Tag Archives: British Government

WARNING: Stormy Weather Ahead

Posted on September 23, 2016 by auldacquaintance

First of all, before I proceed, I would like to make it clear that what follows is from my own particular Individual and Independent perspective. I am neither a member nor supporter of any given political party or movement, simply … Continue reading →

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The SNP need to stop going on about Independence

Posted on September 21, 2016 by auldacquaintance

The SNP need to stop going on about Independence, and need to get on with doing their proper job in running the government. They need to start concentrating on the things that really matter like education and health. Why are … Continue reading →

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Tories plead with SNP to explain Brexit.

Posted on September 20, 2016 by auldacquaintance

You couldn’t make it up,could you? Tories are now asking the SNP to explain Brexit to them, and asking the Scottish Government to make it work! SNP must explain how it will make Brexit work   I know it sounds … Continue reading →

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Naming and Shaming

Posted on July 30, 2016 by auldacquaintance

Oscar Wilde wrote: “In old days men had the rack. Now they have the Press. That is an improvement certainly. But still it is very bad, and wrong, and demoralizing. Somebody — was it Burke? — called journalism the fourth … Continue reading →

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A Material Change of Circumstance

Posted on July 25, 2016 by auldacquaintance

It seems just like yesterday when Nicola Sturgeon told all and sundry that the SNP and Scottish Government would not be pushing for a second Scottish Independence referendum in the foreseeable future, and that would only transpire if there was … Continue reading →

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When NO means Never

Posted on July 23, 2016 by auldacquaintance

We have a new prime minister who seems to be channeling her internal Maggie Thatcher, or so that is how she seems to have begun. First of all on her announcement of being the new PM , her initial address … Continue reading →

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Rule Britannia OK

Posted on July 21, 2016 by auldacquaintance

You have had your say, and you chose to remain part of the UK, so that is it settled then, you are not getting another referendum, and we will not allow you to have one. So suck it up suckers! … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Unions

Posted on July 18, 2016 by auldacquaintance

Once upon a time way back in 1707 , 125 Lords and Commissioners outvoted 102 Lords and Commissioners to pass the Scottish Act of Union with England. the Duke of Queensberry was largely responsible for the successful passage of the … Continue reading →

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Indie EU or out of it?

Posted on July 15, 2016 by auldacquaintance

Can we draw breath for a moment? The political Insanity since the Brexit referendum has been off the scale! The Tories having knifed each other to death, are now forming themselves back into the Tories we all know and love….Self … Continue reading →

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YES2 GAME ON, IT HAS BEGUN

Posted on July 1, 2016 by auldacquaintance

Indyref 2 has begun. With all the mayhem and media concentration on the blood letting In Westminster over the past week, and The Tories and Labour leadership ripping into each other after the Euro Ref result, in a manner resembling … Continue reading →

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