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

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Care to explain what's funny about it?

Given that humour induces a spontaneous reaction that would require a degree of self analysis that terrifies me. I ain’t going there

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Given that humour induces a spontaneous reaction that would require a degree of self analysis that terrifies me. I ain’t going there

Good answer.

[Ozyhibby]

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If it offends you as Christian then I can see why that might be so.

The whole shtick is based around the Life of Brian scene tho, not just the quote. In that sense it's just lampooning the SNP using a theme which ties in with the time of year.

Political cartoonists tend not to pull their punches but other than the religious aspect I'm not seeing this as especially shocking.

Not personally offended by it. Have much thicker skin. The use of the saltire in the background make it look an attack from one country on another.
However, it’s Easter and it’s fine for people to have a bit of fun. I really don’t care about it.


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Who's Paul Murrell, and what does his arrest have to do with the SNP?

Maybe he's the guy who got paid after Peter was robbed of the indy funds?

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Maybe he's the guy who got paid after Peter was robbed of the indy funds?

Very good.

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Could this just be coincidence then and this would be a normal time to quit? A natural break of sorts?

It could be.

That said, the gossip has been around for a while. It may have been that the toxicity has forced them to think about their own reputation.

I have no opinion, as yet.

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It could be.

That said, the gossip has been around for a while. It may have been that the toxicity has forced them to think about their own reputation.

I have no opinion, as yet.

Bearing in mind the party's accounts are due imminently is it not a curious time to decide against carrying out an audit?

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Bearing in mind the party's accounts are due imminently is it not a curious time to decide against carrying out an audit?

Not really.

The accounts for 2022 are to be submitted to the Electoral Commission by the 7th of July. The work on the audit would probably be starting around now, no matter who was doing them. Resigning now, before the engagement starts, gives a new firm enough time to do the audit properly.

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Not really.

The accounts for 2022 are to be submitted to the Electoral Commission by the 7th of July. The work on the audit would probably be starting around now, no matter who was doing them. Resigning now, before the engagement starts, gives a new firm enough time to do the audit properly.

Thanks. As you say it might just come down to preserving their reputation.

Would a political party normally be regarded as a good/prestigious client to have on the books?

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Thanks. As you say it might just come down to preserving their reputation.

Would a political party normally be regarded as a good/prestigious client to have on the books?

Depends on one's view of politicians

But, generally, yeah.

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

I'm guessing the Salmond affair must rank pretty highly on Russell's 'worst crisis' leaderboard, tho it would probably have only trumped the current implosion had he been FM at the time it came to public attention.

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Not really.

The accounts for 2022 are to be submitted to the Electoral Commission by the 7th of July. The work on the audit would probably be starting around now, no matter who was doing them. Resigning now, before the engagement starts, gives a new firm enough time to do the audit properly.

What happens if no firm will touch them and the accounts can’t be audited?

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Not really.

The accounts for 2022 are to be submitted to the Electoral Commission by the 7th of July. The work on the audit would probably be starting around now, no matter who was doing them. Resigning now, before the engagement starts, gives a new firm enough time to do the audit properly.

Would an auditor not normally signal their intention as they complete what would be their final audit so the firm has 12 months to prepare. It doesn’t feel like much time to find and engage a new auditor and give them time to do their job. Especially given current circumstances where they may want to look at things in detail

[marinello59]

Looks like the strain of the past few days has taken its toll on Nicola Sturgeon, it must have been tough for her facing the cameras today. It’s easy to forget that politicians are just human beings like the rest of us, hopefully she can get back to enjoying some privacy in her own home.

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[Ozyhibby]

https://twitter.com/georgia_edkins/s...dxJXScFNwz8V4A

It’s getting a bit funny now.


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https://twitter.com/georgia_edkins/s...dxJXScFNwz8V4A

It’s getting a bit funny now.


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I'd be surprised if a 92 year old could drive, let alone a motorhome worth £110,000.

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https://twitter.com/georgia_edkins/s...dxJXScFNwz8V4A

It’s getting a bit funny now.


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I'm sure his mother is in stitches right enough.

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https://twitter.com/georgia_edkins/s...dxJXScFNwz8V4A

It’s getting a bit funny now.


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Mike Russell ain’t laughing. Looks like he’s parking the Indy bus next to the motor home for a while.

https://www.theguardian.com/politics...n-mike-russell

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I'm sure his mother is in stitches right enough.

Indeed.

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https://twitter.com/newshacksreboot/...633934849?s=20

New series of Neighbours from Hell...

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Wings over Scotland (or 'Flying Scotsman' Stuart Campbell) being touted for a national press award for their revelations about the SNP.

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https://twitter.com/georgia_edkins/s...dxJXScFNwz8V4A

It’s getting a bit funny now.


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Getting a bit more serious I would suggest.

This is only going to get worse for NS and Murrell.

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Not sure whether to put this in here or on the Tory thread but

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...-b2316732.html

Tories encouraging voters to vote Labour. Jeez.

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Not sure whether to put this in here or on the Tory thread but

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...-b2316732.html

Tories encouraging voters to vote Labour. Jeez.

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There is no advantage for Labour in this.

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Wings over Scotland (or 'Flying Scotsman' Stuart Campbell) being touted for a national press award for their revelations about the SNP.

Good old Kev. Does the award take into account the Rev inferring that NS was a "dyke"?

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https://twitter.com/georgia_edkins/s...dxJXScFNwz8V4A

It’s getting a bit funny now.


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I suspect you're the only one finding it funny.

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Not sure whether to put this in here or on the Tory thread but

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...-b2316732.html

Tories encouraging voters to vote Labour. Jeez.

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It's been posted on the Labour thread...

It's a tactic already being used by voters, most notably I would suggest in Edinburgh South where Ian Murray's stonking majority is certainly enhanced by Tory voters. If Ross is serious about the proposal though, they should stand down Tory candidates in all but their strongest couple of Scottish seats and make it a Labour v SNP head-to-head in the majority constituencies.

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Already being discussed on the Labour thread...

It's a tactic already being used by voters, most notably I would suggest in Edinburgh South where Ian Murray's stonking majority is certainly enhanced by Tory voters. If Ross is serious about the proposal though, they should stand down Tory candidates in all but their strongest couple of Scottish seats and make it a Labour v SNP head-to-head in the majority constituencies.

God almighty, the Tories are simply obsessed by the constitutional question. When will they concentrate on the things that matter?

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I suspect you're the only one finding it funny.

https://twitter.com/kittycatboyd/status/1644318826543079424?s=20

This is quite funny...