There never has been a clearer case made out for the utility of law and lawyers than the so-called Salmond Inquiry in the Scottish Parliament. The “Committee on the Scottish government handling of harassment complaints” to give it its correct title, has thus far failed to unearth the truth about the machinations within the Scottish… Continue reading Jan 2021. The Sturgeon Salmond Inquiry
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Jan 2021. Alex Salmond and the Inquiry
The Holyrood probe into the handling of complaints about Alex Salmond has taken steps to compel the Crown Office to hand over key documents. MSPs on the inquiry committee have invoked special powers which can force the release of correspondence. It comes as Mr Salmond was told that if he wants to give spoken evidence… Continue reading Jan 2021. Alex Salmond and the Inquiry
George Galloway – SNP Don’t Speak for Scotland Part 5
Independence isn’t the future most people want for Scotland. It’s not a choice we should have to make. We don’t want another independence referendum. We don’t want to create further division and have a debate about whether to erect barriers between our friends, families and neighbours in the rest of the UK. But I know… Continue reading George Galloway – SNP Don’t Speak for Scotland Part 5
George Galloway – SNP Don’t Speak for Scotland Part 4
Most Scots know that we are stronger together and want to build a successful economic future based on our shared culture, history and institutions. Institutions such as our currency – the pound. Today, the SNP will vote to scrap the pound and adopt a new currency in an independent Scotland, putting salaries, mortgages and pensions… Continue reading George Galloway – SNP Don’t Speak for Scotland Part 4
George Galloway – SNP Don’t Speak for Scotland Part 3
The People of Scotland remember the division and the toxic atmosphere from 2014 and they don’t want to go through that again any time soon. And they certainly don’t want to go through it while the country is still divided over Brexit. Whatever your views on Brexit, we can all agree that it has revealed… Continue reading George Galloway – SNP Don’t Speak for Scotland Part 3
George Galloway – SNP Don’t Speak for Scotland Part 2
Nicola Sturgeon, instead of Grandstanding every day five days a week, should be working for the People of Scotland instead of Posturing for another Referendum on Independence. She could start by fixing the mess her Government has made of our once-envied education system. It emerged this week that some schools are having to teach pupils… Continue reading George Galloway – SNP Don’t Speak for Scotland Part 2
George Galloway – SNP Don’t Speak for Scotland Part 1
For the SNP, it is independence first, second and always. Nationalist politicians would do well to understand that their own priorities are at odds with the people of Scotland. We know this from the latest opinion polling. Voters were asked to rank issues in order of which they thought should be the most important for… Continue reading George Galloway – SNP Don’t Speak for Scotland Part 1