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.
The dogged persistence of alert Wings contributor Benjamin Harrop with regard to the Hamilton inquiry has been truly heroic, and today it has borne fruit in dramatic style.
The 10-page adjudication from the Scottish Information Commissioner that you can download by clicking that image is a somewhat labyrinthine (but fascinating) read, but the upshot of it is that the Commissioner has now ordered the Scottish Government to release all of the legal advice it was given with regard to its refusal to publish the written evidence submitted to James Hamilton for his inquiry into the events around the alleged conspiracy to falsely convict Alex Salmond of sexual assaults.
(See, even that one-sentence summary was quite hard going.)
Southernbystander on The Show Goes On: “Reform are British nationalists. The true English variety fully supports independence for the other countries in the Union. See how…” Nov 12, 10:24
Robert Hughes on The Show Goes On: “You’re campaign to overtake Slava Yawn Main as Site Prick just took a massive leap with that remark .Congratulations Nu…” Nov 12, 10:10
Robert Matthews on The Show Goes On: “I hear Moira’s free.” Nov 12, 09:52
Tinto Chiel on The Show Goes On: “As usual, you would be wrong.” Nov 12, 09:14
Chas on The Show Goes On: “‘I doubt the many middle-class academics on panels and advisory bodies value the rural community much and probably think they…” Nov 12, 09:02
robertkknight on The Show Goes On: “That, or picking out his next East European Catalogue Bride once the current one gets past her sell-by date.” Nov 12, 08:52
wullie on The Show Goes On: “Viewed more or less ‘as an animal Is it not the case that we were replaced by a farm animal.…” Nov 12, 08:28
g M on The Show Goes On: “Aye, once we are independent and free we will turn our gaze on England? English nationalism as displayed by Reform…” Nov 12, 08:09
g M on The Show Goes On: “They should not be interfering in another country’s politics.” Nov 12, 07:59
Alf Baird on The Show Goes On: “Memmi did find that in colonial societies the colonized native is viewed more or less ‘as an animal’. Demonstrated in…” Nov 12, 07:52
Alf Baird on The Show Goes On: “Yes, and neoliberals are not nationalists.” Nov 12, 07:31
Alf Baird on The Show Goes On: “Colonialism ‘is based on psychology’ (Cesaire). So yes, it becomes ‘sheer madness’, on all fronts. With the complicit national party…” Nov 12, 07:29
Tinto Chiel on The Show Goes On: ““It’s just that there isn’t the political will with this crop of lame as grifters.” I don’t doubt that for…” Nov 12, 07:28
Robert Hughes on The Show Goes On: “Rejoice ! Nikla has thrown her Ascot-On-Lady’s-Day flamboyant hat into the ring and fully intends to lose * her *…” Nov 12, 07:03
Young Lochinvar on The Show Goes On: “I see the hardcore qwerties and coven cauldron stirrer Sturgeonites on the National are giving it a resounding yippee-Kay- ye…” Nov 12, 01:14
sarah on The Show Goes On: “Alex Salmond’s memorial service will be streamed from inside and outside the service, per Dave Llewellyn.” Nov 11, 23:26
sarah on The Show Goes On: “Sounds as if you got your moneys worth out of the event, Dan! I’ve just remembered the last event that…” Nov 11, 23:01
TURABDIN on The Show Goes On: “If ever a country needed a revolution, i am not thinking «velvet», it is Scotland.” Nov 11, 22:52
Dan on The Show Goes On: “Graeme was in the audience! Either by luck or mistake he got his hands on the microphone during one of…” Nov 11, 22:51
sarah on The Show Goes On: “It’s the party system and the lack of direct democracy that is at fault. Real quality candidates who have a…” Nov 11, 22:48
Tinto Chiel on The Show Goes On: “Yep, I’m sure the big landowners will be “advising” the SG and the AGR scheme is probably regarded by them…” Nov 11, 22:34
Hatey McHateface on The Show Goes On: “If nobody new and baggage-free is prepared to make a try for political office in Scotland, don’t be surprised if…” Nov 11, 22:24
sarah on The Show Goes On: “Every radical [in a good way] policy is dead with the current lot in charge of the SNP. Look at…” Nov 11, 22:14
Hatey McHateface on The Show Goes On: ““cultural-political identity forced on” Hmmm. Gaelic speaking, clan-based north west and Western Isles. Scots speaking central belt, extending into Grampian.…” Nov 11, 22:05
sarah on The Show Goes On: “The show does go on. Both Sturgeon and Yousaf have applied to be selected to stand in 2026. Worse than…” Nov 11, 22:02
Tinto Chiel on The Show Goes On: “It’s quite dreadful that an innovative and skilful tenant can be evicted so easily but that’s the reality of the…” Nov 11, 21:54
Hatey McHateface on The Show Goes On: “We should have a poll: Hands on hearts, how many people know what “indefeasible” means without first having to look…” Nov 11, 21:52
Hatey McHateface on The Show Goes On: “Nae probs for me, I’ve mostly stopped paying taxes – just like many of the immigrants. Actually, I’m betting that…” Nov 11, 21:05
sarah on The Show Goes On: “Surely the family have a right to do things their way? There has been so much unpleasantness already that they…” Nov 11, 21:03
Alf Baird on The Show Goes On: “Dinna forget ‘One-Nation’ British Nationalism and its cultural-political identity forced on the ‘Celtic Periphery’, otherwise known as ‘the UK Internal…” Nov 11, 21:02