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Jimbuna 03-17-20 01:50 PM

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Alex Salmond has claimed that sexual assault allegations against him are "deliberate fabrications for a political purpose" or "exaggerations".

The former SNP leader also told his trial that he had "never attempted to have non-consensual sexual relations with anyone in my entire life".

And he denied claims that female civil servants were not allowed to work alone with him while he was first minister.

He said he now wished he had "been more careful with people's personal space".

Mr Salmond denies 13 charges of sexual assault against nine women.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-51926614
He must be feeling like he's the Scottish Harvey Weinstein atm.

STEED 03-17-20 05:10 PM

Bojo has failed get rid of him now.

Jimbuna 03-18-20 05:53 AM

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Talks to agree a UK-EU trade deal have been put on hold due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Negotiating teams were due resume talks on Wednesday although a face-to-face meeting had already been ruled out due to the virus.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-51935677
No surprises there then.

Jimbuna 03-20-20 09:50 AM

The jury is considering its verdict in the trial of Alex Salmond, who denies carrying out a string of sexual assaults while he was Scotland's first minister.

The jury of nine women and six men retired at 14:00 on Friday after hearing two weeks of evidence.

They can reach one of three verdicts for each of the 13 charges - guilty, not guilty or not proven.

The verdicts must be agreed by a majority of the 15 jurors.

Mr Salmond says he is innocent of all 13 charges of sexual assault, which are alleged to have been committed against nine women over a six-year period.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-51974915

mapuc 03-20-20 10:00 AM

^ It sounds like an English version of Impeachment

Markus

Jimbuna 03-20-20 10:49 AM

The trial is in Scotland Markus.

STEED 03-21-20 09:34 AM

I picked up on some info passed on to me, on the government back benches there could be a rebellion against Bojo next week as he looks like getting radical. We shall see next week if this is true or just hot air.

Jimbuna 03-21-20 09:37 AM

The jury in the Alex Salmond trial has been sent home for the weekend and will resume its deliberations on Monday.

Mr Salmond denies carrying out a string of sexual assaults while he was Scotland's first minister.

The jury of nine women and six men retired shortly before 14:00 on Friday after hearing two weeks of evidence.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-51974915

Jimbuna 03-21-20 09:39 AM

Labour has urged ministers to go "further and faster" to help those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Unions have welcomed the government's emergency financial support package for workers, announced earlier by the chancellor.

And business group UK Hospitality said the move could potentially save up to a million jobs.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-51983086

STEED 03-21-20 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna (Post 2656110)
Labour has urged ministers to go "further and faster" to help those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Unions have welcomed the government's emergency financial support package for workers, announced earlier by the chancellor.

And business group UK Hospitality said the move could potentially save up to a million jobs.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-51983086

Sounds fishy to me.:hmmm:

Got it, They want the New Labour Leader get top billing on the news next month, just like Greta that is not going to happen.

Just a bit of light humour...:03: :)

Jimbuna 03-21-20 11:06 AM

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STEED 03-21-20 11:22 AM

^I don't know to laugh or cry or scratch my head in wonder.

Jimbuna 03-21-20 11:29 AM

Sad and stupid buggas.

Jimbuna 03-22-20 07:24 AM

MPs from all the main parties are picking up their stethoscopes and returning to old jobs in health and social care in a bid to help services tackle the coronavirus crisis.

Some medically-trained MPs have been out of the NHS for too long to be of use in the current emergency.

But others have recently left their jobs as doctors, nurses or care workers to take up a seat in Parliament.

And a few have continued to practice while representing their constituents.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-51975661

Skybird 03-23-20 09:50 AM

Frankfurter Rundschau leans to the left side of the poolitical and opinion spectrum in Germany, but with this piece of theirs I agree. Johnson leaves a lousy impression in all this virus mess.


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Jimbuna 03-23-20 10:01 AM

Boris Johnson has lined up a senior minister to take charge of the country if he is diagnosed with COVID-19.

The prime minister's spokesman said Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab will step up in the event, as coronavirus cases and deaths continue to grow across the UK.

Jimbuna 03-23-20 10:56 AM

Alex Salmond has been cleared of sexually assaulting nine women while he was Scotland's first minister.

A jury found the former SNP leader not guilty on 12 of the sexual assault charges facing him, while another was found not proven.

A further charge of sexually assaulting a 10th woman had previously been dropped by prosecutors.

Mr Salmond had said he was innocent of all the charges against him throughout the two-week trial.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-52004285

Jimbuna 03-24-20 08:16 AM

MPs could break early for the Easter recess amid the coronavirus crisis, a cabinet minister has suggested.

Jacob Rees-Mogg said the option to close early was being considered but added that emergency legislation needed to be approved first.

MPs will see other changes to the way the House of Commons runs, including a ban on alcohol sales.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-52012377

How on earth will they manage to cope? :o

STEED 03-24-20 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna (Post 2656535)
Boris Johnson has lined up a senior minister to take charge of the country if he is diagnosed with COVID-19.

The prime minister's spokesman said Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab will step up in the event, as coronavirus cases and deaths continue to grow across the UK.

Oh heck we will be deep in the pit of doom, please not him.:o

STEED 03-24-20 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna (Post 2656805)
MPs could break early for the Easter recess amid the coronavirus crisis, a cabinet minister has suggested.

Jacob Rees-Mogg said the option to close early was being considered but added that emergency legislation needed to be approved first.

MPs will see other changes to the way the House of Commons runs, including a ban on alcohol sales.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-52012377

How on earth will they manage to cope? :o

Once again they set a bad example but the good news they can all buy chocolate easter eggs as no one wants them in these testing times.


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