Political Scrapbook (Free subscription) | 11/26/2009
Willie Bain, the new MP for Glasgow North East made his maiden speech earlier today. An edited video is available below. Bain used the opportunity to have a go at media stereotypes about Glasgow residents (in Scrapbook’s view a similar disservice is extended to most places north of Watford). Referring to his new constituents, Bain said: While they do [...]
BellgroveBelle (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
I had to laugh when I saw this daft wee article in the Evening Times. To get to Westminster (on what appears to be a day trip ) Willie Bain got the bus to airport, thereby proving that a perfectly adequate service already exists and Garl isn't strictly necessary. I live in Glasgow North East, in Dennistoun near Alexandra Parade Station which is on the Springburn branch line. If Garl existed...
Jess The Dog (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
... is also alleged to have made unfounded claims about Richard Baker, Labour's justice spokesman, and Willie Bain, Labour winner of the Glasgow North East by-election.Last night, an RGU spokesman said: "Given that we are now investigating this situation, it would be inappropriate to make any further comment."Newlands posted the comments on his Wardog blog after Murphy attacked...
Labourlist (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
... it must once again be that the Tory lead is vulnerable and that the arguments are there to be won. Willie Bain's campaign and result in Glasgow North East brought a few days of more positive news for Labour, and the Sun's bullying of the party and the Prime Minister is rallying some people to the cause. Mike Smithson of Political Betting says : "There can be little doubt that...
Jess The Dog (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
... there to be one, or take up the issue in the courts...assuming that Jim Murphy, Richard Baker or Willie Bain are not inclined to do so. Most organisations have a code of conduct but very few extend this to personal or political beliefs expressed in one's own time. Even the Armed Forces and the Police have blogs and posting boards (the Army Rumour service for example.) which operate...
A Pint of Unionist Lite (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
... is also alleged to have made unfounded claims about Richard Baker, Labour's justice spokesman, and Willie Bain, Labour winner of the Glasgow North East by-election.Last night, an RGU spokesman said: "Given that we are now investigating this situation, it would be inappropriate to make any further comment."I’ve had the pleasure of Wardog’s company here on several occasions; one or...
Scotland on Sunday (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
... outcome, could have been used to save Glasgow schools closed by Labour? No criticism of Willie Bain is intended – he seems like a decent man – but why is he in New Labour?Bill McLean, Dunfermline
News Scotsman (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
... Glasgow North-East seat vacated by former House of Commons Speaker Michael Martin.Labour candidate Willie Bain won by a comfortable majority of more than 8,000 votes, leaving the SNP trailing well behind in second place.Gray says getting Garl back on track will be one of his priorities during budget negotiations. The parliamentary vote on the government's spending plans is expected...
News Scotsman (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
... is also alleged to have made unfounded claims about Richard Baker, Labour's justice spokesman, and Willie Bain, Labour winner of the Glasgow North East by-election.Last night, an RGU spokesman said: "Given that we are now investigating this situation, it would be inappropriate to make any further comment."Newlands posted the comments on his Wardog blog after Murphy attacked a "cybernat"...
Scotland on Sunday (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
... is also alleged to have made unfounded claims about Richard Baker, Labour's justice spokesman, and Willie Bain, Labour winner of the Glasgow North East by-election.Last night, an RGU spokesman said: "Given that we are now investigating this situation, it would be inappropriate to make any further comment."Newlands posted the comments on his Wardog blog after Murphy attacked a "cybernat"...
