Mistaken identity 305
Posted on
September 28, 2024 by
Chris Cairns
Archive for September, 2024
To Save Your Time 180
Posted on
September 26, 2024 by
Rev. Stuart Campbell
Let us not be ungracious about the use of the term “leading figures” here.
But equally, let’s not waste too much attention.
Dear Sandy 70
Posted on
September 24, 2024 by
Paula X
The below is an open letter from a rape survivor, Paula, to Sandy Brindley, CEO of Rape Crisis Scotland. It is reproduced unedited, with Paula’s permission.
Dear Sandy,
I’m writing to implore you to stop doing press interviews.
Each time you do, it feels like yet another slap in the face from Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre and Rape Crisis Scotland.
To be honest, I didn’t even know who you were until a few weeks ago. When the report into ERCC came out and Mridul Wadhwa resigned, I thought I could put this whole experience behind me.
Last week however, I heard on BBC that you “unreservedly apologise” for the failing at ERCC. It is honestly laughable. I have had no such apology. In fact, quite the opposite.
A Danger To Women 52
Posted on
September 23, 2024 by
Rev. Stuart Campbell
As we write this article, Sandy Brindley (on the left of the picture below) is still in post as the CEO of Rape Crisis Scotland.
For as long as that remains the case, rape victims in Scotland will not be safe.
The Hand Of Friendship 34
Posted on
September 23, 2024 by
Rev. Stuart Campbell
We’ll be honest, folks, we’re not 100% sure this is how you build unity.
But what uplifting and powerful alliances might we be missing out on?
The Triple Whammy 94
Posted on
September 22, 2024 by
Kenny MacAskill
Scotland’s energy rip-off continues unabated, and its impact on Scotland is merciless. GB Energy is to put up a plaque on an office in Aberdeen whilst Scottish pensioners can’t afford to put on the heating. Oil continues to boost the UK coffers as a senior British business figure calls Scottish renewables “a golden ticket for UK growth”.
But as Scottish pensioners freeze, Scottish industry’s being devastated, and workers are being made redundant.
Say What You See 142
Posted on
September 20, 2024 by
Rev. Stuart Campbell
10 Years On 58
Posted on
September 19, 2024 by
Rev. Stuart Campbell
For all of those who couldn’t make it to Saturday’s sold-out event at the IMAX:
As for the next 10 years, that’s another question.
An unduly restrictive view of salvation 88
Posted on
September 18, 2024 by
Rev. Stuart Campbell
Earlier today we heard from the SNP’s depute leader Keith Brown that the party now accepts there will never be another UK-sanctioned independence referendum.
And this afternoon in the chamber the SNP also voted against the only alternative.
Alba MSP Ash Regan laid down the above motion, which supports what as far as we knew was still the SNP’s official policy in the absence of another Section 30, in so far as they even know what their policy is.
Today that motion was voted down by 125 votes to 1.
Objection Sustained 41
Posted on
September 18, 2024 by
Rev. Stuart Campbell
This must be some kind of mistake.
Because we’re sure you’ve spent the last decade telling us that just couldn’t happen.
The Land Of Immunity 101
Posted on
September 12, 2024 by
Rev. Stuart Campbell
Astonishingly, there isn’t a single word of apology anywhere in this statement.
There isn’t a scintilla of contrition, not the tiniest glimmer of admission of culpability or responsibility. There isn’t even a weasel-worded expression of “regret”.
Rape Crisis Scotland is unfit for purpose, and its CEO must resign.
