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Sturgeon goes on TV to declare there is not a shred of evidence for Salmond's claims and asks him to produce it. Then her government bans him from producing that evidence. This is not a Monty Python skit. This is Scotland in 2021.
During the campaign I received many abusive messages saying that religion should be kept out of politics. If Kate Forbes had won and posted a photo of a Free Church prayer meeting in Bute House - I can only imagine the response. But this only gets praise. It appears only some…
The Indian Council of Scotland
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Statement:
It is with increased discomfort we view the unseemly language being used to denigrate Kate Forbes MSP – a potential candidate for the office of First Minister.
Let me be very clear; I am not a Scottish nationalist and do not support…
I'm curious as to why
@BBCNews
is not covering this? Police firing on demonstrators? Country brought to a standstill? If this was a pride march - or an anti-racism demonstration - it would be headline news. Why are you not covering this?
Today I am ashamed of my country. Not the people but its leaders. Scotlands parliament has voted for legislation which promotes lying, removes women’s rights, and encourages state sponsored child abuse. They applaud themselves. They glory in their shame. A dark day for Scotland
@HumzaYousaf
So depressing....you and your allies ran a campaign against Kate Forbes because of her religion. If she had called a called a Free Church Christian call to prayer in Bute House, the progressives would have gone crazy. And now you boast about imposing your religion!
@KatyMontgomerie
No - men don't have breasts and are not capable of breast feeding - any more than they are capable of giving birth.... time for a serious reality check? And a biology lesson?!
On Good Friday - Humza Yousaf, the First Minister of Scotland, boasted a tweet boasting about how the first Islamic call to prayer was done in government house in Scotland...(the Muslim call to prayer says there is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his prophet - and thus excludes…
@HumzaYousaf
I suggest you look in a mirror. You have failed in every public office you have held- you are leading the SNP to destruction and you have destroyed the dream of independence. You fuel division more than any other Scottish politician. It takes a special nerve to now attribute…
Can anyone explain why the Scottish parliament, whose remit does not cover foreign affairs, has had over 50 debates on Israel (almost all critical)? Why virtually none on the Uyghurs? Or the 150,000 dead in Yemen? Or why not have a debate on the blasphemy laws in Pakistan, or…
I am shocked to find that Joanna Cherry (QC) and Humza Yousaf are both tweeting that Durham police stated that Cummings broke the law. They didn't. They stated there 'might' have been 'a minor breach of the regulations' but not one that warranted action. Why lie? Breathtaking!
Ireland is learning what it is like to be a colony of the EU - with the commission dictating what should happen to its borders. This is what the SNP wants Scotland to become - an outpost of the EU - subject to the dicatates of an unelected Commission....
@ClaudiaWebbe
Shameful that you bring the religious wars of the Middle East to the UK - and you glory in it. Whatever you might pretend this is naked anti-semitism. The 'good people of Leicester' are not waving the flags of Burkina Faso, Yemen, Syria, etc. Why not? Because most of these…
There is a reason this tweet has received over 450,000 views. It's that it exposes the utter hypocrisy of the attacks on Kate Forbes because of her religion (she would never make this kind of public display) and the celebration of Humza's...as though the latter were some how…
During the campaign I received many abusive messages saying that religion should be kept out of politics. If Kate Forbes had won and posted a photo of a Free Church prayer meeting in Bute House - I can only imagine the response. But this only gets praise. It appears only some…
@JamesClayton5
@nytimes
What a strange report. Having watched the interview he showed up your bias and inability to demonstrate your claim that 'hate speech' was up. It was a car crash interview....interesting to see how it is being reported...
Can someone explain this? I've just read an article claiming that Russia banning the BBC, CNN etc is evidence of an authoritarian anti free speech regime - yet when we ban Russia Today it is a sign of a liberal free speech democracy?
I find it interesting that hours after Israel was attacked with 2500 missiles, and hundreds of terrorists,
@HumzaYousaf
and
@Ross_Greer
have been silent on Twitter. Strange because if Israel had fired one rocket they would have instantly been on condemning the 'Zionist…
@jamesrbuk
What is vile is you accusing a real woman of being vile’ because she say a biological male cannot be a mother. She is right in every way. The hatred you have towards her comes from your inability to recognise basic truths. Thankfully more and more people are waking up to the…
@AlanNeil1020
And does your new passport prevent you from working in Germany, France, Italy and Switzerland? I have that passport and I am currently working in Australia - if I had a job in any of these countries I could work in them. Quite sad that you limit yourself by not…
@Ross_Greer
Do you think it is appropriate for an MSP to be calling another MSP ‘a nasty little bigot? If you think a highly sexualised performance like this is equivalent to the panto then perhaps you shouldn’t be an MSP. And you certainly shouldn’t be anywhere near children!
Kenny Farquharson wrote one of the most hateful, bitter, irrational and intolerant pieces of invective I have ever read. Shame to the Times for publishing it. Here is my response...kudos to Christian Today for having the courage to publish it...
@piersmorgan
@TheSun
He lied, cheated, broke his vows and exploited and groomed a teenager. And you want to portray him as a victim? Your values are completely skewed!
For all my fellow Scots who voted for the SNP, not because you support Indy, but because you believed the propaganda about 'Stop Brexit, Stop Boris'. You didn't stop Brexit nor Boris...but your vote will be used to argue for Indy...you've been suckered!
Does anyone else see the irony in politicians and commentators talking about Scotland's 'diversity and tolerance' whilst leading a witchhunt against a woman who does not share all their social views and demanding that there be no place for her - or any who think like her?!
I’ve just watched 50,000 Celtic fans, jumping up and down, hugging and singing maskless. All perfectly legal. Yet 50 people gathered I church tomorrow are not allowed to sing maskless. Can
@NicolaSturgeon
or
@JohnSwinney
explain this discrimination?
@justsandiesmith
Why are you calling for the destruction of Israel and the genocide of Jews? Or are you not aware of what ‘from the River to the Sea’ means?
@LGBTIScotland
There you have it folks. The ‘Equality’ network think that only beliefs which they share are worthy of being protected in democratic society’. It appears that some beliefs are more equal than others! Orwell would have been proud! Or disgusted that his prophecy is being…
So imagine that Nicola was still FM? Now you know why she resigned....and why the SNP establishment rushed the election and did their best to fix it for their candidate.
Modern Scotland - where raping a teenage girl is not considered serious enough for jail - but misgendering someone or praying with someone could send you to jail!
@SteveDoran11
JKate Forbes said precisely nothing against certain minority groups. Why lie? You excuse Humza who is going to legislate against women who dont want men in their spaces, Catholics who want the right to pray and offer help outside abortion clinics and parents who dont want their…
Lets be clear about what has just happened. The Scottish Parliament inquiry into Sturgeon has banned evidence from Salmond not because that evidence identifies the victims but because it is against Sturgeon. This is just corruption. Has the rule of law gone in Scotland?
@luluphooey
Please feel free to enlighten us. What is the difference between hate speech and free speech? Most people would tend to regard calling people 'sad bastards' quite hateful. But then maybe your definition is that the only people who commit hate speech are those you disagree…
@HumzaYousaf
@MiddleEastEye
What about the stain on your conscience of the massacre of Jews- or the increase in anti Semitism in Scotland on your watch? Does any of that bother you? Scotland - what have you done?!
@HumzaYousaf
Arms sales to Israel are not illegal. How do you think Israel is going to defend itself from your co-religionists who are determined to destroy them? I thought you were supposed to the First Minister of Scotland - not the Muslim representative for the Middle East...
@PeterTatchell
Thats a falsehood which should be fact checked. No trans people brains are not different from other people brains. Trans identity has nothing to do with biology. Im surprised that you are advocating this conspiracy theory.
After several SNP tweets about how great it was that SNP percentage vote in Airdrie by-election was up, (thereby giving impression that SNP vote had increased) I was suspicious. So looked at the actual figures- the SNP majority fell from 5,201 to 1,757. Lesson? Always question.
@tanya_plibersek
But thats what every authoritarian says. Would you allow footage of 9/11? or Gaza? Or George Floyd being killed? Or the Capital riots? If yes - what's the difference? And why should government get to decide? The stabbing of the bishop was a lot less horrific than much I…
@GeorgeFreemanMP
It is reprehensible for an MP to use the killing of a journalist by the IRA in NI to blame Brexit. What does this have to do with Brexit? You should apologise and next time think before you tweet.
@planetagnew
Really? I find his views very prejudical against minority communities...Forbes is much more tolerant. Humza is the Hate Crime authoritarian who wants to penalise parents for speech that is said in their own home! And he wants to put men in womens spaces!
It's interesting that Scotland with far more restrictions than England - mask wearing, crowds etc has the same rate of Covid as England. It's almost as if the measures make no real difference!
@elliebgomersall
He was meant to be the First Minister of Scotland - not Gaza. In case you were not aware the Scottish government has no locus in foreign affairs - his comments were posturing and virtue signalling - at best.
@RichardDawkins
What a coincidence! I've just written a book for teenagers about the truth - showing them why Jesus is that truth. Which will doubtless be seen by you as blasphemous. The difference between us is that you want my views banned from education and yours promoted!
Fascinating listening to the different approach that
@BBCRadioScot
takes to interviewing Tory and Green spokespersons this morning. The Tory was aggressively questioned, the Green
@MaggieChapman
was given an easy ride and allowed to get away with lying (ie. Scotland would be…
Friday - Justice minister
@HumzaYousaf
praises large crowds gathering in Glasgow (he agrees with their cause). Saturday Justice minister condemns large crowds celebrating football win. Tomorrow? Large crowds gather to condemn Israel - what do you think he will tweet? Justice?
@PeterTatchell
What 'other biological markers' do biological men who want to be women have? You are now at the point of just making this rubbish up. When you argue that men can become women you are the one who is being misogynistic.
It’s like a religious cult. My recent tweet stated the figures given by the Scottish government which show that Scotland has as many Covid per capita as England (actually slightly worse) and people respond by saying ‘Englands is far worse’. It’s flat out wrong. Why like a lie?
As a Cromwellian Republican I have to say that was a spectacular and great funeral service - entirely fitting for a Christian queen. And as a Scot i have to say it made me proud to be British! God save King Charles! SDG
#QueenElizabethIIMemorial
@Newsweek
If it had been a far right white supremacist we would already have the text and endless comment from Biden et al about the dangers of extremist ideologies.
@ABC
Its not ‘gender affirming care’. It’s child mutilation and the medicalisation of a mental health problem. Language matters- don’t use it to disguise abuse.
"Covid is over in Sweden" - Astonishing testimony from an ER doctor in Stockholm - who says he hasn't seen a Covid patient in over two months and they have shut down the Covid section in his hospital -
@campbellclaret
Yes I remember some of those long term decisions. Some were excellent - but the one with the biggest impact was the war in Iraq- based on a lie - which you perpetuated. The consequences of which are still being felt today.
I've noticed something a bit strange. When
@ScottMorrisonMP
holds a press conference the journalists are generally aggressive, mocking and sneering. When
@AlboMP
holds one - they are much more genial and gentle. Why? Is this journalism or propaganda?
@bbcdebatenight
@holyroodmandy
@lornaslater
So Lorna Slater thinks that people at venues have the right to refuse to serve black people or gay people or Christians or Muslims - if they are interviewed on media and so can express their views elsewhere? What an extraordinarily regressive view for a Green to advocate!
So it turns out
@HumzaYousaf
was being less than truthful about his non vote on SSM -
@_KateForbes
was truthful about her hypothetical non vote. Do SNP members want an honest leader? We shall see. His campaign should be over.
@pollytoynbee
Do you suggest that no one do the BBC unless they have parity of left- right presenters? Will you refuse to write in the Guardian until they have parity of left-right columnists?
#hypocrite
@KayBurley
Thats the point Kay. Why? A real journalist would find out why, would reflect on banks denying customers because of their politics - and would avoid making snide remarks that they think are smart and witty- but only serve to denigrate your profession and confirm the fears of…
I cannot describe just now how much I loathe the Scottish government for what they have done to the NHS (and education and the poor)- the system is broken. They give us trivialities and leave main issues untouched. People are suffering. Politicians ignore, lie or virtue signal.
@HackneyAbbott
I assume you have read the judgement before commenting? Because you would never seek to make political capital out of a tragic event such as this would you? Do you think women should be able to kill their babies up to full term? Want to decriminalise infanticide as well?
Before the SNP spin doctors flood social media with 'positive' stories just let this sink in-Nicola has fired one of her best politicians because she stands up for women. Nicola's husband refuses to appear before the legal inquiry which he misled and Mike Russell says be quiet!
@HumzaYousaf
@patrickharvie
Incredible....the man called Harvie a 'deviant'. That's all. We don't know what he was referring to. Harvie himself has stoked hatred and bigotry towards groups he does not agree with - as have you - witness your recent display of intemperate language. What's your excuse?
Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed that when BBC Scotland journalists interview Scottish government ministers they treat them with kid gloves, when they interview Scottish Tories they seem to have an aggressive, sneering, contempt?
@DanielAndrewsMP
Once again Victoria's children have come under attack - and once again this is encouraged by you. Can you explain why you want children to be exposed to adults highly sexualised performances?
@AdamBandt
150,000 killed in Yemen. Is it ok to look away from them? Or Sudan? Burkino Faso? Ukraine? Syria? Myanmar? Why your special interest in Gaza?
@AyoCaesar
Strange Ash- when it is reported that Hamas slaughtered 40 babies you immediately cast doubt on it. When It is reported that Israel have done something you are immediately calling for international condemnation! Your prejudices and hatred could hardly be more obvious.
@elliebgomersall
It's interesting that my Twitter feed is filled with trans activists all tweeting the same tweet - seeking to accuse Jo Cherry etc of being bullies. Watch the clip and you too will roll your eyes. This is irrational nonsense, emotional bullying and an attempt to impose an…
For all throughout the world who were asked to pray for rain for Australia. Just in case your news doesn’t cover this. Sydney has had the most rain since 1990 -all the fires in NSW will be put by this weekend! We were told there would be no significant rain until April. PTL
@AlistairMay
I have never heard any mainstream politician or journalist criticise Islam....to do so would be considered Islamaphobic. There is no consistency here.
@PeterTatchell
There are no women who are not biologically women. To say otherwise is both unscientific and demeaning to women. You are a misogynist who says he cares about women but then cannot say what a woman is.
There is nothing jars more than the SNP
@IanBlackfordMP
equating the SNP with 'the people of Scotland'. I am one of the 'the people of Scotland' and you do not speak for me or millions of others. Please tone it down and show a little more humility and dignity.
@HumzaYousaf
Maybe I missed it. But where is your condemnation of the slaughter of hundreds of Israeli civilians? You have had no qualms in instantly condemning Israel every time a Palestinian is killed. Whats the difference this time? Jews being killed?
@BBCScotlandNews
He is digging his own grave - and sadly the grave of Scottish independence, with this nonsense. When he says that his misogyny law will protect men who say they are women, he is being misogynistic, making it meaningless and attacking women.
@HumzaYousaf
either isn't the…
@Duncan20212
Can you explain what is 'Far Right' about Kate Forbes? Can you tell us what socialism is? Or are you just mouthing insults and meaningless memes?
@HumzaYousaf
And again we ask you. As someone with skin in the game will you demand that Hamas renounce its aims of obliterating Israel? How can there be a permanent end to the violence without that? Or don’t you mean it?
In a competitive field, this is the most disturbing and depressing, comment so far on the UK election. Look at the anger and hatred in Sturgeon's face. To talk about being welcome and opening whilst bitterly condemning those who disagree with you is chillingly Orwellian.
“The Scotland we seek is open, welcoming, diverse and inclusive and no Tory is ever going to be allowed to change that”
SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon calls for independence from the UK, adding a “Boris Johnson path” is “not the Scotland that we want”
@LassieProud
What if your religion IS for the good of the people? However if you put your ideology or your narcissistic self before the good of the people - that is a different matter!
@AustinRSheridan
It's a perfectly understandable response to an MSP who stands up and uses an anecdotal story to perpetuate a lie 'they will not rest until trans people are excluded from public life' - is a downright lie. Exploiting a vulnerable person who is threatening suicide to further your…
Is it true that the Scottish government is going to ban wood burning stoves in Scotland - to help air pollution? HOw does my parents stove (which enables them to heat their whole house cheaply) in the Highlands cause any more air pollution than the FM's chauffeur drive car?!
@HumzaYousaf
So which countries do you think that the UK should send arms to - the kind of arms that don't kill women and children? And what do you think will happen to Israel if it not armed? What do you think your fellow Muslims will do to it?
Incredible.
@HumzaYousaf
gets rid of the most capable member in his cabinet from the most important role
@_KateForbes
and appoints a failed minister and the only health secretary who has done more damage to the NHS than him as his deputy. The great unravelling has begun.
This is astonishing - the Scottish Parliament votes to make Scotland subservient to the EU. Such is their faith in the EU they will obey any EU law without having any say. This is the SNP version of 'independence'. Rule takers not makers.
@bear_ger
@jk_rowling
I've also been reading a lot of tweets from
@jk_rowling
She seems to have a deep love for Scotland and its people - and is a great defender of women. That seems to me to be really progressive. On the other hand your position to send women back to the Stone Ages is regressive!
@CarolineLucas
@GBNEWS
Why is it that when people disagree with you it is 'toxification' and 'misinformation' - but when it is the Guardian or those who agree with you - it is truth telling and not culture wars? You, and your fellow progressives began the culture war - own it....
Boris Johnson - we are going to ease lockdown. Cue outrage ‘you’re murdering people’. Nicola Sturgeon one week later. We’re easing lockdown. Cue applause. ‘You’re a genius - if only Boris could be like you’. Go figure!
@ProfDaveAndress
Well, there you have it folks, even a Prof can make up lies in order to try and generate hysteria.
@Docstockk
has never told people they shouldn’t exist. A wee academic point - disagreeing with someone or their ideology does not mean you think they should not exist!
@RichardDawkins
Good to know that Richard Dawkins smug, superior elitist tone is not just reserved for Christians! If you voted for Brexit you don’t belong to the ‘decent half of Britain’! Such an intelligent and non divisive statement!
I'm curious that
@HumzaYousaf
says he does not think homosexuality is immoral or a sin. In effect he is disagreeing with Islam and the Koran...interesting...
@HumzaYousaf
I don't know which is worse....having a First Minister who trusts in the corporate capitalists of Goldman Sachs, or one who believes that you can be an independent nation in the EU!