested that had Marina's brain scans been carried out earlier, it would not have made a difference.

 

But Ms Reynolds said a side-effect of the vaccine is to make blood platelets clump together, adding: "The scan may or may not have shown what was developing.

 

"It was clear that Marina's platelets were continuing to deteriorate, and obviously, had she been properly assessed and reviewed, that would have been found because it was in her previous blood test."

 

Mrs Waldron is keen people do not forget her daughter, whose organs were donated after her death.

 

"We don’t want the amount of people who have died to be swept under the carpet because it's taken over three years to get to the coroner's court," she said.

 

"Her death had not been registered [until then] as a vaccine death.

 

"She was an amazing girl. She wasn’t frightened of anything."

 

Mr Waldron added: "We don’t know how many other people went through the same thing and died from the same thing as Marina."

 

Oli Akram Hoque, 26, from London, also suffered rare and fatal complications after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine, dying from a blood clot on the brain on 15 April.

 

He had received his jab on 19 March 2021 and began to suffer headaches from 1 April.

 

His headaches became progressively worse and he went to an A&E department at a London hospital on 4 April.

 

At his inquest, the coroner concluded that on his first visit to hospital, Oli had not presented with any symptoms which would have required an emergency department assessment.

 

The next evening he was taken to the same London hospital which Marina had attended the month before with a severe headache.

 

He saw a GP there who did not think he needed an assessment but the next day he was rushed back to hospital after having seizures.

 

His sister Anika Hoque said: "He was saying 'why do I feel like this?' and he was pressing his hands… the doctor didn’t think that it was anything to be concerned about."

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 24, 2024, 6:34 a.m. No.21473275   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>3285 >>9456

>>21473247

>>21473266

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>>21350803

 

 

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The MHRA told Oli's inquest that starting from 25 February 2021 it had identified three cases of blood clots to the brain associated with the AstraZeneca jab.

 

But the MHRA could not fully consider these cases as they did not receive all the necessary clinical information from hospitals.

 

The coroner raised concerns about this with the DHSC, saying the MHRA should be able to compel hospitals to give them such information as soon as possible.

 

The MHRA said: "Regarding the scope of MHRA’s powers to compel information to be provided by hospitals to patients, the Agency does not have legal powers to compel healthcare professionals to provide additional information."

 

Miss Hoque said the AstraZeneca jab had already been suspended in many parts of Europe at the time of her brother's death.

 

"This is information that I had to find through the internet," she added.

 

"My GP she said the exact same thing, so it was clear that information was available at the time but the doctors in A&E said they were not aware, which was surprising… so obviously it cost lives."

 

The DHSC said: “Our sympathies are with the families of Marina Waldron and Oli Hoque.

 

"This government is committed to learning lessons through the Covid-19 inquiry."

 

It said vaccines would be discussed in Module 4 of the Covid-19 Inquiry, with hearings planned to start from 14 January to 30 January.

 

It added the "health system quickly responded to reports from the MHRA of extremely rare cases of concurrent thrombosis and thrombocytopenia following vaccination with the first dose of AstraZeneca."

 

In April 2021, the Joint Commission on Vaccination and Immunisation advised adults under 30 without underlying health issues should be offered an alternative vaccine to AstraZeneca if available.

 

This was later extended in May 2021 to adults under 40 without underlying health issues.

 

'Six million lives saved'

 

A spokesperson for AstraZeneca told the BBC “Our sympathy goes out to anyone who has lost loved ones or reported health problems. Patient safety is our highest priority.

 

"From the body of evidence in clinical trials and real-world data, the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine has continuously been shown to have an acceptable safety profile and regulators around the world consistently state that the benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks of extremely rare potential side effects.

 

“We are incredibly proud of the role the Oxford-AstraZeneca played in ending the global pandemic.

 

"According to independent estimates, over six million lives were saved in the first year of use alone and over three billion doses were supplied globally.

 

"Our efforts have been recognized by governments around the world and are widely regarded as being a critical component of ending the global pandemic.”

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 24, 2024, 9:15 a.m. No.21474260   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>4313 >>4426 >>4876 >>5889 >>9463

>>21435563

>>21455013

>>21455108

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/john-swinney-doubles-down-snp-33512135

 

John Swinney doubles down on SNP no longer meeting Israel despite antisemitism claims

 

The First Minister insisted that it was right for the Scottish Government to no longer speak to Israel despite damning criticism from the brother of a Hamas victim, and the Scottish Council of Jewish Communities (SCJC).

 

David Walker

21 AUG 2024

 

John Swinney doubled down on the Scottish Government's new policy of refusing to meet the Israeli Government despite the SNP being accused of antisemitism. The row over Angus Robertson's meeting with an Israeli diplomat has caused a huge divide within the nationalist movement.

 

The backlash has been so fierce that it has prompted a major change in the government's international relations as they will now no longer sanction summits with the world's only Jewish state. The SNP's External Affairs Secretary was forced into a grovelling apology in a bid to save his job.

 

But the Nationalist Executive has faced accusations of antisemitism due to this new policy. We previously told how Colin Cowan, the brother of a man killed by Hamas in the October 7 atrocities, this decision as "an endorsement of a Palestinian state 'from the (Jordan) River to the (Mediterranean) Sea', in which Israel would be erased from the face of the map".

 

And the Scottish Council of Jewish Communities (SCJC) highlighted that if the government wants to contribute to the resolution of conflict and support a two-state solution it needs to engage with both parties and not just cut off all contact with Israel. They pointed out that Jews in Scotland are "frightened to go to work or study" due to rising antisemitism.

 

Mr Swinney was asked about this issue by LBC during a press call on Wednesday and confirmed that the ban on meetings with the Israeli Government would continue. He said: "It's important that we take the opportunity to say to the Israeli Government that we in the Scottish Government do not in any way, shape or form support and we deeply oppose what the Israeli Government is doing in Gaza.

 

"It's important the Israeli Government hears that message directly from us. It's also important that we have democratic debate with these issues within our society where people are able to air their views. But what we've set out, as a consequence of the discussions that we've had, is that having made our point to the Israeli Government until there is an improvement in their interactions in Gaza, until there is a ceasefire and meaningful progress for peace, there'll be no further dialog with the Israeli Government."

 

Mr Robertson discussed more than just a ceasefire with the Deputy Ambassador of Israel to the UK, Daniela Grudsky Ekstein. A social media post stated that they talked about "areas of mutual interest, including culture, renewable energy, and engaging the country's respective diasporas" as well as a ceasefire and getting more aid into Gaza.

 

The First Minister also admitted that the issue could dominate proceedings at the SNP conference next weekend, saying he was "sure there will be discussions about these issues" and that the party conference "will set out exactly what it wants to debate."

 

The SCJC highlighted Tuesday's news about the deaths of six Israeli hostages as "a terrible reminder that the war was triggered by - and continues to be about - the right of the world's only Jewish state to defend its people against the genocidal ambition enshrined in Hamas Charter."

 

Its statement added: "The Scottish Government cannot in conscience deny the right of the victims to prevent the promised repetition of the atrocities of October 7. If it aspires to contribute to a resolution of this long-running and tragic conflict and supports a two-date solution, it can only do so by engaging with both parties."

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 24, 2024, 9:24 a.m. No.21474313   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>4426 >>4876 >>5889 >>9463

>>21474260

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/snp-face-backlash-double-standards-33515361

 

SNP face backlash at 'double standards' as John Swinney meets top Palestinian diplomat

 

'Ambassador' Husam Zomlot said he enjoyed a 'candid conversation' with the First Minister, just 48 hours after bungling Angus Robertson said the SNP Government would cut ties with Israel

 

Ben Borland

22 AUG 2024

 

The First Minister held talks with the unofficial Palestinian ambassador to the UK on Wednesday, just 48 hours after his government said it would no longer engage with Israel.

 

Although sources said the virtual meeting with Husam Zomlot was arranged before the General Election, it is likely to be fuel the growing belief that the SNP administration is taking sides on the bloody war in the Middle East.

 

It will also further infuriate and upset members of the Scottish Jewish community, who have said they do not feel safe in their own country. A man whose brother was murdered by Hamas in the October 7 attacks this week accused the Nats of antisemitism and "Jew-washing".

 

Mr Swinney and his bungling External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson have faced a furious backlash from within their own party after Mr Robertson met Israel's deputy ambassador to the UK, Daniela Grudsky. Initially, the public was told they had discussed the return of Israeli hostages as well as "technology, culture and renewable energy".

 

However, in a bid to save his job, Mr Robertson remembered that he had in fact demanded an immediate ceasefire. He apologised for not making this clear sooner and said the Scottish Government would not meet any counterparts from Tel Aviv until the war was brought to an end.

 

Political opponents blasted Mr Swinney's poor judgment and warned him to stop his "ill-prepared" foray into foreign affairs. Tory MSP Annie Wells said: "John Swinney cannot hide from his role in this row that has engulfed his party."

 

After his meeting with Mr Swinney, Mr Zomlot, who is head of the Palestinian Mission to the UK, tweeted that he was "grateful for the candid conversation, reflecting the historic bond between the peoples of [Palestine] and [Scotland]."

 

While the SNP is cutting ties with Israel, the UK Government is stepping up the diplomatic efforts to achieve a ceasefire by talking to both sides in the war. Also this week, Mr Zomlot praised Foreign Secretary David Lammy's visit to Israel and Palestine was "important, timely and historic".

 

He said: "We need sufficient pressure on Netanyahu to actually deliver what the world has a consensus on. And that's why the visit of the British and the French foreign secretary is absolutely important, timely and historic."

 

The diplomat is a senior member of Fatah, the largest member of the PLO, which runs the West Bank and Palestinian refugee camps across the Middle East. Unlike Hamas, which controls Gaza and launched the murderous attacks that triggered the war, Fatah is no longer recognised as a terrorist organisation.

 

He was previously head of the Palestinian mission to the US where he played a key role in peace talks between Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas and Donald Trump. However, they collapsed when Mr Trump declared the US would recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and the PLO cut ties with Washington.

 

After moving to the UK, he worked to improve bilateral Palestinian-British relations including meeting with previous SNP first ministers Nicola Sturgeon in 2021 and Humza Yousaf in 2023. Also in 2023, Sky News was forced to apologise after presenter Kay Burley misquoted Mr Zomlot as saying "Israel had it coming" in relation to October 7.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 24, 2024, 9:41 a.m. No.21474426   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>4876 >>5889 >>9461

>>21474313

>>21474260

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/skint-snp-led-glasgow-city-33526634

 

Skint SNP-led Glasgow City Council to send £20k to Palestine despite cutting teaching posts

 

Despite being forced to cut teaching posts due to financial difficulties, a Scottish Greens motion to hand cash to Palestine as a 'signal of solidarity' was passed by councillors.

 

David Walker & Drew Sandilands

23 AUG 2024

 

Cash-strapped Glasgow City Council will donate £20,000 to Palestine despite announcing plans to cut hundreds of teaching posts in the region. And the local authority will need to make even further saving in the next few months in an attempt to balance the books, including a potential council tax rise.

 

But councillors almost unanimously voted to hand the significant sum to UK-based Medical Aid for Palestinians, calling it a "signal of solidarity. Only one, Tory Baillie Thomas Kerr, pointed out that while this was a worthy cause, he would struggle to explain to his constituents that it was a good use of tight public funds.

 

Scottish Greens councillor Leòdhas Massie put forward the motion m saying it was in "recognition of the considerable additional strain placed on the resources of UK-based charities by the conflict in Gaza”. Medical Aid for Palestinians is currently running an emergency appeal to support the provision of medical supplies, emergency food and humanitarian aid.

 

Mr Kerr attempted to amend the proposal but failed to do so. He said: “The horrific scenes that we’ve seen in Palestine are absolutely heartbreaking. As a father of a young son, I can’t imagine the pain that people are going through on both sides of this terrible issue that’s kicked off in the Middle East.

 

“I am very proud that I was the first Scottish Conservative to call for an immediate ceasefire and I think I’ve got a record of showing I stand by the Palestinian people and the Israeli people when it comes to this issue.” However, he pointed out that the council has "huge strains when it comes to finances" and that he "simply can’t justify going to the people of Shettleston and saying using money this way is a good use of taxpayers’ money for a local authority.”

 

He said he would call on the UK Government to increase aid to people in Palestine instead of the money coming from Glasgow's coffers. The city is already struggling with its budget, with plans to cut 450 teacher jobs and other proposals including hiking up parking charges.

 

Greens councillor Mr Massie said that it was “a very welcome signal of solidarity that Greens requested for Medical Aid for Palestinians”. He added: “It is vital that our words of solidarity with Palestinians are followed by direct, practical support.

 

"Greens are proud that this donation will show Glasgow playing our small part in giving support to those providing vital medical care with much needed resources to those suffering in Gaza.” SNP Council leader Susan Aitken also threw her support behind the donation as she highlighted that the charity has "been providing aid to Palestinians for some decades now” and would be a “very trustworthy recipient of this small but important donation”.

 

Glasgow City Council is facing legal action from parents over its plans to cut teaching posts and will need to pay for this through public funds. An impact assessment document found that this decision would impact on the poorest in the city and also the disabled.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 24, 2024, 9:45 a.m. No.21474444   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>5332 >>9549 >>0504 >>0541

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https://youtu.be/_tyPAM_ITjQ

 

Health Secretary Neil Gray Car-Crash Interview

 

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Health Secretary Neil Gray grilled following latest NRS report in August 2024

 

Nicola Sturgeon previously grilled in October 2019

 

Neil Findlay statement in Holyrood in April 2021

 

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Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 24, 2024, 11:32 a.m. No.21474876   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>4943 >>5889 >>9461

>>21474426

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https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/angus-robertson-compares-israel-russia-33519708

 

Angus Robertson compares Israel to Russia as he defends decision to cut off contact with Jewish state

 

The Scottish Government's External Affairs Secretary put his foot in it again by comparing the Israeli Government to that of Putin's Russia, which has invaded Ukraine and has been blacklisted by key world powers.

 

David Walker

22 AUG 2024

 

Embattled Angus Robertson compared Israel to Russia as he defended the decision to cut off all contact with the Israeli Government. The SNP's External Affairs Secretary also proclaimed that he believes that an independent Scotland would be well placed to help end conflicts like the one in Gaza.

 

The veteran Nat politician has faced growing unrest from his own party after holding a secret meeting with with the Deputy Ambassador of Israel to the UK, Daniela Grudsky Ekstein. A social media post stated that they talked about "areas of mutual interest, including culture, renewable energy, and engaging the country's respective diasporas" as well as a ceasefire and getting more aid into Gaza.

 

But he has been slated by some within the SNP for even taking the meeting in the first place, with the backlash leading to him apologising and outlining that they will no longer meet with Israel. This has led to the SNP being accused of antisemitism as Israel is the world's only Jewish state.

 

Mr Robertson was questioned about his position on the Holyrood Sources podcast and asked whether the Scottish Government had "caved to a vociferous, angry, largely online mob" and what the current relationship with Israel is like. He said: "We have a relationship, and I think everybody who believes in diplomacy will hope that there are circumstances where the situation improves in Gaza and the West Bank.

 

"One has to hope, and it'll only happen through diplomacy, that there will be a two state solution to what happens in that part of the world. It's not without precedent that circumstances have been so difficult that it's led to a pause in ministerial relations. It's happened previously with Israel and the Scottish Government, and it's happened previously with Russia and the Scottish Government.

 

"It's happened through many other governments as well, and these are the things that one has to navigate. I think understanding that there had not been a face-to-face meeting with them to outline the Scottish Government's position on Gaza and the strongly held views of the Scottish Government and the Scottish Parliament, and I think most people in Scotland too.

 

"I think that is what diplomacy is there for, to communicate that effectively and I think it's not just an internal SNP issue." Russia has been blacklisted by the European Union and other major powers due to the invasion of Ukraine, while Israel still has a place at the table amid the struggles in Gaza.

 

Mr Robertson also insisted that an independent Scotland would be able to help sort out some of the conflicts in the world, pointing out that he held the first peace talks between parliamentarians from Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia but admitted that it didn't solve the problem.

 

He added: "That's an area where I think Scotland does have something to offer. People know Scotland, people like Scotland, people want to come to Scotland, and that is in itself a reason why those talks took place, talks in relation to peace in Northern Ireland took place in Scotland."

 

The SNP have faced criticism from Jewish groups and the Scots brother of a victim of the Hamas October 7 attacks for cutting off contact with Israel. They were accused of having an issue with antisemitism as it was claimed that Jews living in Scotland were living in fear.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 24, 2024, 11:49 a.m. No.21474943   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>4961 >>5889 >>9461

>>21474876

>>21455108

>>21450500

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https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/dress-up-diplomat-angus-robertsons-33521148

 

'Dress up diplomat' Angus Robertson's trip to China cost skint SNP Government over £26k

 

Exclusive: The Scottish Government's embattled External Affairs Secretary faces another row over his spending of taxpayer cash, with £26k spent on his week-long trip to Beijing.

 

David Walker

23 AUG 2024

 

The Scottish Government was accused of a "staggering" waste of taxpayer cash after it was revealed that Angus Robertson's week-long junket to China actually cost taxpayers a huge £26k. This spend comes amid the SNP Executive bemoaning a tough financial climate, with major budget cuts expected to be announced next months.

 

Originally, the government published just £5k costs for the External Affairs Secretary's trip to Beijing, Kunming and Shanghai. But this disclosure was not accurate as it did not include the expenses built up by his two companions, or the huge spend on hosting events in the country which is seen as a hostile state by even some within the Nats movement.

 

The Scottish Daily Express can reveal through freedom of information legislation that £11,710 was spent by the already under fire Mr Robertson, his Private Secretary and an official from the Policy Office on the trip between November 22 and 29 last year. This included all three traveling in style in business class, and racking up near £1k bills in three lavish hotels in the three Chinese cities.

 

We previously told how the Scottish Government forked out £16k of taxpayer on lavish events in China in a bid to "woo" the "hostile and regressive regime." Mr Robertson boasted that his trip to the country, which was accused of spying on the UK Government through spies being based at the House of Commons, would "support Scotland's links with Beijing."

 

Edinburgh City Council and the Scottish Government were also lambasted for bowing down to the foreign power as the local authority axed plans to sign a deal with a Taiwanese city due to threats to pull Chinese students from universities in the country. Mr Robertson and his officials spent £6,566.86 on an "Alumni Scottish Connections" event and £8,576.96 on a St Andrew's Ball.

 

Critics urged the SNP Executive to explain how this trip brought value for money for hard-pressed Scots taxpayers. Scottish Conservative deputy constitution, external affairs and culture spokesperson Alexander Stewart MSP told the Scottish Daily Express: “This is a staggering amount of taxpayers’ money spent by Angus Robertson on another trip overseas.

 

“Scots rightly have concerns about China’s appalling human rights abuses and will want urgent reassurances that this trip was simply not a lavish one at taxpayers’ expense, during a cost-of-living crisis. It is all too typical of the SNP to indulge the jet-setting of Angus Robertson, rather than focusing on Scots’ real priorities at home.

 

“This is money that would have been better off spent on our overwhelmed NHS and schools, which are suffering at the hands of the SNP’s financial mismanagement."

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 24, 2024, 11:55 a.m. No.21474961   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9461

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Finance Secretary Shona Robison announced an emergency spending freeze last week as she struggles to balance the budget after forking out for expensive public sector pay deals. Unfortunately for "Air Miles" Angus one of the costs being cracked down on is ministerial travel.

 

And Mr Robertson is also under pressure over his refusal to meet the Israeli Government anymore after calls were made for him to resign by those from within the SNP after he secretly met an ambassador to discuss trade. He was forced into a grovelling apology and was adamant that he only met her to discuss a ceasefire.

 

This has led to claims that the Nationalist party has a problem with antisemitism. The brother of Hamas victim Bernard Cowan called out what he described as "blatant double standards" in the reaction of the Nats to Israel compared to China.

 

Colin Cowan said: "Scotland and China have a multi-million-pound annual trading portfolio, and this is in spite of China's woeful and routine human rights abuses, including the imprisonment of its Uyghur Muslim population in north-west China. China's treatment of the Uyghurs has often been labelled a form of cultural genocide. Yet, why have there been no calls for the resignation of Scottish leaders for their pursuit of strong relations with China?"

 

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP, who has campaigned to raise awareness about the potential threat of China, said: “Who would have thought that the costume box in Angus Robertson’s game of dress up diplomat would have cost so much? When the public purse is being squeezed to the pips, people will want to know exactly how the SNP government can justify this trip.

 

“If ministers are going to meet with Chinese officials, it is important that they raise security and human rights issues, including the incarceration of Hong Kong freedom campaigner and journalist Jimmy Lai and the persecution of Uyghur Muslims. But given that the Scottish Government press released this trip without any mention of these concerns, I seriously doubt that they were on Angus Robertson’s agenda.

 

“As we return to Parliament in the coming weeks, Scottish Liberal Democrats will continue pressing ministers to conduct an immediate strategic audit of the reach of China’s interests and influence in our country.”

 

A Scottish Government spokeswoman said: “China is Scotland’s sixth largest export market, 25% of Scotland’s international students are from China, and it’s one of our largest growing inbound tourism markets. The External Affairs Secretary experienced a productive visit to China last year to support these links.

 

“Ministers regularly raise concerns about human rights abuses, including actions in Xinjiang and Hong Kong, with the Chinese government.”

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 24, 2024, 11:59 a.m. No.21474977   🗄️.is 🔗kun

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Roger Livermore Letter To Jo Farrell!

 

 

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Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 24, 2024, 12:03 p.m. No.21474994   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>4995 >>5697 >>9459

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Talk EXCLUSIVE: Paedophiles Avoid Prison But Space Made For Rioters

 

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Talk has identified 10 paedophiles who, over the past four months, have avoided going to prison, and instead handed a suspended sentence or community order.

 

55-year-old Daniel Clark who worked for a pupil referral unit in Suffolk avoided prison despite being caught with a “monstrous” 1,640 indecent images of children. (June)

 

In August, Eastleigh paedophile Rory Lord avoided jail after admitting to having more than 700 images of indecent child images.

 

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Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 24, 2024, 2 p.m. No.21475697   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>5701 >>9459

>>21474994

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https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/13411826/scotland-highest-number-registered-sex-offenders/

 

'ALARMING RISE' Scotland records highest ever number of registered sex offenders after 50 per cent rise

 

There has been an "alarming" increase over the last decade

 

Oliver Norton

 

24 Aug 2024

 

SCOTLAND has recorded its highest ever number of registered sex offenders — with an almost 50 per cent increase over the past decade.

 

Around 7,120 perverts were being managed in communities and in custody at the beginning of July, up from 4,787 in 2015.

 

Those placed on the register include violent rapists and child abusers, as well as scores who were sentenced over indecent images.

 

Government sources blamed the rise on an online offending boom and more historic offences being reported.

 

Critics have called for harsher punishments as a deterrent.

 

Scottish Conservative deputy justice spokesperson Sharon Dowey MSP said: “This alarming rise highlights the need for tougher sentences for sex offenders to keep communities across Scotland safe.

 

“Instead, under the soft-touch SNP, we have prisoners being released early and reckless under-25 sentencing guidelines which allow rapists to escape prison sentences.

 

“As the Scottish Conservatives have highlighted, the SNP also need to close the loophole that allows sex offenders to change their names.’’

 

Fears over the management of sex offenders follow warnings almost 400 have changed identity since 2022.

 

Police Scotland said 17 are also wanted, with enquiries indicating 12 have left the UK.

 

Last year, 465 sex offenders were reported for breaches of their notification requirements.

 

Anyone convicted of an offence of a sexual nature can be placed on the Sex Offenders Register.

 

Time on it ranges from five years to indefinite in the worst cases.

 

High-profile offenders include trans double rapist Isla Bryson, 32, who was found guilty of abusing two women while identifying as a man called Adam Graham.

 

Another is trans paedophile Andrew Miller, 53, who kidnapped and sexually assaulted a schoolgirl.

 

Historic offences being brought to court have also contributed to the rise in registered sex offenders.

 

High-profile cases include the paedo ring linked to Celtic Boys Club, including Frank Cairney, Jim Torbett and Ken Divers.

 

And an increase of online sex crimes has also been blamed for the dramatic increase.

 

We told how musician Cameron Shaw, 28, contacted random people on social media because he wanted buy a baby to abuse.

 

Stuart Allardyce, director of child sex abuse prevention charity the Lucy Faithfull Foundation Scotland, said: “This increase may be due to more proactive law enforcement and convictions of people who offend, showing how seriously the police and courts take the issue.

 

“Children are most often abused by someone they know, it usually happens in secret and isn’t found out about until years later, if at all.”

 

Offenders in the community have to provide their details to cops, including date of birth, National Insurance number, name, address, passport and bank details.

 

They must also tell cops of any changes and are subject to comprehensive risk assessment and risk management.

 

Failure to comply with any notification provisions is an offence, which could lead to up to five years in jail.

 

Police Scotland said: “Police Scotland, local authorities and other partners use professional assessment, robust risk assessment processes and the latest technologies to manage registered sex offenders, mitigate risk and properly target appropriate resources at those who pose a risk to the public.

 

“We can never eliminate risk entirely, but sexual re-offending rates remain very low and we want to reassure communities that all reasonable and appropriate steps are being taken to protect them.”

 

The Scottish Government said: “The long-term trend of increased reporting of cases of sexual crime reflects more online offending, legislative change and work with victims groups to encourage reporting, including of historic offences.

 

“Police Scotland have also adopted new technologies to investigate these crimes, leading to increases in convictions.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 24, 2024, 2:01 p.m. No.21475701   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9459

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“The multi-agency public protection arrangements provide a robust statutory framework to assess and manage those convicted of serious offences to reduce risk.

 

“The proportion of registered sex offenders convicted of further offending remains at 2.1 per cent.”

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 24, 2024, 2:29 p.m. No.21475889   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>5958 >>6097 >>9463

>>21474943

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https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/more-humiliation-john-swinney-foreign-33531014

 

More humiliation for John Swinney as foreign office orders him to 'get in line' over Israel debacle

 

Angus Robertson's meeting with a diplomat from the world's only Jewish nation continues to cause problems for the nationalists

 

Douglas Dickie

24 AUG 2024

 

John Swinney has had more humiliation heaped on him after Foreign Office officials rebuked him over the Scottish Government's Israel debacle. The SNP leader has been warned the UK must speak "with one voice" when it comes to diplomacy after he buckled from pressure within his own party not to hold talks with Israeli officials.

 

It followed a meeting between External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson and an Israeli diplomat to discuss issues such as energy and culture as well as the situation in Gaza. After an outcry from nationalists, Mr Robertson issued an apology, saying he should have only spoken about a ceasefire in the region.

 

He and Mr Swinney have since confirmed they will no longer meet with Israelis unless the situation in Gaza changes, although that will not extend to Palestinian officials and this week a virtual meeting was held between the First Minister and Husam Zomlot, the unofficial 'Palestinian ambassador' to the UK. It has led to accusations they are ignoring one side in the conflict, which was triggered by Hamas attacks on Israel over 10 months ago.

 

Now, the Foreign Office has warned Mr Swinney about his devolved executive's future conduct, reports the Daily Mail. A spokesman said: "It is important the UK speaks with a single voice to international partners.

 

"A resolution to this conflict has been a priority since day one for this government. We continue to push for an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages still cruelly detained by Hamas terrorists, and much more aid entering Gaza."

 

It comes at a time the Labour-led UK Government ramps up diplomacy in an effort to halt the conflict, which has seen over 40,000 Palestinians and over 1,000 Israelis killed as well as citizens of the Jewish nation taken hostage. Mr Robertson has faced calls to resign over the issue with MSP colleagues and MPs rounding on him.

 

Mr Swinney has also faced criticism for giving the green light for the meeting with Daniela Grudsky in Edinburgh on August 8. The SNP has faced accusations of antisemitism for its stance on the war.

 

Colin Cowan, who brother Bernard was murdered by Hamas gunmen during the October 7 attack, told BBC Radio Scotland: "Israel is the only Jewish state in the world. The definition of antisemitism is prejudice against Jewish people.

 

"So if the Scottish government aren't willing to talk to Israel, is that not being prejudiced against Jewish people? Why is it that Israel is being targeted when every other Western country is quite happy to talk to Israel? If you want a balanced, impartial view, you should meet with both sides."

 

An SNP spokesman said: "Following last year's horrific attacks by Hamas, SNP policy has been consistent and clear that hostages must be released, an immediate ceasefire must be put in place and that a viable Palestine state must be recognised within a two-state solution where Israelis and Palestinians can live alongside each other in peace."

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 24, 2024, 2:39 p.m. No.21475958   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>5999 >>6097

>>21475889

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/comment/ive-witnessed-antisemitism-heart-snp-33531791

 

I've witnessed antisemitism at the heart of the SNP - but party actually holds ZIONIST view

 

Sammy Stein, chair of the Glasgow Friends of Israel group, says the dominance of the SNP in Scotland has paved the way for antisemitism to flourish

 

Comment/opinion

Sammy Stein

24 AUG 2024

 

A few days ago, a member of Glasgow’s Jewish community accused the SNP and the Scottish Government of antisemitism after Angus Robertson made a dramatic volte-face following his meeting with an Israeli diplomat. But how can this be the case?

 

For decades Jews have been welcome in Scotland and have always felt safe and until a few years ago, incidents of antisemitism were rare or even unheard of. But there has been a marked change and many would point to the ascendancy of the SNP as a trigger for increased levels of antisemitism in Scotland.

 

In 2015, Sandra White, an SNP MSP re-tweeted a repellent and offensive antisemitic cartoon that showed six piglets suckling at a sow with the word "Rothschild" and the Star of David on it. The piglets are shown as representing the UK, the US, Israel and terror groups Islamic State, Al Qaeda and Boko Haram.

 

I understand following complaints, Police Scotland paid a visit to Ms White who claimed that she had not intended to retweet the picture, and they accepted her explanation that she had done so by error.

 

That could have been the start of the growth of antisemitism in Scotland. Throughout her years as First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon made numerous commitments that racism, especially antisemitism and Islamophobia, would not be allowed to happen in her Scotland.

 

But both forms of racism continued to flourish and antisemitic members of the SNP gained confidence in their ability to openly display antisemitic tendencies. This was often driven by anti-Israel rhetoric by people who knew little or nothing about the Middle East conflict but they knew they hated Jews.

 

I experienced numerous incidents of antisemitism when attending SNP Party Conferences in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen with the group 'SNP Friends for Peace in the Middle East'. At some of these conferences, I noticed the presence of another group called 'SNP Friends for Palestine' and Nadia El-Nakla on occasion manned its stall. I once suggested that our two groups hold a joint fringe meeting and together advocate for peace between the Israelis and Palestinians but it never happened.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 24, 2024, 2:45 p.m. No.21475999   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>6097

>>21475958

 

 

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Nicola Sturgeon resigned after a series of scandals within the SNP and anointed her protégé Humza Yousaf to become First Minister. After his election, the level of antisemitism increased with much of it related to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

 

In his address to the Jewish Community at the memorial service to Bernard Cowan, originally from Newton Mearns, who was killed mercilessly in his home by Hamas terrorists on 7 October, Yousaf said: "My commitment to the Jewish community then, and now, is to be an ally in the face of antisemitism, and I am proud of my lifelong campaigning against hatred in all of its forms and believe that Islamaphobia and antisemitism are two sides of the same coin."

 

But I am not persuaded that Humza Yousaf really believes that statement. For a man whose family emigrated to Scotland from Pakistan and who was raised in a Muslim home with a strong faith, surely his ability to feel the same about Jews as he does about Muslims would be difficult to reconcile.

 

Yousaf, whose wife has Palestinian heritage and whose family lives in Gaza, was personally seriously impacted at the start of the October war when his parents-in-law were trapped there. He donated £750,000 of Scottish taxpayers money, allegedly on his own initiative, to UNRWA, after which his parents-in-law were released. But UNRWA is an organisation that has been accused of having links with Hamas.

 

Yousaf resigned as FM after only a year because he ended the coalition the Scottish Government had established with the antisemitic Scottish Greens. The SNP then turned to veteran politician John Swinney to succeed Yousaf as First Minister.

 

Last week the SNP was verbally attacked by its members and supporters after Angus Robertson met with the Israeli Deputy Ambassador. Swinney confirmed that he was aware of the meeting which was held to raise with Israel the possibility of a ceasefire and the release of hostages held since October 7.

 

The objection of the SNP rabble to the meeting and it seems pressure from Nadia El-Nakla, Yousaf’s wife, probably compelled Swinney to instruct Robertson, who is the external affairs secretary and whose job it is to foster diplomatic relations with other countries, to apologise for meeting the Israeli diplomat. Apparently, he was guilty of discussing cultural and trade links instead of limiting his remarks to urging an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Clearly, on one view, attempting to use the Scottish Government’s influence to arrive at a ceasefire was no longer important.

 

And so confusion reigns within the ranks of the SNP. The Scottish Government’s formal position of supporting a two-state solution actually means that all Scottish ministers are in fact Zionists, as a Zionist is a person who supports the right of Israel to exist. But the Scottish Government has also breached the IHRA definition of antisemitism, which it has signed up to and which states that applying double standards by requiring from Israel behaviour not expected or demanded of any other democratic nation is antisemitic.

 

So Mr Swinney has breached the IHRA definition of antisemitism by curtailing all further contact with the Jewish state but at the same time not doing so with countries such as China, Russia, Sudan and Saudi Arabia whose human rights violations are significantly worse than anything Israel may be doing in attempting to defend itself. It is clear therefore that SNP Government ministers are at the same time both Zionists and antisemitic. No wonder our country is in such a mess.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 24, 2024, 2:56 p.m. No.21476097   🗄️.is 🔗kun

>>21475958

>>21475999

>>21475889

>>21435563

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/john-mason-unrepentant-israel-genocide-33490550

 

John Mason unrepentant on Israel 'genocide' statement as he praises 'tiny country surrounded by enemies'

 

The controversial SNP MSP had the party whip removed after saying: 'If Israel wanted to commit genocide, they would have killed ten times as many'

 

Douglas Dickie

19 AUG 2024

 

John Mason has defended comments he made about Israel as the Nat civil war on Gaza erupts. The controversial Shettleston MSP had the party whip removed for saying Israel was not committing genocide in the Middle East.

 

He has tweeted: "If Israel wanted to commit genocide, they would have killed ten times as many." It comes amid a damaging SNP row over a meeting between Angus Robertson and an Israeli diplomat.

 

Mr Mason said he stood by the tweet he made about the conflict, telling the BBC’s Good Morning Scotland: "I thought about it for a long time, and I would like to see Scotland, the UK, acting more as a peacemaker, rather than cheering on either side. But I put out that tweet because I do feel strongly.

 

"Israel, and the Jews in this country as well, feel very much threatened and under pressure. Israel is a tiny country surrounded by some very hostile states. And I don’t think us talking about genocide and just running down Israel, because it does reflect on the Jews in this country as well, I think we should be concerned about that."

 

He added that he had not foreseen losing the whip over his social media post about Israel, saying: "I’m not someone who foresees the future exactly, but sometimes you have to do the right thing and just take the consequences."

 

He also backed Mr Robertson to meet the deputy Israeli ambassador last week, saying: "If we only meet people we agree with it would be a sad state of affairs. And I certainly think it’s Angus Robertson’s role to be meeting people from all around the world.

 

"We strongly disagree with China and their repression of minorities, and other countries as well, but we should still meet these people, still talk to them. Because again, you know, we are not going to resolve any of these problems, be it in the Middle East or in Asia or anywhere else, unless people talk to each other."

 

He added: "Angus Robertson previously brought people from Armenia and Azerbaijan to Scotland to try and promote peace. And I would dearly like to see Scotland being a peacemaker throughout the world, as Norway has done in the past, with some success."

 

Mr Mason had also met with the Israeli ambassador at the centre of the storm, Daniela Grudsky. Removing the whip from Mr Mason, a party spokesperson said: "To flippantly dismiss the death of more than 40,000 Palestinians is completely unacceptable. There can be no room in the SNP for this kind of intolerance.

 

"The chief whip has today withdrawn the whip from John Mason MSP with immediate effect, pending internal Parliamentary group due process.

 

"The SNP group will now meet to discuss the matter, with a recommendation that the whip be suspended from John Mason for a fixed period of time because of this utterly abhorrent comment."

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 26, 2024, 12:47 p.m. No.21486005   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>6021 >>6031 >>6036 >>8793 >>9459

>>21473338

>>21350868

>>21350797

 

https://web.archive.org/web/20240824142907/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13774431/The-sinister-Scottish-cult-centre-global-FBI-probe-thousands-abuse-cases.html

 

The sinister Scottish cult at the centre of a global FBI probe into thousands of abuse cases

 

Annie Brown

23 August 2024

 

As a little girl, Sally would lie in bed, staving off sleep, ­terrified she might die in the night and be cast to the fires of Hell.

 

This paralysing fear wasn’t just childish imagination but had been drummed into her by the fire and brimstone teachings of the underground Christian cult in which she grew up.

 

It is a secretive religious group with no official name and few outside its membership have heard of it, yet its tentacles reach across multiple continents and its control over its devotees is absolute.

 

Sally said: ‘As a child I just remember being made to feel scared all the time, convinced I must have done something wrong, and I was going to Hell.

 

‘We were threatened with damnation for the smallest infraction. It was a way of controlling followers and it traumatised us as children.’

 

This cult has no church buildings, formal leadership or published doctrine and no financial paper trail or headquarters.

 

It dictates followers must suffer for salvation: TV, radio, the internet and music is banned, as is voting and any independent thought.

 

Women and girls are subjugated, told they can’t wear trousers, make-up or cut their hair, and men are their masters.

 

This sect has many informal labels: The Church with No Name; The Two by Twos; The Truth; The Way; and in Scotland’s North-East, where Sally was raised, the vernacular is The Workers and Friends.

 

Whatever the label, it is a cult which has devastated lives and stolen childhoods, through coercive control and sexual abuse.

 

But now, this insular sect is facing a very modern-day reckoning after the FBI launched an international investigation into multiple allegations of child sex abuse from former followers.

 

The Bureau has taken the unusual step of making a public appeal for help in identifying victims and perpetrators of abuse which goes back generations.

 

Authorities in numerous jurisdictions, including Scotland, have received ­complaints and more than 2,000 victims have reported upwards of 900 alleged predators to one international survivors’ hotline alone.

 

The hotline is run by Advocates for the Truth (AFTT), which claims there are alleged abusers in 21 ­countries including the Americas, the UK, Ireland, Australia and Russia.

 

The AFTT said: ‘The FBI investigation brings validation and potential justice to survivors that have been silenced by their community for generations.

 

‘A community that should have been wrapped around survivors with unconditional love, safety and communal care.’

 

This cult was founded in the late 19th century by Scotsman William Irvine, and his fundamental­ist dogma still ­dominates the movement.

 

Irvine, from Kilsyth in Lanarkshire, was a charismatic and talented orator who had been an outreach preacher for the evangelical­ Faith Mission in Edinburgh.

 

But as his success in conversions grew, so did his delusion.

 

While on a mission to Ireland in 1897, he renounced all organised religion, declared himself a prophet and formed his own exclusive movement of ‘God’s chosen’.

 

Irvine recruited a devoted band of itinerant, celibate ministers, called Workers, who travelled in pairs (two by two), renounced possessions and subsisted on the hospitality and donations of members, called Friends.

 

The Workers proselytised that only those who heard the word directly from their lips could be saved, and their message spread across the globe to America, ­Australia and beyond.

 

Irvine grew increasingly unhinged and, after being excommunicated in 1914, he was completely erased from the group’s history.

 

To this day preachers of the faith still claim the group is directly descended from Jesus and is the only church not founded by man.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 26, 2024, 12:53 p.m. No.21486021   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>6031 >>6036 >>9459

>>21486005

 

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From its earliest days, this is a movement with a leadership ­mendacious to its core.

 

Sally said: ‘We were never told about Irvine. Everything we were taught, all the terrible things we endured, was based on a lie.

 

‘The whole thing came from men who twisted scripture to suit their own ends.’

 

Sally left the group three decades ago fearful of raising her children in it, but deep psychological scars remain.

 

Conscious of the impact on family still in the faith, she doesn’t want to be identified.

 

But she is hopeful the more the group is dragged into the light, the greater the chances of justice for victims.

 

She said: ‘My worry is the children still in the group. Who is protecting them?’

 

Membership has dwindled and believed to be around 150,000 worldwide, but it is impossible to get exact figures as nothing is documented.

 

Sally grieves for the children who, like her, grew up in the cult, oppressed and imprisoned by doctrine, every aspect of their lives dictated by the edicts of powerful and pious Workers.

 

Although followers lived in mainstream communities, they were instructed to be suspicious of outsiders and all other faiths, all of which were deemed to be ‘false’.

 

Sally said: ‘We thought that every­one on the outside was going to Hell. I used to feel sorry for ­people outside of the group.’

 

Girls were forced to wear restrictive modest clothing: tights; dresses and skirts below the knee; no bright colours or trousers.

 

It meant they couldn’t play sports or climb trees like other girls.

 

The normal pleasures youngsters enjoy, such as pop music, TV shows and movies, were deemed sinful, and the group’s children stood out as cultural oddities.

 

They were teased relentlessly at school.

 

Sally said: ‘We were very different and very isolated. We were embarrassed as children and ashamed.

 

'Our parents saw it as a mark of pride that we didn’t fit in, and we were told we were lucky and to suck it up.’

 

Though the group denies any kind of central leadership, there is a hidden hierarchy, led by male ‘Overseers’, who have absolute command and keep the sect in a stranglehold of patriarchy.

 

Females are considered inferior chattels who must obey without question and, as a result, domestic abuse is rife.

 

Sally said: ‘We always knew that men dictated the terms and women were only there to serve. Girls were treated differently. Boys were much freer. I was taught to be seen and not heard, to be a “good girl”.

 

‘We were ordered not to question and to accept our lot. I was always being told off.

 

'I didn’t even know what I was supposed to have done wrong most of the time. That mindset of never being good enough is one I still have today.’

 

Corporal punishment such as smacking and slippering was dished out liberally, with some children subjected to beatings.

 

Religious meetings were in homes or hired halls, held three times a week and lasted at least an hour.

 

They were sombre, ­funereal affairs which all children had to attend, even babies.

 

Sally said: ‘You weren’t allowed to take anything like a book or a toy. You had to sit there, still, and not make a sound.

 

'If you even dropped a Bible, you knew you were in trouble later because it disturbed the meeting.

 

‘I remember toddlers being taken out if they made a noise and you would hear them being smacked. Mothers were beside themselves trying to keep a child that quiet for that long. It was unnatural and cruel. It was abusive.’

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 26, 2024, 12:56 p.m. No.21486031   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>6036 >>9459

>>21486005

>>21486021

 

 

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The day of rest began on Saturday evening and children were confined to their homes and not allowed to play.

 

Most harrowing of all was the sexual abuse perpetrated by so-called holy men.

 

Some believe the church didn’t only conceal the abuse; it fostered a culture that encouraged it.

 

Critics say the entire system on which the group is founded has created the perfect conditions for child abusers.

 

Unmarried, celibate male workers stay in different homes every few weeks, living next to sleeping children. Those who are predators inevitably take advantage.

 

When Sally was in the group, rumours of abuse by Workers and Elders were prevalent but she said children were too scared to speak out and any reports were usually swept aside by parents conditioned to idolise powerful preachers.

 

Sally said: ‘The repercussions of telling would have been enormous. We were raised to not make a fuss, told not to rock the boat.

 

‘I know there were girls who were being abused who didn’t speak up.

 

'I think victims hoped that someone would deal with it from within the organisation but that is not what happened.

 

‘These men think they are untouchable. They are held up as idols. The group always prioritises how the men are affected by allegations. The victims don’t matter.’

 

Among those who suffered abuse, ‘cover-up’ is a common refrain.

 

One Scottish leader who is the focus of rumour and allegation was simply moved abroad but has been allowed to return to the UK for special annual gatherings.

 

Many like Sally, now in her mid-50s, eventually left the group, as the truth of it began to be exposed in books and on the internet.

 

Sally remembers being astonished when she Googled the cult.

 

She said: ‘Even though I was looking at it on a screen, I just couldn’t believe it, that there was all this information out there about how wrong this group was, about the abuse and the pain it had caused.

 

‘And I had no idea about William Irvine, that all the suffering was because of a man. It was all so massive. There was a huge amount of anger.

 

'How could all these people I had complete trust in as a child have lied to me? To this day I really don’t understand why.’

 

Those who leave are shunned, cut off from the only community they have ever really known. But, free from the sect, they invariably have their own awakening.

 

Valerie McMorris, 74, was excommunicated from the group in the 1980s, when she transgressed by marrying a divorcee, following the death of her first husband.

 

She said: ‘I look back and I am grateful that I was excommunicated. My eyes are now open to how wrong it was.’

 

Born into the group in Ireland, Valerie carried on in the faith when she moved to study midwifery in Bellshill, Lanarkshire.

 

Valerie said: ‘I really believed in everything they told us. I never would have left had I not been thrown out. To leave the only thing you have known your whole life is horrendous.

 

'We were taught that to be outside the group meant we would burn in Hell, be lost to all eternity. It was terrifying.’

 

For her, abuse was not something she was aware of until rumours started to spread about Noel Tanner, a Worker in Ireland.

 

Valerie had known him and when she heard whispers he had been abusing boys, she initially couldn’t believe it.

 

After she was widowed and living with her children in Scotland, Tanner wanted to stay at her home and minister.

 

But though she wasn’t convinced he was predatory, she was suspicious enough to put off the visit.

 

He was convicted in 1988 and in 1991 for molesting male teenagers and in 2016 Tanner, who was 74, was jailed for a year for historical abuse of a boy while he was staying at the child’s home in the 1970s.

 

The victim said he reported the abuse to senior Workers but ­Tanner was simply moved across the border to southern Ireland.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 26, 2024, 12:57 p.m. No.21486036   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9459

>>21486005

>>21486021

>>21486031

 

 

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Valerie said: ‘Nothing was discussed in the group and if anything wrong happened it was just swept under the carpet. The Workers were so powerful and we were taught to trust them implicitly.

 

'I only hope that more people will leave now that so many allegations are out there. There are so many good people still trapped in it.’

 

For Valerie, the mental conditioning was so embedded that even after her expulsion, she continued to live as she had, dressing modestly and avoiding anything the group deemed sinful.

 

She said: ‘It is hard to understand what it is, to be completely indoctrinated. It took me more than a decade after I left to shake off that brainwashing.’

 

Her son Paul, 48, was born in Scotland and was in the group until he was 14 years old.

 

While he admits restrictions were less for boys, he still often felt like a misfit.

 

He said: ‘I didn’t know anything about TV shows or films the kids at school were talking about. I did feel different.

 

‘Other kids didn’t have to sit still in long meetings on a Sunday that were full of threats of Hell.

 

‘For us, we lived with a culture of fear to keep us in our place. It was mental abuse.’

 

Recently there has been an explosion of media exposés of child sex abuse in the group in America and Australia.

 

International support groups have been set up and former ­followers are sharing their stories and filing criminal complaints, determined to find justice.

 

­Several prosecutions are pending.

 

Paul said: ‘The group created the perfect environment for abusers. I am shocked but not surprised by everything that is being exposed.

 

'I consider getting out to be a lucky escape. I think more will leave and only the dying embers will remain.

 

‘It is an organisation that professes to be so pure and good, but the truth is it is the opposite.’

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 26, 2024, 1:12 p.m. No.21486080   🗄️.is 🔗kun

https://youtu.be/v5iCNhJ-uWA

 

"The Modern Slavery System" - Admitted!

 

CLC News

7.91K subscribers

2,735 views Mar 20, 2023

 

The truth will out - Rishi Sunak admits that you are a slave.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 26, 2024, 5:27 p.m. No.21487334   🗄️.is 🔗kun

>>21350868

>>21350803

 

 

https://youtu.be/w3-Z5BZol0Q

 

Latest Mortality Data Just Released for Ireland | CSO Q1 Update

 

 

Freedom Podcast

3.81K subscribers

282 views Aug 25, 2024

 

Death rates INCREASING

Birth rates DECREASING

 

Latest update by CSO:

 

https://www.cso.ie/en/statistics/birt…

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 27, 2024, 2:59 a.m. No.21488793   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>8830 >>8851

>>21473338

>>21350868

>>21350797

>>21486005

 

https://youtu.be/cr8jSD_qBgQ

 

The John Shields Case - Episode 7: The John Swinney Connection

 

 

Northern Exposure

9.36K subscribers

173 views Premiered 14 hours ago

 

In this final episode, John reflects upon the involvement of his local MSP, John Swinney; now the First Minister of Scotland. Like the main thread of the case, this has unexpected twists and shocking revelations.

 

Do you agree that his conduct raises many important questions?

 

Please comment on "The Swinney Connection" as you see fit.

 

I know nothing up till now about this case. The first 25 mins of this video tells of the help this father had in pursuing a matter related to his disabled son and a sexual abuse allegation against him, from none other than John Swinney. Around the 25 min mark the "help" of Swinney seems to take a sinister turn. An interesting story.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 27, 2024, 3:12 a.m. No.21488830   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>8851

>>21488793

 

https://web.archive.org/web/20240827100110/https://www.thetimes.com/article/swinney-in-fight-to-clear-father-v69t3pvjh9r

 

Swinney in fight to clear father

 

Julia Horton

Sunday December 06 2015

 

JOHN SWINNEY, the deputy first minister, has appeared in court as a witness for a father who claims he was wrongly convicted of assaulting his own son to cover up historic abuse at a church care home.

 

Swinney was ordered to attend Perth sheriff court last week on behalf of the man, who lives in the MSP’s constituency in Perthshire.

 

The father is fighting to retain guardianship of his son, after being convicted of two of three counts of physically assaulting him last year.

 

He strongly denies all the charges, which were made just weeks after Swinney urged the crown to order police to reinvestigate the father’s complaint that his son was a victim of historic abuse at the Mallard home in Springburn, Glasgow.

 

The father believes the charges against him were an attempt by the authorities to “set him up” to hide their own failings to protect his son, who has severe learning disabilities and is now an adult.

 

The allegations of sexual and physical abuse date back to the 1990s and were first brought to police attention by the father, who removed his son from the Church of Scotland home in 1999.

 

Swinney, acting as the father’s MSP, contacted the lord advocate on his behalf to seek a fresh investigation amid concerns that three previous police probes were flawed.

 

Swinney has previously said he believed that the institutional authorities at the time of the alleged abuse at the care home “failed to recognise the issue and address it properly”.

 

A spokeswoman for Swinney confirmed that “acting in his capacity as a constituency MSP he had been called as a witness in a case involving a constituent”.

 

The father, who is appealing his conviction, said: “I’m totally innocent of everything. I’ve been set up. I haven’t seen my son for months since the council placed him with my ex-wife. I won’t visit because I don’t trust them not to turn around and accuse me of attacking him again.”

 

The police have now completed the latest investigation into the father’s complaint after Swinney intervened on his behalf. The father said he was waiting for the lord advocate’s conclusion.

 

Speaking earlier this year before the most recent inquiries had been finished, Swinney said: “I believe my constituent has raised serious issues that require thorough and transparent investigation. I hope that will be achieved.”

 

Children’s rights advocate, Sandra Brown, has supported the father’s fight and also appeared as a witness for him last week.

 

She has warned it is not uncommon for agencies to attempt to smear whistleblower parents to cover up institutional failings. “That is still going on and I’m not the first person to say that when parents try to speak up, they are (sometimes) scapegoated.”

 

The boy, who is now an adult, cannot speak and was placed in care after his parents split up.

 

A 2001 report by a senior social worker concluded that while there were innocent explanations for the boy’s bruising, he could have been attacked by a shift leader, who “might reasonably have been charged or sacked” over assaults on three other children at the Mallard.

 

A senior male care home worker was suspended and transferred after a witness claimed to have seen him hitting a youngster.

 

Church officials investigated the claim but did not contact police.

 

The Church of Scotland previously said any allegation of harm would be treated “seriously and sensitively”.

 

North Lanarkshire council pledged to give police “every assistance”.

 

Perth and Kinross council, which is opposing the father’s bid to retain guardianship of his son, said it could not comment on individual cases.

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 27, 2024, 3:32 a.m. No.21488885   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9198

>>21350868

>>21350806

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/snp-spads-net-half-million-33534861

 

SNP SpAds net half a million pounds in taxpayer-funded golden goodbyes

 

Special advisers, who are appointed by politicians, rake in salaries of up to £115,000 and the 12 currently on the payroll have a combined salary of £1.4m

 

Douglas Dickie

25 AUG 2024

 

SNP spin doctors have raked in over half a million pounds in public money form 'golden goodbyes' in the past four years, according to new figures. The Scottish Government has paid out £502,356 in exit packages for special advisers, known as 'SpAds' since June 2020.

 

And in less than one year, over £200,000 was paid out to eight staff. They were received the money between July 2022 and June 2023, according to the Daily Mail, when Nicola Sturgeon and then Humza Yousaf were first ministers.

 

Staff eligible for the massive payoffs are paid between £58,444 and £115,304 a year. Scottish Conservative chairman Craig Hoy said: "These significant golden goodbyes to SNP special advisers will anger hard-pressed taxpayers.

 

"While payments are within the rules, they will see them as advisers being rewarded for failure after years of not focusing on Scotland's real priorities. This money would have been better spent on reducing NHS waiting lists, restoring Scotland's world-leading education reputation, or tackling Scotland's shocking drug deaths rate, which is the worst in Europe."

 

Scottish Labour deputy leader Dame Jackie Baillie said the bill for SpAds had "only grown and grown" under the nationalist executive. She added: "The fact is that SNP economic incompetence means that more and more has been spent on a bloated civil service while public services face cut after cut."

 

The Scottish Government's 12 special advisers currently on the payroll have a combined salary of £1.4 million, paid for by the taxpayer. That is an increase from the financial year 2018/19 when the b ill was £1m despite there being two more advisers.

 

The civil service has exploded under the SNP. While SpAds are civil servants, they are not bound by rules of neutrality and are politically appointed.

 

A spokesman for the Scottish Government said: "As happens with special advisers appointed by the UK Government, on termination of their employment, they receive the payments in lieu of notice due to them under the terms of their contract. Those contracts are determined by the UK Government's Cabinet Office, and Scottish Ministers are not involved in determining or approving special adviser severance arrangements."

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 27, 2024, 4:59 a.m. No.21489198   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9457

>>21488885

>>21350868

>>21350806

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/wind-farm-giants-paid-205m-33539457

 

Wind farm giants paid £205m to switch off turbines amid year of windy and wild weather

 

Despite a tough financial situation, British bill payers are being forced to hand wind farm operators in Scotland hundreds of millions to stop producing electricity.

 

David Walker

26 AUG 2024

 

Energy bill payers were forced to fork out a huge £205m to wind farm giants in Scotland so that they turned off their turbines amid a windy and wild year for weather. It means that 2024 could mean a record amount of cash being supplied to renewable energy operators to stop producing electricity.

 

The year so far has been marred by miserable weather spearheaded by named storms such as Isha and Kathleen, with summer leading to a lack of sunny weather. But it has been gold dust for the wind farm industry as it is generating so much energy that millions have been handed to businesses to stop doing so.

 

Known as "constraint payments" they are utilised when there is no room on the grid for wind energy and compensates organisations for losing out on cash through this process. They are on track to reach record levels, with more than £45m being paid out this month alone.

 

Wind power often exceeds local demand but cannot be exported to England due to insufficient grid infrastructure, with constraints brought in in 2010. So far in 2024, payments stand at a staggering £216,124,168 with Scottish sites raking in the majority of this at £205,832,350.

 

According to the Daily Mail, last year the fees amounted to £125.3m by the end of August which suggests that the tally for 2024 could be the highest ever. Charity the Renewable Energy Foundation (REF) highlighted that constraint payments have risen from about £51.5million in 2014 to a record £278.5million last year.

 

Director Dr John Constable said that it seems "we are on track for a new annual record' in the payments, which 'are passed on to bill payers'. He also hit out at plans by SSEN Transmission to build a subsea cable which will transfer renewable energy between Scotland and England.

 

He said: "New grid lines, such as the just consented subsea cable link from Peterhead to Drax, in Yorkshire, may reduce constraint payments, but they might well actually cost consumers more. The total cost of that single new link is now estimated at £4.3billion, a cost that is also recovered from a standing charge on consumers' electricity bills.

 

"Long-suffering consumers will not be surprised to hear that hoping to reduce wind constraint costs by building anew is a case of heads the energy companies win, tails consumers lose." Retired Professor of Economics Gordon Hughes called the situation a "complicated mess of subsidies" which is "defended vigorously" by SNP ministers.

 

He added: "It is a bizarre policy but reflects the reality that both the Scottish and UK governments care less about electricity consumers than they do about wind farm operators."

 

Claire Mack, of industry body Scottish Renewables, defended the spend. She said: "A modern electricity network capable of delivering renewable energy to consumers, as well as investment in large-scale, long-duration energy storage solutions, will be the best way to balance supply and demand within the UK's energy system and minimise the cost of constraint payments. These costs have increased in recent years so the quicker we build more transmission infrastructure, the quicker we'll reduce constraint payments."

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 27, 2024, 7:39 p.m. No.21493381   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>3471 >>9457

>>21350868

>>20896216

>>20896246

 

https://youtu.be/-ol988aJyKc

 

“Children Were Mutilated!” Doctors Resign After BMA Rejects Cass Review

 

TalkTV

 

1.07M subscribers

Aug 27, 2024 #gender #transgender #trans

 

Talk’s David Bull is joined by Sex Matters' Fiona McAnena to discuss news that doctors are resigning from the British Medical Association (BMA) in revolt at its opposition to the Cass review.

 

BMA leaders voted to reject the Cass review into the care of transgender children and reverse a ban on puberty blockers.

 

Fiona: “If I were a member of that union I would be appalled that people have acted in my name and called into question a piece of work that is important to protect children.”

Anonymous ID: 16087c Aug. 27, 2024, 8:03 p.m. No.21493538   🗄️.is 🔗kun

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/uk-news/britannia-still-rules-waves-royal-33533431

 

Britannia STILL rules the waves as Royal Navy seizes cocaine worth £40 MILLION in Caribbean

 

It is the sixth bust involving HNS Trent this year alone with British armed forces playing a key role in the war against drugs

 

Helen William & Douglas Dickie

25 AUG 2024

 

Cocaine with a street value of more than £40 million has been seized by a Royal Navy warship in the Caribbean Sea. The Royal Navy said it is the sixth drug bust made by HMS Trent in 2024, and it has seized close to seven tons of drugs worth £551.5 million from traffickers.

 

HMS Trent’s commanding officer Commander Tim Langford described the latest bust on August 8 as "another significant haul". HMS Trent was pressed into action in this latest operation after being alerted to a speedboat that was suspected to be smuggling cocaine around 120 nautical miles south of the Dominican Republic.

 

With a US maritime patrol aircraft flying overhead, the Portsmouth-based warship closed in and dispatched the Royal Marines and US Coast Guard on board to intercept the vessel. The smugglers threw their cargo overboard in a failed attempt to avoid all the contraband from being captured.

 

Some 506kg of class A narcotics was seized, and three alleged smugglers have been handed over to the United States authorities for prosecution. Cdr Langford hailed the "successful operation with our American partners", adding: "Every member of my team can be proud of another significant haul – the sixth this year."

 

Armed forces minister Luke Pollard said: "This recent operation highlights the Royal Navy’s vital role in maintaining maritime security and upholding international law in the region. We are sending a clear message to drug traffickers that nowhere is safe and we will disrupt and dismantle their operations wherever they are in the world.”

 

HMS Trent, which has been working closely with the US Coast Guard and the Joint Interagency Task Force (South), has now seized 6,995kg of drugs in 2024. The ship is still patrolling Caribbean waters.

 

The Royal Navy said the aim is to be a reassuring presence to British Overseas Territories during hurricane season (from June to November) and to stem the flow of illegal cargo through the region.

Anonymous ID: be6dba Sept. 8, 2024, 12:34 p.m. No.21553430   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9459

Police Scotland confirms it allows rapists to self-identify as women

Simon Johnson September 8, 2024

 

Police Scotland allows rapists to self-identify as women, the force has told a Holyrood inquiry.

 

A Scottish Parliament committee asked the force for clarification of how it records the sex of people who are charged or convicted of rape or attempted rape.

 

Police Scotland replied that the sex or gender identification of anyone who comes “into contact” with the force would be based “on how they present or how they self-declare”.

 

No evidence or documentary proof of biological sex would normally be required “other than a person’s self-declaration”, the force said.

 

Police Scotland said the only exceptions would be if their biological sex was “pertinent to any investigation with which they are linked as a victim, witness or accused”, or there needed to be “further inquiry based on risk.”

 

The force said allowing people to self-identify their gender was “consistent with the values of the organisation” and “the values of respect, integrity, fairness and human rights whilst promoting a strong sense of belonging”.

 

But feminist organisations told the Herald on Sunday that the response was “offensive” and represented “a gross insult to all women.

 

The row follows the high-profile case of Isla Bryson, who was convicted of raping two women while living as a man, Adam Graham.

 

The predator was initially sent to a women’s prison, prompting a public uproar that saw the rapist move to the male prison estate.

 

Although Bryson had not legally changed gender, Scottish Prison Service (SPS) guidance at the time stated that trans criminals should be sent to a jail that matched the self-identified gender that they were living in before their conviction.

 

The Scottish Parliament’s citizen participation and public petitions committee received a petition three years ago from policy analysis group Murray Blackburn Mackenzie (MBM) calling for action on how people’s sex is recorded in the justice system.

 

It said that Holyrood should urge the SNP government “to require Police Scotland, the Crown Office and the Scottish Court Service to accurately record the sex of people charged or convicted of rape or attempted rape”.

 

As rape is defined in law as involving penetration by a penis without consent, the group warned that allowing men to identify as women would skew official crime figures.

 

It argued that recording sex accurately in these cases “matters for data accuracy and trust in official statistics, public policy, media reporting, research, and for trust in public bodies”.

 

MSPs have since taken evidence on the issue from Police Scotland, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service and the Lord Advocate.

 

In January this year, the committee wrote to the force to “seek a clear explanation of how its policy on recording the sex of perpetrators of crimes aligns to the organisation’s values”. Police Scotland’s reply was sent in March but was only seen by the petitioners last week.

‘Simply inexplicable’

 

Lisa McKenzie, of MBM, told the Herald on Sunday: “Current policy means that men accused or charged with rape or any other sexual offences can be recorded as women.

 

“For Police Scotland to claim that this policy fosters a ‘strong sense of belonging’ is deeply offensive. It suggests an organisation that does not take the interests of women seriously.

 

“That Police Scotland hope to record people as neither male nor female is simply inexplicable for an organisation that deals with sex-based offending and victimisation on a daily basis.”

 

A spokeswoman for For Women Scotland, a feminist group that opposes self-ID, said: “This is a gross insult to all women who are being told, without irony, that some of the most violent men in society want to ‘belong’ to the sex class they target and that we have to accommodate them at any cost and affirm their delusions.”

 

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “The sex/gender identification of individuals who come into contact with the police will be based on how they present or how they self-declare, which is consistent with the values of the organisation.

 

“Police Scotland requires no evidence or certification as proof of biological sex or gender identity other than a person’s self-declaration unless it is pertinent to any investigation with which they are linked as a victim, witness or accused and it is evidentially critical that we legally require this proof, or there is reason for further enquiry based on risk. We would look for the most sensitive way to acquire this information.”

 

https://www.yahoo.com/news/police-scotland-allows-rapists-identify-152211471.html

Anonymous ID: be6dba Sept. 16, 2024, 9:28 a.m. No.21602287   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9471

Canada #63 >>21602010

THE BIRDS: Hitchcock Movie Comes to Life as Seagulls’ Attacks of People and Pets Spiral Out of Control in Scotland

by Paul Serran Sep. 15, 2024

 

Dwindling fish populations are driving seagulls inland in search for food, and have caused a surging problem, and the birds are menacing both the coastal communities and major cities.

 

The attacks have sparked hundreds of complaints to councils all over Scotland.

 

As they travel to new inland areas, nearly 700 complaints have already been lodged this year, vastly surpassing last year’s total of around 600.

 

Daily Mail reported:

“[The complaints] include horrifying accounts of children left bloodied by the birds swooping on people and household pets and, while coastal communities are severely affected, complaints also include scores of revolting tales of the gulls feasting on rats in Scotland’s biggest city.

 

The birds, which are coming further inland to feed than ever before due to reducing fish numbers, are protected under law in Scotland, although special applications can be made to remove them if they pose a serious risk.”

 

For those of us who are film aficionados, this is a well known plot: it’s ‘The Birds’, a 1963 horror-thriller film produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

 

Starring Rod Taylor and Tippi Hedren, the movie focuses on a series of sudden and unexplained violent bird attacks on the people of Bodega Bay, California, over the course of a few days.

 

But in real life, the heavily populated Glasgow area is now dealing with attacks that have no end in sight.

 

There have also been dozens of complaints made so far this year in Aberdeenshire, Ayrshire, Dumfries and Galloway, and Fife.

 

“Meanwhile, in parts of the Scottish Borders, the situation is now so bad that one councilor has cited injuries to children which have been highlighted to him and has demanded greater action is taken to deal with the threat.

 

James Silvey, species and habitats officer at RSPB Scotland, said: ‘The presence of gulls in urban areas reflects that traditional habitats and food sources are in decline, making it harder for them to survive and raise young in their natural habitats. Urgent action is needed to help gulls and other globally important seabird colonies in Scotland recover’.”

 

More:

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/09/birds-hitchcock-movie-comes-life-as-seagulls-attacks/

 

Urgent Action, in other words another government boondoggle

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Sept. 20, 2024, 12:35 p.m. No.21629973   🗄️.is 🔗kun

https://youtu.be/tkUd6vvY__s

 

10 years on, we choose UNITY

 

Mercurius

10.8K subscribers

3,959 views Sep 18, 2024 #NotGoingBack

 

10 years on, We are #NotGoingBack

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Sept. 20, 2024, 12:38 p.m. No.21629983   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9456

https://youtu.be/fKFQYv7kPNs

 

DRUG DEATHS UP in 2024 - what on earth caused this year after year?

 

Mercurius

10.8K subscribers

3,234 views Aug 21, 2024

 

New drug deaths figures are out for 2024.

Story here: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/po…

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Sept. 20, 2024, 12:41 p.m. No.21629990   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9461

https://youtu.be/IUTeya-7Rvg

 

SNP SHYSTERS: Where are they now?

 

Mercurius

10.8K subscribers

 

 

 

 

12,168 views Aug 31, 2024

 

The SNP: Signing on for Scotland

 

Signing on….claiming social security….ie unemployed. And unemployable. :)

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Sept. 22, 2024, 12:04 p.m. No.21639806   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>0781 >>9471

>>21631373

 

https://youtu.be/qmUSGMb2UGQ

 

A Judicial Monstering: Acknowledgements

 

 

John Halley

7 subscribers

9 views Sep 19, 2024 SCOTLAND

 

Acknowledgements. Audiobook Chapter from A Judicial Monstering, by John Halley.

 

The whole book here minus "the note" running to 17,500 words. Perhaps someone can ask him on twitter or his website to add the note to the free audiobook on his website and here on youtube?

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Sept. 23, 2024, 1:34 p.m. No.21645168   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9459

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czj9dxl833do

 

Police Scotland accused of failing to act on 'whistleblowing' complaints

 

Katie Hunter

BBC Scotland News

 

Published

8 hours ago

 

Police Scotland is facing claims that it failed to take appropriate action after a female detective raised “serious allegations” about fellow officers.

 

A solicitor for the detective inspector has written to the justice secretary and four MSPs on the justice committee, saying her client alleges that Police Scotland failed to treat her concerns as whistleblowing.

 

She is taking legal action against Police Scotland on the grounds of sex discrimination and unfair treatment after whistleblowing.

 

Police Scotland said there was an ongoing employment tribunal and it would not be appropriate to comment.

 

In 2021 the detective inspector was moved to a base in the central belt working in both the Child Abuse Investigation Unit and Rape Unit.

 

BBC Scotland News is aware of the contents of the letter to the justice secretary and MSPs, which claims the officer openly complained about a culture of misogyny and sexism.

 

The letter says this resulted in anonymous complaints against her to Police Scotland’s professional standards department (PSD).

 

During the PSD investigation into her, it is alleged she made “very serious allegations”.

 

The letter says she told PSD officers she was "scared" of a senior detective and he "made inappropriate comments about her appearance".

 

The same officer was later arrested and charged in connection with domestic abuse allegations that were unrelated to the female detective inspector.

 

Police Scotland said criminal complaints against officers and staff were fully and professionally investigated and reported to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.

 

The Crown Office said after careful consideration of the facts and circumstances of the case, including the available admissible evidence, there should be no proceedings against the officer at this time.

 

He remains suspended and Police Scotland says the matter will now be considered under its misconduct regulations.

 

In the letter to the justice secretary and MSPs, the female detective's solicitor said that Police Scotland’s "failure to properly categorise" her client’s concerns camouflaged the true extent of whistleblowing within the force.

 

In a statement to BBC Scotland News, Margaret Gribbon, of Bridge Employment Solicitors, said: “Last year, my client provided information to Police Scotland’s professional standards department which included allegations of criminality and other unlawful conduct against fellow officers.

 

"Police Scotland has confirmed that it will not take any action in response to my client’s gravely serious disclosures, which inexplicably were not investigated by them as whistleblowing concerns."

 

She said her client had instructed her to make the same disclosures to the justice secretary and other MSPs on the justice committee in their capacities as "prescribed persons" under whistleblowing legislation.

 

A prescribed person is an individual or organisation that a worker may approach outside their workplace to report suspected or known wrongdoing.

 

'Broken complaints system'

 

Scottish Conservative justice spokesman Russell Findlay, one of the MSPs who received the letter, said: "It is concerning to hear of another female whistleblower stating that Police Scotland has failed to properly investigate her serious allegations.

 

"This case yet again confirms the need to fix Scotland’s broken police complaints system which fails many good officers and the public."

 

BBC Scotland News understands that no officers are suspended in relation to the complaints raised by the female detective inspector.

 

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "There is an ongoing employment tribunal and it would not be appropriate for us to comment further at this time."

 

A Scottish government spokeswoman said it would be inappropriate to comment on individual cases, particularly in circumstances where it was not the employer.

 

She added: "We know that ensuring public trust in the police service is vital, which is why proposals in the Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) Scotland Bill will further improve the police complaints and police misconduct systems."

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Sept. 24, 2024, 9:07 a.m. No.21649828   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9857 >>9882 >>9887 >>9893 >>9455

>>21450180

>>21350868

 

https://www.tomminogue.com/tom/?page_id=633

 

Sir Fixed it for Jim

 

How did Jim fix it so that his child abuse was never examined?

 

As was the case with Thomas Hamilton after the Dunblane tragedy, many people seem to have known about Savile’s abuse, but why was nothing done about it at the time it was taking place?

 

Did whistleblowers try to get the authorities to act? Or were they put off by his obvious power and influence?

 

The initial rumours suggested that only one police force, the Surrey Constabulary had investigated an allegation of abuse against Savile in the 1970s, which could not be substantiated.

 

But then other tales began to emerge about victims of Savile’s abuse being interviewed, but nothing further happening because of who the allegations were against. There are also accounts of victims not complaining because of the prospect of not being believed, due to the power of the alleged abuser.

 

I find these stories credible. Sir James Winston Vincent Savile, OBE, KCSG was a powerful and influential man, a friend of royalty, world and religious leaders, whereas his victims were mainly children of the opposite sex who were poles apart from Savile in terms of status within the establishment. To me this would explain how hundreds could be criminally assaulted without any action being taken by the forces of law and order.

 

Although we are all supposed to be equal under the law my experience is that the great and good, titled and influential people, will be treated deferentially by most people including the police and politicians.

 

I believe most people know this and an ordinary Jane or Joe would be loath to make allegations against the great and good due to the knowledge that those who would assess their complaints would be (either consciously or sub-consciously) biased against a commoner.

 

In addition to the class/power differential between accuser and accused there is another aspect that prevents complainants coming forward: The fear that a victim of abuse might not be believed can be compounded if/when that victim, damaged by such abuse, goes on to become involved in self-harm, drug abuse, or other crimes. As an addict/criminal, the damaged child could then be portrayed as being unreliable as a truthful witness.

 

Parallels between Savile & Thomas Hamilton?

 

The fear of not being believed as described by the victims of Savile’s abuse may have echoes in the Dunblane tragedy and the charmed life led by Thomas Hamilton.

 

At the Dunblane Public Inquiry that followed the mass murder of children at Dunblane Primary School the evidence of one anonymous victim of Thomas Hamilton’s sexual abuse on board his cabin cruiser, (Hamilton had two boats the large cabin cruiser, Tropical Linda and the smaller speed boat Lady Sheila, both said to have been bought from the police at unrealistically low prices), at Loch Lomond was traduced by the Lord Advocate’s representative LINK to such an extent that Lord Cullen in his Report concluded that he “ did not find this allegation to have been proved” LINK and in effect allowed Thomas Hamilton to be considered to have been a decent man, with no proven history of sexual abuse!

 

=There's a lot here on this webpage, far more than I've time to post.

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Sept. 24, 2024, 1:43 p.m. No.21650734   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9461

https://youtu.be/aOG7vKK_t9U

 

Labour taking FREEBIES?… Hold my beer

 

Mercurius

10.8K subscribers

 

Sep 24, 2024

 

Amid all this furore about Labour freebies let's not forget the original Sultans of Sleaze and the ongoing SNP and and Scottish Greens troughocracy.

Anonymous ID: 56a005 Sept. 25, 2024, 2:20 a.m. No.21653749   🗄️.is 🔗kun

 

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https://8kun.top/qresearch/catalog.html

https://www.duffelblog.com/p/russia-grants-snowden-citizenship

 

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https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/12/us/nsa-shadow-brokers.html

@Сноуден

Парады или ограничения?

[2019]

вопрос

>>5617724

Соедините точки?

@Snowden опубликовал кодовые слова (NSA_key(s)).

@Сноуден едет вРОССИЮ.

Shadow Brokers публикуют актуальный код (NSA_key(s)).

Shadow Brokers ORIG вРОССИИ.

Можете ли вы понять, почему @Сноуден отправился вРОССИЮ?

Можете ли вы установить связь с тем, кто предоставил исходный кодSHADOW BROKERS?

Определите'Призрак'.

Определите'Тень'.

Прячутся ли «Призраки» в «Тенях»?

ДЕРЖИТЕСЬ СИЛЬНО, Джина.

вопрос

>>5617930

Кем было агентство DIR в 2012-2016 годах?

[ДИРЕКТОР АГЕНТСТВА]

[ДЖОН ПЕРРИ БАРЛОУ]

Как мы узнали (до)?

вопрос

 

20 марта 2019 г., 14:24:35 по восточному времени 3126

Q !!mG7VJxZNCI ID: b16726 № 5792112

Оба родителя ХУСЕЙНА выучили'РУССКИЙ'?

Является ли'РУССКИЙ'общим языком для изучения?

Подумайте тогда.

Подумайте сейчас.

[Подумайте о Нелли Ор]

ПОЧЕМУ ВАМ НУЖНО ЗНАТЬ, КАК ГОВОРИТЬ'РУССКИЙ'В СФЕРЕ СВОЕЙ ПРАКТИКИ ("ПУБЛИЧНЫЕ" СФЕРЫ)?

Холодная война.

[AB[C]]DEFGHIJKLM…….

вопрос

 

16 августа 2018 г., 12:38:24 по восточному времени1908

Q !!mG7VJxZNCI ID: 489187 № 2628352

Задавайте себе простые вопросы.

Если бы ES пытался поехать в UIO из Гонконга.

Зачем ему маршрут через Россию?

Сколько прямых рейсов (в день) из Гонконга в UIO?

Что, если первоначальной целью была Россия?

Спросите себя, НЕ хотели бы вы оказаться в предпочитаемом вами пункте назначения ДО того, как станете публично?

Логическое мышление.

вопрос

 

27 апреля 2018 г., 23:57:57 по восточному времени 1290

Q !xowAT4Z3VQ ID: 5086f0 № 1218390

27 апреля 2018 г., 23:53:46 по восточному времени

Анонимный ID: 6a7ca4 № 1218316

27 апреля 2018 г., 23:52:40 по восточному времени

Q !xowAT4Z3VQ ID: 5086f0 № 1218299

Мир на Корейском полуострове — не большая новость?

Стоит ли нам добавить сюда #MOAB?

Расписания сдвигаются.

[На следующей неделе].

вопрос

>>1218299

Вопрос: Нормы смотрят только CNN. Они даже не знают, что НИЧЕГО из этого происходит.

 

Мы слишком самодовольны.

>>1218316

Надеюсь, нет.

Может и посидеть в ЦРУ.

«Россия приостанавливает полеты наших военных самолетов в СИРИИ».

В США разбился военный самолет.

Совпадение?

Аутистам нужен Red Bull?

вопрос

 

27 января 2018 г., 13:09:33 ESTQ drop #628

Q !UW.yye1fxo ID: 000000 № 70

@Сноуден.

Часы тикают.

Как Россия?

[Мистер. Подрядчик]

Свобода печати.

Джон Перри Барлоу.

https://freedom.press

SecureDrop [Информаторы]?

SecureDrop>КЛОУНЫ В Америке.

НИКТО НЕ БЕЗОПАСЕН.

вопрос

Anonymous ID: be6dba Sept. 26, 2024, 1:51 a.m. No.21659455   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9471 >>5146 >>2147 >>6404

Initial Abuse Bun

>>21361604, >>21361609, >>21361612 Sickening! SNP failed to act on warnings about convicted sex attacker Cameron Downing

>>21450180 Police open inquiry into claims of child abuse by lawyers

>>21463291 Former Police Scotland officer jailed for abusing three former partners across 14 years

>>21649828, >>21649857, >>21649882, >>21649887, >>21649893 How did Jim fix it so that his child abuse was never examined? Parallels between Savile & Thomas Hamilton?

Anonymous ID: be6dba Sept. 26, 2024, 1:52 a.m. No.21659456   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9471 >>0957 >>0979 >>5194 >>1417

Initial Covid and Other Pestilence Bun

>>21361659 Landmark appeal win: patients can disagree with doctors without being called 'delusional' (video)

>>21413453 The Scottish Covid Inquiry: What Reckoning? - UK Column News (video)

>>21435658 Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry: Closing Statement (video)

>>21435666 CARE SCOTLAND COVID Inquiry statement: Impact of Lockdown on Care Homes (video)

>>21435715 Care Home Residents were PRISONERS during Lockdown (video)

>>21450261 SCOTLAND: Highest Drug Deaths in Europe (video)

>>21462330 "The NHS Has Been A National Religion" Ex NHS Trust Chairman Has Tough Love for UK Health Services (video)

>>21473247, >>21473266, >>21473275 'Our daughter should not have died from Covid jab'

>>21629983 DRUG DEATHS UP in 2024 - what on earth caused this year after year? (video)

Anonymous ID: be6dba Sept. 26, 2024, 1:52 a.m. No.21659457   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9471 >>5276 >>5311 >>5531 >>9995 >>0665 >>1311 >>1322 >>1604 >>5175 >>5181 >>9896 >>9941 >>0059 >>0467 >>0541 >>7291 >>8037 >>1549 >>3121

Initial Government Bloat, Waste, and Abuse Bun

>>21358435 MSPs bill taxpayers thousands for help in filling in their tax returns

>>21405282 Humza Yousaf's £6m mobile phones for cons scheme caused chaos in prisons says damning report as drug deals and hit jobs were organised

>>21405398 SNP council leader who oversaw £13m public spending 'scandals' in Dundee to step down

>>21489198 Wind farm giants paid £205m to switch off turbines amid year of windy and wild weather

>>21493381, >>21493471 BMA Facing Revolt Over Cass Report Rejection! (video)

Anonymous ID: be6dba Sept. 26, 2024, 1:52 a.m. No.21659458   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9471 >>0370 >>0431 >>0586 >>1707 >>1823 >>1853 >>0345 >>0368 >>3166 >>1683 >>1698 >>1716 >>1712 >>1784 >>1982

Initial Horizon Post Office Scandal Bun

>>21361686 Susannah Storey being questioned by Sam Stein KC at the Post Office Inquiry (video)

>>21450338 Post Office Horizon Inquiry Roderick Williams & Mr Beer PART 2 (video)

>>21460139 Post Office Horizon Inquiry Roderick Williams & Mr Beer Part 1 of 8 (video)

>>21460161 Post Office Horizon Inquiry Roderick Williams & Jason Beer PART 3 (video)

Anonymous ID: be6dba Sept. 26, 2024, 1:52 a.m. No.21659459   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9471 >>5658 >>0034 >>0213 >>0391 >>0504 >>1134 >>1144 >>1311 >>1322 >>1604 >>0467 >>0541

Initial Law and Disorder Bun

>>21394298 Guard at Scots prison plagued by teen suicides 'suspended' for allegedly battering teen

>>21399700 Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley says 'two-tier policing' claims 'complete nonsense' and putting officers at risk

>>21415878 Sex offenders in Scotland on the rise - here's how many are living in your area

>>21462425 Huw Edwards Scandal: “Category A Pictures Involve Torture Of Children!” (video)

>>21474994 Paedophiles Avoid Prison But Space Made For Rioters (video)

>>21475697, >>21475701 Scotland records highest ever number of registered sex offenders after 50 per cent rise

>>21486005, >>21486021, >>21486031, >>21486036 The sinister Scottish cult at the centre of a global FBI probe into thousands of abuse cases

>>21553430 Police Scotland confirms it allows rapists to self-identify as women

>>21645168 Police Scotland accused of failing to act on 'whistleblowing' complaints

Anonymous ID: be6dba Sept. 26, 2024, 1:53 a.m. No.21659460   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9471

Initial Media and Censorship Bun

>>21361358 Tommy Robinson 'not welcome' in Glasgow, says SNP council leader Susan Aitken

>>21401563 John Swinney demands social media platforms clamp down on 'misinformation, racism and hateful material'

Anonymous ID: be6dba Sept. 26, 2024, 1:53 a.m. No.21659461   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9471 >>9941 >>0059 >>0467 >>0541 >>1549 >>1597 >>1648 >>2707 >>3121

Initial Nicola Sturgeon & SNP Bun

>>21405222 SNP questioned as 30% of businesses struggle to attract staff despite 800,000 Scots not even looking for jobs

>>21358592 The SNP must accept their share of the blame for Scotland's plummeting birth rate

>>21405222 SNP questioned as 30% of businesses struggle to attract staff despite 800,000 Scots not even looking for jobs

>>21408165 SNP's Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken set to net huge 13% taxpayer-funded pay rise as councillor salaries to be boosted

>>21413341 Chief Constable says Nicola Sturgeon is still under investigation and Operation Branchform is 'ongoing'

>>21419193, >>21419198 SNP announce 'emergency spending controls' (video)

>>21435563 SNP remove whip from John Mason after 'abhorrent' comments regarding Palestine

>>21455108 Angus Robertson in humiliating apology to save his job as he rules out Israel meetings after Nadia El-Nakla intervention

>>21460187 SNP minister squirms over drug deaths as charity boss slams governments 'Orwellian lies' (video)

>>21474426 Skint SNP-led Glasgow City Council to send £20k to Palestine despite cutting teaching posts

>>21474876 Angus Robertson compares Israel to Russia as he defends decision to cut off contact with Jewish state

>>21474943, >>21474961 'Dress up diplomat' Angus Robertson's trip to China cost skint SNP Government over £26k

>>21629990 SNP SHYSTERS: Where are they now? (video)

>>21629997 They LOST (Again) (video)

>>21650665 Mercurious: SNP Holyrood gets FIRED! (video)

>>21650734 Mercurious: Labour taking FREEBIES?… Hold my beer (video)

Anonymous ID: be6dba Sept. 26, 2024, 1:53 a.m. No.21659463   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9471 >>5572 >>5939 >>9292 >>3047

Initial John Swinney Bun

>>21363380 Slippery Swinney singles out Muslims for reassurance (video)

>>21376594 John Swinney blames Covid for poor exam results and attainment gap widening

>>21401563 John Swinney demands social media platforms clamp down on 'misinformation, racism and hateful material'

>>21412679 John Swinney leaps to Humza Yousaf's defence in Elon Musk row after former FM is branded a 'scumbag'

>>21435643 John Swinney accused of 'appeasing China' by man who was tortured by the regime

>>21450500 John Swinney draws ire from own party and Ross Greer after meeting Chinese diplomat despite Beijing's 'ludicrous threats'

>>21455013 Why is spineless John Swinney letting a Dundee councillor dictate Scottish Government policy?

>>21460121 Slippery Swinney on an "independence" (in the EU) timescale (video)

>>21474260 John Swinney doubles down on SNP no longer meeting Israel despite antisemitism claims

>>21474313 SNP face backlash at 'double standards' as John Swinney meets top Palestinian diplomat

>>21475889 More humiliation for John Swinney as foreign office orders him to 'get in line' over Israel debacle

Anonymous ID: be6dba Sept. 26, 2024, 1:56 a.m. No.21659471   🗄️.is 🔗kun

Notables are NOT Endorsements

 

coming up on 150

 

#11

>>21358541 Shock as dozens of children under 10 are referred to Scotland's 'Tartan Tavistock' gender identity clinic

>>21413210 Elon Musk blasts Humza Yousaf as 'super, super racist' amid social media row

>>21450742 Glasgow to lose another iconic building as councillors vote to tear down ABC venue

>>21602287 Hitchcock Movie Comes to Life as Seagulls’ Attacks of People and Pets Spiral Out of Control in Scotland

>>21639806 A Judicial Monstering: Acknowledgements (video)

>>21659455 Initial Abuse Bun

>>21659456 Initial Covid and Other Pestilence Bun

>>21659457 Initial Government Bloat, Waste, and Abuse Bun

>>21659458 Initial Horizon Post Office Scandal Bun

>>21659459 Initial Law and Disorder Bun

>>21659460 Initial Media and Censorship Bun

>>21659461 Initial Nicola Sturgeon & SNP Bun

>>21659463 Initial John Swinney Bun

>>21659465 Initial Humza Yousaf Bun

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Sept. 29, 2024, 3:53 p.m. No.21680689   🗄️.is 🔗kun

>>21650781

 

>Seems to me there are those that want this hidden

 

 

Yes.

 

By continually ignoring the issue all it does is increase negative speculation or is it just me?

 

Why else? Genuine query? Is there some greater purpuse? Part of the Plan? I don't know?

 

It does seem odd that Halley's free audiobook version provided by himself, narrated by himself, is missing key parts?

 

I'm still hopeful that nothing is real…merely realistic. That there are no acts of parliament…merely actors in parliament in a real time play.

 

The thing is some of this stuff is true, not necessarily any particular allegations regarding this book or those mentioned in it, but of state sanctioned abuse. Chemical/drug trials, ECT use in minors or anybody really, what is it about us that we tolerate these things? We give too much power to civil servants who often are not very civil. In fact often they are cunts, and often they seem to be the sorts of cunts who'd destroy young lives and even delight in it.

 

Thanks for keeping the board up and all the bakering accomplishments. God bless. 🙏

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Sept. 30, 2024, 8:53 a.m. No.21683848   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>3867 >>3956 >>8986 >>0184 >>5980 >>3232

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce81zlj4y2go

 

King marks Scottish Parliament's 25th anniversary

 

Jonathan Geddes

BBC Scotland News

 

Published

28 September 2024

 

King Charles has warned there is "much more to be done" to combat climate change as he marked the "important" 25th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament.

 

The monarch fondly recalled his late mother's love for Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire - where she spent her final days - in his speech, and said Scotland held a "uniquely special" place in his heart.

 

After his speech the King - who has been undergoing treatment for cancer since February - met a number of "local heroes", who were recognised for the impact they have made in their communities.

 

MSPs also heard speeches from party leaders and musical performances from a variety of acts.

 

'The most Scottish of values'

 

During his speech the King, who was joined by the Queen on his visit, told the Parliament that when it reconvened in 1999 it marked a "new dawn" for the country.

 

He said that the values inscribed on the mace his mother had given the Parliament 25 years ago - wisdom, justice, compassion and integrity - were the "most Scottish of values".

 

He added: "We are often told that we live in an era of polarisation and division.

 

"If that is so, then it is perhaps even more important, not less, that in the vital areas of representation, of political debate, of policymaking and of discourse, these values - together with hope, civility, and generosity of spirit - are never far from the heart of even the most difficult of issues."

 

However, the King later added action would be needed to handle the challenge of climate change.

 

He said: "Today is an important milestone. As we look ahead to the next quarter of a century and beyond, there remains much more to be done, for Scotland, for the United Kingdom and, equally, in addressing the challenges we all share as inhabitants of a planet whose climate is changing dangerously and whose biodiversity is being seriously depleted."

 

The King attended the Scottish Parliament opening in 1999 - when he was Prince Charles, and has attended several times since then.

 

He recalled that it was an "extraordinary occasion" 25 years ago and it was a "great, somewhat daunting" responsibility for MSPs to take on.

 

However, he said that everyone there was "united by our love of Scotland" and praised the nation's "extraordinary diversity".

 

He said: "From the central belt, to the North Highlands, across the islands, in Ayrshire, in the Borders, the cities, towns, and villages, or the coastal communities, who, I wonder, could not fail to be moved by this complex Caledonian kaleidoscope?

 

"Speaking from a personal perspective, Scotland has always had a uniquely special place in the hearts of my family and myself.

 

"My beloved grandmother was proudly Scottish, my late mother especially treasured the time spent at Balmoral, and it was there in the most beloved of places, where she chose to spend her final days."

 

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Sistema Scotland, Gaelic song chorus Còisir Alba and mandolin and guitarist Calum McIlroy - who won the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician prize this year - all performed.

 

Following the King's speech the leaders of Scotland's political parties all spoke.

 

First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney said the event celebrated "25 years in which the Scottish Parliament has changed lives for the better" and that it had been "at the heart of the nation" since 1999.

 

He cited several achievements, such as marriage equality, as having helped make Scotland a fairer society.

 

He said: "I hope Scotland will continue to shine as a beacon of enlightenment across stormy seas, a refuge for reason in the world, a wellspring of modern thought and creativity."

 

In his first speech since becoming Scottish Tory leader on Friday, Russell Findlay called on the Parliament to "realign" with the public and said that too many people felt "detached" from the chamber.

 

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said he believed "Scotland's best days lie ahead of us" and Alex Cole-Hamilton of the Scottish Liberal Democrats described the Parliament as a "cathedral of ideas" which had shown it could be "transformative" for people's lives.

 

However, Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie warned that the Parliament's "journey is far from complete".

 

Outside, a group of republicans peacefully demonstrated against the monarchy, chanting "Not My King” and waving yellow and black “Down with the Crown” placards as the royals were driven to the Scottish Parliament.

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Sept. 30, 2024, 8:57 a.m. No.21683867   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>3956 >>8986 >>9839 >>3232

>>21683848

 

https://youtu.be/EVcF7TjkxYw

 

Escort to the Crown The Royal Mile | King Charles in Edinburgh, Scotland | 25th Scottish Parliament

 

Haizhen's Hut

19.9K subscribers

5,915 views Sep 29, 2024 SCOTLAND

 

The Scottish Parliament's 25th anniversary celebration at Holyrood on 28/09/2024.

 

00:00:00 Army of the Nile

00:00:12 Glendrual highlander / Atholl highlanders

00:02:45 Pentland Hills

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Sept. 30, 2024, 9:15 a.m. No.21683956   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>8986 >>3232

>>21683848

>>21683867

 

https://youtu.be/hvXMzbszUa0

 

King Charles Opening of the 25th Scottish Parliament

 

Haizhen's Hut

19.9K subscribers

5,178 views Sep 29, 2024 SCOTLAND

 

The Scottish Parliament's 25th anniversary celebration at Holyrood on 28/09/2024.

 

Tune played by 2 Scots Pipes and Drums:

Scotland the brave

Highland laddie

 

Even considering the high numbers of tourists in Edinburgh the "KING" isn't very popular. No thronging of the streets of Edinburgh for Charlie. These people have destroyed Scotland. Scotland's cities are highly taxed shitholes.

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 1, 2024, 8:49 a.m. No.21688986   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>3232

>>21683848

>>21683867

>>21683956

 

https://youtu.be/X1kPK-zcC5c

 

King Charles Expresses His Love For Scotland in Touching (hopefully not touching kids) Speech

 

The Royal Family Channel

 

3.53M subscribers

56,237 views Sep 28, 2024 #queencamilla #kingcharles #scotland

 

“Scotland has always had a uniquely special place in the hearts of my family and myself.”

 

King Charles and Queen Camilla marked the 25th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament today.

 

During their visit, the King gave a heartwarming speech where he reflected on his love for the country.

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 1, 2024, 12:38 p.m. No.21690138   🗄️.is 🔗kun

>>21689839

 

I agree. His mother wasn't the lawful Queen. She signed her corronation oath at the top of the page and underlined it…effectively agreeing to nothing. You can't bequeath a title that you didn't have.

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 1, 2024, 1:56 p.m. No.21690687   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>0734 >>0784 >>0919 >>1395 >>5361 >>8694 >>7320 >>6478 >>2891

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/snp-ferry-curse-turkish-built-33794879

 

SNP ferry curse as Turkish-built boats delayed by another two months - and could go up in price

 

Scotland's struggling islanders have been hit with a double whammy of bad news with four ferries being built in Turkey delayed further and the return of Arran's main ferry being pushed back

 

David Walker

1 OCT 2024

 

Scotland's beleaguered islanders have been dealt a double blow as ferries being built in Turkey to replace ones in the current ageing fleet have been delayed by two months. And CalMac announced that the return of Arran's main ferry will also be pushed by another 10 days, leading to a swathe of service cancellations.

 

Scottish Government-owned ferry procurement body CMAL awarded a contract to build four new boats to Turkish shipyard Cemre Marin Endustri. These vessels will serve Islay and the Little Minch routes between Skye, Harris and North Uist, usurping the older ships already being used there.

 

However, there will be a further delay in delivering the first of these ferries, with the MV Isle of Islay now being completed four months behind schedule. And bosses warned that the cost of the project could also rise amid concerns about inflation and construction works.

 

The setback has been attributed to hold-ups receiving parts for the vessel and a shortage of specialist workers at the shipyard. It means that the boat is not expected to be finished until between January and March compared to its original completion date of mid-October this year.

 

CMAL also confirmed that this delay would also put back the completion of the other three ferries, with loch Indaal now ready between April and June, Lochmor July and September and Claymore next October and December. A previous two-month delay to December was announced in August.

 

Chief Executive Kevin Hobbs told MSPs in a letter: “The further assessment of the impacts of the supply chain issues outwith the shipyard’s control, related specialist contractor availability, and review of required approvals processes indicates delivery of the first vessel, Isle of Islay, beyond the end of December.

 

“Comparison of the original programme and the current completion estimates suggest that the delivery date will be extended by four months from the original scheduled date of mid-October. There are risks and uncertainties, particularly with specialist equipment supply chains, which may shorten or extend this timeframe by a matter of weeks.

 

“Many of the same factors will also lead to a change in the delivery dates to the later vessels, but these are not expected to be as significant as on the first vessel. We continue to monitor closely global events that may give rise to further challenges beyond those already reported regarding the supply chain issues.”

 

Meanwhile, the return of the Arran ferry has been delayed again after further issues were discovered with the vessel during an eight-month refit. It has already been out of action for almost a year but will now need its port gearbox fixed, putting it back in the dock for a further two weeks.

 

The two ships five years delayed at Ferguson Marine were meant to serve customers on that route back in 2019 but remain incomplete after years of delays. CalMac confirmed that there will be cancellations between Craignure and Mull due to the MV Caledonian Isles needing to be fixed again.

 

Scottish Conservative MSP Jamie Greene said: “This latest delay is yet another in a seemingly endless series of technical problems. The people of Arran have been let down again and again, and there will be knock-on effects for other islanders as vessels are shuffled around to cover routes.

 

“These endless maintenance issues are a direct consequence of the SNP government’s failure to maintain and renew an entire ageing fleet, and a continued betrayal of our island communities by this incompetent government.”

 

Scottish Lib Dem Economy spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP said: "Islanders are sick of being told to just suck it up. Every delay and cancellation risks businesses suffering, medical treatments disrupted and life plans on hold. It's time for the government to demonstrate some accountability. Not a single nationalist minister has ever carried the can for years of failings."

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 1, 2024, 2:04 p.m. No.21690734   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>0784 >>0919 >>1395 >>5361 >>8694 >>7320 >>6478 >>2891

>>21690687

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/delayed-glen-sannox-sets-sail-33716488

 

Delayed Glen Sannox sets sail using 'green' fuel imported from Qatar and transported in diesel lorries

 

One of the two ferries languishing at Ferguson Marine finally set sail using its LNG fuel for the first time after numerous delays due to the complexity of the system.

 

David Walker

20 SEP 2024

 

The long-delayed Glen Sannox has finally set sail using its much-lauded "green" fuel as final preparations are made for it to finally take on passengers. The CalMac ferry has been marooned in Ferguson Marine for almost a decade, and was meant to be finished in 2018 but has been beset by issues.

 

A contract for two vessels was awarded to the Port Glasgow shipyard in 2015 at a cost of £97m but this has sky-rocketed to about £450m with the business needing to be nationalised after plunging into administration. Most of the delays were due to the use of "world first" liquefied natural gas (LNG) to power them.

 

The Glen Sannox has started some of its final sea trials before being handed over to CalMac, with the LNG being utilised to power its engines for the first time. The installation of this system has been blamed for the construction issues, with a further two-week delay announced recently due to problems storing the fuel at minus 162C.

 

One of the main benefits of the LNG fuel is that it seen as cleaner burning, releasing fewer pollutants such as nitrous and sulphur oxides. The engines also emit up to 25% less carbon dioxide but there is a risk of "methane slip" which is the release of unburnt gas during certain operations.

 

And for the next few years at least the LNG fuel will need to be imported from Qatar and driven to Scotland from Kent in south east England using diesel road tankers. The plan is to eventually have dedicated refuelling facilities at the ship's main harbour at Ardrossan but plans to upgrade the port have stalled.

 

It was meant to be ready in 2018 to initially store the ferries but work hasn't even started on redeveloping it so it is big enough to receive them. The Glen Sannox and its sister ship Glen Rosa will instead sail to Arran from Troon and be refuelled directly from road tankers.

 

The Glen Sannox underwent its first successful sea trials earlier this year but completed this running on conventional fuel because the LNG systems had yet to be commissioned. The latest tests will last two or three days to evaluate manoeuvrability, acceleration and speed, with it set to finally serve customers in mid-October.

 

It will then undergo "owner's trial" with CMAL and then several weeks of crew familiarisation trials by CalMac. It is the first ship ever built in the UK capable of running on LNG as well as conventional marine gas oil, but the technology has been slated due to the struggles in constructing it.

 

Sacked former Ferguson Marine boss David Tydeman described the challenges of packing the equipment into the tight spaces as more complex than designing a Navy warship. Andrew Milligan, head of engineering at Ferguson Marine, said: "The successful LNG bunkering is a highly significant milestone as it’s the first time it has ever been done in the UK.

 

"It was a complicated process which required significant safety protocols to be put in place. We experienced some unexpected challenges around this process and, unfortunately it has had a knock-on effect to the handover schedule."

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 1, 2024, 2:13 p.m. No.21690784   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>0919 >>1395 >>5361 >>8694 >>7320 >>6478 >>2891

>>21690687

>>21690734

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/snp-ferry-shambles-long-delayed-33596929

 

SNP ferry shambles as long-delayed Ferguson Marine ship to be taken out of service days after it starts serving islanders

 

The Glen Sannox is still scheduled to finally serve islanders six years late in December but it will be removed from service almost instantly in order to undergo a ship MOT.

 

David Walker

4 SEP 2024

 

SNP Ministers are facing up to a new ferry humiliation following news that the long-delayed Glen Sannox will be taken out of service days after it starts carrying passengers for the first time. The Ferguson Marine boat is scheduled to finally serve islanders in December.

 

The vessel, alongside its sister boat the Glen Rosa, were meant to set sail in 2018 but have been beset with problems and delays, including the Port Glasgow shipyard going bust. The cost of the pair has also sky-rocketed to a huge £450m from an initial contract signed at £97m.

 

There have been a number of false dawns for the Glen Sannox which was set to be ready to serve customers this summer before issues with its Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) fuel, said to be a UK-first, were blamed for the delays. It is because there is a lack of expertise and equipment to install them.

 

Ferry bosses expect it to finally be active in December, but have already scheduled for it to undergo its annual service just days after it takes on customers. And sea trials to push the vessel to its limit have also been delayed by two weeks, although Ferguson Marine have insisted that it remains on track to be completed by the end of September.

 

Islanders on the Arran to Ardrossan route have been left without a proper service in recent weeks due to two boats being out of service. Glen Sannox is expected to start operating on that route in December after two months of separate CalMac sea and crew familiarisation trials.

 

The ferry operator has decided to schedule the new boat's MOT-style annual maintenance in December to best fit in with similar work on the rest of its west coast fleet. This will last two weeks and allow it to operate for a year, but comes just days into it being in service.

 

As part of the work, there will be an inspection of the underwater section of the hull, which is required by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. The main vessel on the busy Arran to Ardrossan route, the MV Caledonian Isles, has been out of service since January meaning a reduced service to islanders.

 

It is due to return around September 12 after £6.5m of steelwork repairs which have kept it in the dock. A CalMac spokesperson said: “Glen Sannox is scheduled to enter annual maintenance on 3 December. Whilst it may seem less than ideal to bring the vessel into service, then dock it shortly after, December represents the best time of year for her overhaul in the context of the schedule for the wider fleet.

 

“All of our major vessels enter annual overhaul throughout winter due to service demands across all routes in the summer. Glen Sannox will serve Arran, and the other major vessel for this route, Caledonian Isles, is scheduled to be in dock for most of January.

 

“Then, February and March are the most congested time of year for major vessel overhaul. Service demand begins to increase towards the end of March, when the summer timetable recommences. We consulted with Isle of Arran Ferry Committee on the timing of the new vessel's overhaul and December was their preference."

 

"So, despite the fact that this year the vessel may only have just entered service, December is the most sensible time of year for annual maintenance in the long term as it helps to maintain service levels and minimise disruption during the wider winter timetable period.”

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 1, 2024, 2:35 p.m. No.21690919   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>1395 >>5361 >>8694 >>7320 >>6478 >>2891

>>21690784

>>21690734

>>21690687

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/calmac-should-fined-says-raging-33420451

 

CalMac should be FINED says raging councillor as ailing ferry operator axes two routes during height of summer season

 

The ailing ferry operator has cancelled two of its routes following a fire on-board an ageing ship and technical issues, leading to calls for CalMac to suffer consequences, as Mallaig, South Uist and Argyll and Bute residents are affected.

 

David Walker

8 AUG 2024

 

Calls have been made for CalMac to be fined after fed-up islanders were told two more services have been completely axed due to ferry issues. The nationalised operator is forced to rely on ageing ships which regularly suffer mechanical problems due to being utilised past their expected usage age.

 

Passengers are facing days of chaos during the peak summer season as two lifeline routes were cancelled, with one not expected to be restored until the middle of next week. An onboard fire on the MV Lord of the Isles led to engine problems while it was sailing between Mallaig on the mainland and Lochboisdale on South Uist.

 

The 35-year-old ship is now out of action until the issue is fixed, with CalMac confessing that the route would not be operated until Saturday. Finlay MacRae, head of operations, said: "The fire was quickly extinguished using the vessel's fire suppression system and there were no injuries, but it led to the loss of power in the starboard engine. This was a long night for our customers, and I apologise for the disruption caused to them."

 

Commuters were taken to Armadale on the Isle of Skye, which is a four hour detour. Another crucial route - across Loch Fyne between Tarbert and Portavadie in Argyll and Bute - has also been suspended until August due to technical issues meaning boats have to be redeployed elsewhere.

 

This means passengers need to go on a two-hour diversion in order to get between the two villages. Local councillor Alastair Redman called on CalMac to be fined as he insisted that local have had enough of the unreliable services.

 

He said: "This is simply unacceptable. To take this ferry away from my constituents at the busiest time of the year is unthinkable. 6 days without a ferry will do huge damage to our local economy, and CalMac should be fined and have all of their contracts reviewed.

 

"The front line CalMac crew and port men do a great job, but they can only work with the tools their management give them. My constituents are getting tired of this mistreatment from CalMac's management and inaction from the SNP lead Scottish Assembly."

 

Scottish Tory Transport spokesman Graham Simpson said that CalMac's fleet "simply cannot be relied upon." He added: "It is a hammer blow at the height of the summer for the struggling island economy and will hugely impact those who use it. The blame lies firmly with the SNP who have failed to deliver the new lifeline ferries our islands urgently require and have left them with services that are not fit for the modern age."

 

A CalMac spokeswoman said: “Due to technical issues elsewhere on the network, we have had to relocate the service vessel from the Tarbert-Portavadie route. Unfortunately, because there are no other vessels available in the fleet which can quickly be redeployed, this service has been cancelled between 8 and 15 August.

 

“We are very sorry for the disruption and inconvenience that this will cause to our customers, but with a lack of vessels available to support, we have to make these difficult decisions if an island is being left without alternative transport connections.”

 

Transport Scotland said: "We recognise the impact delays and disruption have regrettably had. We continue to work with operators to improve resilience across our networks."

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 1, 2024, 2:42 p.m. No.21690957   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>0979

>>21659456

 

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Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 1, 2024, 2:46 p.m. No.21690979   🗄️.is 🔗kun

>>21659456

>>21690957

 

 

https://youtu.be/TWBEnVYxWJ0

 

NHS Spiking Man's Drink To Force COVID Vaccination | Mike Graham

 

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127,287 views Sep 30, 2024 LONDON

 

A mother is taking legal action to stop her Down’s syndrome son from being sedated and covertly vaccinated against Covid-19.

 

The man, in his thirties, has had sedatives secretly added to his tea and orange juice so he could receive the vaccine and booster shots. His mother, however, plans to sue the local NHS care board for "forced vaccination," calling it "tantamount to assault" and a violation of his human rights.

 

Known as Adam (a pseudonym), he is under Court of Protection orders because he cannot make decisions for himself. In 2021, the care board obtained a court order allowing the sedative method, deemed necessary due to Adam’s risk factors, including Down’s syndrome, autism, and obesity.

 

Mike Graham speaks with the solicitor of Adam and his mother, Stephen Jackson.

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 1, 2024, 2:51 p.m. No.21691005   🗄️.is 🔗kun

https://youtu.be/iLRHdeGbfKU

 

Goosebumps Scotland the Brave | 2024 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo March Out

 

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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2024 third March Out on 5 August.

The crowd enjoy the sharp drills from The Royal Marines and The United States Navy Ceremonial Guard. Goosebumps all over when the massed pipes and drums march out to The Black Bear and The Scotland the Brave! The leading Drum Major for the Massed Pipes and Drums is Kenny Park from the Scottish Northern Irish Yeomanry (SNIY).

 

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Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 1, 2024, 3:37 p.m. No.21691299   🗄️.is 🔗kun

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Templars Awaken - Chant of the Holy Mission

 

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Templars Awaken - Chant of the Holy Mission

 

The awakening of the Templars represents a moment of profound renewal and resurgence for the storied order. Emerging from their solemn rest, the Knights Templar rise with renewed purpose, donning their iconic white mantles adorned with red crosses. This awakening is both a spiritual revival and a call to arms, rekindling their ancient vows of faith and protection. As they prepare to confront new challenges, their resolve is fortified by the legacy of their sacred mission, blending martial prowess with deep spiritual devotion in their ongoing quest to defend the principles they hold dear.

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 1, 2024, 3:50 p.m. No.21691395   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>5361 >>8694 >>7320 >>6478 >>2891

>>21690687

>>21690734

>>21690784

>>21690919

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/snp-blamed-ferry-summer-chaos-33593253

 

SNP blamed for ferry 'summer of chaos' as Fiona Hyslop warns of 'difficult decisions' for long-suffering islanders

 

The Scottish Government's Transport Secretary was lambasted for hinting at 'difficult' decisions for Scotland's ferry service but failing to expand on this.

 

David Walker

3 SEP 2024

 

The Scottish Government has been slated for presiding over another "summer of chaos" on the ferries as Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop warned about "difficult decisions" ahead for the west coast service. Long-suffering islanders have been forced to live through yet more disruption and delays with the lifeline CalMac vessels.

 

Two overdue and overbudget ships remain incomplete at Ferguson Marine shipyard, with the Glen Sannox and Glen Rosa beset with prices rises and construction issues. They were both meant to be in service in 2019 but will probably not be ready until 2025 at the earliest.

 

And the port which they are meant to sail to and from, Ardrossan, has yet to undergo the upgrade it will need for the large ferries to be able to berth. Work on this was meant to be finished before the two boats were originally meant to set sail, but work has yet to start and there has been no announcement of when it will.

 

Ms Hyslop was unable to update MSPs about this or about the current schedule for completing the four ferries they have boasted about bringing into service to help modernise the ageing fleet of ferries. Her statement was described as nothing the public "did not know already."

 

She highlighted that there were two main vessels out of service on the Arran and Cumbrae services meaning that there were communities cut off for days. She thanked "communities on those islands for their patience and flexibility throughout the period of disruption" and said that the MV Caledonian Isles would return this month after repairs.

 

The MV Isle of Arran remains out of action and the MV Loch Shira only returned to serving customers at the start of August. She pointed out that there was a new procurement process for seven fully electric vessels which will allow some of CalMac's ageing ships to retire, as well as the four boats being built in Turkey and the two at Ferguson Marine.

 

To conclude, she warned: "It would be remiss of me not to highlight the stark financial backdrop against which those plans I have outlined are set, we will continue to take forward our ambitious programme, but difficult decisions will be needed around all aspects of ferry services."

 

Scottish Tory Shadow Transport Minister Graham Simpson labelled this warning a "doom laden ending that would give Keir Starmer a run for his money." He added: "We warned the SNP that we were heading into a summer of chaos with our ferries and that is exactly what we’ve seen

 

“The isle of Arran has been without a ferry and cut off from the rest of Scotland for five days now, and yet Fiona Hyslop shamefully refuses to offer any assurances to the communities who rely on this lifeline ferry about when they can expect service to resume.

 

“Meanwhile, our taxpayers continue to fork out millions of pounds for the Glen Sannox and Glen Rosa which are £300 million overbudget, and despite supposedly going into service at the end of the month, we have had again no assurance from the Minister on that today. All she can promise is more ‘difficult decisions’ in the future, which will no doubt mean more cuts and less reliability from these ferries. Our islanders deserve clear guarantees from the SNP, rather than more broken promises.”

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 2, 2024, 2:20 a.m. No.21695146   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>5161

>>21659455

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/two-women-charged-human-trafficking-33764720

 

Two women charged with human trafficking after brothels found in Scots town

 

An intelligence-led operation was carried out alongside the Home Office Immigration Enforcement team with officers attending the addresses in Scotland’s largest town on September 26

 

Mark Connor

27 SEP 2024

 

Two women have been charged with human trafficking and brothel keeping after three properties were raided by police in Paisley on Thursday.

 

The intelligence-led operation was carried out alongside the Home Office Immigration Enforcement team with officers attending the addresses in the area on September 26.

 

Police apprehended and charged two women, aged 38 and 44, in connection with human trafficking, brothel keeping and serious and organised crime offences.

 

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The arrests follow an extensive investigation into the alleged illicit activity taking place at premises in the Abercorn Street area of Paisley.

 

Detective sergeant Jason Buxton, of the Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Public Protection Pro Active Unit, said: “We are committed to working with our partners to pursue those involved in this type of criminality, with strong focus on safeguarding individuals who may be at risk of exploitation.

 

“This type of criminality can have long lasting and detrimental effects on people who are exploited whilst those who orchestrate this activity often benefit from the proceeds of this this exploitative abuse.

 

“Information from people within our communities is key to helping us identify those involved.

 

“I would urge anyone with information or concerns about exploitation of any kind, to contact Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 2, 2024, 2:27 a.m. No.21695161   🗄️.is 🔗kun

>>21695146

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/third-woman-charged-brothel-keeping-33792362

 

Third woman charged with brothel keeping and serious organised crime in Scots town

 

An intelligence-led operation was carried out alongside the Home Office Immigration Enforcement team with officers attending addresses in Scotland’s largest town on September 26

 

Mark Connor

1 OCT 2024

 

A third woman has been charged in a human trafficking and brothel keeping investigation after properties were raided by police in Paisley. The intelligence-led operation was carried out alongside the Home Office Immigration Enforcement team with officers attending addresses in Scotland’s largest town on September 26.

 

Police apprehended and charged two women, aged 38 and 44, in connection with human trafficking, brothel keeping and serious and organised crime offences. Officers confirmed that on Monday, a 37-year-old woman was also arrested and charged at Abercorn Street, Paisley, over the same alleged offences.

 

She is due to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court on Thursday, October 24. The arrests follow an extensive investigation into the alleged illicit activity taking place at premises in the Abercorn Street area of Paisley.

 

Detective sergeant Jason Buxton, of the Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Public Protection Pro Active Unit, said: “We will use all means available to apprehend and bring to justice individuals responsible for these types of crimes.

 

“Our main priority is to ensure the safeguarding and wellbeing of vulnerable people affected and at risk by this type of exploitation. Those who benefit from this type of criminality will have nowhere to hide. With our partners, we will endeavour to make Renfrewshire and Inverclyde a hostile environment for any criminal activity and continue to strive to ensure it’s a safe place for all.

 

“Information from people within our communities remains key to helping us identify those involved. I would urge anyone with information or concerns about exploitation of any kind, to contact Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 2, 2024, 2:43 a.m. No.21695194   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>5255

>>21659456

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/soaring-cancer-waiting-times-should-33740703

 

Soaring cancer waiting times should be 'source of shame' for nationalists

 

SNP Health Secretary Neil Gray is told that cutting cancer waiting times should be his 'top priority' as shock figures show one patient was not seen for 419 days… or almost 14 months

 

Richard Elias

24 SEP 2024

 

Cancer treatment waiting time statistics should be a "source of shame" for the SNP, the party has been told. It comes as latest figures revealed that one patient was not seen for 419 days.

 

Meanwhile, one-in-20 patients waited 130 days or longer. In the second quarter of this year just 73.2% of patients began their treatment within 62 days of urgent referral with suspicion of cancer. This is 0.5% worse than for the same time last year.

 

According to the Scottish Government’s own targets, this proportion should be 95%. However, this has not been met since 2012. Of the 4,450 referrals eligible for consideration under this target, only 3,256 saw treatment within 62 days. The health boards with the worst compliance to this target during this period were NHS Shetland, NHS Orkney, NHS Tayside and NHS Grampian.

 

The Scottish Conservatives said the issue should be the top priority for Health Secretary, Neil Gray. The party's shadow health secretary Dr Sandesh Gulhane MSP said: "Everyone knows how crucial it is that cancer treatment is started as quickly as possible to increase survival chances.

 

"Successive SNP health secretaries have failed to prioritise cancer care and now far too many Scots are not being seen in time – with one-in-20 alarmingly waiting over 130 days before starting treatment."

 

He added: "It should be a source of shame for SNP ministers that over 1,100 patients had to wait more than the 62 days before starting treatment, especially as Scotland lags behind comparable countries for cancer survival rates and that this target has not been met in over a decade.

 

"Cutting cancer waiting times should be Neil Gray's top priority. He should start by adopting our bold plans to speed up the delivery of Early Cancer Diagnostic Centres."

 

One of the country's leading cancer charities also urged the Scottish Government to take action to improve waiting times. Dr Sorcha Hume, the public affairs manager for Scotland at Cancer Research UK, said issues were caused by "years of chronic workforce shortages and a lack of specialist equipment".

 

She added: "It's an unacceptable situation for patients left worrying that they have a disease that could progress if left untreated. It's crucial the Scottish Government takes urgent action with the implementation of its cancer strategy. Steps must be taken to ensure services are fit for now and the future."

 

The comments by the Scottish Conservatives were echoed by their political opponents. Scottish Labour's health spokeswoman Dame Jackie Baillie said "long waits are putting lives on the line" and added: "Early diagnosis and treatment is crucial so it is nothing short of a national scandal that the SNP has not met its 62-day cancer treatment standard in over a decade."

 

Meanwhile, the Scottish Lib Dem leader urged Mr Gray to "wake up to the crisis in our NHS". Alex Cole-Hamilton went on: "He may be content to bury his head in the sand but that is not good enough for the thousands of patients being failed by this Government's mismanagement of our health service."

 

However, the latest figures showed there have been some improvements. As well as the target of 95% to start treatment within 62 days of urgent referral, it is stated that the same proportion should not wait any longer than 31 days from the decision to treat. During the second quarter of this year, the 31-day standard was met for the first time since the same period last year with 95.5% receiving treatment in the target time, up from 94.1% the previous quarter.

 

'We recognise that more needs to be done'

 

Mr Gray welcomed the improvement but recognised more was needed. He said: "It is positive that we have met the 31-day standard, ensuring that patients receive prompt treatment when they need it most. This is a testament to the hard work of our NHS staff, who continue to deliver high-quality care under increasing pressure."

 

The Health Secretary continued: "However, we recognise that more needs to be done to improve performance against the 62-day standard, particularly in high-volume cancer pathways like urology and colorectal. We are tackling these challenges head-on by investing in our cancer services and working with NHS boards to drive improvements."

 

And he added: "We're treating more patients with cancer on time within both standards compared to ten years ago. Despite this, there will always be instances where some patients wait longer depending on their health, complexity of disease and agreed treatment plan."

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 2, 2024, 3:07 a.m. No.21695255   🗄️.is 🔗kun

>>21695194

 

They want to sell you a vaccine for the increased cancer caused by vaccines! We are in new levels of fuckwittery.

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/lifestyle/health/cancer-vaccine-showing-early-signs-33661190

 

Cancer vaccine showing early signs of being able to recognise and fight disease

 

The jab, known as mRNA-4359 and developed by Moderna, is aimed at people with advanced melanoma, lung cancer and other solid tumour cancers.

 

Mark Connor

13 SEP 2024

 

A vaccine designed to recognise and fight cancer cells has shown it could stimulate the immune system to help treat the disease more effectively, according to the results of an early trial. Researchers described the results as “an important first step” in potentially developing a new treatment for people with advanced cancers.

 

The jab, known as mRNA-4359 and developed by Moderna, is aimed at people with advanced melanoma, lung cancer and other solid tumour cancers. It uses mRNA technology, similar to Covid-19 vaccines, which teaches the immune system how cancer cells differ to healthy cells and mobilises it to destroy them.

 

For the first in-human study of the treatment, 19 patients with advanced solid tumours were given between one and nine doses of mRNA-4359. Researchers found tumours did not grow and no new tumours appeared in eight of the 16 patients who were evaluated.

 

They also said the treatment was “well tolerated without serious side effects”. The results will be presented at the European Society of Medical Oncology conference in Barcelona by UK chief investigator Dr Debashis Sarker, a clinical reader in experimental oncology at King’s College London and a consultant in medical oncology at Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation trust.

 

He said: “This study evaluating an mRNA cancer immunotherapy is an important first step in hopefully developing a new treatment for patients with advanced cancers. We have shown that the therapy is well tolerated without serious side effects and can stimulate the body’s immune system in a way that could help to treat cancer more effectively.

 

“However, as this study has only involved a small number of patients to date, it’s too early to say how effective this could be for people with advanced stage cancer.”

 

An 81-year-old man was the first person in the UK to receive the mRNA-4359 jab at Hammersmith Hospital in late October. The patient – who wished to remain anonymous – has malignant melanoma skin cancer which is not responding to treatment.

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 2, 2024, 3:17 a.m. No.21695276   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>5311

>>21659457

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/snp-mismanagement-risking-lives-data-33668886

 

SNP mismanagement 'risking lives' as data shows ambulance equipment regularly fails

 

Figures released under freedom of information laws showed that at least five pieces of vital apparatus fail to work each day

 

Mark Connor

14 SEP 2024

 

The SNP’s mismanagement of Scotland’s healthcare system is risking lives as it was revealed life-saving ambulance equipment has been reported to fail every day amid fears that lives may be lost, according to new data.

 

Figures released under freedom of information laws showed that at least five pieces of vital apparatus fail to work each day. Ambulances carry defibrillators, air and gas, and a suction unit to aid choking incidents.

 

Failures in any one of these pieces could be lethal. Last year, the Scottish Ambulance Service revealed that equipment failed to work 1,826 times, three times as many as in 2018.

 

Incidents are recorded on a web-based software system used by healthcare organisations to manage risks and report incidents called Datix. The computer program gathers information about processes and errors to alert the healthcare system to risks that lead to harm or death.

 

The data was shared following a Freedom of Information request by Scottish Labour. It found that the number of incidents has slowly increased from 2018, which was 553 recorded failures.

 

The incidents increased to 690 in 2019, and again to 747 in 2020. However, in 2021 the number of failures doubled to 1463 before gradually increasing again in 2022 with 1681 failures.

 

An ambulance insider told the Daily Record: “We took over new defibrillators at that time, and staff are starting to notice bits aren’t working. We are supposed to get time to check over equipment at the start of a shift, but we don’t get nearly enough time now.

 

“If we had able to carry out checks at the start we could fix them before we left but once we are out on the road and it fails, it becomes a patient issue and has to be recorded on the Datix.”

 

Pat McIlvogue, Unite’s industrial officer, said: “The fact that there has been a 230 per cent reporting increase over five years in faulty and substandard medical equipment onboard ambulances is shocking and deeply alarming.

 

Labour’s health spokeswoman Jackie Baillie said: “Ambulances race through streets to rescue us at our time of greatest need. It’s tragic to think this incredible effort could be put in doubt by something as simple as an equipment failure, but these figures show that such incidents are becoming all too frequent.

 

“The SNP Government must deal with this ambulance equipment meltdown – it’s a matter of life or death.”

 

The Scottish Ambulance Service claimed the statistics were “misleading”. A spokesperson said: “There has been no reduction in any vehicle or vehicle-based equipment maintenance arrangements.

 

“Frequency, scope, training and funding have all remained consistent or have been enhanced through learning opportunities. We continually encourage staff to report events and issues, irrelevant of how small, and this has resulted in an increase in issues being reported.”

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 2, 2024, 3:34 a.m. No.21695311   🗄️.is 🔗kun

>>21659457

>>21695276

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/shocking-amount-ambulance-service-pays-33728912

 

The 'shocking' amount ambulance service pays taxi drivers to take patients to hospital

 

Ambulance chiefs began to send patients to hospital by taxi after the Covid pandemic as waiting times rocketed due to long waits at A&E departments

 

Mark Connor

23 SEP 2024

 

Thousands of patients who dial 999 for an ambulance are being sent to hospital by taxi - with cab costs soaring from just £88 to £166,000 a year. Ambulance chiefs began to send patients to hospital by taxi after the Covid pandemic as waiting times rocketed due to long waits at A&E departments.

 

Now the shocking rise in the use of taxis by the Scottish Ambulance Service can be revealed in figures given to the Daily Record. A total of 6961 patients have been taken to A&E departments by taxi in the last three years, sparking demands for more investment so that professional 999 crews are used.

 

In 2019, just £88 was spent on taxis for patients. The bill rose to £1054 in 2020 but by 2022 the bill shot up to £51,868 before more than trebling again last year to £165,999. In 2022, just 253 taxis were called for patients, in 2023 the number rose to 2365 and last year it increased to 4720.

 

Scottish Conservative shadow health secretary Dr Sandesh Gulhane MSP said: “It is appalling that anyone who dials 999 for an ambulance in their hour of need should be taken to hospital by a taxi rather than an ambulance – yet that is the reality for thousands of patients, due to SNP mismanagement.

 

“Our ambulance service is completely overwhelmed and the staggering increase in the costs of transporting patients to hospitals by taxi is a damning indictment of SNP cuts.

 

“Despite the best efforts of nurses and triage staff, we are seeing wholly unacceptable scenarios where cabbies without medical training are being thrust into a potentially life-or-death scenario. For them and patients alike it’s terrifying and dangerous.

 

“Neil Gray needs to get a grip on this crisis immediately. That means finally tackling delayed discharge, so that paramedics are not delayed for hours outside hospitals waiting for beds to become available for patients stuck in the back of their ambulances.”

 

The ambulance service insists patients are assessed to see if they are fit enough to travel by taxi - but cabbies say their conditions can worsen during the trip. One driver told recently how he had to take a patient from Hamilton to Wishaw A&E who fell unconscious in the back of his vehicle.

 

He said: “His head was all swollen but when he got into the back of my car, he said to me, ‘I am going to have another seizure’. He then had a seizure and conked out in the back of the car as I drove to the hospital.

 

“We are getting calls to take patients to A&E because they don’t have ambulances to take them. We are not medically trained to transport patients. They say they are spoken to first by a medical professional but mistakes can be made. I have had at least two in my taxi who should have been in an ambulance and I have spoken to other drivers who have had similar things happen.

 

“It’s worse when A&E is chokka. I feel sorry for the patients. It is heartbreaking to see the older ones looking so helpless getting into your taxi. If it was my family, the steam would have been coming out my ears. The whole health service is in a mess.”

 

Labour’s health spokeswoman Jackie Baillie called for a review of ambulance services to reduce reliance on taxis. She said: “These figures demonstrate the increasing reliance on taxis to transfer patients to hospital because the ambulance service is completely overwhelmed. This is not acceptable, this is not appropriate and this is not safe for patients.”

 

A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesman said they would always dispatch an ambulance for patients who “require an ambulance intervention and/or monitoring on route to hospital”.

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 2, 2024, 3:51 a.m. No.21695337   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>5339

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/13619466/brazilian-journalist-dead-body-pulled-water-edinburgh/

 

REPORTER TRAGEDY Brazilian journalist dies after being pulled from water below Forth Road Bridge

 

Her colleagues at Brazil 247 have paid tribute to the journalist

 

Sarah Peddie

30 Sep 2024

 

A TOP Brazilian journalist has died days after she was pulled from the water below the Forth Road Bridge.

 

Nathalia Urban, who was a presenter for online news channel Brazil 247, sadly passed away at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh on Friday, September 27.

 

Emergency crews raced to South Queensferry at around 6.10pm on Monday, September 23 following reports of a woman in the water below the Forth Road Bridge.

 

A major search and rescue operation was launched to find Nathalia.

 

The 36-year-old was later recovered from the water and rushed to hospital.

 

She was sadly pronounced dead five days later.

 

Police confirmed her death is not being treated as suspicious, but enquiries into the circumstances leading up to her death are ongoing.

 

It comes after the journalist shared worrying posts on X before her tragic passing.

 

She wrote: "I need to reorganise myself financially ASAP or I will end up homeless.

 

"Please, if anyone is hiring in Scotland just give me a shout. Anything, I am desperate!"

 

Nathalia added: "I am really desperate, this whole situation is too much."

 

The reporter had been living in Scotland for around 10 years.

 

Her colleagues at Brazil 247 have been left "deeply saddened" following the news of her death and paid tribute to the journalist.

 

They said: "Nathalia leaves a legacy of combativeness, empathy, and fighting for all oppressed people of the world.

 

"We are extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to enjoy her company and knowledge over all these years.

 

"Thank you very much, dear friend! We are in mourning and deeply saddened."

 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 6.10pm on Monday, 23 September, 2024, we were made aware of a woman in the water below the Forth Road Bridge in South Queensferry.

 

“Emergency services attended, and a search and rescue operation was carried out.

 

“A 36-year-old woman was recovered from the water and taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. She was pronounced dead on Friday, 27 September, 2024.

 

“Her death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

 

“Enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances leading up to her death.”

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 2, 2024, 4:05 a.m. No.21695361   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>8694 >>7320 >>6478 >>2891

>>21690687

>>21690734

>>21690784

>>21690919

>>21691395

 

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/13614661/arran-islander-allan-attkins-calmac-gofundme/

 

FERRY FRUSTRATING I’m fed-up with Scotland’s ferry crisis – so I’m raising £10 MILLION to buy one instead

 

He's launched the ambitious campaign online

 

Lisa Hodge

 

29 Sep 2024

 

A fed up Scots islander has launched an ambitious fundraiser to buy a ferry in a bid to outdo current provider CalMac.

 

Allan Attkins has set up a £10million fundraising campaign so he can "gift CalMac a reliable ferry" to run to and from the Isle of Arran.

 

The Ayrshire man has become so disillusioned with the haphazard ferry service between Ardrossan the island he says he needs people to "give the cost of a coffee" and fix the issue.

 

Allan launched the GoFundMe page on Saturday, but only managed to raise £195 in 24 hours.

 

The page says: "We on the Isle of Arran and other islands are reliant on CalMac ferries and are really in need of a ferry that can manage the journey back and forth.

 

"Failings have been ongoing and people need change and the Government ain’t holding anyone accountable or solving this.

 

"You want it to change, get off moaning about it, do something about it."Arran to you all is a very special place consisting of wonderful friendly people, awesome treks walks adventures.

 

"Arran is Special. CalMac is vital so give the cost of a wanky coffee and make it even more awesome."

 

It comes after years of problems with the Arran ferry service.The main ferry, MV Caledonian Isles, was due to return this week after eight months of repairs, but plans were scrapped after a fault as found in the gearbox.

 

The MV Hebridean ferry will start sailing to the island this week, in the meantime, but will retire in November after 39 years because of the amount of work needed to extend its life further.

 

Frustrated islanders are currently sailing from Troon on chartered catamaran, or on a small ferry to Claonaig on the Kintyre peninsula.

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 2, 2024, 4:23 a.m. No.21695415   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>1611

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/13594227/male-rapists-self-id-women-police-scotland-u-turn/

 

ID U-TURN Male rapists will NOT be able to self-ID as women in major Police Scotland U-turn

 

Ms Farrell said that had always been the policy of the force

 

Lewis Mckenzie

25 Sep 2024

 

POLICE Scotland chiefs have been accused of “gaslighting” after U-turning on their policy in dealing with male rapists who self-ID as women.

 

Chief Constable Jo Farrell said those accused of serious sexual offences will be recorded as men, even if they declare as female.

 

It is despite cops in 2021 having stated those accused of committing rape or attempted rape who self-ID as women would be “recorded as a female on relevant police systems”.

 

However, in an apparent backtracking on the policy, Ms Farrell told Sky News: “If the sex is relevant to the crime, and is pertinent to the crime, it will be investigated as that person being a man because you can only commit that crime as a man.”

 

Ms Farrell suggested that in the case of a different offence being committed, such as shoplifting, the sex of the offender would not be relevant.

 

But, she explained it would be in instances where violent crimes had been perpetrated against women.

 

She said: “If there’s relevance between that crime and your sex, then you will be recorded on the crime system as a man, and the public can be absolutely confident of that.”

 

Ms Farrell said that had always been the policy of the force, despite an FOI response from three years ago appearing to contradict that position.

 

Last year, we revealed how trans rapist Isla Bryson was convicted of attacking two women following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow, and in February 2023 was sentenced to eight years in prison.

 

A decision to remand Bryson in all-female prison Cornton Vale sparked an outcry, and they were later moved to HMP Edinburgh.

 

The attacks were committed while Bryson was living as Adam Graham, and was arrested and charged as a man - but transitioned while awaiting trial.

 

Bryson first appeared in court as Adam Graham in 2019, but in 2020 was named in court papers as Isla Annie Bryson, formerly known as Adam Graham.

 

The FOI response, provided in 2021 to Dr Kath Murray from policy research firm Hunter, Blackburn, McKenzie, aimed to clarify the position of the force in relation to a query on a hypothetical situation where a crime had been committed by a man choosing to self-ID.

 

The police response said: “If the male who self-identifies as a woman were to attempt to, or to, penetrate the vagina, anus or mouth of a victim with their penis, Police Scotland would record this as attempted rape or rape and the male who self-identifies as a woman would be expected to be recorded as a female on relevant police systems.”

 

MSPs were also given a written assurance by Police Scotland that rapists will not be allowed to self-ID.

 

In a letter to Holyrood’s Criminal Justice Committee, deputy chief constable Alan Speirs said: “The committee should be absolutely assured that a man who commits rape or serious sexual assaults will be recorded as a male.

 

“There is no instance or record on police systems of a male having been arrested and charged with rape whose gender has been recorded as female. This has not happened.”

 

Mr Speirs went on to explain that cops obtain DNA samples from those accused of serious sexual assaults and that from that, the person’s biological sex will be determined.

 

The DNA profile is then kept on record and is made available to be searched against crime scene samples to aid historic and future investigations, he said.

 

Dr Lucy Hunter Blackburn, a former senior Scottish Government civil servant, said: “This is a major U-turn by Police Scotland. We welcome that Police Scotland has at last recognised that allowing sex offenders to self-identify their sex is indefensible.

 

“It is, however, an extraordinary act of institutional gaslighting to pretend that this is not a significant policy change from their position over almost five years.

 

She added: “We now need urgent reassurance that this major change has been written clearly into operational policies and communicated right across the service.

 

“We also need clarification about what sort of offenders Police Scotland still believes do not need their sex to be accurately recorded, and why.”

 

Susan Smith, from campaign group For Women Scotland, said: “We welcome this shift, although it is maddening that such a ridiculous situation ever arose.

 

“Police Scotland needs to stop messing around with crucial crime stats to appease gender-addled criminals.

 

“They need to go back to reporting all offences by sex, for their own sanity and the protection of the public.”

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 2, 2024, 4:53 a.m. No.21695531   🗄️.is 🔗kun

>>21659457

 

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/snp-government-accused-dodgy-data-33782806

 

SNP Government accused of 'dodgy data' after dumping high profile poverty claim

 

EXCLUSIVE: The Government instead says their policies are estimated to keep children out of poverty

 

Paul Hutcheon

1 OCT 2024

 

The SNP Government has been accused of peddling “dodgy data” by dumping claims they had “lifted” 100,000 children out of poverty.

 

First Minister John Swinney is now saying policies like the Scottish Child Payment will “keep” more kids from falling into the trap.

 

Labour MSP Paul O’Kane said: “The SNP has a history of relying on dubious stats, but it is shameful that the government appears to have been fudging the numbers on something as important as child poverty. Accurate data is paramount in understanding how policies are having an impact.”

 

The 100,000 figure can be traced to modelling published by Humza Yousaf’s Government in February. The Scottish Government and the SNP then claimed their policies had lifted, or could lift, this specific number of kids out of poverty.

 

Yousaf said in May: “I can hear the Conservatives saying that those anti-poverty measures are not working, but it is estimated that they will lift 100,000 children out of poverty this year, in stark contrast to what the Conservatives are doing.”

 

In a variation of the theme, Swinney said days later that a policy such as the SCP is “taking 100,000 children out of poverty today.” Social Justice Cabinet Secretary Shirley Anne-Somerville said in June: “We have been able to demonstrate that we have lifted 100,000 children out of poverty through the Scottish Government’s actions.”

 

The SNP went further in September by linking the figure to the SCP alone: “The SNP introduced the Scottish Child Payment - which has already lifted more than 100,000 kids out of poverty.”

 

However, official figures show that relative child poverty rates have remained broadly unchanged since the SNP swept to power in 2007.

 

Labour raised the alarm as Swinney now talks about how his policies have kept kids from going into poverty, rather than lifting them out of it.

 

He said during a speech last month: "We already have a strong track record of improving the lives of children across Scotland, including through our game-changing Scottish Child Payment and expansion of early learning and childcare.

 

“This government's policies are estimated to keep 100,000 children out of relative poverty this year."

 

His finance cabinet secretary, Shona Robison, also said recently that the SCP and other initiatives keep 100,000 kids out of poverty. But she corrected the parliamentary record recently to say this is an estimate for “this year.”

 

O’Kane said: “The fact is there are 30,000 more children in poverty than when the SNP came to government, and no amount of spin can change that. Instead of manufacturing dodgy data to mask its record of failure, the SNP should focus on using the powers it has to tackle the scourge of poverty in Scotland and give every child a fair start in life.”

 

Lib Dem MSP Willie Rennie said: "This stat has always seemed to be on shaky ground. Ministers must not simply make things up. Far too many Scottish kids are still in poverty."

 

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said: "We are extremely proud that SNP policies, including the Scottish Child Payment and Best Start Grants, are keeping 100,000 children in Scotland out of poverty.

 

"We continue to call on the Labour UK Government to get rid of damaging welfare cuts brought in by the Tories like the two child benefit cap and rape clause.

 

"New research has shown that abolishing the two child benefit cap immediately and matching the Scottish Child Payment UK-wide would lift more than half a million children out of poverty across the UK - including more than 40,000 children in communities across Scotland.”

 

They couldn't name one child taken out of poverty…other than their own, courtesy of their parents' avarice.

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 2, 2024, 5:10 a.m. No.21695572   🗄️.is 🔗kun

>>21659463

>>21659465

 

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/john-swinney-no-intention-launching-33787248

 

John Swinney has ‘no intention’ of launching probe into Humza Yousaf’s conduct over in-laws in Gaza

 

Yousaf strongly denied claims he had asked the UK Government for preferential treatment to help Elizabeth and Maged El-Nakla escape from Gaza.

 

Andrew Quinn

30 SEP 2024

 

John Swinney will not order an investigation into Humza Yousaf's conduct when his parents-in-law were trapped in Gaza.

 

Senior Tory MSP Stephen Kerr called for the probe on Monday after reports claimed Yousaf lobbied the UK Government to help Elizabeth and Maged El-Nakla – his wife’s parents – escape from the territory.

 

The couple had been visiting family in the region when Hamas launched their attack on Israel on October 7, which prompted Israel to invade Gaza.

 

But the First Minister said he would not order an investigation into Yousaf, describing the former first minister’s actions as the “normal routine business of government”.

 

“I think what’s important is to focus on the central point in this whole story, which is about the fact that we had citizens from this country who were trapped in Gaza, in an awful conflict and they had to be supported to be brought home,” he said.

 

Asked specifically if he would order a probe under the ministerial code, Swinney said: “I have no intention of doing so.”

 

The First Minister likened the actions of Yousaf to that of his own government in response to the ongoing hostilities in Lebanon.

 

“We have been in touch with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) on that question about Lebanon, as members of the public would expect me to be, as they would expect my predecessor to be in touch on the Gaza situation,” he said.

 

“So this is the normal routine business of government, where your citizens are held in a difficult situation of conflict that you do your best to get them out.”

 

The former first minister has also tersely rejected the accusations of wrongdoing, saying on X, formerly Twitter: “They can try all the smears they want, but they won’t stop me from talking about the atrocities facing the people of Gaza & Lebanon.

 

“As the FOIs show, not a single request was ever made by me for preferential treatment for my in-laws. They left alongside other British nationals.”

 

Kerr told the Times said “there are questions to answer”.

 

No mention of the drug dealing in-laws then?

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 2, 2024, 5:18 a.m. No.21695592   🗄️.is 🔗kun

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/police-scotland-officers-treated-contempt-33786243

 

Police Scotland officers 'treated with contempt' by SNP Government after waiting months for pay offer

 

The Scottish Police Federation warned it was now considering its next course of action in the row over pay.

 

Chris McCall

1 OCT 2024

 

Police officers are are being "treated with contempt" by the Scottish Government after being left waiting months for a formal pay offer.

 

The Scottish Police Federation (SPF), which represents rank-and-file cops, submitted in May a claim for a 5.7 per cent increase for 2024/25.

 

But officers are still waiting for a response five months later. Police pay is set by SNP ministers in collaboration with Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority.

 

David Kennedy, SPF general secretary, said today he was now looking at the "next course of action" in its campaign to ensure members receive the rise they have asked for.

 

"The Chief Constable, the SPA and the Scottish Government have let the service down," Kennedy told 1919 magazine.

 

"We are the backbone of the public sector. We pick up everything else that others don’t do, and we continue to do so.

 

"What is keeping the police service afloat isn’t policy or procedure. What’s keeping it afloat are the people who work for the service – the cops – yet they’re being treated with total contempt.

 

"We demand to be treated fairly, and to be treated with the respect that our members who are hard-working police officers deserve. We will now be looking at what we can legally do within the regulations and that will be the next course of action that we will take.”

 

Police officers are legally prevented from going on strike but can choose to withdraw "goodwill" - which could mean refusing to work late shifts or take on extra responsibilities.

 

Cops secured a seven per cent wage rise last year following a lengthy dispute after an initial claim of 8.5 per cent was repeatedly rejected.

 

The two sides also agreed to commission an independent review into police officer pay and benefits to “identify mechanisms to ensure appropriate wage growth within policing going forward from 2025/26”.

 

The Fraser of Allander Institute was awarded that contract earlier this year by the Police Negotiating Board for Scotland, the body that negotiates the pay, terms and conditions for officers.

 

The first element of this research relates to wage growth from 2025/26 onwards, while the second relates to current pay and benefits and will look at the “unique nature” of the role of a police officer in society.

 

A Scottish Government spokesperson said: “The pay claim for police officers is being progressed through the Police Negotiating Board for Scotland, as is normal practice. We note that Mr Kennedy said [in September] that the claim is progressing in a positive manner.”

 

A spokesperson for the Scottish Police Authority said: “The authority and Police Scotland are working hard, through the Police Negotiating Board for Scotland, to agree an affordable pay award for Scotland’s officers. Discussions remain ongoing.”

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 2, 2024, 5:24 a.m. No.21695621   🗄️.is 🔗kun

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/p-diddys-alleged-accomplices-named-33799564

 

P Diddy's alleged accomplices will be named in lawsuit - and they're household names

 

The names of those claimed to be accomplices of Sean 'Diddy' Combs will 'shock' people, according to Tony Buzbee, who is representing 120 alleged victims.

 

Daniel Bird & Gemma Ryder

2 OCT 2024

 

A lawyer has revealed that some of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' alleged accomplices will be named in an upcoming lawsuit, and they are "household names."

 

Tony Buzbee, who now represents 120 alleged victims of P Diddy's crimes, stated: "The names will shock you. There will come a time when we name others besides Sean Combs, and it's a long list. But because of the seriousness of this case, we are going to ensure, absolutely ensure, that we are right before we do that."

 

Buzbee further announced plans to file lawsuits across multiple states in the coming month, with the intention of naming those involved at a later stage, reports the Mirror. He also mentioned that the claimants are male, and the majority of the alleged assaults took place in New York, Florida, Georgia, and California.

 

The allegations stretch back to 1991, with the youngest alleged victim just egregious behaviour According to Buzbee, 25 of the accusers were minors at the time of the alleged incidents. Many of the allegations are linked to Diddy's famous White Parties and incidents at hotels, which allegedly involved drugs.

 

Buzbee added: "This is an important matter that we intend to aggressively pursue. We will leave no stone unturned to find all potentially liable parties, to include any individual or entity who participated in or benefitted from this victims.

 

"As we do this important work, we ask that the public understand it is very difficult and takes an incredible amount of courage for alleged behavior to come forward.

 

"I ask that we treat these brave individuals with the dignity and compassion that they deserve as they go through this trying time. Further, I'm also asking that if you have been victimised, or are a witness to the allegations, please come forward. Your identity will remain confidential at this time."

 

When asked about the new minors, a spokesperson for Combs told The Mirror of the allegations: "As Mr. Combs' legal team has emphasised, he cannot address every meritless allegation in what has become a reckless media circus.

 

"That said, Mr. Combs emphatically and categorically denies as false and defamatory any claim that he sexually abused anyone, including coerced women. He looks forward to proving his innocence and vindicating himself in court, where the truth will be established based on evidence, not speculation."

 

Prosecutors allege that Combs "abused, threatened, and coerced women and others in his circle to satisfy his sexual desires, safeguard his reputation, and hide his actions." The embattled musician is currently being held at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center as he awaits trial, following the denial of two prior bail requests by a judge.

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 2, 2024, 5:37 a.m. No.21695658   🗄️.is 🔗kun

>>21659459

 

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/over-fifty-criminals-released-early-33801503

 

Over fifty criminals released early under SNP Government scheme have offended again

 

The Government backed an emergency release scheme to help address a crisis in overcrowding in prisons

 

Paul Hutcheon

2 OCT 2024

 

Over fifty criminals freed early under the SNP Government’s emergency release scheme have offended again. The inmates were returned to jail after committing offences including violence and crimes of dishonesty.

 

A total of 477 prisoners were released early over the summer to tackle a crisis in overcrowding. Individuals serving short sentences of less than four years who had 180 days or less left to serve qualified for release.Over fifty criminals freed early under the SNP Government’s emergency release scheme have offended again. The inmates were returned to jail after committing offences including violence and crimes of dishonesty.

 

A total of 477 prisoners were released early over the summer to tackle a crisis in overcrowding. Individuals serving short sentences of less than four years who had 180 days or less left to serve qualified for release.

 

Lifers or those serving time for sexual, domestic abuse or terror-based offences were automatically excluded.

 

According to new figures reported by Sky News, 57 of the inmates are back in prison after reoffending. Twenty cases involved non-sexual crimes of violence and seventeen related to dishonesty. Damage and reckless behaviour accounted for fewer than five cases while there were eight crimes against society and the same number of antisocial offences.

 

A Scottish Prison Service (SPS) spokesperson said: "We have been open and transparent throughout, publishing the number of individuals released at each stage, followed by a series of breakdowns. The latest publication on returns to custody continues this approach."

 

It comes as new figures show the prison population is projected to be over capacity by more than 1,000 inmates within weeks.

 

The number of prisoners has increased despite the emergency early release programme.

 

Figures released by the SNO Government show the overall prison population has “increased rapidly” since July and is projected to rise even further.

 

The report predicts the population could exceed 9,000 by December, but the capacity of the Scottish Prison Service is around 8,000.

 

First Minister John Swinney said recently the early release of prisoners had not solved overcrowding.

 

He told MSPs: "We still face a serious situation and I fully expect the justice secretary to have to come back to parliament to brief parliament about the current situation. Because although the release of 477 prisoners during June and July as part of the early release scheme has helped, it has not solved the situation. I suspect that will come back to parliament in due course and we are considering the options that are available there."

 

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay said: "We warned that the SNP’s decision to set free hundreds of prisoners before they’d done their time would result in more crime on Scotland’s streets - and that’s exactly what has happened.

 

“Despite knowing this to be inevitable, ministers still decided to recklessly open the prison gates.

 

“This mass reoffending comes after it emerged that the vast majority of victims were not even told about early release and represents yet another example of SNP soft-touch justice.

 

“Worryingly, the SNP Government’s botched prison-building programme, coupled with the projected rise in the prison population, means we’re likely to see even more offenders freed early by ministers.”

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 3, 2024, 7:48 a.m. No.21701611   🗄️.is 🔗kun

>>21695415

 

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/kemi-badenoch-launches-attack-nicola-33802753

 

Kemi Badenoch launches attack on Nicola Sturgeon over trans rapist placed in women's prison

 

Kemi Badenoch claimked "the SNP put a sex offender in a women’s prison" during her speech at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham.

 

Andrew Quinn

2 OCT 2024

 

A Tory leadership contender has taken a dig at Nicola Sturgeon over a trans rapist being held in a women's prison. Kemi Badenoch claimed "the SNP put a sex offender in a women’s prison" during her speech at the Conservative party conference in Birmingham.

 

She also gloated that "Nicola Sturgeon has gone". Isla Bryson was initially sent to a women's prison after being convicted of two counts of rape under the name Adam Graham, before they were diverted to a male prison following a public outcry.

 

The decision was taken by the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) but Sturgeon was blamed for the row by opposition parties, as well as being criticised for using female pronouns to describe Bryson.

 

It came soon after Tory Scottish Secretary Alister Jack blocked the SNP Government's gender recognition reform bill, which would have made it easier for people to switch genders.

 

Badenoch, who recently had a spat with actor David Tennant over trans women using women's toilets, criticised former first minister Sturgeon on Wednesday afternoon.

 

She said: "For too long, government stayed silent as women were sacked for saying that a man cannot be a woman. I fought for them while Labour called them bigots.

 

"It wasn’t until the SNP put a sex offender in a women’s prison that they understood the fight I was leading. We won that battle. Nicola Sturgeon has gone. And Labour now accept our argument."

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 5, 2024, 3:23 a.m. No.21712147   🗄️.is 🔗kun

>>21659455

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy4373dp4ego

 

Chris Clements

Social affairs correspondent, BBC Scotland

 

4 October 2024

 

Ten new arrests have been made in connection with allegations of historical abuse at a residential school in North Ayrshire, BBC Scotland News has learned.

 

Police Scotland confirmed the seven men and three women, aged between 52 and 77, were questioned about the treatment of children at Kerelaw in Stevenston.

 

Two years ago a former teacher and a care worker were jailed for sexually and physically abusing 28 children at the site, which closed in 2006.

 

The police investigation is looking at allegations against other individuals dating as far back to the 1970s.

 

Kerelaw opened in 1970, initially as a council-run residential unit for boys but later became co-educational, with a mixed sex secure unit added in 1983.

 

It catered for young people with behavioural or psychological challenges - many of whom had been involved in alcohol or drug use, or petty crime.

 

The site was the largest council-run establishment of its kind in Scotland.

 

In 2022, the trial of former art and PE teacher Matthew George and care worker John Muldoon heard that violence and sexual abuse were "rife", with vulnerable children too scared to report their ordeals.

 

The trial heard evidence that boys were lined up in the gym hall and hit with golf balls, and one child was beaten with a mop and forced to eat soap.

 

George was jailed for 16 years, while Muldoon was given a 12-year-sentence for crimes including rape.

 

It was the second time the pair had been convicted of abuse at Kerelaw.

 

The Crown and Procurator Fiscal Service said reports from police relating to 10 individuals had been received.

 

It is understood a case is also being prepared against another person, aged in their 70s, who was arrested separately. A court hearing is expected in the near future.

 

The school at Kerelaw closed in 2004, but the secure unit stayed open until 2006.

 

A 2009 investigation by Glasgow City Council - which had taken over running the school from the old Strathclyde Regional Council - found Kerelaw had been badly managed.

 

Evidence about Kerelaw has also been heard by the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry which has yet to publish its findings.

Anonymous ID: be6dba Oct. 5, 2024, 12:51 p.m. No.21714339   🗄️.is 🔗kun

Canada #64 >>21713199

Experienced Boat Captain Captures Gigantic, Mysterious Monster-Shaped Sonar Image at Loch Ness, Sending the ‘Nessie Craze’ Into Full Swing Yet Again!

by Paul Serran Oct. 5, 2024

 

The strange shape suspected of being the Loch Ness monster is shown 328 feet above the surface of the loch /UNPIXSUp in the Highlands of Scotland, the by-now usual craze is in full swing, with brand new sightings of the Loch Ness Monster, one of the planet’s most famous folkloric creatures.

 

It was back in the dark ages when Saint Columba, an Irish monk, famously encountered what he called a ‘water beast’ swimming in the River Ness, which flows from the ‘loch’, a highland lake.

 

Then, almost a hundred years ago, in the 1930s, a local hotel manager burst into the local bar one evening claiming to have just seen a ‘whale-like creature’ in Loch Ness.

 

The news coverage of this event kick-started the modern Loch Ness craze spanning almost a century, and that apparently is not about to go away any time soon.

 

Daily Mail reported:

“Shaun Sloggie, a seasoned Loch Ness skipper, was cruising across the loch when he spotted a mysterious shape on sonar. While its source remains unclear, Sloggie, 30, admits he’s ‘never seen anything like it. The strangeness of it was chilling – it’s the sort of thing that leaves you speechless,’ he said.”

 

Slogg and maritime pilot Liam McKenzie were working on a normal day, doing their usual rounds at Cruise Loch Ness, when they noticed the strange shape on the sonar.

 

It happened about two weeks ago, as they were preparing for another vessel’s arrival when suddenly the sonar flashed up.

 

“The sonar indicated that a large object was lurking at a depth of around 98 metres. He described it as ‘the biggest thing I’ve ever seen.’

 

With its elongated shape and distinct features hinting at air pockets, the team couldn’t help but wonder if the sonar reading was tied to the infamous Loch Ness Monster. ‘We’ve seen all sorts of fish that shouldn’t be here, but this? This was different,’ Sloggie said. […] ‘We’re not sonar experts, but I’ve never seen anything like it’.”

 

When they returned to the scene to investigate, the mysterious contact had vanished.

 

“Spookily, the last major sonar contact in Loch Ness occurred almost exactly four years ago, on September 24, 2020.”

 

Many images of the fabled creature have been proven to be fakes, but it has not stopped tourists travelling to the area every year in hope of seeing Nessie.

 

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/10/experienced-boat-captain-captures-gigantic-mysterious-monster-shaped/

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 6, 2024, 5:11 a.m. No.21718694   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>7320 >>6478 >>2891

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https://youtu.be/YB4Ckho3SPw

 

FERRY FIASCO: Anger as Ardrossan harbour work STILL not started meaning new ferries CAN'T use it

 

The Scottish Sun

366K subscribers

6,888 views Oct 5, 2024 #scotland #ferryfiasco #politics

 

AT Holyrood this week MSPs across all parties voiced anger at the lack of work with Ardrossan harbour redevelopment.

 

The work is needed so the new ferry MV Glen Sannox can use the port, as at the moment the new boat is unable to dock at the harbour as it is too big.

 

Locals are worried that the nearby harbour Troon, will be permanently used instead.

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 6, 2024, 9:56 a.m. No.21719995   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>9998

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https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/cash-strapped-snp-government-splash-33795369

 

Cash-strapped SNP Government splash out 'eye-watering' £28m on hated care bill which Neil Gray refuses to axe

 

SNP Ministers are refusing to axe Nicola Sturgeon's flagship National Care Service bill despite most stakeholders walking out and blasting the 'botched' design and plans.

 

David Walker

1 OCT 2024

 

The cash-strapped Scottish Government has splashed out an "eye-watering" £28m in attempting to force through its hated National Care Service bill. The doomed policy has been torn apart by every stakeholder involved, with councils, who are meant to be co-creating it, pulling out last week.

 

Despite all this, the proposals are limping on as SNP Ministers refuse to kill off Nicola Sturgeon's brainchild. It would centralise social care and put it under the control of the government, with councils overseeing it. The former First Minister previously described it as the most significant reforms since the NHS.

 

But the framework bill has been slated for writing a blank cheque on behalf of the taxpayer, with costs estimated to sky-rocket to billions of pounds. Unions and council umbrella body Cosla were meant to be involved but pulled out citing concerns about the centralisation of powers.

 

Health Secretary Neil Gray has pleaded with stakeholders to get back around the table but is facing growing pressure to finally axe it. The Scottish Tories pointed out that creating the plans has already cost the public purse £28m, with this expected to grow before the policy is meant to go live in 2028/29, when the Nats could be already kicked out of office.

 

Scottish Tory Deputy Health spokeswoman Tess White questioned Mr Gray as she called on the government to finally drop their "doomed" plans, which is predicted to cost about £2bn in total. She said: "Taxpayers will be astonished that over £28 million has already been squandered on the SNP’s doomed National Care Service.

 

“Enough is enough, the nationalists need to pull the plug on their unaffordable, centralised power grab which no one supports, before a further penny of scarce resources is wasted. It’s just common sense that every penny allocated to this flawed bill should be given to cash-strapped councils, who understand local care needs far better than SNP bureaucrats in Edinburgh.

 

“Council chiefs, trade unions, and NHS bosses are united in their opposition to this fatally flawed scheme but, in typical SNP fashion, Neil Gray is ploughing ahead regardless.”

 

NHS bosses have aired their concerns about the impact of the plans but have yet to pull out officially, with a decision on this expected next week. If this happens, then it could be the death knell for the policy, with the Nats being forced to go back to the drawing board.

 

Scottish Labour Health Spokeswoman Jackie Baillie also blasted the National Care Service as she urged Mr Gray to spend the money elsewhere on bolstering the social care sector. She labelled the legislation "botched" and added that it will "not make a difference to social care now."

 

Asked by SNP MSP Jackie Dunbar if Mr Gray agreed that everyone should get back round the table, he said: “Yes, I do.”He added that the policy is not about “party politics” and said it is “crucial” people who use social care are at the heart of reform: “We will continue to work with individual councils. The door is open, should COSLA wish to engage too.”

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 6, 2024, 10:09 a.m. No.21720034   🗄️.is 🔗kun

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https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/more-100-sex-offenders-freed-33824050

 

More than 100 sex offenders freed from jail without finishing rehab in SNP's soft-touch Scotland

 

The Scottish Government and the Scottish Prison Service have been blasted after more than 100 beasts were freed from jail without completely court mandated programmes to stop them re-offending.

 

David Walker

4 OCT 2024

 

More than 100 moderate to high risk sex offenders failed to complete a mandatory rehab programme before being released from jail, according to shock new figures. Concerns have been raised that women and children are being put at risk if the criminals decide to re-offend.

 

It is the latest example of SNP soft-touch justice after nearly 500 cons were let out of prisons early in a failed bid to quell overcrowding. Dozens of them went onto commit more crimes after the Nats failed to heed warnings from victims groups and opposition parties.

 

Freedom of information data showed that 158 prisoners were released from jails before they completed the court mandated Moving Forward to Change (MF2C) programme between March 2021 and June 2024. It is aimed at reducing the risk of reoffending among males convicted of sex crimes.

 

A judge usually sentences offenders to complete it as part of their prison sentence with medium to high risk males the main targets. The main excuses given were that some did not have sufficient time to complete it, while others were refused places on it and then released.

 

Campaign group For Women Scotland told the Herald that it was "wilfully reckless" to let potentially dangerous men off the hook. A spokeswoman said: “While rehabilitation programmes are not a silver bullet, they have been shown to reduce rates of recidivism for this category of offender.

 

“Sex offenders should not have the option of refusing places on such programmes, and those released before completion should be bound to continue in the community as a condition of parole. Anything less is wilfully reckless and will put women and children and risk.

 

“We also know that the number of registered sex offenders in Scotland has risen by 50% over the past decade and that hundreds breach their notification requirements every year. Watering down the mechanisms currently in place to rehabilitate these men will only make the situation worse.”

 

HMP Glenochil, near Alloa, HMP Edinburgh and HMP Barlinnie had the most registered beasts who were released before completing the course. Figures show that as of August 2024, there were 7,120 registered sex offenders in Scotland, a 22% increase since December 2020.

 

Scottish Tory Deputy Justice Spokeswoman Sharon Dowey blasted the figures. She said: "Victims will be alarmed that scores of sex offenders are being released without carrying out this compulsory programme. The SNP’s failure to fully fund our prisons means there is a continued lack of focus on prisoner rehabilitation.

 

"That means many inmates are totally ill-equipped to integrate positively back into our communities. SNP ministers must show some common sense and prioritise the needs of victims over criminals and ensure every sexual offender completes this programme before leaving prison.”

 

A Scottish Prison Service spokesman said: “The rehabilitation of individuals in our care, supporting their personal journey, reducing their risk of reoffending, and helping to build safer communities, are all key priorities. Restrictions imposed to keep people safe during the Covid pandemic, challenges with staff resourcing and our prisoner transport contract, and the high and complex population we are currently managing, have all impacting on access to offender behaviour programmes in recent years.

 

“However, they remain a key priority and work is well underway on increasing access to these courses, which are just one of the ways in our staff support those in our care and prepare them for release.”

 

A Scottish Government spokeswoman said: “The re-designed national programme for sexual offending, Moving Forward 2 Change (MF2C), is delivered in custody and in the community. The independent Parole Board make decisions about whether an individual is ready to be released based on risk to the public.”

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 6, 2024, 11:02 a.m. No.21720213   🗄️.is 🔗kun

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https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/call-probe-police-scotlands-orwellian-33828030

 

Call for probe into Police Scotland's 'Orwellian' plan to use AI and facial recognition technology

 

Chief Constable Jo Farrell is pushing ahead with a six-year plan to bring in the controversial new biometric technology, which has led to legal challenges south of the border along with multiple errors and 'false alerts'

 

Ben Borland

5 OCT 2024

 

Police Scotland’s proposal to use live facial recognition technology has been criticised by the Scottish Lib Dems, who are asking why the SNP Government don't appear to be concerned.

 

The use of similar technology by police forces south of the border has led to legal challenges, with South Wales Police recording 2,883 false alerts and making only 72 arrests.

 

Campaigners have highlighted a series of problems, from the possibility of misuse by crooked cops to the propensity for errors, particularly in misidentifying ethnic minorities and women.

 

Last month, Chief Constable Jo Farrell vowed to utilise Artificial Intelligence and live facial recognition technology as part of a six-year strategy. She compared the move to medical breakthroughs in detecting cancer, insisting it would be an “abdication” of her duties if she failed to “keep pushing” on the use of AI biometric tech.

 

But the Lib Dems are now asking the Scottish Government if legal advice had been sought and whether ministers had engaged with the force to discuss the plans. Justice spokesman Liam McArthur has submitted 40 parliamentary questions into the policy, including whether it is compatible with “equalities and civil liberties”.

 

On Thursday, 65 cross-party politicians, including David Davis, Joanna Cherry KC and former Shadow Attorney General Shami Chakrabarti, called for an “immediate stop” to live facial recognition surveillance across the UK. They were backed by 31 organisations including Amnesty International, citing “discriminatory impacts”.

 

Professor Angela Daly, from the University of Dundee’s Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science has described live facial recognition as “not fit for purpose”. And a report by Holyrood’s justice subcommittee criticised the “lack of accuracy” and concluded the technology was “currently not fit for use by Police Scotland”.

 

Mr McArthur said: “I am concerned that decisions that dramatically reframe the relationship between the police and the public are being treated as an inevitable consequence of the march of technology. There needs to be a compelling need, an appropriate legal basis and a proper public debate before the police can consider moving forward with measures like this. That simply has not happened.

 

“If the Scottish Government share these concerns, then they have been awfully quiet about it. Certainly they are concerns that the Justice Committee heard loudly and clearly in the previous session of parliament. Ministers and senior officers need to set out why these decisions are being taken and answer for the consequences.

 

“The police need to be provided with the resources they need to do their jobs. At the same time, the public should have confidence that their rights will be protected. These proposals should not simply be waved through. I look forward to a comprehensive response from the Scottish Government to my concerns.”

 

Mr McArthur also cited reports over “19% accuracy” with facial recognition technology experienced by the Met Police. His questions included whether “a reliable estimate of the false negative rate”, and false positive rate had been provided; whether legal advice had been sought; and “view of the overall accuracy”, as well as around data retention.

 

Jake Hurfurt, head of research and investigations at Big Brother Watch, has previously said live facial recognition technology is “incompatible with a democratic society and should be banned“.

 

He said: “Britain needs to have a proper conversation about the role big data and AI [artificial intelligence] plays in our policing, rather than allowing the government and the police to cobble together patchwork legal justifications to experiment on the public with intrusive and Orwellian technology. We’re sleepwalking into a high-tech police state.“

 

The Scottish Government said: “The lawful, effective and proportionate use of any technology with facial recognition capability is an operational matter for Police Scotland, who must abide by the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner’s statutory code of practice.”

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 6, 2024, 11:45 a.m. No.21720391   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>0504 >>0541

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https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/scottish-news/13651175/barlinnie-scotland-criminals-jobs-secret-drug-mules/

 

INSIDE JOB Fears Scots criminals are applying for jobs as screws to serve as secret drug mules

 

Prison boss says "drugs will get into prison" despite a battle to keep them out

 

Prison boss says "drugs will get into prison" despite a battle to keep them out

 

Colan Lamont

5 Oct 2024

 

THE governor of Scotland’s biggest jail fears criminals are applying for jobs as screws to serve as secret drug mules.

 

THE governor of Scotland’s biggest jail fears criminals are applying for jobs as screws to serve as secret drug mules.

 

Barlinnie boss Mick Stoney admits the Glasgow nick is fighting a losing battle against illicit substances.

 

And he said he could not rule out the possibility that underworld figures were recruiting staff to break the law themselves.

 

He told BBC documentary Inside Barlinnie: “When people get corrupted, we’re not quite sure of the route.

 

“We don’t know.

 

"But are there people taking up employment in the prison service for that sole purpose?

 

“There could be because there is money to be made.

 

"We fight the battle as best we can but drugs will get into prison because they will go to any extreme.”

 

Barlinnie, opened in 1882, has been ruled no longer fit for purpose.

 

It will be replaced in 2027 by £100million HMP Glasgow.

 

With in excess of 1,400 inmates, it is more than 40 per cent over capacity.

 

And drugs and violence are rife.

 

The three-part BBC series includes shocking scenes where inmates threaten staff on camera.

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https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/disgraceful-john-swinney-humza-yousafs-33831992

 

'Disgraceful' John Swinney and Humza Yousaf's drug deaths shame as pair snub meetings about 'national disgrace'

 

The two SNP First Ministers have failed to take any meetings about the 'national disgrace' despite over 1,000 Scots dying every year due to drug misuse.

 

David Walker

6 OCT 2024

 

John Swinney and Humza Yousaf have been branded "disgraceful" after a new publication suggested that they have not held any meetings about drug deaths while being First Minister. This is despite Nicola Sturgeon declaring the issue a "national disgrace" when she was in Bute House.

 

The number of people who died due to drug misuse in Scotland rose sharply again in 2023, with 1,172 deaths recorded, 12% up on 2022. It means that the country remains the drug death capital of Europe and has a higher rate than every other part of the UK, despite having the same laws as them.

 

They are 2.7 times as high as the 2022 rates for England and Northern Ireland, and 2.1 times as high as the 2022 rate in Wales. Scotland averaged 277 deaths per million people aged 15-64 in 2023. In comparison, the next highest countries were Estonia with 95 deaths per million people and Norway with 86 deaths per million.

 

Despite this "national disgrace" a freedom of information request revealed that the two most recent First Ministers have not had any meetings about drug fatalities during their time in office. The question said: "Since John Swinney became First Minister, how many meetings has he had which focused on drug deaths?

 

"During Humza Yousaf's time as First Minister, how many meetings did he attend which focused on drug deaths?" In response, the Scottish Government said "nil" with this dating between March 2023 and August 20 2024.

 

Critics blasted the fact that the issue was not important enough to be discussed by the leader of the country. Scottish Tory MSP Sue Webber told the Scottish Daily Express: "Under the SNP, drug deaths are Scotland’s national shame and it is frankly disgraceful that neither Humza Yousaf nor John Swinney held any meetings about this at Bute House during their time in office.

 

“Scotland is the drug deaths capital of Europe and clearly the nationalists’ approach isn’t working, with over a thousand Scots losing their lives to drugs last year. SNP ministers, who are stuck in the Holyrood bubble, have ran out of ideas to tackle this epidemic. That is why I would urge them to back the Right to Recovery bill, which would take a common-sense approach to this crisis, by enshrining in law a right to treatment.”

 

The SNP have long been accused of not dealing with the national emergency properly, with Ms Sturgeon confessing herself that she "took her eye" off the ball. She even sacked her Drugs Minister at the time, Joe Fitzpatrick, after drug death figures rose to their highest ever level in 2020, hitting 1,339.

 

There is currently no active Drugs Minister, with Christina McKelvie taking a break from government due to cancer treatment. The previous incumbent, Elena Whitham, quit the role due to personal issues.

 

The Scottish Government have called on more powers from the UK Government to combat drug deaths, including legalising the possession of illegal substances. They have sanctioned the opening of a drug taking room in Glasgow which is set to open before the end of the year.

 

The Scottish Government has been approached for comment.

 

The military guarded the opium fields in Afghanistan for the Crown. They are all complicit in the poisoning of our youth. Humzy's brother is a dealer for fuck sake. They didn't attend because they simply don't give a fuck about the youth of Scotland.

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 6, 2024, 12:33 p.m. No.21720665   🗄️.is 🔗kun

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Disgraceful John Swinney and Humza Yousafs drug deaths shame as pair snub meetings about national disgrace

 

SNP's low emission zones lead to £1m in fines A MONTH for long-suffering motorists

 

Hard-pressed Scots drivers are forking out more than £1m a month to councils in Dundee, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh if they drive in the city centre in an old vehicle.

 

David Walker

6 OCT 2024

 

The SNP's low emission zones (LEZ) are bringing in £1m worth of fines a month as long-suffering motorists are forced to fork out to help keep cash-strapped councils afloat. Four of Scotland's biggest cities have introduced areas where high-polluting vehicles are banned, with fines sent out to those who breach the rules.

 

Glasgow was the first to bring in a LEZ last year with this being plagued with issues, including dozens of council-owned vehicles being outlawed from working within the city centre. Punitive notices were also sent out illegally, leading to appeals overturning hundreds of them, as they weren't sent through signed-for mail.

 

Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen launched the zones this summer and have already raked in thousands of pounds to boost their coffers. According to the Sunday Post, a huge 75,011 penalties have been handed out so far, with this bringing in about £6.8m.

 

Local authorities are meant to be utilising this cash for green projects, with Glasgow City Council confirming that they will be creating inner city havens for bees as well as planting more trees throughout the city. Bus stop roofs will also be covered in grasses and wildflowers to encourage bees and butterflies.

 

The severity of the fines handed out depends on how often a driver infringes in a LEZ with the same vehicle, with these being on a scale from £60 for the first breach to £960 if they drive into the zone five or more times. The statistics show that 1,346 maximum penalties have been handed out, totalling £1.3m.

 

Monthly data is published by Glasgow, Dundee and Edinburgh, with Aberdeen refusing to follow suit. Figures for the three cities from August show that 9,948 fines were recorded worth about £964,800. It means only 587 drivers would need to breach the rules in Aberdeen for this to total over £1m.

 

Critics have hit out at the lack of public transport options which may be forcing Scots into getting penalised as they can't afford to buy a newer vehicle. Scottish Tory Transport spokesman Graham Simpson said: "Hard-pressed motorists are continuing to bear the brunt of the SNP's savage and sustained cuts to councils.

 

"With fines hitting £1m in a single month, it is clear many simply have no option but to enter low emission zones to get to work or to visit family and friends. If ministers want to encourage people out of their cars, they should finally deliver reliable public transport services."

 

Glasgow holds the record for dishing out the most fines in a month, with this happening in July 2023, a month after the zone started and after the relaxed period in June where motorists were given a chance to get used to the new rules. A total of 6,139 fines were issued, totalling £426,180.

 

Edinburgh had the highest number of penalties given out in a month in August when 5,682 were recorded, bringing in £541,740. Dundee has the lowest number and value at 1,520 in August, raking in £130,140.

 

Transport Scotland said: "LEZs are key to improving air quality, protecting public health and encouraging more sustainable transport options. Scotland enjoys good air quality compared to much of Europe but further continued improvement is necessary to protect human health."

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 6, 2024, 2:01 p.m. No.21721134   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>1144 >>5841 >>6436 >>7154 >>8521

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https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/police-probing-claims-fake-company-33829181

 

Police probing claims fake company received payments for SNP office refurbishment

 

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Receipts allegedly made out to a non-existent firm totalling more than £100,000 for work to create a media suite are being considered by Crown prosecutors.

 

John Ferguson

6 OCT 2024

 

Prosecutors investigating SNP fraud allegations are examining evidence that a fake company received payments for refurbishment work carried out on the party’s headquarters.

 

Costs of over £100,000 were said to be detailed on receipts for work on a “media suite” at their Edinburgh office.

 

But investigators have been probing information which suggests the company which received the payments never existed.

 

The Sunday Mail understands that almost £500,000 of potential embezzlement is now being considered in total by police with one of the biggest items relating to the work on the HQ on the capital’s Jackson’s Entry.

 

We can also reveal how:

 

  • A major high street bank flagged suspicious transactions on accounts connected with the SNP last year and;

 

  • Crown prosecutors have stepped up their investigation with movement on the case expected in the coming weeks.

 

A source said: “A bank flagged up large transactions on SNP related accounts to the police in 2023 which they wanted to query.

 

“The bank was acting in line with its legal duty. Often these things turn out to be perfectly innocent, someone is buying a house for example, but there is a process that has to be gone through.

 

“Contacting the police was a precursor to contacting the account holders to ask them to explain the transactions. However the police made it clear they were aware and no further action would be required from the bank.”

 

A second source said: “One of the biggest items being looked at is a six figure sum which on paper appears to have been spent creating a media suite at the Edinburgh offices.

 

“There are receipts but it is unclear whether the company named on receipts really existed.

 

“As things stand the total amount of potential embezzlement is around half a million pounds so this is very serious stuff.

 

“The police have handed over their findings to prosecutors and it is in their hands now. It is unlikely to be too much longer before we see movement on this, it is very much live, things are beginning to move quickly behind the scenes.

 

“Teams are up and running and independent counsel are reviewing all of the police findings.”

 

Accounts for 2020 show the SNP paid £615,000 on an office refurbishment of its rented premises.

 

Figures showed £615,270 of “tangible assets” were purchased in 2020, with £385,520 spent on additional furniture, fixtures and fittings, and £229,750 on office and computer equipment.

 

The Operation Branchform probe was initially focused on how cash raised in 2017 and 2019 as part of a referendum appeal has been spent.

 

Concerns were raised when SNP accounts showed there was less than £100,000 in the bank at the end of 2019, despite £600,000 being donated.

 

That sparked at least 19 criminal complaints. After the probe began, Murrell loaned the SNP £107,620 to help with “cash flow”.

 

The Sunday Mail revealed the accounts were under scrutiny in early 2021.

 

Police Scotland’s chief constable admitted in 2023 the investigation had “moved beyond” the initial inquiries of alleged fraud.

 

This wider probe is related to evidence of embezzlement.

 

Murrell and Sturgeon’s home was searched and police are investigating purchases believed to have been made with party cash.

 

Sturgeon, her husband and former SNP CEO Peter Murrell, and former treasurer Colin Beattie were all arrested and questioned as suspects.

 

Murrell, 59, was charged with the embezzlement of funds in April and Sturgeon and Beattie remain under investigation.

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 6, 2024, 2:03 p.m. No.21721144   🗄️.is 🔗kun

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Jackie Baillie, Scottish Labour’s Deputy Leader, said: “These allegations are deeply concerning and it’s right that the police have investigated. The Crown Office need to determine the question of dishonesty and who should be charged.

 

“For too long, a culture of secrecy has flourished on the SNP’s watch - the public deserve transparency about how they have operated when Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell were in charge.”

 

Scottish Conservative deputy chairwoman Pam Gosal MSP said: “This is just the latest shocking revelation in what has been a long-running case and murkiness surrounding the SNP’s finances is only continuing to grow.

 

“It is crucial that all figures within the SNP continue to co-operate with this investigation and are fully transparent at all times.”

 

In February last year, Sturgeon announced she would quit as first minister in February last year - the week before police started interviewing senior party officials.

 

Murrell stepped down from his position the following month after it emerged he had lied over a Sunday Mail story revealing 30,000 people had left the party.

 

Witnesses have been interviewed multiple times, including about whether a video uncovered by the Sunday Mail links Nicola Sturgeon to fraud claims.

 

On the tape, the ex-first minister raged that the SNP finances have “never been stronger”.

 

She said: “There are no reasons for people to be concerned about the party’s finances and all of us need to be careful about not suggesting that there is.”

 

We told in December how the purchase of a £95,000 Jaguar I-Pace SUV is also part of the investigation.

 

A car fitting the description of the Jaguar was pictured on Murrell and Sturgeon’s driveway in March 2021 but has since been sold.

 

A £110,000 camper van was seized from Murrell’s mum’s drive in Dunfermline last year as part of the investigation.

 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “On 9 August, 2024, we presented the findings of the investigation so far to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and we await their direction on what further action should be taken.”

 

The most recent accounts for last year came with a health warning from independent auditors, who offered a qualified opinion due to some financial paperwork being missing.

 

The accounts state that some “cash and cheques received, relating to membership, donations and raffle income were not kept by the Party prior to July 2023”.

 

The auditor added: “We have been unable to satisfy ourselves by alternative means regarding the completeness of income for the current and prior year in respect of the above limitation in scope.”

 

Leading Scottish criminal defence lawyer Thomas Leonard Ross KC insisted yesterday the Branchform investigation “cannot go on indefinitely”.

 

He said: “Once somebody is charged then they have the right to a trial within a reasonable time”.

 

An SNP spokeswoman said: “While the police investigation has reportedly been completed and passed over to the Crown Office, the case remains active and it would be inappropriate to comment on anonymised speculation, or about the party’s legal position.”

 

A spokesman for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service explained the process around their investigation: “Before deciding what action to take, if any, in the public interest, prosecutors will consider if there is enough evidence. There must be evidence from at least two separate sources to establish that a crime was committed and that the person under investigation was the perpetrator.

 

“This evaluation will involve a thorough examination of the numerous witness statements and extensive evidence collected by police. Prosecutors may instruct the police to conduct further investigations before taking a decision.

 

“Decisions on how to proceed are taken by prosecutors acting independently, and are based upon available evidence, legal principles, and the merits of each case. They are not influenced by political events.”

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 6, 2024, 2:38 p.m. No.21721311   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>1322 >>1337 >>0541

>>21659459

>>21659457

 

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/prisoner-transfer-firm-geoamey-paid-33828264

 

Prisoner transfer firm GeoAmey paid out £5m to shareholders despite massive fines over failures

 

The Sunday Mail can reveal the huge dividends being paid by the company which has been responsible for a catalogue of more than 14,000 delays in criminal hearings.

 

Jennifer Hyland

6 OCT 2024

 

Prisoner transfer firm GeoAmey handed out £5 million to shareholders despite wreaking havoc in the Scottish justice system with inmates being late to court.

 

The Sunday Mail can reveal the huge dividends being paid by the company which has been responsible for a catalogue of more than 14,000 delays in criminal hearings.

 

GeoAmey, which has a £238 million contract to escort prisoners, has already been fined £4 million over performance issues and was handed money by the Scottish Government to try to prop up its failing service

 

A total of £1.8 million of taxpayers’ cash has been granted to the firm this year with a £2.2 million top-up due next year.

 

But newly published accounts reveal the Manchester-based business, which also has a prisoner escort contract with the Ministry of Justice in England, paid dividends of £5 million to shareholders during 2023.

 

And six members of senior management earned a total income of £846,000 - an average of £140,000 each.

 

Last night Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP called on the Justice Secretary to hold GeoAmey to account.

 

He said: “It seems that GEOAmey is being rewarded for providing a woefully sub-standard service. Court time has been wasted and victims, defendants and court staff have been put through the mill.

 

“It’s no wonder that the firm has repeatedly failed to shape up. It knows that all it will get is an ineffectual slap on the wrist from the Scottish Government.

 

“The Justice Secretary must put a halt to this. She has a responsibility to ensure that Scotland’s justice system is safe, effective and well-resourced. That should include kicking GEOAmey to the curb unless they start to deliver.”

 

The accounts also revealed the firm’s total revenue for the year (2023) was £108.2million and it made a profit after tax of £3.7 million - an increase of more than £1.1 million on the previous year.

 

In 2021, the firm reported that profitability was “adversely affected” by the SCCPES (Scottish Court Custody and Prisoner Escorting Services) contract, “which was loss-making during the year”. In 2022, it added, there was a larger loss.

 

The report blamed labour market issues leading to reduced staff availability, “and the impact of performance penalty regime within the contract against increasing and uncapped customer demand”.

 

An Audit Scotland report last year revealed the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) had taken action to support improvement in GeoAmey’s performance but were described as having limited impact.

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 6, 2024, 2:40 p.m. No.21721322   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>1337

>>21721311

>>21659459

>>21659457

 

……………………………………………………………………………..contiuned………………………………………………………………………….

 

GeoAmey was the sole bidder for its eight-year £238million deal awarded in 2018 after Serco and previous holder G4S pulled out.

 

Staff shortages have since led to delays in criminal trials and hearings with the Law Society of Scotland describing the problem as “disgraceful” in July 2023.

 

GeoAmey has also struggled to recruit or retain guards due to low wages.

 

The latest available figures show that between April and last September there were 14,236 late prisoner arrivals.

 

There were 1516 delays to court proceedings due to the late arrival of a prisoner or failure to bring that prisoner to a courtroom and 18,730 undue delays in the departure of a prisoner from court.

 

In October 2023, GEOAmey’s staffing levels had dropped to around 520 full-time equivalents, a decrease of between 20 and 25 per cent on required levels to deliver the service.

 

Asked about the accounts, GeoAmey said: “GEOAmey is dedicated to providing reliable and secure services to the UK’s Criminal Justice Systems, while endeavouring to ensure we offer good value for public money.

 

“Our annual accounts cover all the services we offer across the UK, not just those under the Scottish Court Custody and Prisoner Escort Service (SCCPES) contract in Scotland.

 

“As is widely understood, the post-COVID period and other external factors have significantly changed the operating environment of the SCCPES contract. This was confirmed by the Auditor General for Scotland in his December 2023 report.

 

In late 2023 we worked with the Scottish Government to recalibrate the contract, to reflect the revised operating environment.

 

"Since then, we have seen continuing improvements in service performance, increased investment in attracting and retaining employees and a significant increase in staffing levels. We know there is more to do, and we are committed to working with all stakeholders to ensure we play our role in delivering a high quality and reliable service to the Criminal Justice Partners in Scotland.

 

A Scottish Prison Service spokesperson said: “We continue to be focused on delivering a prisoner transport contract that meets the needs of those in our care, the Scottish justice system, and the country as a whole, both now and in the future.

 

“Following the recalibration of our contract with GEOAmey, with support from Scottish Government, we have seen improved staffing levels, with reduced attrition, and continuous improvement in performance, including for journeys to court and hospitals.

 

“However, we are not complacent and will continue to work with our partners and monitor its performance to ensure it meets the needs of all.”

 

Justice Secretary Angela Constance said: “The additional funding the Scottish Government provided to support the Scottish Prison Service and other partners in delivering an improvement in the GEOAmey contract was provided strictly on the condition it directly benefited staff through their pay.

 

“It has led to improved staff numbers and a significant reduction in the number of failed, cancelled or late journeys by GEOAmey to court and hospitals.

 

“SPS is continuing to monitor the performance of the contract carefully to ensure we see a level of service which meets the needs we expect.”

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 6, 2024, 2:44 p.m. No.21721337   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>0541

>>21721311

>>21721322

 

Shareholders making plenty out of the misery of others. At least 1/4 of prisoners in prisoners are on remand…no guilt yet established and can be on remand for up to 2 years without trial. It's the same with the courts and the police too, all are corporations and all with shareholders.

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 6, 2024, 3:10 p.m. No.21721417   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>2607

>>21659456

 

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/covid-doctor-warns-xec-variant-33831390

 

Covid doctor warns XEC variant could see return of masks and social distancing

 

The XEC variant of Covid-19, which is currently surging across the UK, has the potential to fuel a tripledemic this winter.

 

Christopher Sharp

6 OCT 2024

 

A doctor has issued a warning that the XEC variant of Covid-19 could see the return of face masks and social distancing, three years after the end of the final pandemic lockdown.

 

Dr Joseph Ambani warned of "significant potential" for the new strain to trigger a crippling tripledemic this winter, where influenza, RSV, and Covid-19 could simultaneously skyrocket.

 

The healthcare expert from Glowbar LDN warned about the risks: "Unlike previous variants, XEC's immune-evasive properties could increase the risk of co-infections, posing a serious threat, particularly to individuals whose immunity has already been weakened post-Covid."

 

He said: "This could lead to not just overlapping infections but more severe illness in vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions."

 

Dr Ambani didn't stop there; he also raised the alarm that the XEC variant might push the NHS to its limits and escalate demand for ICUs (intensive care units) while possibly heralding a return to familiar Covid-era restrictions. His words spell out concern: "The strain on the NHS could be severe. With hospital resources already stretched to their limits, a tripledemic could bring services to the brink."

 

He added: "What is particularly concerning is the increased demand for ICU care, as patients with compounded respiratory illnesses would require more intensive and prolonged treatment," reports the Express, reports the Mirror.

 

"This may disrupt not only routine care but also delay elective procedures and non-emergency treatments, creating a ripple effect throughout the healthcare system."

 

"Mask mandates and social distancing in high-risk settings, such as hospitals, public transport, and care homes, could be reinstated to protect the most vulnerable. Bubbling may once again be considered for at-risk individuals to minimise their exposure to multiple infections."

 

In response to the threat of XEC, Dr Ambani called for government action: "Increased vaccination efforts, especially for flu and Covid, will be essential, and the public may need to renew their commitment to protective measures to prevent overwhelming the system."

 

Other health experts are sounding the alarm about XEC, with the Manchester Evening News sharing insights from Dr Hellen Wall: "At the moment, it seems to be a bit more flu-like than previous iterations of Covid, with a high temperature, a cough, aching body, headache. Generally, if you've got true flu, you're bed-bound.With Covid, you might actually be quite well."

 

Dr Wall warned that the similarities between the XEC variant and seasonal flu could lead to unintentional transmission, saying: "You might be coughing and having other symptoms, but able to go about your business – and you might be unintentionally spreading it to people who are vulnerable."

 

He highlighted that only the most severe cases are picked up through hospital testing and implored those eligible toget vaccinated to safeguard others, saying: "If you've been deemed eligible for these vaccines, it's because we think you're going to be very ill if you get these and end up in hospital."

 

He further cautioned: "It's about keeping that in perspective, you don't want to look back and wish you'd had the jabs."

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 6, 2024, 3:52 p.m. No.21721604   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>0541

>>21659457

>>21659459

 

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/frontline-scots-cops-missed-out-33829091

 

Frontline Scots cops have missed out on vital training due to budget cuts

 

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Some officers are going out onto the streets without up to date training on how to use handcuffs.

 

Norman Silvester

6 OCT 2024

 

Thousands of frontline police are being sent out on to the streets without proper training, according to new figures.

 

A quarter haven’t taken part in vital refresher safety courses to help protect themselves and the public.

 

Each year, officers are required to take the two-day sessions – featuring updates on the use of handcuffs, batons and equipment.

 

The programmes were put on hold for two months in January and December due to a budget overspend and recruitment freeze. Staff due to be trained had to be deployed to other duties creating a backlog.

 

Currently, 3401 of 14,267 Police Scotland officers have missed out on safety training. Representative body the Scottish Police Federation (SPF) says training cutbacks and delays have put cops at increased risk of assault, resulting in a corresponding rise in sick leave.

 

There were 1431 reports of attacks on officers between April and June, up from 1299 for the same period last year.

 

The SPF believes the rise is linked to the missed training. Chair David Threadgold said the force has never recovered from the training freeze.

 

He added: “The annual two-day training gives officers a chance to update their skills and equipment, including body armour.

 

“There is clear evidence if you don’t have the most up-to-date training, you are more likely to be assaulted. At the moment, almost 3500 in Scotland are not officer safety trained.”

 

In June 1994, constable Lewis Fulton, 28, was stabbed to death by schizophrenic Philip McFadden in Glasgow’s Gorbals. His widow Christine – who attended a National Police Memorial tribute in Glasgow last week to the 5000 officers killed on duty over 180 years – said: “There should never ever be cuts to the budget for officer safety. You can’t put a price on somebody’s life and say we will save money by not fully training them.”

 

The number of officers dropped to 16,207 at the end of June, the lowest since records began in 2007 and fewer than the 17,496 when Police Scotland was created in 2013.

 

A roll-out of 10,500 body cameras which would increase protection has been postponed until next year due to technical issues. Scottish Tory deputy justice spokesperson Sharon Dowey MSP said: “It is common sense that every officer should be able to carry out this safety training, so it is deeply alarming that thousands of them have missed out.”

 

Superintendent Jackie Dunbar, from learning, training and ­development, said: “The safety of our people is a top priority and we are committed to ensuring that all officers and staff eligible for this renewal of their training have completed the course by the end of the year.”

Anonymous ID: be6dba Oct. 6, 2024, 7:01 p.m. No.21722607   🗄️.is 🔗kun

>>21721417

 

"The healthcare expert from Glowbar LDN…"

 

The Glow Bar ldn offers expert beauty treatments in the heart of London, including facials, nails, lashes, and more.

https://www.theglowbarldn.com

 

How is the dude from a beauty salon/massage parlor a healthcare expert???

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 7, 2024, 8:40 a.m. No.21725175   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>5181 >>5841 >>6436 >>7154 >>8521

>>21659457

 

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/over-one-million-scots-languishing-33830389

 

Over one million Scots living in poverty as Governments blasted for lack of action

 

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation criticised the Scottish and UK Governments in the wake of the figures.

 

Paul Hutcheon

7 OCT 2024

 

A damning state-of-the nation report has revealed over one million Scots are living in poverty. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation also found a huge rise in “very deep” poverty and have called for a national consensus to tackle this scourge.

 

They blasted: “Both the Scottish and UK governments are failing to use their powers.”

 

Citizens Advice Scotland chief executive Derek Mitchell said: “Poverty is a scar on Scotland, it destroys lives, families and communities and it needs to be eliminated."

 

The heartbreaking figures coincide with Challenge Poverty Week starting today. Despite commitments by politicians to tackle deprivation, the JRF report shows the limited progress in cutting poverty rates.

 

Of the one million people in Scotland experiencing poverty, one quarter are children. The think tank also says Holyrood’s interim child poverty reduction targets are “almost certainly missed”.

 

Chris Birt of the JRF in Scotland said social security is key to tackling poverty: "Our report shows that a new consensus is needed to tackle stubborn rates of hardship. The law describes social security as an "investment in the people of Scotland" but people struggling to get by are being short-changed by a lack of political courage. Poverty comes down when social security is enhanced.

 

"The new UK Government provides a key opportunity for politicians in both of Scotland's governments to seize their powers, and responsibilities, to deliver compassionate support for people in Scotland. Far too many people experience daily struggles to get by and deserve better than platitudes about waiting for growth or tough decisions. People all over Scotland have tougher lives than our wealthy nation should tolerate, it is high time that changed."

 

Most of the powers over social security rest with the UK Government, but significant levers in this area have been devolved. The outgoing Tory Government was blasted for its welfare policies and Keir Starmer is also under pressure to axe the two child benefit cap.

 

The SNP Government, despite introducing the Scottish Child Payment, has also been criticised for failing to make a dent in the figures.

 

The authors of the report found that the basic rate of Universal Credit has fallen in real-terms and is well below the poverty line. They concluded that the UK Government's "work first" approach has failed to reduce poverty and families with a heightened risk of poverty are often reliant on social security.

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 7, 2024, 8:41 a.m. No.21725181   🗄️.is 🔗kun

>>21725175

>>21659457

 

 

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JRF also said 38% of families with three or more kids, who are hit by the two child cap, are in poverty. They said the number of people living in very deep poverty has been increasing since the mid-90s and they want both Governments to fix social security.

 

Poverty Alliance chief executive Peter Kelly reacted to the report: "People in Scotland believe in justice and compassion. They don't want to live in a country where more and more of their fellow citizens are being pushed towards deep poverty.

 

"During Challenge Poverty Week, hundreds of organisations are coming together to call for a wellbeing economy with good work that pays people a real Living Wage. They want strong public systems that we can all rely on - like health, education, transport, and social security - so that everyone has a solid foundation to build a life free from the threat of poverty, debt, and destitution. And they want political leaders to take responsibility for investing in a better society, with better taxes creating better budgets."

 

SNP Social Justice Cabinet Secretary Shirley Anne-Somerville said: “Ending child poverty is the top priority of this Government and we are determined to do all we can to deliver action at the pace and scale required to meet our targets. We have allocated £3 billion a year since 2022-23 to polices which tackle poverty and the ongoing cost of living crisis. This includes providing free bus travel for around two million people, free school meals for all children in primaries one to five, and social security benefits and payments which are only available in Scotland.

 

“Modelling published in February estimated Scottish Government policies will keep 100,000 children out of relative poverty this year, with the Scottish Child Payment alone keeping 60,000 children out of poverty. The Scottish Government stands ready to work with the UK government however this must be matched with action in the budget this month. That includes immediately abolishing the two-child limit, and following this government’s lead by matching the Scottish Child Payment.”

 

Labour Scottish Secretary Ian Murray said: “Too many children in Scotland and across the UK are growing up in poverty. This is unacceptable, and that’s why the UK Government has set up the Child Poverty Taskforce. Our ambitious strategy will use all available levers to address the problems we face – through work, housing, education, heath, childcare and the social security system.

 

“As part of this, we’re resetting our relationship with the Scottish Government and engaging with them on our shared goal – to ensure that every child in Scotland has the opportunity they deserve without poverty damaging their future prospects. Taking action to reduce poverty is absolutely central to our mission to drive economic growth. We’re making work pay, ensuring the national minimum wage is a true living wage, planning JobCentre reform, and ending exploitative zero-hours contracts so workers have increased job security.

 

"At next week’s International Investment Summit, we will forge stronger links with our global business partners working together to achieve the growth that’s vital to raise living standards.”

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 7, 2024, 11:11 a.m. No.21725841   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>6436 >>7154 >>8521

>>21725175

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>>21413341

 

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/operation-branchform-cops-frustrated-crown-33834279

 

Operation Branchform cops 'frustrated' as Crown Office 'drags its heels' on SNP probe

 

The probe into SNP finances has been ongoing since 2021 and has so far seen Peter Murrell charged and Nicola Sturgeon arrested

 

Douglas Dickie

7 OCT 2024

 

Police officers investigating claims of embezzlement of SNP funds are said to have become "frustrated" at the length of the probe. Operation Branchform was launched over three years ago after complaints were made about how around £600,000 of funds to fight a second independence referendum was spent.

 

Police Scotland handed a report to the Crown Office two months ago but there has been no further movement on the investigation. Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell, who is married to Nicola Sturgeon, has been arrested and charged with embezzlement as part of the probe.

 

Ms Sturgeon has also been arrested and interviewed by detectives, as has former Nat treasurer Colin Beattie MSP. Neither has been charged but they remain under investigation.

 

Reports at the weekend suggested officers were probing whether a phantom company received significant cash from the SNP for refurbishment work allegedly carried out at the party's Edinburgh HQ. Now, Calum Steel, the ex-general secretary of the Scottish Police Federation which represents rank-and-file officers, has spoken out about the time it is taking to bring the probe to a conclusion.

 

He told The Sun: "The police service will be delighted attention is finally on the as they felt frustrated that the COPFS (Crown Office and Prosecution Service) was trying to drag the inquiry out by asking the police to do more and more. Now only they can answer why the delay."

 

Branchform has already cost the public purse well over £1 million since it was launched in the summer of 2021. Scottish Conservative party chairman Craig Hoy said: "This is clearly a long and complex investigation, and that’s why it’s important the police and crown office are as transparent as possible. It’s understandable that people are asking why this case is taking so long to progress.

 

"There may well be good reasons for that but many following it are wanting the authorities to get on with it. As the probe continues the SNP must continue to fully cooperate."

 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "On August 9, 2024, we presented the findings of the investigation so far to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and we await their direction on what further action should be taken.”

 

The Crown Office previously said it had received a 'standard prosecution report' about Mr Murrell’s case. It referred to its statement from May this year, saying: "Decisions on how to proceed are taken by prosecutors acting independently, and are based upon available evidence, legal principles, and the merits of each case. They are not influenced by political events."

 

An SNP spokeswoman said: "As this case remains active, it would be inappropriate to comment."

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 7, 2024, 11:27 a.m. No.21725939   🗄️.is 🔗kun

>>21659463

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/john-swinney-still-consulting-scottish-33814487

 

John Swinney STILL consulting the Scottish Greens on Scottish Government policy as SNP rebel rages

 

The First Minister has been blasted by Fergus Ewing for continuing to consult the Scottish Greens on climate issues despite the Bute House Agreement ending earlier this year.

 

David Walker

3 OCT 2024

 

John Swinney is STILL consulting the Scottish Greens on Scottish Government policy as he has been urged to stop "sucking up" to the "extremist" party. It was revealed that the former coalition partners are continuing to collaborate on major net zero proposals despite the Bute House Agreement ending.

 

Fears have been raised that the SNP will capitulate to Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater in the budget negotiations which the First Minister will have to undertake to get it passed. The pair have already demanded that works to upgrade the A9 and A96 be paused for a climate test.

 

They would also like more money to be spent on active travel schemes, like cycle paths, after the budget for these projects was ripped apart by Shona Robison during her emergency spending review. The scrapping of peak fares on ScotRail was also allegedly a brainchild of the Scottish Greens.

 

Mr Swinney has attempted to distance himself from the Scottish Greens in recent months, including going for a more nuanced approach to North Sea oil and gas and scrapping some unpopular policies spearheaded by them, including the conversion therapy ban.

 

But the Scottish Government's Acting Net Zero Secretary Gillian Martin revealed that she was consulting with the Greens on policy such as the delayed climate change plan (CCP). In a letter to Holyrood's Net Zero, Energy and Transport committee she said that her officials “have also considered proposals from environmental NGOs (non-governmental organisations) and the Scottish Green party” to “further strengthen the policy package presented in the upcoming CCP”.

 

The Greens stance on the SNP has also softened in recent weeks, with the party's MSPs abstaining from a vote on Wednesday which would have seen another humiliating parliamentary defeat for Mr Swinney. Rebel Nat MSP Fergus Ewing hit out at the close working relationship between the two parties.

 

He told the Scotsman that this admission "proves that even now, after the Bute House Agreement is history, the green tail is still wagging the big yellow dog”. He added: "The SNP group’s association with the Greens has seen the SNP lose support falling to single figures MPs, but has cost Scotland hundreds of millions in failed dud policies such as the DRS bottle scheme, the hated HPMAs, gender identity obsession and ludicrous log fire bans.

 

“The Greens are an extremist party who aim to dismantle our economy and destroy hundreds of thousands of jobs. The attempts by the SNP leadership, even now, to suck up to these extremists are futile, tactically inept, and deeply damaging to the party and the country. Instead the SNP should reach out to all the major mainstream parties to work out sensible policies.”

 

Scottish Tory Shadow Net Zero Secretary Douglas Lumsden joined in with this criticism as he pointed to it as proof "the SNP are clearly still in the pocket of the Greens despite kicking them out of the government”. He added: "Patrick Harvie has already demanded a climate test on future dualling of the A9 and knows that he can pull the strings of SNP ministers on these issues.

 

“SNP ministers must take a common sense and pragmatic approach to delivering net zero, rather than bowing to the demands of the extremist Greens, who would happily chuck thousands of workers under a bus in pursuit of doing so.”

 

Mr Harvie told The Scotsman there is a need for “bold and far-reaching climate action” as he called on the money being utilised for major road building projects to "invest in public transport."

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 7, 2024, 12:36 p.m. No.21726436   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>7154 >>8521

>>21725841

>>21725175

>>21721134

>>21413341

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/operation-branchform-cannot-go-indefinitely-33826649

 

Operation Branchform 'cannot go on indefinitely' warns top lawyer as Peter Murrell awaits fate

 

The police probe into the SNP's finances has been ongoing since 2021, with Peter Murrell charged and his wife Nicola Sturgeon arrested but the Crown Office is at an impasse over where the case will go next.

 

David Walker

5 OCT 2024

 

A top lawyer has warned that Operation Branchform "cannot go on indefinitely" as Peter Murrell awaits a decision from the Crown Office. The former SNP Chief Executive was officially charged with embezzling funds from the party in April but prosecutors have yet to decide to progress with the case.

 

Nicola Sturgeon and ex-party treasurer Colin Beattie are also still active police suspects in the case, with detectives yet to rule them out of the inquiry. The probe was sparked in 2021 when a number of frustrated independence campaigners complained to police about whether £600k of ring-fenced funds for a second independence referendum had been spent elsewhere.

 

This investigation was then expanded to look at misuse of funds and potential fraud, with the marital home of Mr Murrell and Ms Sturgeon raided in April 2023. It took a whole year before the ex-Chief Executive was charged in relation to this but he remains in limbo.

 

Leading Scottish criminal defence lawyer Thomas Leonard Ross KC has warned that the police probe "cannot go on indefinitely" now that someone had been charged. He told Sky News: "Once somebody is charged then they have the right to a trial within a reasonable time.

 

"Before a person is formally charged, there might be an argument as to whether the clock is efficiently running. There is absolutely no doubt that it is running in relation to Mr Murrell, so certainly the police and Crown Office have to be alive to that. The police inquiry cannot go on indefinitely."

 

The Crown Office is currently examining a report from the police and will then need to decide whether to continue with the case. A spokesman said: "Before deciding what action to take, if any, in the public interest, prosecutors will consider if there is enough evidence.

 

"There must be evidence from at least two separate sources to establish that a crime was committed and that the person under investigation was the perpetrator."

 

The long-running saga has had an impact on support for the SNP as the party was trounced at the General Election, and have struggled in polling. It has also affected the Scottish independence movement which relies on the party being as strong as possible.

 

Scexit campaigner Sean Clerkin, who was one of the people who triggered the probe back in 2021, has hit out at "delays" which he believes is affecting the campaign to break up the UK. He has also received death threats for reporting the party to the cops over fundraising concerns.

 

He told Sky News that he has been "persecuted" and been threatened for being a high profile complainer. He said: "All these years down the line I have been persecuted by nationalists who have persecuted me on social media and at rallies. Threatening to do me in, threatened to take me out and I have had death threats.

 

"This case has to be wound up by the end of this year. In terms of the investigation for us to have free and fair elections in 2026 without this hanging over any of the pro-independence parties."

 

An SNP spokesperson said: "While the police investigation has reportedly been completed and passed over to the Crown Office, the case remains active and it would be inappropriate to comment."

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 7, 2024, 3:38 p.m. No.21727320   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>6478 >>2891

>>21690687

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>>21718694

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/cursed-snp-ferry-glen-sannox-33813942

 

'Cursed' SNP ferry Glen Sannox dragged to port by tugs after 'blackout' and could be delayed again

 

The already delayed Ferguson Marine boat has suffered new issues while undergoing sea trials, as its engines cut out due to a fire detector going off and one of its anchors didn't work.

 

David Walker

3 OCT 2024

 

The SNP's hugely delayed Glen Sannox ferry has suffered yet another set back and could be delayed once again after issues were found during its sea trial. The boat is meant to be handed over to CalMac in 11 days but this could be pushed back further, leaving islanders stranded once again.

 

It is undergoing sea trials this week but these have been halted after a fire detector false alarm shut down its engines and led to tugs being called to assist it back to port, although it did manage to make it back under its own power. It suffered a complete blackout meaning that the engines had to be restarted.

 

This incident on Wednesday followed a concerning one on Monday when one of the ships anchors failed, with work now needed to fix this ahead of handover. Ferguson Marine Interim Chief Executive John Petticrew revealed to MSPs that it was too soon to know whether it will lead to a further delay.

 

The Glen Sannox and its sister ship the Glen Rosa were meant to serve islanders on the Ardrossan to Arran route back in 2018. But six years on and it is likely that this won't happen until 2025, with the construction of the vessels being disrupted by a series of issues, mostly to do with their complicated design and using environmentally-friendly fuel.

 

In a letter to MSPs, Mr Petticrew explained the latest issues with the Glen Sannox. He wrote: "Yesterday, during day three of owner’s trials, MV Glen Sannox experienced a blackout. This was a result of inadvertently triggering a fire detector on board; although a false alarm, it ultimately resulted in the shutdown of the ship’s main propulsion. The ship was operating on marine gas oil at the time.

 

"Checks of the main engines were undertaken, and a soft restart followed. All systems were safely restarted without any adverse effects. However, trials were temporarily halted. As a precaution, tugs were called to assist. The vessel returned to Inchgreen under her own power with a view to assessing the event and the operation of the fire detection system.

 

"FMPG, CMAL and CalMac together have agreed that trials should remain suspended today (03/10/24) with an aim to resume tomorrow. A solution to the fire detection system is now in place with the agreement of MCA and Lloyds."

 

He also confirmed that they need to find a solution to the anchor issue but "cannot give a timeframe" for when this will happen. He added: "After completion of sea trials, we will give a further update next week on any impact on the handover date."

 

The ferry is meant to be delivered by Ferguson Marine on October 14 before undergoing six-and-a-half weeks of further trials. It is then meant to be entering passenger service on the operator's busiest route. The Scottish Tories called on the SNP to come clean about whether there will be more delays.

 

Scottish Conservative shadow transport minister Graham Simpson MSP said: “This latest issue with the Glen Sannox will have many islanders wondering if this ferry is cursed following so many disasters and delays. Problems with the liquefied natural gas system already pushed back the initial August delivery date and our island communities will understandably be frustrated if this suspension means they have to wait even longer for it to be delivered.

 

“Our islanders will be disheartened that the Glen Sannox has fallen at one of the final hurdles after how long it took to get it ready for sea trials. The SNP must urgently let them know if this blackout will delay the delivery of the Glen Sannox even further, especially if it could mean traveling over Christmas will be difficult.”

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 8, 2024, 6:22 a.m. No.21730370   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>0431 >>0586

>>21659458

 

https://youtu.be/cxeSouXES9k

 

The Post Office's Evil Robot?

 

 

The papers say

2.37K subscribers

22,925 views Oct 3, 2024

 

Post Office Inquiry. Sam Stein asks Mandy Talbot if she's the Post Office's Evil Robot.

Sam Stein referred to Mandy Talbot, an in-house lawyer, as the ‘Post Office’s very own ”evil robot”, saying that she was supposed to be responsible for civil actions but ‘deliberately inserted herself in the wider dealings with Horizon cases’.

 

Well she certainly sounds like some sort of Automaton in her precise and deliberate answers to the Inquiry KC's and seems to have forgotten a lot of the information she was asked about.

 

Strange how so called "educated" people like her suffer amnesia on a regular basis. Selective amnesia of course.

 

Reuse of this video is licenced as below.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 8, 2024, 6:40 a.m. No.21730431   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>0586

>>21659458

>>21730370

 

https://youtu.be/X8lO6OT4Hks

 

Post Office Inquiry. Horizon was Utterly Unreliable. Henry Stauntons first impression of Horizon

 

The papers say

2.37K subscribers

247 views Oct 2, 2024

 

Post Office Inquiry. Horizon was Utterly Unreliable.

Henry Staunton giving evidence to the Post office Inquiry, said that Horizon was utterly unreliable.

He also had some scathing the remarks about the PO Investigations teams and especially Steve Bradshaw, who as we know, was the iron fist of the Post Offices plans to lock up Subpostmasters yet still operates as an Investigator for the Post Office today.

Seems some people are beyond reproach and able to do as they please regardless of any consequences.

 

Reuse of this video is licenced as below.

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Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 8, 2024, 7:13 a.m. No.21730586   🗄️.is 🔗kun

>>21730431

>>21730370

>>21659458

 

https://youtu.be/3XR5Q4WzT2c

 

Post Office Scandal - shifty Tim Parker

 

Dr Paul Duckett

5.87K subscribers

44,257 views Sep 6, 2024

 

This is my analysis of the testimony to the Post Office Horizon Inquiry of Post Office Limited Chair Tim Parker.

 

00:00:00 - Start

00:03:45 - Misplaced confidence

00:15:32 - Tim and the law

00:26:01 - Rearranging things for his comfort

00:26:17 - Shifting context

00:38:34 - Shifting time

00:50:32 - Tim's scale of justice

01:01:29 - Timothy's apology

01:05:14 - Conclusion

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 8, 2024, 3:45 p.m. No.21731707   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>1823 >>1853 >>1869 >>1884

>>21659458

 

https://youtu.be/gAYgR2TuchY

 

Post Office Horizon Inquiry Roderick Williams & Jason Beer PART 5 SHREDDING

 

Charlie Fleming

14.7K subscribers

5,359 views Sep 6, 2024

 

Roderick Williams is a form of torture to listen to, he has a talent for lengthening out drivel that he speaks as he wastes time.

 

00:00 Intro

00:06 Additional evidence 14000 KELS letters

01:40 SHREDDING

12:46 THUMBNAIL BIT

13:33 SHREDDING continued

18:47 Brian Altman review

35:54 Remote Access

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 8, 2024, 4:04 p.m. No.21731823   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>1853 >>1869 >>1884

>>21731707

>>21659458

 

https://youtu.be/PS13R-8WWsU

 

Post Office Horizon Inquiry Roderick Williams & Jason Beer PART 6 Discredited Gareth Jenkins At GLO

 

Charlie Fleming

14.7K subscribers

2,372 views Sep 7, 2024

 

The last of the questions from Mr Beer but if Roderick thought the tough bit was over he thought wrong.

 

00:00 Intro

00:09 More on remote Access

18:52 Discredited Gareth used for GLO

25:33 The solicitors to question Rodrick

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 8, 2024, 4:12 p.m. No.21731853   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>1869 >>1884

>>21731707

>>21731823

>>21659458

 

https://youtu.be/DuI_zF3cy60

 

Post Office Horizon Inquiry Roderick Williams & Mr Henry PART 7 BRILLIANT

 

Charlie Fleming

14.7K subscribers

 

 

 

 

9,174 views Sep 10, 2024

This bit is unmissable as Mr Henry exposes the ridiculous Roderick.

 

00:00 Intro

00:28 Mr Henry starts

02:00 CCRC Mr Henry suggests Roderick is lying!

23:21 2013 he knew of Gareth Jenkins involvement in Seema Misra trial

30:00 HE BRINGS SNACK TO THE INQUIRY

30:17 Back to Seema Misra case (now he has had a snack)

37:21 He did NOTHING

39:24 Naff apology faux regret

40:40 Roderick Failed to win Sir Wyn

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 8, 2024, 4:16 p.m. No.21731869   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>1884

>>21731707

>>21731823

>>21731853

 

https://youtu.be/tIMKxJWVD38

 

Post Office Horizon Inquiry Roderick Wiliams PART 8 Mr Jacobs & Sir Wyn

 

Charlie Fleming

14.7K subscribers

7,629 views Sep 30, 2024

 

Mr Jacobs asking questions and Roderick Williams faffing and filibustering.

 

00:00 Intro

00:15 Mr Jacobs

06:20 Sir Hooper and the suspense accounts

09:49 He is ridiculous

10:00 Suspense accounts continued

12:03 Mr Jacobs puts it in plain English

14:00 GLO and outspending the SPMs

21:29 Attrition wearing down the SPMs defence cash

30:20 Jenkins and the judge

35:53 POL witnesses to the GLO

39:19 Sir Wyn steps in on Roderick rubbish

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 8, 2024, 4:20 p.m. No.21731884   🗄️.is 🔗kun

>>21731823

 

>>21731707

>>21731853

>>21731869

 

 

https://youtu.be/Uxoq5wdxt_Q

 

Post Office Horizon Inquiry Roderick Williams PART 9 & 10 My Maloney

 

 

Charlie Fleming

14.7K subscribers

 

 

 

 

3,806 views Oct 2, 2024

*Roderick is the wrong spelling now on purpose as the bloke irritates me so much I enjoy spelling it that way as I know how much it annoys nearly everyone so it is very likely it will annoy him, well it annoys me anyway, my last name is often written wrong. Pronouncing an unusual name is one thing but repeatedly misspelling is REALLY annoying.

 

00:00 Intro

00:46 Shredding

09:04 Shredding Advice and document advice

12:19 Emily Springford advice emails

20:38 Back to shredding

24:12 Crown Offices

28:39 Remote access and project zebra

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 9, 2024, 1:22 p.m. No.21736478   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>2891

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>>21718694

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/snp-ministers-invest-20m-more-33827591

 

SNP Ministers invest £20m more public cash in crisis-hit Ferguson Marine amid ferry turmoil

 

The Port Glasgow shipyard was allocated an extra £20m thanks to Shona Robison's huge £500m of budget cuts, with this going towards the construction of the much-delayed Glen Sannox and Glen Rosa.

 

David Walker

5 OCT 2024

 

Crisis-hit Ferguson Marine will be handed another £20m cash injection by the Scottish Government to cover the rising costs of the two much-delayed ferries being built there. It means that the nationalised shipyard has now been supplied almost £500m in public cash to keep the doors open and the ships in construction.

 

It was confirmed this week that SNP Ministers are using budget revisions to invest more cash into Ferguson Marine to help secure its future. It was a beneficiary of the £500m of spending cuts recently announced by Shona Robison, with mental health and active travel projects slashed.

 

The document confirming the changes said that the cash is to be used to "fund additional costs" related to the building of the Glen Sannox and Glen Rosa. The boats were originally meant to set sail in 2018 and serve the Ardrossan and Arran communities but may not even take on customers this year, meaning a seven-year delay.

 

An initial contract signed with Ferguson Marine was for £97m but the budget now exceeds £300m, with about £150m also invested into the shipyard to keep it open. But the issues with the ferries are continuing with a new setback being reported this week with the Glen Sannox.

 

The vessel, which is meant to be handed over to CalMac this month for final trials, suffered anchor problems during sea trials and then had a complete electrical blackout after a fire detector was triggered by mistake. Tugs had to aid it back into the port with more delays likely.

 

Construction work on Glen Rosa is still taking place at the Port Glasgow shipyard with the boat scheduled to be ready next year. The Scottish Government's autumn budget revision confirmed an extra £20.2 million of capital funding would go to Ferguson. It brings the total amount of public cash allocated to the Inverclyde yard in 2024-25 to just short of £62.1 million.

 

The money was included in costings outlined to Holyrood's net zero, energy and transport committee in February, with costs to the boats rising by between 2 and 4%. Glen Sannox will cost between £145.5 million and £149.1 million and the Glen Rosa a maximum of £150m.

 

Issues with the liquefied natural gas fuel system has led to significant delays with the construction as the environmentally-friendly fuel needs expertise which is hard to come by. The Scottish Government said that the funding aligned with the already announced costs of the ferries.

 

A spokesman said: "It does not represent any further increase in the total estimated cost for completing the vessels, which remains as outlined by the Ferguson Marine CEO's letter to the net zero, energy and transport committee in February 2024." Interim Chief John Petticrew confirmed to MSPs this week that only one of two anchors had passed a trial held on Monday.

 

Scottish Tory Transport Spokesman Graham Simpson said on Thursday: "This latest issue with the Glen Sannox will have many islanders wondering if this ferry is cursed following so many disasters and delays. Our islanders will be disheartened that the Glen Sannox has fallen at one of the final hurdles after how long it took to get it ready for sea trials. The SNP must urgently let them know if this blackout will delay the delivery of the Glen Sannox even further, especially if it could mean travelling over Christmas will be difficult."

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 10, 2024, 5:41 a.m. No.21739896   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>3207

>>21659457

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/scottish-greens-lost-plot-over-33856615

 

Scottish Greens 'lost the plot' over plans to fund free bus travel for asylum seekers when Scots pensioners could freeze

 

The Scottish Tories hit out at the debate over spending £2m on free bus travel for asylum seekers when almost a million pensioners are missing out on cash to heat their freezing homes.

 

David Walker

9 OCT 2024

 

Scottish Greens proposals to spend millions of taxpayer cash on free bus travel for asylum seekers were lambasted by the Scottish Tories, who insisted it was a sign that the Scottish Parliament had "lost the plot." The party pointed out that Winter Fuel Payments were being cut at the same time as these plans were being put forward.

 

MSPs debated the issue at Holyrood on Wednesday, with Greens MSP Maggie Chapman calling on a u-turn from the Scottish Government which axed the freebie earlier this summer. Former First Minister Humza Yousaf announced that £2m had been set aside for the scheme last November.

 

However, Finance Secretary Shona Robison confirmed that this would be axed as she made £500m of cuts in order to balance the budget last month. She highlighted that tough decisions had to be made to cover for bumper public sector pay deals.

 

Scottish Government Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop insisted that the policy had not been axed completely but that the money could not be found to fund the pilot at this time. She called on extra funding from the UK Government so they could make the lives of asylum seekers better.

 

She pointed to the current freebies offered by the SNP, with refugees under the age of 22 and over the age of 60 able to access free bus services already. But Scottish Tory Transport Spokesman Sue Webber hit out at the fact the issue was even being discussed when the SNP Executive were cutting winter fuel payments for almost one million pensioners.

 

The Scottish Government is following Westminster in mean testing the vital benefit, meaning that thousands of Scots will end up freezing over the winter. Ms Robison confessed on Tuesday that the money needed to run this could still be found but would not reverse this cut.

 

Ms Webber described it as "scandalous" that MSPs from all of the other parties supported the £2m transport subsidy at the same time as that support was being slashed. She said: "We all want to do right by asylum seekers and help people in need – but it’s on every politician in this building to spend public money on the biggest challenges facing our country.

 

“The proposal is to spend millions of pounds giving asylum seekers free travel at the very same time the SNP and Labour are taking away the winter fuel payment from pensioners.

 

“People who have worked hard all their days are getting their winter fuel payment cut, forcing some to choose between heating and eating this winter. It’s scandalous and, to people across Scotland, it looks like the Scottish Parliament has lost the plot.

 

“No wonder so many people feel that this parliament doesn’t stand up for them or represent their interests. The Scottish Conservatives will oppose these plans because we believe every penny of taxpayers’ money must be spent carefully to address the real concerns and needs of people – especially at a time when the SNP Government are imposing swingeing cuts across the board.”

 

The Scottish Greens accused the Tories of using "divisive" language, with Gillian Mackay saying they were pitting two vulnerable groups against each other as she called this "extremely dangerous." She added: "There is no suggestion in front of us that this money should be taken from those having the winter fuel payment cut to give to asylum seekers, we should be doing both and to pit those communities against each other is extremely disingenuous."

 

The SNP and the Scottish Greens voted for asylum seekers to get free bus travel, even though money has not been found in the budget to pay for the pilot scheme.

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 10, 2024, 5:52 a.m. No.21739941   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>0059 >>7154 >>8521

>>21659457

>>21659461

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/hypocrite-stephen-flynn-embroiled-lobbying-33827186

 

'Hypocrite' Stephen Flynn embroiled in lobbying scandal as he netted £30k donation from renewables boss

 

The SNP's Westminster leader has been accused of 'hypocrisy' after becoming involved in his very own cash for access scandal involving the brother of former Scottish Government Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill.

 

David Walker

5 OCT 2024

 

Stephen Flynn has been engulfed in a lobbying scandal as he netted a £30k donation from a renewables boss after he spoke to the Scottish Government on their behalf. The SNP's Westminster leader was branded a "hypocrite" after his party led an outcry against Sir Keir Starmer's donations.

 

The Aberdeen South MP was handed the cool sum by Allan MacAskill, co-chief technical officer of Flotation Energy, on May 27 2024 ahead of the General Election campaign. But new correspondence showed that Mr Flynn lobbied the Nat Executive about planning consent in the months leading up to this.

 

He contacted SNP Ministers on behalf of representatives of Flotation Energy about an offshore wind project which was stuck in a "consent logjam." The Green Volt floating wind farm, off the Aberdeenshire coast, was then granted planning consent by the Scottish Government just months later.

 

According to the Scottish Daily Mail, correspondence released by the government in response to a freedom of information request showed that Mr Flynn emailed Energy Minister Gillian Martin on October 6, 2023, and forwarded correspondence he had received from Flotation Energy seeking "a ministerial meeting to break consent logjam."

 

In his email, he said: "I'd be grateful if Scottish Government officials could review the information below and, if appropriate, arrange contact with those involved to discuss these matters further." Ms Martin's Assistant Private Secretary then forwarded the email to officials in the government's correspondence unit, and copied in the Minister, with the message: "Fast track MR please."

 

It was then announced on April 22 that the project had received planning consent from the government. Just a month later, on May 27, Mr Flynn was handed a £30,000 donation from Mr MacAskill with this being registered on August 2. He is the brother of former Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill and is understood to be a supporter of the SNP.

 

The Scottish Tories criticised the hypocrisy within the SNP as they called on him to come clean about the donation. Douglas Lumsden, North East MSP, said: "The timing of this donation raises serious questions about what exactly Stephen Flynn may have done.

 

"Mr Flynn should clarify why he received a £30,000 donation just one month after this decision was made. If it involved anyone else, Mr Flynn would be among the first to shout about this. It looks like shameless hypocrisy."

 

The SNP have spent weeks criticising Labour for the donations being accepted by prominent members of the UK Government, including the Prime Minister receiving £100,000 worth of freebies including spectacles and suits. The party's Cabinet Office spokesman Brendan O'Hara has even written to the Cabinet Secretary to ask for a probe into a "cash for access" scandal.

 

He warned of a "growing stench of sleaze from this Labour government and public anger on this issue is not going away. People expect transparency and accountability - and that is why a full inquiry into the Labour government's cash for access scandal is required."

 

An SNP spokesman said: "Any local MP worth their salt would do everything they could to ensure vital renewable projects are delivered." Flotation Energy said it had "very regular discussions about the [Green Volt] project with key organisations including the Scottish and UK governments."

Anonymous ID: f1df19 Oct. 10, 2024, 6:33 a.m. No.21740059   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>0076

>>21739941

>>21659457

>>21659461

 

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/stephen-flynn-urged-come-clean-33846302

 

Stephen Flynn urged to come clean over 'cash-for-access lobbying scandal' as pressure grows on SNP leader

 

The SNP's Westminster leader has been told he still has questions to answer about whether he was paid to lobby the Scottish Government to help give planning permission to a renewables company.

 

David Walker

8 OCT 2024

 

Stephen Flynn has been urged to come clean over his involvement in a "cash-for-access lobbying scandal" which has engulfed the SNP Westminster leader. The MP was handed a cool £30,000 donation from an energy firm boss after he contacted Scottish Government ministers on their behalf.

 

This revelation came out weeks after Mr Flynn blasted the freebie culture within the UK Labour Government in a scathing Daily Record column. He hit out at Sir Keir Starmer and his top team receiving lavish gifts from donor Lord Alli as he said: "Of course, it's important to say that such clothing gifts come with no attachments.

 

"No none at all. They are all just from the kindness of a filthy-rich donor's heart." He has been called out for his "hypocrisy" after netting£30,000 from Allan MacAskill, co-chief technical officer of Flotation Energy after he contacted SNP ministers for help with their ongoing planning application.

 

Mr Flynn lobbied the Scottish Government about a "consent logjam" for its key offshore project last year. He emailed Energy Minister Gillian Martin on October 6 about the Green Volt scheme and forwarded correspondence he had received from the company seeking "a ministerial meeting to break consent logjam."

 

In April, the company received the green light for the floating wind farm off the Aberdeenshire coast, with a month later the SNP Westminster leader receiving the donation. The cash went towards the General Election campaign, withMr MacAskill the brother of former SNP Justice Secretary and now Alba Party politician Kenny MacAskill.

 

First Minister John Swinney was forced to defend his colleague on Monday as he told BBC Scotland News that the donation had "properly been declared." However, North East Tory MSP Douglas Lumsden has insisted that Mr Flynn still has questions to answer about the scandal and should publish all correspondence between him, the government and Flotation Energy.

 

He has written to the Aberdeen South MP to ask him whether he was promised the donation for his General Election campaign if he lobbied his colleagues in the Scottish Government over the project. He has also called for the Aberdeen South MP to publish all correspondence, including texts and WhatsApp messages, he had with SNP ministers, government officials and Mr MacAskill during the application process."

 

Announcing this on social media, Mr Lumsden wrote: "Stephen Flynn lobbied for a renewables boss – then received a £30k donation one month after SNP ministers approved their project. Did he lobby for the money? If he has nothing to hide, he should be able to provide answers. Otherwise, it will stink of more SNP secrecy."

 

In the letter he suggested that Mr Flynn has "many unanswered questions following what looks like a cash-for-access lobbying scandal. He added to the Daily Mail: "If it involved anyone else, Mr Flynn would be among the first to shout about this. It looks like shameless hypocrisy."

 

The Scottish Government said that Ms Martin wrote to the Nat MP confirming officials reviewed the information in his inquiry and were in regular contact with the Green Volt project team about the matter.

 

A spokesman for Mr Flynn previously said: “Stephen Flynn MP is a