ricardo 7,395 Posted April 18 3 hours ago, KiwiScot said: Peter Murrell re-arrested in SNP investigation and charged with embezzlement https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-68850088 No caravanĀ holiday this year then? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,752 Posted April 18 (edited) The SNP really are a bunch of corrupt grifters, just as bad as the Tories but just with a real good PR team. Ā Don't worry though, I'm sure they will start screaming about England or westminster in order to distract Scotland from their ever increasing list of scandals Edited April 18 by cambridgeshire canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,297 Posted April 18 32 minutes ago, ricardo said: No caravanĀ holiday this year then? Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā VAN DODGY DOZY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,232 Posted April 18 The Tories now believe in Independence, or at least they are all trying to become independentĀ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,457 Posted April 25 (edited) Scottish Greens leave Goverment Coalition meaning SNP now have a minority(not by much) goverment. Greens Co-Leader Patrick Harvey an odious person previously said he'd quit if this happened. All is not lost as it's likely the Greens will support the SNP on a policy by policy basis and prevent the others from bringing the SNP down. Legacy of them in Goverment. Heavily involved in scrapping peak train fares in Scotland. Or at least for half the year so far. Edited April 25 by KiwiScot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,793 Posted April 25 3 hours ago, KiwiScot said: Scottish Greens leave Goverment Coalition meaning SNP now have a minority(not by much) goverment. Greens Co-Leader Patrick Harvey an odious person previously said he'd quit if this happened. All is not lost as it's likely the Greens will support the SNP on a policy by policy basis and prevent the others from bringing the SNP down. Legacy of them in Goverment. Heavily involved in scrapping peak train fares in Scotland. Or at least for half the year so far. Does the SNP have much time left in government?Ā Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 5,184 Posted April 25 10 minutes ago, Herman said: Does the SNP have much time left in government?Ā Ross to lodge a vote of no confidence in Humza Yousafpublished at 12:17 Ā Scottish Tory leader Ross goes on to say: "I can confirm today, on behalf of the Scottish Conservatives, I am lodging a vote of no confidence in Humza Yousaf." Ross needs to be careful, if he forces an election for Holyrood seats he could up with fewer MSP's than he hasĀ now. Ā 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,752 Posted April 25 (edited) SNP imploding? Ā Love to see it. Did feel Nicola Sturgeon was the glue holding them together. Edited April 25 by cambridgeshire canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,457 Posted April 25 (edited) Just catching up. With what seemed to be the Greens about to break up with the SNP the later decides to get in first and ditch the Greens.Ā Instantly a vote of no confidence is tabled and the Greens must be pissed because they've said they will vote against the SNP. Wow. Meaning they have 64 votes to 63 with this article pointing out the vote hinces therefore on a single MSP. The bat **** mental Alba MSP Ash Regan. Alex Salmond(Alba leader) said Mr Yousaf had made Ms Regan the "most powerful MSP in the Scottish Parliament". https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-68901088 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-68895400 Sunak watches. Just a wee aside - PR in action. Edited April 25 by KiwiScot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,457 Posted Monday at 06:58 Pressure building as the FM says no to Alba and rumours are he's about to resign rather than face defeat at the hands of everyone else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,752 Posted Monday at 07:03 4 minutes ago, KiwiScot said: Pressure building as the FM says no to Alba and rumours are he's about to resign rather than face defeat at the hands of everyone else. Who do you think is next in line for the leadership then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Apples 1,322 Posted Monday at 08:05 William Wallace as played by Mel Gibson. Or Swinney as short-term, safe pair of hands Caretaker. Apples 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,457 Posted Monday at 08:12 1 hour ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Who do you think is next in line for the leadership then? I don't know tbh it feels like pulling random names from the cabinet really. One candidate from the last leadership contest defected to Alba, the other(Kate Forbes) was probably ok except she said she would not have voted for Gay marriage after seeming a bit extreme. She was also against the Green party policies and they need the Greens for a majority unless you want the Lib Dems. All the old guard have stepped back plus could be associated with the current police investigation. Mhairi Black who is unlikely to go for it and currently an MP is who the people want though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,623 Posted Monday at 08:15 1 minute ago, KiwiScot said: Mhairi Black who is unlikely to go for it and currently an MP is who the people want though. Would complete the SNP's move into a deeply unserious party if she was in charge. Great at making rousing speeches but no real actual depth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Apples 1,322 Posted Monday at 09:18 Kate Forbes probably thinks fossils were put on Earth by God to test our faith (to paraphrase Bill Hicks). š Apples Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,457 Posted Monday at 09:45 12pm for a press conference Coral is offering these odds 1-2 Kate Forbes (former leadership challenger and former financial secretary) 2-1 Neil Gray (NHS recovery, health and social care secretary) 7-2 MĆ iri McAllan (wellbeing economy, net zero and energy secretary) 5-1 Jenny Gilruth (education and skills secretary) 6-1 Ash Regan (not even in the SNP anymore ā she is now an Alba MSP) 8-1 John Swinney (former first minister) 16-1 Fergus Ewing (rural economy and tourist secretary) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,457 Posted Monday at 11:07 He's off siting the need to keep the alliance in place and that someone else can do this. He'll stay on till somone wins a leadership contest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,623 Posted Monday at 11:08 1 minute ago, KiwiScot said: He's off siting the need to keep the alliance in place and that someone else can do this. He'll stay on till somone wins a leadership contest. Scotlands very own Liz Truss. What a run he had. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,793 Posted Monday at 11:16 Shooey McPhee. š Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiScot 1,457 Posted Monday at 11:23 1 hour ago, king canary said: Scotlands very own Liz Truss. What a run he had. Now hang on. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,752 Posted Monday at 12:09 (edited) Be Humza Yousaf Come into power Complain that Scotland is too white Don't both focusing on Scottish issues as Palestine is much more important Resign Ā What an interesting time in office he had Edited Monday at 12:11 by cambridgeshire canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fen Canary 848 Posted Monday at 18:33 7 hours ago, KiwiScot said: He's off siting the need to keep the alliance in place and that someone else can do this. He'll stay on till somone wins a leadership contest. Heās off because he canāt count to 65 and realise he needed the Greens. For some unknown reason kicking them out of government but expecting them toĀ vote to support all government policy wasnāt too appealing to them. Most of his problems were inherited from Sturgeon admittedly, even if he was useless. She hitched a lift in the getaway campervan just in timeĀ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daz Sparks 1,159 Posted Monday at 20:14 9 hours ago, king canary said: Scotlands very own Liz Truss. What a run he had. Nah, thick Lizzy will be hard to top.Ā Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,232 Posted Monday at 21:17 It will be John Swinney, luckily saw Kiwiās post and managed to get 4/1 before he shifted to 1/4. On top of hard hitters supporting him, the greens have more or less said, it needs to be him or they will not be working with them again. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
