Victorian Posted November 29 Share Posted November 29 Louise Haigh has resigned from cabinet. She was mugged in 2013 and reported a work phone stolen. She was then given a new phone. It then came to light that the phone had not been stolen after the police found out the phone had been switched on. It turns out she knew about the 'mistake' and kept quiet about it. Sounds like she switched it on without realising it might trigger an electronic trace. Silly attempt to benefit for a better phone by lying to the police. She was given an admonishment criminal conviction. It is also being reported that she was dismissed from her job as result. And now a second job lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted November 29 Share Posted November 29 Stupid woman. At least she resigned. Accountability is back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted November 29 Share Posted November 29 1 hour ago, Cade said: Stupid woman. At least she resigned. Accountability is back! I'm sure she did of her own free will too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted November 29 Share Posted November 29 5 hours ago, Cade said: Stupid woman. At least she resigned. Accountability is back! Her departure creates the first ever cabinet consisting entirely of state-school educated ministers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted November 29 Share Posted November 29 11 hours ago, John Findlay said: I'm sure she did of her own free will too. Nope. Definitely pre-determined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 10 minutes ago, redjambo said: Nope. Definitely pre-determined. I'm sorry my sarcasm didn't come through properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 2 minutes ago, John Findlay said: I'm sorry my sarcasm didn't come through properly. It probably came through full blast, but fell on my deaf ears. Wouldn't be the first time by a long shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 14 minutes ago, redjambo said: It probably came through full blast, but fell on my deaf ears. Wouldn't be the first time by a long shot. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac_fae_Gillie Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 19 hours ago, Victorian said: Louise Haigh has resigned from cabinet. She was mugged in 2013 and reported a work phone stolen. She was then given a new phone. It then came to light that the phone had not been stolen after the police found out the phone had been switched on. It turns out she knew about the 'mistake' and kept quiet about it. Sounds like she switched it on without realising it might trigger an electronic trace. Silly attempt to benefit for a better phone by lying to the police. She was given an admonishment criminal conviction. It is also being reported that she was dismissed from her job as result. And now a second job lost. Should she have resigned over this?? it was a stupid action of a 26year her, something she was already punished for. Bit crazy if every person in politics had to resign over any mistakes they made in thier 20s. Looking back to 11yerars ago with phone upgrades coming out so fast and people that age wanting the new tech what she did was pretty common place. I in no way defend her action but to have to lose any future career because of the stupidity of youth is plain daft in my opinion, all she should have down is own up/be honest about the issue. P.S. I know squat about her life in politics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 4 hours ago, Mac_fae_Gillie said: Should she have resigned over this?? it was a stupid action of a 26year her, something she was already punished for. Bit crazy if every person in politics had to resign over any mistakes they made in thier 20s. Looking back to 11yerars ago with phone upgrades coming out so fast and people that age wanting the new tech what she did was pretty common place. I in no way defend her action but to have to lose any future career because of the stupidity of youth is plain daft in my opinion, all she should have down is own up/be honest about the issue. P.S. I know squat about her life in politics. Meanwhile, we have a LOTO who has been found guilty of hacking an opponent's computer (with Harperson choosing not to pursue it) and also of taking 'unlawful action in withdrawing the offer of a grant to Norn Irish musicians. Mind you, the Tories would have to cast the net really wide before finding a candidate for leadership who's not a crook, a pervert or an utter fool - or some combination of all 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundermann Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 Well said this woman. If only Labour could speak like this. https://bsky.app/profile/bladeofthes.bsky.social/post/3lc3vs6y4oc2h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 11 hours ago, Mac_fae_Gillie said: Should she have resigned over this?? it was a stupid action of a 26year her, something she was already punished for. Bit crazy if every person in politics had to resign over any mistakes they made in thier 20s. Looking back to 11yerars ago with phone upgrades coming out so fast and people that age wanting the new tech what she did was pretty common place. I in no way defend her action but to have to lose any future career because of the stupidity of youth is plain daft in my opinion, all she should have down is own up/be honest about the issue. P.S. I know squat about her life in politics. It's certainly at the low end of the scale but it's still technically a criminal offence of dishonesty. Any such infraction calls a person's character into question. Most people have made stupid mistakes of a range of kinds but not everyone is in government as an elected representative and also votes on the creation or amendment of law. Not exactly crime of the century but she's been unlucky to be the first minister of this government to fall foul, therefore didn't stand a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 7 hours ago, Gundermann said: Well said this woman. If only Labour could speak like this. https://bsky.app/profile/bladeofthes.bsky.social/post/3lc3vs6y4oc2h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 While it waits to be forced to hold another General Election the Labour Government has deported hundreds more failed asylum seekers and criminals. 25% increase in deportations of foreign criminals and 30% overall increase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldChampions1902 Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 On 29/11/2024 at 11:26, Cade said: Stupid woman. At least she resigned. Accountability is back! And she is an ex-police officer. Christ on a bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 16 hours ago, Mac_fae_Gillie said: Should she have resigned over this?? it was a stupid action of a 26year her, something she was already punished for. Bit crazy if every person in politics had to resign over any mistakes they made in thier 20s. Looking back to 11yerars ago with phone upgrades coming out so fast and people that age wanting the new tech what she did was pretty common place. I in no way defend her action but to have to lose any future career because of the stupidity of youth is plain daft in my opinion, all she should have down is own up/be honest about the issue. P.S. I know squat about her life in politics. I would like to see a return to holding poliiticians to a higher standard. Scandals happen far too often, and it isn't good enough. Is it a big deal? No. But if we want standards then this is the sort of thing that needs to happen. I include Michael Matheson in that, the fact he stayed for so long after it and dug a hole for his colleagues was unacceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundermann Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 Harris in the Guardian. A UK-wide problem. Quote Labour won’t achieve its aim of reviving the UK’s economy until it takes the plight of cash-starved councils more seriously https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/nov/17/britain-austerity-labour-uk-economy-councils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtgj Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 I see a Labour Glasgow councillor might be disqualified from a bye-election win because they didn't resign from their council job in time. https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/24763663.law-employment-ends-labour-councillors-time-office Seems like something that Labour should have worked out in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundermann Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 18 hours ago, dtgj said: I see a Labour Glasgow councillor might be disqualified from a bye-election win because they didn't resign from their council job in time. https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/24763663.law-employment-ends-labour-councillors-time-office Seems like something that Labour should have worked out in advance. Saw that. Brings back memories of past Labour 'competence' running yer local coonsull. ' VOTERS in Glasgow are set for another by-election after one of Labour’s newest councillors was caught out by the law. Mary McNab won the Glasgow North East by-election at 10 minutes past midnight on November 22. However, as she is an employee of Glasgow City Council, she was required to resign the next working day under the Local Government (Scotland) Act. That meant she had until 11.59pm on November 25 to quit. However, as McNab did not do so prior to 11.59pm on November 25, she ceased to be a councillor. The Herald revealed that senior officials in the council have been taking legal advice as this is the first time this has happened anywhere in the UK. Sheriff Principal Aisha Anwar has been asked to provide a definitive ruling on the law. If she agrees that McNab is no longer a councillor, it will trigger another by-election. Voters went to the polls earlier this month following the election of Labour’s Maureen Burke (below) to the Commons in July –with only 12.4% of those registered to vote doing so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted December 2 Author Share Posted December 2 4 hours ago, Gundermann said: Saw that. Brings back memories of past Labour 'competence' running yer local coonsull. ' VOTERS in Glasgow are set for another by-election after one of Labour’s newest councillors was caught out by the law. Mary McNab won the Glasgow North East by-election at 10 minutes past midnight on November 22. However, as she is an employee of Glasgow City Council, she was required to resign the next working day under the Local Government (Scotland) Act. That meant she had until 11.59pm on November 25 to quit. However, as McNab did not do so prior to 11.59pm on November 25, she ceased to be a councillor. The Herald revealed that senior officials in the council have been taking legal advice as this is the first time this has happened anywhere in the UK. Sheriff Principal Aisha Anwar has been asked to provide a definitive ruling on the law. If she agrees that McNab is no longer a councillor, it will trigger another by-election. Voters went to the polls earlier this month following the election of Labour’s Maureen Burke (below) to the Commons in July –with only 12.4% of those registered to vote doing so. The text of the legislation doesn't give any wriggle room, as far as I can see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 Rwanda. £715 million. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted December 3 Share Posted December 3 18 hours ago, Mikey1874 said: Rwanda. £715 million. Wonder if they used the same contractors for the detention centre as we did for the main stand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundermann Posted December 4 Share Posted December 4 19 hours ago, Japan Jambo said: Wonder if they used the same contractors for the detention centre as we did for the main stand? Maybe the detention centre looks a bit like one of the Ibrox stands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted December 8 Share Posted December 8 BBC News - Police investigating Labour council leader https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wllwex1j8o Will be good to get rid of him 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted December 8 Share Posted December 8 1 hour ago, Sooperstar said: BBC News - Police investigating Labour council leader https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wllwex1j8o Will be good to get rid of him 👍 I 100% refuse to believe that this guy is a creep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundermann Posted December 8 Share Posted December 8 1 hour ago, Sooperstar said: BBC News - Police investigating Labour council leader https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9wllwex1j8o Will be good to get rid of him 👍 Ouch! Never saw that coming. Labour are Hibsing it big time. Second poll in as many days showing SNP and Green majority predicted. 54% for Yes in Indyref (as if that'll be granted by the backbone-less Starmer). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted December 8 Share Posted December 8 1 minute ago, Gundermann said: Ouch! Never saw that coming. Labour are Hibsing it big time. Second poll in as many days showing SNP and Green majority predicted. 54% for Yes in Indyref (as if that'll be granted by the backbone-less Starmer). Bring an Indy ref vote on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joondalupjambo Posted Sunday at 16:30 Share Posted Sunday at 16:30 Thinking the grass is greener is never a good strategy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted Sunday at 16:40 Share Posted Sunday at 16:40 The green tail wagging the dog again? Oh good… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Whittaker's Tache Posted Monday at 22:50 Share Posted Monday at 22:50 (edited) On 08/12/2024 at 11:42, Lovecraft said: I 100% refuse to believe that this guy is a creep. Met him a couple of times thru work. Would have went to the opening of an envelope if there was a photo op in it for hiim. Glad to see the back of him. Creep. Edited Monday at 22:50 by Brian Whittaker's Tache spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted Monday at 23:45 Share Posted Monday at 23:45 54 minutes ago, Brian Whittaker's Tache said: Met him a couple of times thru work. Would have went to the opening of an envelope if there was a photo op in it for hiim. Glad to see the back of him. Creep. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gxp093gwno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted Thursday at 22:43 Share Posted Thursday at 22:43 Is this guy credible? Seen a few rumours about what Starmer knows but you take it with a pinch of salt these days… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted Thursday at 23:42 Author Share Posted Thursday at 23:42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Posted yesterday at 04:46 Share Posted yesterday at 04:46 6 hours ago, jack D and coke said: Is this guy credible? Seen a few rumours about what Starmer knows but you take it with a pinch of salt these days… He's a fat right, conspiracy theorist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted yesterday at 05:25 Share Posted yesterday at 05:25 38 minutes ago, Joey J J Jr Shabadoo said: He's a fat right, conspiracy theorist. I’ve never heard of him but he’s blue ticked and had a daily mirror thing in his bio🤷🏽♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Posted yesterday at 06:34 Share Posted yesterday at 06:34 1 hour ago, jack D and coke said: I’ve never heard of him but he’s blue ticked and had a daily mirror thing in his bio🤷🏽♂️ I came across him a couple of years ago (forget what it was). He's crazy. Also, the blue tick is just paid for by Musk fanboys. It doesn't mean a thing (look at reputable journalists, news organisations that don't pay for it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Thor Posted yesterday at 08:22 Share Posted yesterday at 08:22 An economy contracting and a chancellor driving Austerity 2.0 Aye but growth though 😂 Unbelievably they've managed to slither under the remarkably low bar it took the Tories 14 years to create and all inside 6 months 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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