UK Politics Thread part II - Page 40

Moonlight · 03-28-23, 05:12 AM

Humza Yousaf is a strange choice indeed from the SNP members, just when you think it couldnt get any worse for Scotland, it does. I'm sure the opposition parties can't believe their luck to see so many turkeys voting for an early Xmas. I have no idea what chemical substances the SNP are taking collectively because even I can hear the bells tolling ominously down here in England.

Jimbuna · 03-28-23, 07:42 AM

The end for the poison dwarf is now official.

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Nicola Sturgeon formally resigns as first minister
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla...itics-65093281

Jimbuna · 03-28-23, 07:52 AM

This clown certainly won't be missed if he fails to get re-elected.

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Jeremy Corbyn: Labour to vote on banning ex-leader standing as candidate
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-65088130

Jimbuna · 03-29-23, 10:34 AM

The sites for housing illegal migrants have now been identified but a decision has yet to be made on the possible use of ferries.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65107827

Jimbuna · 03-30-23, 09:03 AM

And the French think they have it bad.

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UK State pension age increase 'set to be delayed until 2044'
The state pension age is due to rise gradually to 68 between 2044 and 2046 but earlier this year it was suggested ministers wanted to bring that forward – potentially as early as 2035.

The State Pension age is currently 66 for anyone born before 1960.

For those born on or after April 1960, the State Pension age is 67 and, for those born on or after April 1977, the state pension age is 68.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world...01b2cb23&ei=39

Jimbuna · 03-31-23, 12:52 PM

Jimbuna · 04-01-23, 07:03 AM

Humza Haroon Yousaf, born to Pakistani immigrants in Glasgow has now succeeded Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister of Scotland.

Hand picked no doubt because of his desire for Scottish independence.

He has created a new post 'Minister for Independence' despite the fact that there was a Supreme Court ruling last year that the Scottish Parliament does not have the power to hold another referendum.

This is not an appropriate use of taxpayer funding as it is not an area where the Scottish Government can action any policy that it has the power to deliver.

Jimbuna · 04-05-23, 08:22 AM

How soon.quickly the mighty can fall.

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The husband of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested in connection with an investigation into Scottish National Party finances.

Peter Murrell, 58, is being questioned after being taken into police custody on Wednesday morning.

Police Scotland said officers were carrying out searches at a number of addresses as part of the investigation.

Mr Murrell resigned as the party's chief executive last month, a post he had held since 1999.

He has been married to Ms Sturgeon since 2010.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-65187823

MGR1 · 04-05-23, 10:38 AM

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Mike.

Skybird · 04-05-23, 10:51 AM

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Jimbuna · 04-05-23, 01:43 PM

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MGR1 · 04-06-23, 07:44 AM

Latest news is that Murrell's been released without charge:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-65195171

Whilst Sturgeon has cancelled appearing at an event:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla...itics-65199565

As for who Murrell is and why this is just a wee bit of an embarrassment for the SNP:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla...itics-64972863

Mike.

Jimbuna · 04-06-23, 09:21 AM

Jimbuna · 04-11-23, 01:02 PM

Humza Yousaf has said the former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell will not be suspended from the party because he is "innocent until proven guilty".

But the SNP leader confirmed the party would not be paying Mr Murrell's legal fees.

Jimbuna · 04-12-23, 06:20 AM

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A luxury campervan reportedly seized by police from the home of Nicola Sturgeon's mother-in-law was bought to be used as an SNP election battle bus, it has been reported.

Party insiders told the Daily Record that the vehicle, which is thought to have cost around £110,000, was purchased during the pandemic for use in the spring 2021 Holyrood election campaign.

But it is understood the Niesmann + Bischoff motorhome was never used for that purpose after Covid restrictions were lifted by Ms Sturgeon.

Officers confiscated the vehicle from outside the home of Margaret Murrell, the 92-year-old mother of Peter Murrell. He is the SNP's former chief executive and Ms Sturgeon's husband.

Neighbours said the high-end campervan was originally delivered to the address in Dunfermline, Fife by two men in January 2021 and had not been moved since.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknew...6f703742e&ei=9

You simply couldn't make this up

03-28-23, 05:12 AM	#586
Moonlight Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fookhall Copse Posts: 2,525 Downloads: 184 Uploads: 0	Humza Yousaf is a strange choice indeed from the SNP members, just when you think it couldnt get any worse for Scotland, it does. I'm sure the opposition parties can't believe their luck to see so many turkeys voting for an early Xmas. I have no idea what chemical substances the SNP are taking collectively because even I can hear the bells tolling ominously down here in England. __________________

03-29-23, 10:34 AM	#589
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,914 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The sites for housing illegal migrants have now been identified but a decision has yet to be made on the possible use of ferries. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65107827 __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-31-23, 12:52 PM	#591
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,914 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	__________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-01-23, 07:03 AM	#592
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,914 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Humza Haroon Yousaf, born to Pakistani immigrants in Glasgow has now succeeded Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister of Scotland. Hand picked no doubt because of his desire for Scottish independence. He has created a new post 'Minister for Independence' despite the fact that there was a Supreme Court ruling last year that the Scottish Parliament does not have the power to hold another referendum. This is not an appropriate use of taxpayer funding as it is not an area where the Scottish Government can action any policy that it has the power to deliver. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-05-23, 10:38 AM	#594
MGR1 Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom Posts: 980 Downloads: 252 Uploads: 0	(In absence of an Eating Popcorn option amongst the SubSim Smilies!) Mike. __________________ "I am the battleship Jean Bart. This name originates from a certain 'respected' privateer... Yes? You want to know what privateers are? Hmph, they are pirates that rob openly under the banner of their country." Jean Bart from the mobile game Azur Lane.

04-06-23, 07:44 AM	#597
MGR1 Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom Posts: 980 Downloads: 252 Uploads: 0	Latest news is that Murrell's been released without charge: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-65195171 Whilst Sturgeon has cancelled appearing at an event: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla...itics-65199565 As for who Murrell is and why this is just a wee bit of an embarrassment for the SNP: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla...itics-64972863 Mike. __________________ "I am the battleship Jean Bart. This name originates from a certain 'respected' privateer... Yes? You want to know what privateers are? Hmph, they are pirates that rob openly under the banner of their country." Jean Bart from the mobile game Azur Lane.

04-06-23, 09:21 AM	#598
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,914 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	__________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-11-23, 01:02 PM	#599
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,914 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Humza Yousaf has said the former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell will not be suspended from the party because he is "innocent until proven guilty". But the SNP leader confirmed the party would not be paying Mr Murrell's legal fees. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!