Re the conversation between Mr Palmer and Gin I do not particularly complain at MPs salaries or expenses or severance. Not only of course is it an unsure future but it also takes time and dedication to get a seat and get elected.
I can live with MPs' current salary arrangements,though fixing at the 90th percentile would be my choice.
A far bigger issue is that they routinely shred evidence of potential crime.
The crooks who went to prison were caught due to unredacted expenses records being stolen and sold to the Telegraph, the MPs having fought tooth and nail for years to keep them secret.
The Commons Authorities still shred receipts rather than archive them and make them public.
That is unacceptable and an incentive for fraud. Cultures of secrecy are not acceptable.
Until that changes, the feet need to be kept to the fire.
O/t but more welcome news from the Beeb: "Eight men have been arrested in a series of dawn raids in Oxford on suspicion of offences related to child sexual exploitation.”
Just maybe some chickens are coming home to roost!
Don't talk rubbish , saying he did not think his heart was in the Bitter Together campaign is nothing bad. Only lowlifes like you , Scott and TGOHF could try and make that out, obsessed with SNP = BAD. Sad bunch for sure.
Wait now, the Loyalists are whining about Salmond suggesting that Kennedy's heart wasn't in the Better Together campaign?! Lolz.
'Charles Kennedy brands Better Together campaign as “stupid”'
I shouldn't think these aspects were an issue for Charlie and I'm just responding to GIN rather than making any sort of comparison, but abruptly losing an apparently safe job is always a nasty shock, and it can't have helped his situation.
For Charles Kennedy, who had been an MP for nearly all of his adult life, it's more than just losing a job. For someone like him, politics would have been all-consuming and central to his identity. Very sad news.
How can she have missed not seeing a Challenger II?
ISTR there was a case ten or twenty years ago when a civilian got injured when a tank crossed a public road at speed against regulations somewhere on Salisbury Plain. I daresay someone'll know more, but I think the driver misplaced the tank's position, and thought the road was just a military track.
They would have been much better listening to another less followed Labourite internet twitter troll.
It was sad to see Nick Palmer retweeting some guff by Eoin Clarke during the election campaign. He might have been better staying away, given the latter's rather long apology to Soubry:
The Better Together campaign dearly wished Charlie Kennedy could have played a leading role in last year’s referendum campaign, if only to present a more human, more charming, more relaxed kind of Unionism. Alas, it was not to be. Not because Kennedy was soft on the national question – no matter what Alex Salmond, rather contemptibly, says today – but because he was in no state to play that part.
Come along, chaps, let's not bicker and argue about who said what. This is meant to be a happy website.
Stop being mean to one another at once, or you shall force me to tip England and Scotland to win the rugby world cup. And you wouldn't want that now, would you?
The loonies are crawling out from under their rocks this morning.
And giving nasty press statements. Numpty.
There was nothing nasty in Salmond's heartfelt, warm and eloquent eulogy of Mr Kennedy.
I do find it strange how remote you seem to be from a basic understanding of the English language. Salmond was aggressively interviewed (quite out of place in the circumstances) by a reporter trying to get him to view Kennedy as "the enemy". As ever, Salmond was eloquent and magnanimous and did not rise to the interviewers blatant goading, instead giving a clear, concise, sincere answer.
Coming straight after his remarks about Murphy after his resignation - why is anyone surprised ?
Nobody is surprised, that is the tragedy.
On a day when even Alastair fucking Campbell has found words that have been universally praised, Alex Salmond has found a way to make himself look like an arse.
The Better Together campaign dearly wished Charlie Kennedy could have played a leading role in last year’s referendum campaign, if only to present a more human, more charming, more relaxed kind of Unionism. Alas, it was not to be. Not because Kennedy was soft on the national question – no matter what Alex Salmond, rather contemptibly, says today – but because he was in no state to play that part.
There's really only two possible explanations for this.
Either Massie is lying and knows full well Kennedy did not view Bitter Together as a cause he wanted to entertain.
Or Kennedy's physical health was already breaking down in 2014 and for his party to expect him to continue on should be subject for a proper enquiry after a suitable period of time has passed.
Coming straight after his remarks about Murphy after his resignation - why is anyone surprised ?
Nobody is surprised, that is the tragedy.
On a day when even Alastair fucking Campbell has found words that have been universally praised, Alex Salmond has found a way to make himself look like an arse.
He is a National embarrassment.
Alastair Campbell accused Kennedy of being a traitor to his party, considering splitting and forming a new organisation and putting Kennedy in bed with the enemy in working closely with Campbell on his re-election campaign.
But then, self-reflection isn't a strong Unionist trait, so it's not surprising that you are blind to your hypocrisy.
Lovely comment from the SNP LEADER on Charles Kennedy which I an sure all can endorse:
"I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of Charles Kennedy and my thoughts today are with his family, friends and party colleagues who will all be devastated by his passing. Charles was a hugely well-respected and well-liked man.
He was without doubt one of the towering political talents of his generation – a sharp debater, who deployed knowledge, experience and wit to wonderful effect. He will be remembered – amongst his many other achievements – for his principled opposition to the war in Iraq and leading his party to its best ever election result.
Charles devoted his life to serving Scotland and his beloved Highlands. His passion for making our country a better place to live is his lasting legacy. I am proud to have known Charles Kennedy and our country today is the poorer for his passing".
@PippaCrerar: Not sure how wise it is for Alex Salmond to try to make political capital out of Charles Kennedy's death. https://t.co/OCs4iA8owh
Salmond is still looking for reasons as to why he lost the referendum and incidentally the leadership of the SNP.
Sturgeon is doing too well at the moment, politically, cleaning up the reputation of the SNP by neutralising the CyberNATs and maintaining discipline within the Party in local organisations, councillors, MSP's and MP's, for the come back kid to triumphantly return again.
However, he will be sticking the metaphorical pins into the Sturgeon doll, more in hope probably but where there's a will, a way may open.
The Better Together campaign dearly wished Charlie Kennedy could have played a leading role in last year’s referendum campaign, if only to present a more human, more charming, more relaxed kind of Unionism. Alas, it was not to be. Not because Kennedy was soft on the national question – no matter what Alex Salmond, rather contemptibly, says today – but because he was in no state to play that part.
There's really only two possible explanations for this.
Either Massie is lying and knows full well Kennedy did not view Bitter Together as a cause he wanted to entertain.
Or Kennedy's physical health was already breaking down in 2014 and for his party to expect him to continue on should be subject for a proper enquiry after a suitable period of time has passed.
You missed the third - that Salmond is mistaken:
Christopher Hope @christopherhope 25m25 minutes ago Alex Salmond is wrong. I covered Charles Kennedy's #indyref campaigning last September. He wanted to keep the Union.
Coming straight after his remarks about Murphy after his resignation - why is anyone surprised ?
Nobody is surprised, that is the tragedy.
On a day when even Alastair fucking Campbell has found words that have been universally praised, Alex Salmond has found a way to make himself look like an arse.
He is a National embarrassment.
But then, self-reflection isn't a strong Unionist trait, so it's not surprising that you are blind to your hypocrisy.
Not just wrong; actively distorting the truth for apparent political advantage. Of course, he has form
@christopherhope: Alex Salmond is being rightly castigated for his appalling reaction to Charles Kennedy's sudden death hours ago: http://t.co/PKf2CKThaz
The Better Together campaign dearly wished Charlie Kennedy could have played a leading role in last year’s referendum campaign, if only to present a more human, more charming, more relaxed kind of Unionism. Alas, it was not to be. Not because Kennedy was soft on the national question – no matter what Alex Salmond, rather contemptibly, says today – but because he was in no state to play that part.
There's really only two possible explanations for this.
Either Massie is lying and knows full well Kennedy did not view Bitter Together as a cause he wanted to entertain.
Or Kennedy's physical health was already breaking down in 2014 and for his party to expect him to continue on should be subject for a proper enquiry after a suitable period of time has passed.
You missed the third - that Salmond is mistaken:
Christopher Hope @christopherhope 25m25 minutes ago Alex Salmond is wrong. I covered Charles Kennedy's #indyref campaigning last September. He wanted to keep the Union.
Which is what Salmond said in his eulogy.
What he said was that his heart was not in the Bitter Together campaign. This is not uncommon amongst those who do not despite Scotland but wished to maintain the Union. Bitter Together was a predominantly anti-Scottish campaign filled with lies, smears and logical fallacies designed to petrify pensioners and terrify everyone else.
Saying a Unionist's heart was not in Bitter Together is amongst the highest praise a Unionist can have bestowed upon them. Bitter Together is one thing - the calling cry of the "Union no matter what" brigade. I'm sure they will be celebrating it at #OrangeFest
The Better Together campaign dearly wished Charlie Kennedy could have played a leading role in last year’s referendum campaign, if only to present a more human, more charming, more relaxed kind of Unionism. Alas, it was not to be. Not because Kennedy was soft on the national question – no matter what Alex Salmond, rather contemptibly, says today – but because he was in no state to play that part.
There's really only two possible explanations for this.
Either Massie is lying and knows full well Kennedy did not view Bitter Together as a cause he wanted to entertain.
Or Kennedy's physical health was already breaking down in 2014 and for his party to expect him to continue on should be subject for a proper enquiry after a suitable period of time has passed.
You missed the third - that Salmond is mistaken:
Christopher Hope @christopherhope 25m25 minutes ago Alex Salmond is wrong. I covered Charles Kennedy's #indyref campaigning last September. He wanted to keep the Union.
One would have to be a simpleton to be unable to distinguish between Better Together and a belief in the Union. It's quite conceivable that someone could be a committed Unionist and not have their heart in the 'stupid' Better Together campaign. Indeed, who could be heartfelt about a campaign that managed to lose more than half its lead, destroyed two of the three political parties leading it, provided a landslide for the main party opposing it and turned 45% of the electorate into committed supporters of independence?
The Better Together campaign dearly wished Charlie Kennedy could have played a leading role in last year’s referendum campaign, if only to present a more human, more charming, more relaxed kind of Unionism. Alas, it was not to be. Not because Kennedy was soft on the national question – no matter what Alex Salmond, rather contemptibly, says today – but because he was in no state to play that part.
There's really only two possible explanations for this.
Either Massie is lying and knows full well Kennedy did not view Bitter Together as a cause he wanted to entertain.
Or Kennedy's physical health was already breaking down in 2014 and for his party to expect him to continue on should be subject for a proper enquiry after a suitable period of time has passed.
You missed the third - that Salmond is mistaken:
Christopher Hope @christopherhope 25m25 minutes ago Alex Salmond is wrong. I covered Charles Kennedy's #indyref campaigning last September. He wanted to keep the Union.
Which is what Salmond said in his eulogy.
What he said was that his heart was not in the Bitter Together campaign. This is not uncommon amongst those who do not despite Scotland but wished to maintain the Union. Bitter Together was a predominantly anti-Scottish campaign filled with lies, smears and logical fallacies designed to petrify pensioners and terrify everyone else.
Saying a Unionist's heart was not in Bitter Together is amongst the highest praise a Unionist can have bestowed upon them. Bitter Together is one thing - the calling cry of the "Union no matter what" brigade. I'm sure they will be celebrating it at #OrangeFest
1) Is there any other evidence - apart from your hero Salmond's claims - that Mr Kennedy's heart was not in the "Bitter Together" (as you call it) campaign? 2) "Bitter Together was a predominantly anti-Scottish campaign filled with lies, smears and logical fallacies designed to petrify pensioners and terrify everyone else." Are you claiming that the "YES" campaign did not have any "lies, smears and logical fallacies"?
Come along, chaps, let's not bicker and argue about who said what. This is meant to be a happy website.
Agreed. It's unwise to be drawn into suggesting that someone's opinions are rather like one's own just after he's no longer able to rebut them, but SNP-haters are too quick on the draw too. This thread is about Charles Kennedy, not about who said what to whose advantage.
Yes I think it would be appropriate. I would suggest a thread entitled "Can support for #orangefest by Glasgow's Labour Council lead to a SLAB revival?"
I wonder who'll anything nice to say about Salmond when his turn comes, aside from other Nats? Nobody, I would guess.
A eulogy for Alec 'Mr Creosote' Salmond? Hotel and restaurant owners from around the World will no doubt have a kind word or two, about their sad loss of custom.
Alan Whitehead (Southampton Test) Bill Esterson (Sefton Central) Clive Betts (Sheffield SE) Chris Matheson (Chester) Derek Twigg (Halton) Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East) Liz McInnes (Heywood and Middleton) Mary Glindon (North Tyneside) Teresa Pearce (Erith and Thamesmead) Wayne David (Caerphilly) Albert Owen (Ynys Mon) Iain Wright (Hartlepool) Nia Grrifth (Llanelli) Kate Hoey (Vauxhall) Ian Mearns (Gateshead) Paul Farrelly (Newcastle under Lyme)
I've just been watching a few of Kennedy's speeches on YouTube. He was certainly a good orator back in the 1990s and early 2000s; far better than I recall. Clear, slow speech, focussed and intelligent.
It's a little sad to see him in 1992; he looked so fresh-faced.
Alan Whitehead (Southampton Test) Bill Esterson (Sefton Central) Clive Betts (Sheffield SE) Chris Matheson (Chester) Derek Twigg (Halton) Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East) Liz McInnes (Heywood and Middleton) Mary Glindon (North Tyneside) Teresa Pearce (Erith and Thamesmead) Wayne David (Caerphilly) Albert Owen (Ynys Mon) Iain Wright (Hartlepool) Nia Grrifth (Llanelli) Kate Hoey (Vauxhall) Ian Mearns (Gateshead) Paul Farrelly (Newcastle under Lyme)
So Alan Whitehead's Burnham's much-needed southern endorsement?
The Better Together campaign dearly wished Charlie Kennedy could have played a leading role in last year’s referendum campaign, if only to present a more human, more charming, more relaxed kind of Unionism. Alas, it was not to be. Not because Kennedy was soft on the national question – no matter what Alex Salmond, rather contemptibly, says today – but because he was in no state to play that part.
There's really only two possible explanations for this.
Either Massie is lying and knows full well Kennedy did not view Bitter Together as a cause he wanted to entertain.
Or Kennedy's physical health was already breaking down in 2014 and for his party to expect him to continue on should be subject for a proper enquiry after a suitable period of time has passed.
You missed the third - that Salmond is mistaken:
Christopher Hope @christopherhope 25m25 minutes ago Alex Salmond is wrong. I covered Charles Kennedy's #indyref campaigning last September. He wanted to keep the Union.
Which is what Salmond said in his eulogy.
What he said was that his heart was not in the Bitter Together campaign. This is not uncommon amongst those who do not despite Scotland but wished to maintain the Union. Bitter Together was a predominantly anti-Scottish campaign filled with lies, smears and logical fallacies designed to petrify pensioners and terrify everyone else.
More or less what your lot will be doing in the EU referendum debate.
Alan Whitehead (Southampton Test) Bill Esterson (Sefton Central) Clive Betts (Sheffield SE) Chris Matheson (Chester) Derek Twigg (Halton) Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East) Liz McInnes (Heywood and Middleton) Mary Glindon (North Tyneside) Teresa Pearce (Erith and Thamesmead) Wayne David (Caerphilly) Albert Owen (Ynys Mon) Iain Wright (Hartlepool) Nia Grrifth (Llanelli) Kate Hoey (Vauxhall) Ian Mearns (Gateshead) Paul Farrelly (Newcastle under Lyme)
So Alan Whitehead's Burnham's much-needed southern endorsement?
Alan Whitehead (Southampton Test) Bill Esterson (Sefton Central) Clive Betts (Sheffield SE) Chris Matheson (Chester) Derek Twigg (Halton) Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East) Liz McInnes (Heywood and Middleton) Mary Glindon (North Tyneside) Teresa Pearce (Erith and Thamesmead) Wayne David (Caerphilly) Albert Owen (Ynys Mon) Iain Wright (Hartlepool) Nia Grrifth (Llanelli) Kate Hoey (Vauxhall) Ian Mearns (Gateshead) Paul Farrelly (Newcastle under Lyme)
So Alan Whitehead's Burnham's much-needed southern endorsement?
The Better Together campaign dearly wished Charlie Kennedy could have played a leading role in last year’s referendum campaign, if only to present a more human, more charming, more relaxed kind of Unionism. Alas, it was not to be. Not because Kennedy was soft on the national question – no matter what Alex Salmond, rather contemptibly, says today – but because he was in no state to play that part.
There's really only two possible explanations for this.
Either Massie is lying and knows full well Kennedy did not view Bitter Together as a cause he wanted to entertain.
Or Kennedy's physical health was already breaking down in 2014 and for his party to expect him to continue on should be subject for a proper enquiry after a suitable period of time has passed.
You missed the third - that Salmond is mistaken:
Christopher Hope @christopherhope 25m25 minutes ago Alex Salmond is wrong. I covered Charles Kennedy's #indyref campaigning last September. He wanted to keep the Union.
Which is what Salmond said in his eulogy.
What he said was that his heart was not in the Bitter Together campaign. This is not uncommon amongst those who do not despite Scotland but wished to maintain the Union. Bitter Together was a predominantly anti-Scottish campaign filled with lies, smears and logical fallacies designed to petrify pensioners and terrify everyone else.
Saying a Unionist's heart was not in Bitter Together is amongst the highest praise a Unionist can have bestowed upon them. Bitter Together is one thing - the calling cry of the "Union no matter what" brigade. I'm sure they will be celebrating it at #OrangeFest
1) Is there any other evidence - apart from your hero Salmond's claims - that Mr Kennedy's heart was not in the "Bitter Together" (as you call it) campaign? 2) "Bitter Together was a predominantly anti-Scottish campaign filled with lies, smears and logical fallacies designed to petrify pensioners and terrify everyone else." Are you claiming that the "YES" campaign did not have any "lies, smears and logical fallacies"?
Any chance that Kennedy was just plain old-fashioned “not feeling himself”?
Anyway, I have very different views to those Charles Kennedy held, but I'm very sad about his untimely death. He seems to have been a kind man who was widely respected.
Alan Whitehead (Southampton Test) Bill Esterson (Sefton Central) Clive Betts (Sheffield SE) Chris Matheson (Chester) Derek Twigg (Halton) Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East) Liz McInnes (Heywood and Middleton) Mary Glindon (North Tyneside) Teresa Pearce (Erith and Thamesmead) Wayne David (Caerphilly) Albert Owen (Ynys Mon) Iain Wright (Hartlepool) Nia Grrifth (Llanelli) Kate Hoey (Vauxhall) Ian Mearns (Gateshead) Paul Farrelly (Newcastle under Lyme)
So Alan Whitehead's Burnham's much-needed southern endorsement?
Also Kerry from Bristol and Kate from Vauxhall.
This might be controversial, but I don't see Vauxhall as 'south': it is London. And I've also never really seen Bristol as the south either, although I couldn't really tell you what it should be. It's too near both Wales, the Severn and the Cotswolds, none of which I see as being 'south'.
But that's probably more my issue than Bristol's. ;-)
Alan Whitehead (Southampton Test) Bill Esterson (Sefton Central) Clive Betts (Sheffield SE) Chris Matheson (Chester) Derek Twigg (Halton) Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East) Liz McInnes (Heywood and Middleton) Mary Glindon (North Tyneside) Teresa Pearce (Erith and Thamesmead) Wayne David (Caerphilly) Albert Owen (Ynys Mon) Iain Wright (Hartlepool) Nia Grrifth (Llanelli) Kate Hoey (Vauxhall) Ian Mearns (Gateshead) Paul Farrelly (Newcastle under Lyme)
So Alan Whitehead's Burnham's much-needed southern endorsement?
Also Kerry from Bristol and Kate from Vauxhall.
This might be controversial, but I don't see Vauxhall as 'south': it is London. And I've also never really seen Bristol as the south either, although I couldn't really tell you what it should be. It's too near both Wales, the Severn and the Cotswolds, none of which I see as being 'south'.
But that's probably more my issue than Bristol's. ;-)
Alan Whitehead (Southampton Test) Bill Esterson (Sefton Central) Clive Betts (Sheffield SE) Chris Matheson (Chester) Derek Twigg (Halton) Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East) Liz McInnes (Heywood and Middleton) Mary Glindon (North Tyneside) Teresa Pearce (Erith and Thamesmead) Wayne David (Caerphilly) Albert Owen (Ynys Mon) Iain Wright (Hartlepool) Nia Grrifth (Llanelli) Kate Hoey (Vauxhall) Ian Mearns (Gateshead) Paul Farrelly (Newcastle under Lyme)
So Alan Whitehead's Burnham's much-needed southern endorsement?
Also Kerry from Bristol and Kate from Vauxhall.
This might be controversial, but I don't see Vauxhall as 'south': it is London. And I've also never really seen Bristol as the south either, although I couldn't really tell you what it should be. It's too near both Wales, the Severn and the Cotswolds, none of which I see as being 'south'.
But that's probably more my issue than Bristol's. ;-)
London stands as its own category.
Bristol would make a fine capital for the newly devolved region of Wessex.
Alan Whitehead (Southampton Test) Bill Esterson (Sefton Central) Clive Betts (Sheffield SE) Chris Matheson (Chester) Derek Twigg (Halton) Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East) Liz McInnes (Heywood and Middleton) Mary Glindon (North Tyneside) Teresa Pearce (Erith and Thamesmead) Wayne David (Caerphilly) Albert Owen (Ynys Mon) Iain Wright (Hartlepool) Nia Grrifth (Llanelli) Kate Hoey (Vauxhall) Ian Mearns (Gateshead) Paul Farrelly (Newcastle under Lyme)
So Alan Whitehead's Burnham's much-needed southern endorsement?
Also Kerry from Bristol and Kate from Vauxhall.
This might be controversial, but I don't see Vauxhall as 'south': it is London. And I've also never really seen Bristol as the south either, although I couldn't really tell you what it should be. It's too near both Wales, the Severn and the Cotswolds, none of which I see as being 'south'.
But that's probably more my issue than Bristol's. ;-)
Is it south of the river or north of the park?
East of the river, and northwest of the southern end of the park. ;-)
There are some truly superb villages at the southern end of the Cotswolds, to the south of Bath. South Stoke perhaps wrongly comes to mind.
I'm going against the grain here, and I expect the usual odium will be drenched on me. However here goes.
I never liked Charles Kennedy when he was alive and I refuse too heap eulogies of saintly-hood on him now he's dead. Alive, he was a so, so, moderate leader, a lefty who would have done better in the Labour Party. He had an engaging smile? Well many people have and they are bastards underneath.
As they say in Braavos "valar morghulis - all men must die". That he died young for these days is a shame, but thats life.
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A far bigger issue is that they routinely shred evidence of potential crime.
The crooks who went to prison were caught due to unredacted expenses records being stolen and sold to the Telegraph, the MPs having fought tooth and nail for years to keep them secret.
The Commons Authorities still shred receipts rather than archive them and make them public.
That is unacceptable and an incentive for fraud. Cultures of secrecy are not acceptable.
Until that changes, the feet need to be kept to the fire.
(Open to correction, but I think I am right).
Only the CyberNats can't see what an arse Salmond has shown himself to be. Again.
Just maybe some chickens are coming home to roost!
@jamesrbuk: Stay classy, Salmond. http://t.co/6wqUnuisnB
@MShapland: The Idea Salmond would question Kennedys belief in the Union as part of a 'tribute' tells me all I need to know about the despicable Nats
@paulwaugh: From my own contact with him, Charles Kennedy's heart was very much "in" the campaign to keep Scotland in the United Kingdom.
@schofieldkevin: Please tell me he hasn't said this today ..... https://t.co/y0SRaxXr9w
'Charles Kennedy brands Better Together campaign as “stupid”'
http://tinyurl.com/l9gnjco
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/learner-driver-has-narrow-escape-as-car-crushed-by-british-tank-10291391.html
How can she have missed not seeing a Challenger II?
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/great-granddad-wins-lottery-live-updates-5807173
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/jun/02/charles-kennedy-alastair-campbell-lovely-man-a-talented-politician-a-great-friend
Also shows what an excellent writer Campbell can be.
:off-on-holiday-really-now:
amoebae
Ouch.
Thanks for the confirmation.
I saw Salmond interviewed on Sky News this morning and nothing he said was other than in praise of Kennedy.
http://www.greenbenchesuk.com/2012/11/corrections-concerning-ms-anna-soubry-mp.html
The Better Together campaign dearly wished Charlie Kennedy could have played a leading role in last year’s referendum campaign, if only to present a more human, more charming, more relaxed kind of Unionism. Alas, it was not to be. Not because Kennedy was soft on the national question – no matter what Alex Salmond, rather contemptibly, says today – but because he was in no state to play that part.
http://blogs.spectator.co.uk/coffeehouse/2015/06/charles-kennedy-1959-2015/
Stop being mean to one another at once, or you shall force me to tip England and Scotland to win the rugby world cup. And you wouldn't want that now, would you?
I do find it strange how remote you seem to be from a basic understanding of the English language. Salmond was aggressively interviewed (quite out of place in the circumstances) by a reporter trying to get him to view Kennedy as "the enemy". As ever, Salmond was eloquent and magnanimous and did not rise to the interviewers blatant goading, instead giving a clear, concise, sincere answer.
On a day when even Alastair fucking Campbell has found words that have been universally praised, Alex Salmond has found a way to make himself look like an arse.
He is a National embarrassment.
NZ at 1.45 with 5 down - what am I missing ? Rain ?
It's pretty dark here, actually (fair way from Headingley, must be said). Looks like showers could happen at any minute.
Either Massie is lying and knows full well Kennedy did not view Bitter Together as a cause he wanted to entertain.
Or Kennedy's physical health was already breaking down in 2014 and for his party to expect him to continue on should be subject for a proper enquiry after a suitable period of time has passed.
But then, self-reflection isn't a strong Unionist trait, so it's not surprising that you are blind to your hypocrisy.
"I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of Charles Kennedy and my thoughts today are with his family, friends and party colleagues who will all be devastated by his passing. Charles was a hugely well-respected and well-liked man.
He was without doubt one of the towering political talents of his generation – a sharp debater, who deployed knowledge, experience and wit to wonderful effect. He will be remembered – amongst his many other achievements – for his principled opposition to the war in Iraq and leading his party to its best ever election result.
Charles devoted his life to serving Scotland and his beloved Highlands. His passion for making our country a better place to live is his lasting legacy. I am proud to have known Charles Kennedy and our country today is the poorer for his passing".
Sturgeon is doing too well at the moment, politically, cleaning up the reputation of the SNP by neutralising the CyberNATs and maintaining discipline within the Party in local organisations, councillors, MSP's and MP's, for the come back kid to triumphantly return again.
However, he will be sticking the metaphorical pins into the Sturgeon doll, more in hope probably but where there's a will, a way may open.
Christopher Hope @christopherhope 25m25 minutes ago
Alex Salmond is wrong. I covered Charles Kennedy's #indyref campaigning last September. He wanted to keep the Union.
@christopherhope: Alex Salmond is being rightly castigated for his appalling reaction to Charles Kennedy's sudden death hours ago: http://t.co/PKf2CKThaz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXXj6-VkZt0
What he said was that his heart was not in the Bitter Together campaign. This is not uncommon amongst those who do not despite Scotland but wished to maintain the Union. Bitter Together was a predominantly anti-Scottish campaign filled with lies, smears and logical fallacies designed to petrify pensioners and terrify everyone else.
Saying a Unionist's heart was not in Bitter Together is amongst the highest praise a Unionist can have bestowed upon them. Bitter Together is one thing - the calling cry of the "Union no matter what" brigade. I'm sure they will be celebrating it at #OrangeFest
The man scripted almost-tears for Blair when Diana died and was happy to send our troops to war on a lie. Pass this sick bag
Campbell is odious
Arse.
2) "Bitter Together was a predominantly anti-Scottish campaign filled with lies, smears and logical fallacies designed to petrify pensioners and terrify everyone else."
Are you claiming that the "YES" campaign did not have any "lies, smears and logical fallacies"?
Alan Whitehead (Southampton Test)
Bill Esterson (Sefton Central)
Clive Betts (Sheffield SE)
Chris Matheson (Chester)
Derek Twigg (Halton)
Kerry McCarthy (Bristol East)
Liz McInnes (Heywood and Middleton)
Mary Glindon (North Tyneside)
Teresa Pearce (Erith and Thamesmead)
Wayne David (Caerphilly)
Albert Owen (Ynys Mon)
Iain Wright (Hartlepool)
Nia Grrifth (Llanelli)
Kate Hoey (Vauxhall)
Ian Mearns (Gateshead)
Paul Farrelly (Newcastle under Lyme)
It's a little sad to see him in 1992; he looked so fresh-faced.
But that's probably more my issue than Bristol's. ;-)
Bristol would make a fine capital for the newly devolved region of Wessex.
There are some truly superb villages at the southern end of the Cotswolds, to the south of Bath. South Stoke perhaps wrongly comes to mind.
However here goes.
I never liked Charles Kennedy when he was alive and I refuse too heap eulogies of saintly-hood on him now he's dead. Alive, he was a so, so, moderate leader, a lefty who would have done better in the Labour Party. He had an engaging smile? Well many people have and they are bastards underneath.
As they say in Braavos "valar morghulis - all men must die". That he died young for these days is a shame, but thats life.