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.
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.
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.
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.
Lorncal on Search And Replace: “James: I have checked those cases, and none of them appears to be applicable to this case. In each case,…” Jul 7, 15:45
Skip_NC on The Interests Of The Many: “So nobody bothered to spend a few quid a year maintaining the domain? How stupid is that? Perhaps more pertinently…” Jul 7, 15:35
100%Yes on The Interests Of The Many: “When the greedy fear the loss of there own money, that’s when the rats start turning on each other its…” Jul 7, 15:10
Ian Smith on The Interests Of The Many: “Even if there was a technical route for a court order, the court would do everything in its power to…” Jul 7, 15:10
Andrew F on The Interests Of The Many: “Love how the link for ref.scot in the first paragraph under “The Defender’s Fundraising Representations” takes you to an online…” Jul 7, 15:06
MP on The Interests Of The Many: “Yes – but if there is no criminal prosecution they can buy off the Civil Case, which is why I…” Jul 7, 15:04
100%Yes on The Interests Of The Many: “Nigel Farage resigns as MP forcing by-election in his own seat.” Jul 7, 14:55
barelybare on The Interests Of The Many: “This is great, and R.E.S.P.E.C.T. for your work. However, I wonder how many people you’ll get to join. One problem…” Jul 7, 14:51
BH on The Interests Of The Many: “Jesus. No wonder I didn’t get into law school. I can tell they nicked the lolly though.” Jul 7, 14:31
100%Yes on The Interests Of The Many: “After all the lies, I honestly can’t wait to see their defense.” Jul 7, 14:18
barelybare on The Interests Of The Many: “https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/07/marine-le-pen-doubt-presidential-election-electronic-tag-france “The Paris court decided that Le Pen, 57, had played a central role in orchestrating a fake-jobs scam of…” Jul 7, 14:16
100%Yes on The Interests Of The Many: “The death of the SNP doesn’t stop Independence it allows us to get behind a party who’s only goal is…” Jul 7, 14:13
Captain Caveman on Search And Replace: “Oh, and “English Nationalist”? Hilarious. I’m not the one calling for English independence, nor claiming genetic superiority over other Britons…” Jul 7, 14:11
100%Yes on The Interests Of The Many: “The SNP made the party about Nicola and gave up on Indyref2. Humza could have come in stated I’m calling…” Jul 7, 14:05
fillofficer on The Interests Of The Many: “the more fronts that they’re fighting on, the better karma go stu” Jul 7, 14:02
James on The Interests Of The Many: “I know you are probably not a believer, but God bless you Stuart, for doing this. I honestly believe that…” Jul 7, 13:57
Andrew scott on The Interests Of The Many: “Great stuff Get out of this swinney and crew” Jul 7, 13:45
robertkknight on The Interests Of The Many: ““Let justice be done, though the heavens fall” The cause of Indy has been in a moribund state for a…” Jul 7, 13:37
100%Yes on The Interests Of The Many: “Now its clear the SNP and its leader will have to answer the awkward questions the press has been unable…” Jul 7, 13:36
Captain Caveman on Search And Replace: “Duh, you’re thick aren’t you Sam? Dan was talking about (relatively) SMALL cars like the modern, present day Mini being…” Jul 7, 13:29
sarah on The Interests Of The Many: “John Tamson – as in all Jock Tamson’s bairns? Very good. 🙂” Jul 7, 13:11
Lorncal on Search And Replace: “What do you mean, sarah, we can do nothing? Of course we can. Yes, undoubtedly, we need independence, but going…” Jul 7, 13:03
Rev. Stuart Campbell on The Interests Of The Many: “No. Returning the money doesn’t get you out of embezzlement. The crime is committed when you spend it.” Jul 7, 13:00
Jeremy Wickins on The Interests Of The Many: “I contributed to the first fundraiser, but I checked my emails yesterday, and I’ve obviously deleted the acknowledgement. Not to…” Jul 7, 12:58
Blackhack on The Interests Of The Many: “If I ever get a rottweiler, I’m going to name it Stuart” Jul 7, 12:47
sam on Search And Replace: “The English nationalist can’t engage in a debate without abuse. Big cars do cause problems. Big cars come with big…” Jul 7, 12:44
