HIGHTOWER 1314 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 The press seem excited because all they are interested in is anything that slags off the snp as they want to destroy the party.Every day in these rags we read about folk having a go at the snp and looking for any excuse to do so.Its a disgrace and whether she is in the right or done something wrong it doesnt mean anything to the press as its bad publicity either way for the snp and thats what they want to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Bob Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 I can't speak for Thomson but I can tell you McGarry is fecked. The reason I know is that the lawyer for lost causes Aamer Anwar is representing her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunnered Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 I can't speak for Thomson but I can tell you McGarry is fecked. The reason I know is that the lawyer for lost causes Aamer Anwar is representing her. He's also representing Thomson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark frae Crieff Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Taking a law degree doesn't make you a lawyer - you have to pass a diploma in legal practice and have in work training before qualifying. I understand that Natalie McGarry worked for a charity/charities before becoming an MP self help ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Bob Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 He's also representing Thomson. Uh oh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 (edited) Anwar's a damn fine lawyer. Edited November 27, 2015 by Flora MaDonald Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunnered Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Anwar's a damn fine lawyer. Sheridan can testify to that... Testify... Get it?! God I'm funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaid Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Anwar's a damn fine lawyer. I think he also did some campaigning for Natalie McGarry at the GE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotlad Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Taking a law degree doesn't make you a lawyer - you have to pass a diploma in legal practice and have in work training before qualifying. I understand that Natalie McGarry worked for a charity/charities before becoming an MP. I didn't know that about being a lawyer - I had assumed that once you had passed your law degree you were 'in'. I had read that she had worked for a couple of NGOs before landing a job with the SNP (before running for firstly Holyrood and then Westminster). Do you happen to know if Michelle Thomson is a lawyer and/or a member of the law society? That was the point I was originally replying to (but got somewhat mixed up over!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaid Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 I didn't know that about being a lawyer - I had assumed that once you had passed your law degree you were 'in'. I had read that she had worked for a couple of NGOs before landing a job with the SNP (before running for firstly Holyrood and then Westminster). Do you happen to know if Michelle Thomson is a lawyer and/or a member of the law society? That was the point I was originally replying to (but got somewhat mixed up over!) I don't think she is. I'm pretty sure that before she started the property company she worked for Standard Life. I think what you are getting confused with is that it was Michelle Thomson's solicitor who was struck off due his part in the property deals. As I understand it there were a number of "red flags" that he should have picked up on that he didn't - or at least didn't act on - and that amounted to professional negligence on his part. The police investigation is to establish whether there was any criminality involved and if so, by who. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 Anwar's a damn fine lawyer. Not such a credible witness though http://m.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/12825563.Anwar_racial_abuse_case__apos_not_credible_apos_/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunnered Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Not such a credible witness thoughhttp://m.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/12825563.Anwar_racial_abuse_case__apos_not_credible_apos_/ In fairness: "I said: What is this? All Pakistanis sticking together?' Isn't a very nice thing to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Not such a credible witness though http://m.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/12825563.Anwar_racial_abuse_case__apos_not_credible_apos_/ So it would appear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euan2020 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Not such a credible witness though http://m.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/12825563.Anwar_racial_abuse_case__apos_not_credible_apos_/ I think i am missing the point - she didn't deny it ? i would have said that was racist - why even bother mentioning Pakistani to somebody that is scottish ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunnered Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 I think i am missing the point - she didn't deny it ? i would have said that was racist - why even bother mentioning Pakistani to somebody that is scottish ? His retort wasn't an improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 I think i am missing the point - she didn't deny it ? i would have said that was racist - why even bother mentioning Pakistani to somebody that is scottish ? He's not Scottish though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunnered Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 He's not Scottish though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euan2020 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 He's not Scottish though. didnt read it properly - thought it was Anas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Springsteen does a great cover of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 GAPonsonby @GAPonsonby 2m2 minutes ago McGarry: It was initially claimed she had ignored all WFI communications. Now it emerges she offered own cash to resolve the accounts issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scunnered Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 GAPonsonby @GAPonsonby 2m2 minutes ago McGarry: It was initially claimed she had ignored all WFI communications. Now it emerges she offered own cash to resolve the accounts issue. Guilty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Guilty! http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/14109802.MP_McGarry_s_legal_team_demands_release_of_Women_for_Independence_financial_audit/?ref=twtrec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 This is just going to get messier and messier and think no matter what the outcome McGarry will be damaged not to mention the wider Yes movement. I can see a number of explanations for what has happened and honestly wouldn't even like to guess at the truth. I know how "political" groups like this can become and I know this is probably sexists but think the "politics" within women's groups can get even more messy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 I know this is probably sexists but think the "politics" within women's groups can get even more messy. Talking women down. Talking Scottish women down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamia Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Talking women down. Talking Scottish women down. Ohhh the irony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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