SNP are lying b******s as well !

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Originally Posted by overdrive

Late to the party on this one but at least some of those relate to long-term, recurring funding grants (either new, increases to existing or previous annual funding converted to recurring), not a one-off thing like this. For the record, I'm not that fussed that the SG has done this - and I'm in the No camp. Just pointing out that those figures aren't comparing apples with apples.

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The reason for the £300,000

Over 5,000 schoolchildren will continue to enjoy free literary events from the Edinburgh International Book Festival over the next three years, thanks to a £300,000 grant from the Scottish Government.

The one-off funding will support the festival's acclaimed schools programme with more than 60 in-person and livestreamed events, including author talks with*How to Train Your Dragon*author Cressida Cowell and award-winning storyteller Frank Cottrell-Boyce.*

The grant will also maintain travel cost support and free tickets for pupils whose families are unable to cover the cost of ticketed events, ensuring young people of all backgrounds across Edinburgh have an opportunity to participate in the internationally renowned festival. Children attending will receive a free book through the philanthropy of Book Festival donors as well.



But let's blame it on Nicola Sturgeon being on the programme for the festival.

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Originally Posted by Moulin Yarns

The reason for the £300,000

Over 5,000 schoolchildren will continue to enjoy free literary events from the Edinburgh International Book Festival over the next three years, thanks to a £300,000 grant from the Scottish Government.

The one-off funding will support the festival's acclaimed schools programme with more than 60 in-person and livestreamed events, including author talks with*How to Train Your Dragon*author Cressida Cowell and award-winning storyteller Frank Cottrell-Boyce.*

The grant will also maintain travel cost support and free tickets for pupils whose families are unable to cover the cost of ticketed events, ensuring young people of all backgrounds across Edinburgh have an opportunity to participate in the internationally renowned festival. Children attending will receive a free book through the philanthropy of Book Festival donors as well.



But let's blame it on Nicola Sturgeon being on the programme for the festival.

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Bad old SNP

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Originally Posted by Hibs4185

Bad old SNP

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The full information here

https://www.gov.scot/news/300-000-boost-for-edinburgh-international-book-festival/

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Originally Posted by Moulin Yarns

The reason for the £300,000

Over 5,000 schoolchildren will continue to enjoy free literary events from the Edinburgh International Book Festival over the next three years, thanks to a £300,000 grant from the Scottish Government.

The one-off funding will support the festival's acclaimed schools programme with more than 60 in-person and livestreamed events, including author talks with*How to Train Your Dragon*author Cressida Cowell and award-winning storyteller Frank Cottrell-Boyce.*

The grant will also maintain travel cost support and free tickets for pupils whose families are unable to cover the cost of ticketed events, ensuring young people of all backgrounds across Edinburgh have an opportunity to participate in the internationally renowned festival. Children attending will receive a free book through the philanthropy of Book Festival donors as well.



But let's blame it on Nicola Sturgeon being on the programme for the festival.

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The free events for schoolchildren had been funded for about 20 years thanks to Baillie Gifford's sponsorship of not only the Edinburgh book festival but others around the UK which are now scrabbling for funding thanks to their daft decision to bow to fossil fuel activists. I imagine Baillie Gifford remain as bewildered now as they did last year by the claims of these fringe dafties considering their investment in fossil fuels is miniscule in comparison to most comparable companies. The festival doesn't really deserve this parachute payment as they've brought their financial troubles on themselves, but it would be no surprise if Sturgeon's presence and the recruitment of Lloyd to the board is an attempt to burnish the rather tarnished St Nicola halo.

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Originally Posted by Ozyhibby

I don’t think there was any danger of a conviction. Police Scotland just saw an opportunity to go for the SNP. There was zero evidence at the trial of any guilt.
What there was though was a nightmare for HR and a definite sacking offence for any employer.
He should have been sacked long before he quit.


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My son worked in security at the airport and when Salmond was coming through the airport women would take breaks and they would try to usher him through as quickly as possible, he wasn’t a nice man, been his company a couple of times and talk about someone who looks down on you was the impression I got, was at a hotel for POTY Awards in Glasgow many moons ago and he wasn’t a nice at the table, trying to sneak a kiss or touching a hand of the young girls serving and thinking he must think he is gods gift to women, a sleaze ball but I don’t think that’s a criminal offence.

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Originally Posted by Berwickhibby

Evidence for what …he had money ….now he hasn’t and provided the Legal Aid Commisiin enough evidence to be granted Legal Aid. He is not going on trial for any offence against the Legal Aid Commission

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Boris Johnson had money but he got £250k for legal aid, I know that’s in England but the rules must be about the same in each country.

I’m sure there is loopholes and he has maybe taken advantage of that or he just doesn’t have the money you think he does.

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Boris Johnson had money but he got £250k for legal aid, I know that’s in England but the rules must be about the same in each country.

I’m sure there is loopholes and he has maybe taken advantage of that or he just doesn’t have the money you think he does.

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I don't think he did get actual Legal Aid, his legal expenses for Partygate where paid for by the UK Government as it related to his time in Government and when he was PM (which is just as bad) but strictly speaking it wasn't Legal Aid in the same way Murrell is getting it. It's like John Swinney being taken to court and his legal fees being paid by the Scottish Government as he is the FM.

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Originally Posted by Berwickhibby

Personally i think he as lawfully disposed of his assets to insure he is not liable for legal and court costs plus any other financial penalties further down the line.

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This seems like the most logical explanation.

The legal aid board say they made the decision based on the financial information he provided to them so not sure how they know he told them the truth.

His partners income would also be taken into account if they were still living together so that’s a bonus for them that she moved into Val’s flat around the time he would have submitted his application.