Author: Gneiss

Scotland is getting SLAPPED

from a blog by Iain Lawson here … The giant Norwegian fish farm company, MOWI, largely owned by John Fredriksen, one of the world’s richest men with a fortune, per Forbes Magazine, of about $13 billion, has raised an action seeking an interdict against the well known environmental activist and campaigner, Don Staniford, the effect… Continue reading Scotland is getting SLAPPED

Former Justice Secretary MacAskill calls for judge-led Inquiry Into the Crown Office

In a statement Mr MacAskill MP who served as the Scottish Justice Secretary between 2007 and 2014 said: “These are matters of the utmost gravity and seriousness with huge implications for the functioning of our legal system and our democracy. As Justice Secretary, I was involved in changes to expedite the warrant process. Delays then… Continue reading Former Justice Secretary MacAskill calls for judge-led Inquiry Into the Crown Office

A message from Angus MacPhail of Skipinnish to the ALBA Spring Conference

Angus MacPhail from the band Skipinnish, who recently released the song The Clearances Again in protest to the current Scottish Government’s plans for Highly Protected Marine Areas, sent the message below to the ALBA Party Spring Conference following the passing of a motion opposing HPMAs. You can read the full motion here. Originally posted by Alba… Continue reading A message from Angus MacPhail of Skipinnish to the ALBA Spring Conference

ALBA Party welcomes further signs of poll breakthrough

amid Independence polling strength The ALBA Party has welcomed the findings of Survation polling, pointing to a political breakthrough for ALBA. The poll commissioned by the strategic advisory company True North also shows independence support rising to 48 percent across Scotland. The ALBA Party Chair Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh said; “This is the third opinion survey in… Continue reading ALBA Party welcomes further signs of poll breakthrough