Since he was a cheery wee chap just doing his job courteously, I asked him in to see there was no arial connected to the screen. Suddenly, from being a friendly place full of laid back people, some eccentrics and oddballs and having an almost family feel to it, it seemed to be rammed full of young people in sharp suits and management consultancy types. Despite the fact that the party itself has honoured or at least admired warrior queens (in the members estimation) such as Winnie Ewing, Margo MacDonald and even Nicola Sturgeon, the fact remains that women are much less likely to support the SNP than men and, furthermore, this gender gap causes the party some problems. I suggest you hold those words you just polutted this thread with up to your mirror. @Alan @Eileen Aberdeen Journals Ltd 2023. It would be bliss, never to see that gawping avatar or reads those life-sapping words ever again. Jennifer Dempsie has entered the contest to succeed Salmond as the SNP candidate in Aberdeenshire East, it emerged yesterday. ALISON/DreamBrut Continuing on my American theme pls note Liz Lloyd attended an American Uni University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Alex Salmond has been on trial in a court and been found not guilty, Its not hard to guess where the ring fenced moneys gone. I have been racking my brains to think of the names because I knew you would ask. Even Alex didnt stoop that low. Post-colonial literature is relatively clear about the decolonisation process: the dominant National Party pampered bourgeoisie elite reaches its own accommodation with colonialism, which is not in rhythm with the wider independence movement, National Party and colonial authorities attack and smear independence radicals who seek a more rapid move to independence, further new National Parties are created (there are now 6 pro-indy parties in Scotland), newer pro-indy parties have more focused strategies on seeking an early resolution and move to independence, the colonial power increases its level of opposition and dirty tricks. There were two others: a lady [H] who was a campaign organiser to some extent and the lady [who is not being named for legal reasons].. Hate to be pedantic & burst a bubble but if you look at what is projected on the wall behind the group in the photo it says: Alex Salmond Nicola will get some very clever/judicious face and body/hair shaping, cosmetic adjustments and become glamourous without becoming too brassy or obviously altered. They try again eventually. A picture tells a thousand tales. It looks favourable to me. The women you mustn't believe. Dont worry, my close personal friend Facundo tells me that the Spectator will deliver today. You will be breaking the law and risk prosecution and a fine. As for Salmond, there is a little thing called trust, and Im confident Salmond trusted his team, but thats not always a two way street, as we now see with Sturgeon. Her judgment is in serious doubt. Because the Parliament is a majority SNP by way of the Greens, as is the committee of the inquiry, they would never do anything to jeopordise their role. things like the Spectator court case, and when you praise Jackie Baillie for asking tough questions. His lawyer, Shelagh McCall QC, earlier accused H of lying about both attacks during her third day of evidence on Wednesday morning, alleging that H had instead initiated sexual contact with Salmond at Bute House in August 2013. H previously told the court she had been wearing a skirt and that Salmond had been drunk that night, but did not mention there was a fourth person at the dinner apart from Salmond and the celebrity. Stu, I posted this on the Four Words article, but not sure if you saw it: I tweeted Tricia Marwick & Andy Wightman yesterday and both denied the MacWhirter claim that the Crown gave legal advice to parliament? He certainly looks like one angry little man. As a former SNP candidate in a target seat and indeed a long time on the NEC it is getting embarrassing. Those who openly support Sturgeon are as bad as those who realise the gravity of the situation, yet say and do nothing. The great villain of Covid is China. I was genuinely expecting to zoom in on that photo and see Sturgeons special adviser hanging around with Osborne and Murphy! Revealing her bid last night, Ms Dempsie said: It has been an honour to be encouraged to stand in Aberdeenshire East and after careful consideration, last week I confirmed to the SNP constituency association that I will take part in the selection process for the Scottish Parliament election in 2016.. I posted a guide on how to go about it last week? Weber Shandwick Scotland has announced that it is to appoint the special advisor to First Minister Alex Salmond to a senior position within its Public Affairs arm. Anything that deflects from that purpose is blocked and smothered. 1,117,073 Comments, Wings Over Scotland Powered by WordPress Jennifer Dempsie. https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-17-01355/. Aberdeen budget: Boss warns staff of 'unsettling time for us all' amid 700,000 cut threat, Nicola Sturgeons government has failed north and north-east, admits SNP leadership hopeful Ash Regan, Scottish minister Lorna Slater warns companies to sign up for 'carnage' recycling scheme deadline, Aberdeen budget: Everything you need to know as public parks, graveyards, libraries and streetlights are all in firing line, Deposit return scheme: 'It's not going to be perfect on day one', but we're sticking to August launch says boss, Rail group crosses fingers hoping government ditches fully dualling A9, Terms and Conditions for Subscriptions (excluding Home News Delivery Subscriptions), Evening Express and Press and Journal combined site. The minister said: This would not be a good time for us to face an election.. Nicola is certainly fully on board with the Blair/Campbell/Tory neocon,US dominated policies represented by the aforementioned illuminati and I am pretty sure that how ever this whole fiasco falls, she will be appointed to some sinecure of international significance, possibly connected to UN, or some prestigious international org. But the questions kept coming and the fact that Mr Salmond appeared to be adding to them enraged her. Liz Lloyd in this photo who did she work for at this point in time? speaks for the sake of it but nothing of substance. People have grown their own independence. A former aide to Alex Salmond has revealed that she has decided against standing to become an MSP for the Highlands and islands. Makes you wonder why they got her involved in the first place if she was never that capable? Hungary, Ukraine, Belarus and now Scotland. Whereas the lengths the SNP/SG will go to protect SPADs and pals know no bounds or limit of funds? If the money has been used for other purposes for a different purpose, such as party expenses, isnt that embezzlement or fraud or something like that. I cant tell whether they think theyll still wriggle out of this or were seeing a scorched earth campaign in action. Anybody interested to listen to the High Court can do so as follows. Miss Sturgeon looked tired and bad-tempered when she attempted to get away from the issue and focus on Brexit on Wednesday but still faced questions about Mr Salmond during a Sky News interview, during which she confirmed that their 30-year friendship is now in doubt. Ive got to assume The Spectator knows what its doing, what its doing will cost quite a lot of money, and that it will succeed. Geoff Aberdein next to Alex yes? Jennifer Dempsie was planning to stand for the SNP at next year's Holyrood elections but yesterday announced that she will not be standing. Keep on pointing them out please and be cool with allies from anywhere. On 27 February, project manager Jennifer Dempsie - who had previously worked as an adviser for former first minister Alex Salmond - first contacted the office of Jennifer Dempsie has entered the contest to succeed Salmond as the SNP candidate in Aberdeenshire East, it emerged yesterday. She has given them jobs and yet not a word from those who berate you for the same thing. Secondly, the growing civil war could tear apart the SNP, splitting it into the Left-wing progressive Sturgeonites and the agitated dissenting voices of the Salmondistas. Stephen Noon to right of Nicolson, now a Jesuit Priest, he was livid at how 2014 campaign was run. wins its legal challenge over Salmond trial court orders: Lady Dorrian to vary an order which now allows Salmond and Geoff Aberdein evidence to be published. Poundland Alastair Campbell by the sound of it. One minister admitted to this being a low point for the party and said that an early general election or an early Holyrood vote called as a result of failing to pass the Budget would cause serious problems. James Doleman is tweeting the Spectator case. Jennifer Dempsie, a senior figure behind-the-scenes in the. https://twitter.com/jamesdoleman/status/1359858135171821571, Advocate depute.Says he has no objection to the proposed change to the order. Not sure *you* need to prove anything. PRJ says: 29 March, 2020 at 11:43 am jennifer dempsie alex salmond jennifer dempsie alex salmond. Judge adds that The Spectator could then publish an article criticising the approach so bringing the issue into the public domain, she continues saying these proceedings are not a conduit to the [inquiry] committee.. ALISON BALHARRY says: Is he related to Dominic Cummings? Jennifer Dempsie was criticised over claims she helped broker a deal between the festival's promoter DF Concerts and Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop to access 150,000 of public money. More importantly, how do they prove you are! BLMac says @ 12:50 pm The two women to Alex Salmonds left looking cosy and happy with him look quite familiar . See pic in background with dates. @Aperson That is, I think, just the way it is. Im confused there seem to be contradictory interpretations of what the ruling today means. They are all equally dishonourable. A FORMER SNP leader has slammed Alex Salmond's ex-adviser for setting up a meeting which led to a government grant to T in the Park. SNP politicians are instantly prickly when any reference is made to a civil war. When he gets kicked out of his Spad post he can always get gigs as a Jimmy Somerville tribute act. Robertson's second wife, Jennifer Dempsie, is a former advisor to Alex Salmond? On Tuesday, McCall had challenged H about her account of the dinner with the celebrity. Isnt it interesting that at a time when the Scottish legal system is very publically standing in disrepute, the one area where they bent over backwards, to do the right thing was in the area of the Alphabet women. Lady D cant appear to be too keen to withdraw certain aspects of the anonymity order .. even if she believes some parties have been involved in a stitch-up, she needs evidence, by case law or precedent. wins its legal challenge over Salmond trial court orders: Lady Dorrian to vary an order which now allows Salmond and Geoff Aberdein evidence to be published. This is significant. 11 February, 2021 at 12:39 pm Add Sturgeons admiration for Kissinger, Clinton and Lagarde and her very iffy foreign policy stance and you see a bigger picture. I actually think that I have seen this photo of LL (at another function?) Yes, regarding Robertson the Odious, allegedly he wasnt a very nice guy re his first wife. Is Alex Salmond in reality thick as mince but just as good at fooling all of us, as the people now turning against him were as good at fooling him? @sylvia re LL and NC, good point. (More), Stats: He said: There is a rift in the party and that is happening because we have developed the cult of two personalities over the years. It really does beg the question, why was Alex Salmond so oblivious and blindsided by these people? alex wagner husband; why did david ramsey leave blue bloods; gorillas rider bonus scheme. Turns out we are finding each other all over the place. To use words like smear we really need to be reflecting on the competence of the people around her.. Yes had been behind by 18 points in February but now, with days to go, the same pollster put Yes two ahead. Sadly, theres nothing this shower of charlatans, conspirators, troughers and incompetents do which surprises me any more. From that photo, Alex Salmond obviously knows Stuart Nicolson well, so you MUST ask yourself, why was Alex Salmond involving himself with someone who worked for the Scottish Daily Mail? Im not a SNP member, and I thought I was contributing, not to party funds, but to a separate fund. Beyond that, all fingers point to Finance Secretary Derek Mackay, a man who appears to have been working to improve his image and delivery style. @slyvia 2007 2014. BBC scotland will note her arrivals at Glasgow/Edinburgh airports She will move in elevated circles, meet celebs and political notables and sign her name to reports written by her underlings on health or environmental or food issues. The Spectators QC, bodes well. The head of Rape Crisis Scotland is a disgrace and in a proper world should be sacked for the comments theyve publically made. Just another attempt to smear and attack Alex Salmond by the back door. The trial, which is expected to last for three to four weeks, also heard that the crown and defence teams had agreed that Salmond rarely stayed overnight at Bute House in May 2014. Dont be daft. Ironically, it was the type of reaction many of the special advisers had not seen since Mr Salmonds reign. ALISON Youre right and also never underestimate in this debacle its not even a double cross more like a heptagon cross! No names no pack drill but the Highlands is a very small place. A celebrity supporter of Scottish independence has confirmed that a woman who accuses Alex Salmond of attempted rape was present on the night she alleges the attack took place. Almost certainly Police Scotland will allocate it to a special unit to deal with. Now Mark is taking action against Scotlands prosecuting authority, the Crown Office by bringing a malicious prosecution case against 11 February, 2021 at 1:14 pm You took the words right out of my mouth. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. What a surprise. Just clocked the details on the screen, it must be Salmonds leaving do so around Sep/Oct 2014. Pressed by McCall to admit she had willingly kissed and caressed Salmond in 2013, H said: Thats not true. Fingers were immediately pointed at a former SNP adviser who was once a friend of the Scottish Government. But its gone ! Yes Nurse I know I am due my medication I wont be long I am just licking this window to make sure is Covid safe I will be with you and the Doctor soon . Clear oot of the senior officials running the previous colonial regime. just look at the spooks adjacent to him at that end of the picture. Stuart MacDonald, Michelle Thompson, David McKay, Joanna Cherry, Neale Hanvey. Now, theres lots of personalities. Nicolsons only listed media meeting with the bloody Sun! Cheers Alison, just getting my skittles in a row!! Saw an article with a picture of Dempsie with actor Brian Cox OBE. Can i just remind everyone about Mark Hirsts fundraiser . how do i prove im not watching live tv on any channel?. Thought this was going to be about the position of Special Advisers in the Ministerial Code. Her conclusions and recommendations are hardly surprising: more women in high-profile positions, a softening of language and the political rhetoric that many women (and men!) 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