When times are quiet in Scottish politics, as they currently are, our favourite genre of story is “mainstream press belatedly catches up with Wings Over Scotland”. And so to this morning’s front page splash in the Sunday Mail.
The rumour mill has been grinding about Operation Branchform developments again in the last few days, although we’ve seen too many false dawns now to get overly excited about that. But the Mail’s story sounded awfully familiar.
While we get on with some tinkering behind the scenes in the absence of any Scottish political news – we have an exciting new comment system and the Contact form finally works again! – readers may wish to enjoy the full marathon three-and-a-quarter hours of last month’s fun indyref anniversary event at the Glasgow Science Centre.
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.
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.
We’ve just watched the BBC’s new documentary, and we’re confused.
You can see both episodes on iPlayer now, or on TV tonight and tomorrow, but there’s no mistaking what’s being advertised – a personal drama between the two biggest players in Scottish politics in the last 300 years.
Dan on Holiday Relief: “If you’re a genuine supporter of the Kingdom of Scotland returning to self-governing status, then that means you’re also a…” Jun 19, 18:39
agent x on Holiday Relief: “James says: 19 June, 2025 at 5:40 pm Yoons out in force on here again the day. Something’s spooking them,…” Jun 19, 18:38
twathater on Holiday Relief: “As usual James their exceptionalism hates for anyone to disagree or disprove their PISH” Jun 19, 18:14
James on Holiday Relief: “Yoons out in force on here again the day. Something’s spooking them, what on earth can it be….” Jun 19, 17:40
Oneliner on Holiday Relief: “You are a factchecker from the Samuel Goldwyn school ‘Don’t confuse me with facts – I’ve made my mind up’” Jun 19, 17:20
Fearghas MacFhionnlaigh on Holiday Relief: “Following presentation well worth pondering: « Andy Anderson, Democratic Socialist Federation Education Officer, introduces the “Dunoon Unit Report: The Postal…” Jun 19, 16:39
sarah on Holiday Relief: “Lloyd Quinan on Through a Scottish Prism recently was saying that he knows several Returning Officers who would like to…” Jun 19, 16:24
Hatey McHateface on Holiday Relief: ““exploited Asian and African immigrants” Ach, but they love being exploited. Who are we to deny them their heart’s desire?…” Jun 19, 16:08
Hatey McHateface on Holiday Relief: ““the language of the ruling power is felt to burn your lips” That’s a great excuse to have in hand…” Jun 19, 15:56
factchecker on Holiday Relief: “On a statistical basis, presumably around 45% of those involved in the transportation and counting process were supporters of independence.…” Jun 19, 15:14
Andy Wiltshire on Holiday Relief: “‘Why aren’t you posting in Scots, Confused?’ I think perhaps he’s a mighty warrior on the interweb, but in real…” Jun 19, 15:05
James Cheyne on Holiday Relief: “Aye I was here in 2014 noting purdah and transporting the votes through the night , in both case connected…” Jun 19, 15:05
James Cheyne on Holiday Relief: “Dan, I notice the influx of people demographical changes here where I live too.” Jun 19, 14:56
James Cheyne on Holiday Relief: “I did not miss the the referendum vote, I only missed the tranporting of the referendum votes through the night,” Jun 19, 14:53
James Cheyne on Holiday Relief: “Nothing to do with whatsoever with Westminster parliament, where you in 2014 Hatey McHateface? As I recall David Cameron was…” Jun 19, 14:51
Alf Baird on Holiday Relief: ““And even though my English isn’t too bad… it’s beginning to feel more and more alien” Aye Northcode, as a…” Jun 19, 14:48
Hatey McHateface on Holiday Relief: ““it is Westminster parliament, politicians and the Crown that always refuse independence of Scotland” You should have been in Scotland…” Jun 19, 13:49
James Cheyne on Holiday Relief: “There is no disconnect between the Westminster parliament form of democracy and the devolved Scottish government form of democracy for…” Jun 19, 13:28
James Cheyne on Holiday Relief: “100% yes. I agree with you regards SNP and the Scottish government are democracy deniers, however it pays not to…” Jun 19, 13:21
TURABDIN on Holiday Relief: “cleabhair gàidh, iù!” Jun 19, 11:57
100%Yes on Holiday Relief: “The reality is and I’ve constantly been saying it for years, that the democracy deniers are the SNP and Scottish…” Jun 19, 11:35
James Cheyne on Holiday Relief: “The elite, cough cough, talk of a great reset of society. I totally agree. We should start with them at…” Jun 19, 11:33
James Cheyne on Holiday Relief: “Sven. I apologise for not responding to your post yesterday due to being busy, things are beginning to function a…” Jun 19, 11:28
diabloandco on Holiday Relief: “Ola , Prickly Pal!” Jun 19, 10:54
Captain Caveman on Holiday Relief: “@Baird You’re speaking English, though I’d agree it is bad and terribly misspelt. Honestly, it’s like explaining to a 9…” Jun 19, 10:51
Hatey McHateface on Holiday Relief: ““volkgiest” There’s still time for you to make it big on the comedy circuit, Northcode.” Jun 19, 10:46
Hatey McHateface on Holiday Relief: “@ Alf Baird says: 19 June, 2025 at 9:27 am “biased in favour of the minority Gaelic language over the…” Jun 19, 10:45
Captain Caveman on Holiday Relief: ““e.g. an englishman will whine that he couldn’t get “a full english breakfast” on HOLIDAY IN PORTUGAL” Actually, this Englishman…” Jun 19, 10:44
Northcode on Holiday Relief: ““Ma Englis isna too bad, tho Englis is niver ma mither tongue.” Mine isna tae bad aither, Alf. An like…” Jun 19, 10:28
Southernbystander on Holiday Relief: “There is a level of irony you are missing Northcode (tune up those synapses!) – the ‘boom boom’ was there…” Jun 19, 10:16
There’s still time for you to make it big on the comedy circuit, Northcode.
