The Glasgow Bin Lorry case continued to march on this week as Michael Matheson, the Scottish Justice Secretary, announced that Legal Aid would be provided for the families seeking to bring a private prosecution against the driver, Harry Clarke. I don’t think the private prosecution will succeed, but I don’t want to swell on the merits of the action itself here. I want to look … Continue reading State Aid for Private Prosecution
I’ve finally decided how I will be voting in the Labour Leadership contests today. I’ve detailed my votes below. Obviously my #ShankyForLeader campaign has not been as successful as I had hoped, but I wish my fellow candidates the best of luck in their campaigns. Leader of the Labour Party 1. Yvette Cooper 2. Andy Burnham 3. Liz Kendall No Preference: Jeremy Corbyn Deputy Leader of the Labour Party … Continue reading Labour Party Leadership Election 2015
Today there was a defining moment in Scottish Theatrical history. At 5pm today, the curtain came down on the final ever show the Singing Kettle will ever have. This, for me, is a sad sad day indeed. The Singing Kettle formed in the 1980s when husband and wife Artie and Cilla started preforming their folk tunes to kids. Joined soon by Gary Coupland who provided the … Continue reading Goodbye Friends…
Paul Cruikshank 