As far as we’re aware, LGBT Youth Scotland remains under police investigation for the suspected grooming and sexual exploitation of children. It’s impossible to imagine any other sort of organisation that could still expect to enjoy the patronage of a First Minister under such circumstances – especially when there were obvious other places he could be reasonably expected to show his face – but that’s how the SNP’s priorities roll in 2023 and there’s no getting away from it.
For any question to do with independence, folks, Humza Yousaf is not the answer.
Wings readers are of course the last people in the country who need any reminding of what a ditch-slithering creature Scottish Labour activist Duncan Hothersall is. And in truth by his standards these tweets are only about averagely despicable.
At least, we assume there was a sizeable current being passed through it, as little else could explain the visibly uncomfortable half-hour experienced by hapless Stonewall chair Iain Anderson with Beth Rigby last night, or the seemingly random changes every few seconds in his facial expressions, body language and accent.
(Just about the only constant, other than his sweating top lip, was the deeply irritating modern phenomenon of stupid people starting every sentence with the word “So…”.)
If you’re a connoisseur of vacuous, nervous awkwardness you’re in for a real treat. If you want to see a human being actually answering any questions with even the tiniest shred of coherence, pertinence or honesty, maybe give it a miss.
Even not-very-alert readers will have noticed that we’re taking a little summer holiday in the complete absence of any political events. Rest assured that we’re using the time to patrol Bath diligently for bears. But we couldn’t help noticing this on Twitter today.
Someone tweeted it to show that as late as summer 2020 the SNP was still soliciting money for what it called its “ring fenced Independence Referendum Campaign Fund”.
And the rest of it doesn’t pull many punches either. Let’s hope it’s just the first crack in the dam. The opportunity for the others in the party to find their courage is fast ebbing away, and history will be unmerciful if they don’t seize it.
Dan on Search And Replace: “Aye, Sam, the dickhead troll jist has to try to find an angle to kick off and create discord and…” Jul 7, 22:07
100%Yes on The Interests Of The Many: “Carol, I don’t need to read the book to know. Take a look at the picture of Swinney and then…” Jul 7, 22:01
100%Yes on The Interests Of The Many: “Alf I totally agree and support the work Salvo and yourself is doing but de-colonization isn’t going to work alone.…” Jul 7, 21:49
Alf Baird on The Interests Of The Many: “If national independence is not decolonisation, Hatey, then pray tell us and all those former colonies that are now UN…” Jul 7, 21:47
Hatey McHateface on The Interests Of The Many: “I guess once you’ve ruled everybody else out, Twat H, that’ll just leave you. You can count on my vote…” Jul 7, 21:16
twathater on The Interests Of The Many: “I agree with Alf regarding Joanna Cherry she sat for years in silence and her vociferous opposition to the GRA…” Jul 7, 21:07
Carol Neill on The Interests Of The Many: “https://malcolmrichardclark.substack.com/p/sturgeons-crime-fiction-sob-story” Jul 7, 21:00
Hatey McHateface on The Interests Of The Many: “Of course, Alf, excepting yourself and a few disciples who “know what Independence means”, damn few Scots know either. Which…” Jul 7, 20:58
Chas on The Interests Of The Many: “Simple question Alf. Who forms an honest, competent Government in a newly Independent Scotland? Names please.” Jul 7, 20:41
Alf Baird on The Interests Of The Many: ““She’s only one who I believe can can bring Independence” A hae ma douts. Unfortunately, like most of the SNP…” Jul 7, 20:22
twathater on The Interests Of The Many: “Oh I love that comment, how very appropriate, I hope the big man Alex Salmond can see KARMA taking place” Jul 7, 18:13
100%Yes on The Interests Of The Many: “Put your hand up who would like to see a SNP MSP give up their seat, to allow Joanna cherry…” Jul 7, 17:36
100%Yes on The Interests Of The Many: “I had to look at my emails but I did it by checking emails from Jim Henderson and it brought…” Jul 7, 17:18
Cherrybank on The Interests Of The Many: “Big trouble in Cranhill district of Glasgow ,massive police presence locals protesting about local alledged rapist .” Jul 7, 16:57
Andspouse on The Interests Of The Many: “Can anyone give me a heads up on when the donations were paid (month, year) and to whom so I…” Jul 7, 16:54
sarah on The Interests Of The Many: “@ Morag: I didn’t until very recently! But the other, more commonly understood, meaning is what I think the Rev…” Jul 7, 16:43
Morag on The Interests Of The Many: “Do you know what that phrase is actually referring to? (Clue: “Jock Tamson” translates to “John Thomas” in English.)” Jul 7, 16:30
Morag on The Interests Of The Many: “Surely it’s your bank record of payment that’s the important thing? If the Yes Scotland thing goes anywhere, I have…” Jul 7, 16:28
Lorncal on The Interests Of The Many: “Prior INTENT will require to be proved: that the SNP top brass and NEC members knew that the money raised…” Jul 7, 16:22
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
