As someone who BC (before coronavirus) worked largely from a home office in Glasgows west end, this new world hasnt been a total surprise. Joanna Lumley, 70, has advised politically correct bores who object online to her smoking and drinking in her new Absolutely Fabulous film, saying 'B******s if you dont like it. Think theyre following them? Celebrating world Gaelic week 2023 / A comharrachadh Seachdain na Gidhlig, Electronic surveillance laws and cyber security of journalists in the UK and Australia, Death of former RSE President Sir John Arbuthnott. BBC chief political correspondent Laura Kuenssberg, who began her broadcasting career in Glasgow, is to join ITV as business editor. She was raised in Glasgow. Why isnt #31? "She's a superb interviewer and engaging presenter, and I'm thrilled that we are keeping her on our screens and airwaves. He has told the BBC that he's planning to channel plenty more cash to the Tories in the next two years because he has a "passionate concern for liberty and the economic future of Britain". They view Islam as in conflict with Western culture and Western civilization, said Mr Lowles. BBC director-general Tim Davie said: "Laura has been an outstanding BBC political editor throughout the most turbulent political times in living memory. Dig a bit deeper on the name Kuenssberg has also found herself in hot water on Twitter. ', The Queen stung Germanys President Joachim Gauck publicly during a state visit there last year when, after he presented a portrait of HM as a child, she inquired sharply: Whos that supposed to be? Embarrassed Gauck said: Perhaps youll prefer the marzipan another of his gifts. Look for BBC coverage and there is nothing. Israel to Provide Rapid Aid to Turkey After Deadly Earthquake. The top donor is David Rowland who gave more than a million pounds to the Conservative party. But, once in power, you do rather expect administrations to be honest about what they plan to do, cost it properly, deliver (within reasonable variations) what they promise - and let us know honestly when things go wrong.With ten-twenty years of spin behind us, who genuinely believes the comments from Central Government any more?If folk haven't been honest in the past, why would you believe them in the future? BBCs political editor Laura Kuenssberg has become the news focus herself today after she pointed her 1.1 million Twitter users to the account of a man who had earlier confronted Boris Johnson.Also sharing that he was a labour activist, she has been accused of encouraging online trolls to attack the man with many implying that her Kushner has donated to Sen. Cory Booker (D., N.J.) and Rep. Bill Pascrell (D., N.J.), both of whom celebrated the controversial executive order as encouraging, productive, and necessary. So felt was her presence during the 2010 General Election and subsequent coalition negotiations that fellow political journalist, David Aaronovitch, coined the term Kuenssbergovision. Jared Kushner, husband of Ivanka Trump, has become one of Donald Trumps "very few" advisers in his campaign to secure the Republican nomination for president, Reuters reported this week. She said it had been "incredible to occupy the chair during a time of such huge change" in British politics. The real estate and development company was started by Charles Kushner, Jareds father, who is a multimillionaire Democratic donor. #47 Family Courts , lets have the discussin then its a very hot topical issue, I'll have the debate with anyone come on Luara lets have a blog please as it the 20 aniversary of the children act this year. Now, as shes rumoured to be preparing to step down from the role, Sean OGrady considers the runners and riders to replace her as BBC political editor. NNNNNOOOOOOOOO! | paulh121, These are BBC News social media rules. Laura Kuenssberg | 12:31 UK time, Wednesday, 26 August 2009. | Jaffer's blog, Theresa Mays preventing tourism is NOT her first tongue-slip of campaign | The SKWAWKBOX, The SKWAWKBOX in the news | The SKWAWKBOX, Tweeter: Ill only vote Corbyn if he wears a silly hat. Of course, one question for Ms K is this when exactly has Theresa May been on the stump since she called the election? Donald Trumps son-in-law, who has been informally advising the business mogul, has contributed more than $100,000 to Democratic campaigns and committees over two decades. After working in the UK and overseas with Coats Patons/Coats Viyella and subsequently Dawson International, Nick Kuenssberg began a portfolio career in 1996. Laura Kuenssberg received the 2016 Political Studies Association Broadcaster of the Year Award in recognition of her invaluable contribution to the public knowledge of politics. Her detailed and intelligent coverage of Brexit earned her the title of Journalist of the Year in December 2016. #30 sagamixlet's say 100 per annum100 what? The cap should be considered achievable by all parties which got more than 15% (I'm not sure if this is quite right, but you get the idea) of the vote in the previous election.3) a limit of two phonecall or knocks on the door for each household - though in truth I would love to reduce this to zero.I know this seems a little idealistic, Complain about this comment (Comment number 33). Her incisive commentary, tough questioning and astute insight have guided our audiences through the last seven years. Complain about this comment (Comment number 52), 35 @ 40got referred at 47 for some reason - was just saying that your comparison to SNP/PC is not valid since they don't have a (potentially) illegal whites only members policy - the BNP case is all about thatcalm and hope @ 48not discriminating against them - they have a discriminatory membership policy which is potentially illegal (and we're about to find out) - no more no less, Complain about this comment (Comment number 53). Reblogged this on perfectlyfadeddelusions. As previous chair of Glasgow School of Art and currently Chair of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, he promotes the role of the arts in tertiary education and in society in general. Despite saying in July 2007 "Regional assemblies will be axed" the Regional Assembies are still alive and meddling!and far from being axed from 2010 they will be going under the title of Regional Development Agencies, Complain about this comment (Comment number 32). The timetable is normal, i.e. For the latest updates across BBC blogs, visit the Blogs homepage. WebLaura Juliet Kuenssberg (born 8 August 1976) is a British journalist who currently presents the BBC's flagship Sunday morning politics show.. She succeeded Nick Robinson as political editor of BBC News in July 2015, and was the first woman to hold the position. Recipients of Kushners contributions also include Sens. She was also the BBCs main political reporter and its first business editor. The same thing will happen with the BNP, a couple of the bigger parties will promise to do more about looking after the British, and as soon as this happens hardly anyone will vote for them again, as they can get looked after along with some "real" policies at the same time.I don't agree with the BNPs stance on immigration, I happen to think its largly a good thing, but if we push the views underground all that will happen is it will result in an extremely ugly situation. But he sucked up enormous amounts of cash to support his election. One of the better policies from Liberal sources is state funding of political parties. How about Betsan's", Richard Black:"Thanks for having read my blog over the last few years. Part of TV News Archive. Also how would state funding be decided? The next five donors in order of largesse were all unions, giving money to the Labour party. SKWAWKBOX privacy policy and GDPR information. RSE Fellows can update their directory information and provide a headshot below. The discretionary time sounds attractive but is quickly used up by walks with my wife and occasionally a somewhat longer one along the canal to Bishopbriggs or Bowling with a neighbours Labrador, local shopping, undertaking a fair share of the household chores, checking in with the extended family which includes six school-age grandchildren and one ill spaniel, and communicating with siblings and friends in a much more meaningful way real and added pleasure which I hope that we will keep up. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Want to help Labour campaign? I wonder when Gordon Brown will be making a statement about the demise of Big Brother? Complain about this comment (Comment number 42). 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However the working day was punctuated by anything from one to four meetings out (often in the Jack Bruce space), a lunch in the city and often a seminar, talk or dinner in the evening; all of these activities have either been canned or replaced by Zoom interactions. The easiest way to destroy the BNP is by taking thier arguments apart and addressing the dark areas where they inhabit, by talking about the kind of issues that they prey on instead of screaming race whenever someone approaches a touchy subject like immigration, asylum, british jobs for british workers (ooops, did I really say that?) Under investigation by the Charity Commission for his part in the collapse of Kids Company, of which he was chairman, ex-BBC executive Alan Yentob has set up his own production company to sell programmes to the broadcaster. To support the SKWAWKBOX and raise awareness of the independent Left media, visit our store for T-shirts, hoodies and more. In which case I am sure many people would start their own party just for the funding! That seems to have put paid to the Conservatives idea that there should be a maximum of 50000 per donor. But their donations from the private sector are dwarfed by contributions from their union supporters - their top five donors were all unions, giving nearly 3m Those charged with potecting the public interest, elected officials, failed in every way or more correctly, were bought. Complain about this comment (Comment number 46), 35 @ 40I know you're very concerned about the Family Courts - not something I know much about - perhaps we can discuss some timeand I do agree with you about not suppressing debate, but that's not the issue here - the issue is a political party, running for office, which has a Whites Only membership policy - that's both wrong and (I believe) illegal, but let's see what the verdict is - any case, if confirmed illegal, they'll just change it and carry onyour comparison with the SNP and PC, I don't follow - they don't have, say, a Scots or Welsh only membership policy, do they? This is me in my office (left) where I am very much at home but with a totally different regime AC. We'll be looking out for any interesting names - more later. 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Now the Tories look set to win next time, many donors are once again supporting them. then you do not need campain funds to get elected as there is no opposition.Given that the EHRC will not investigate the Family Courts for equality and Human rights issues. The SKWAWKBOX is provided free of charge but depends on the generosity of its readers to be viable. Add your own to the comments dont forget to include links. 3 anti-Corbynites on the balanced panel of the Sunday Politics yesterday, left that well known socialist Andrew Neil to defend Labourpathetic! @bbcnews social media guidelines. With love + thanks to all at @BBCPolitics. Would it be based on the size of the party? Labour members called for the sacking of biased Kuenssberg, 39, who is even-handed Labour Party members of the so-called troglodyte tendency booed and Kuenssberg took over from Nick Robinson in 2015, becoming the first woman to hold the position. Think theyre following them? 43. Feb 28, 2023, 10:35 AM EST. This is no different from the approach taken by the unions and large donors mentioned in the blog as with the expenses row the answer to this is enforcing full and prompt disclosure. Kushner contributed $2,000 to Hillary Clintons 2000 campaign for U.S. Senate in New York and later contributed $4,000 to the committee supporting then-Sen. Clinton in 2003. BBC 2014 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. In which case small parties would never be able to establish themselves and compete. Complain about this comment (Comment number 56). The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Oh, right, sorry, penny's just dropped.Not exactly comparing like with like, I agree with you there. This range of expertise within the Fellowship places us in a unique position to provide an informed, interdisciplinary response to issues facing Scotland and internationally. Complain about this comment (Comment number 19), #8 I see you didn't name the unions involved which I can understand because there must be many of their members who have no intention of voting for the labour party next time around.Unite - TGWU Section 623,429GMB 622,621Unite - AMICUS Section 618,432Union of Shop Distributive and Allied Workers 577,958UNISON 430,596, Complain about this comment (Comment number 20). laura kuenssberg father corruption. As someone who BC (before coronavirus) worked largely from a home office in Glasgows @bbclaurak. This tweet from Emily Maitlis was as bad as Kuenssbergs, or perhaps even worse: These are just a couple of example, although very clear ones. Luckily shes made of better stuff than any of them. They call for the sacking of biased Kuenssberg, 39, although her father, Scots businessman Nick Kuenssberg, OBE, was a party donor and shes even-handed. Pity its the way the world works. Of couse it could all be above board but trust in MPs is a bit thin on the ground these days. Complain about this comment (Comment number 21). Sessions has dredged up his opposition to the bill during the current presidential race to slam Sen. Marco Rubio (R., Fla.), a former GOP presidential candidate who was also a member of the Gang of Eight. My source says: HM cut the marzipan blocks and shared it with her staff.. Not only did they bring down nations, now in the tradition of past barbarians, they wish to loot the cities. Very informative. Complain about this comment (Comment number 1). Even amongst those supporting state funding there seems to be a complete failure to agree how this should be allocated which suggests to me that once the system was in operation most people would actually be unhappy with the allocation and therefore just can't see it working.This is before we get to the idea that my taxes would be going to support political parties which I don't support or in some cases find abhorrent. The comments below have not been moderated. As Scotlands National Academy, we provide independent expert advice to government and inspire the next generation of innovative thinkers. (you were unelectable anyway) I don't want state funding for political parties and I don't want PR either as this discriminates against independents.A fair and level playing field - one where the best person wins, not the richest or best connected. So, it's like football. Dont go and see the film! Dont mess with Patsy! These are some of the popular topics this blog covers. After the expenses debacle it is surprising that donations have gone up, but due to the revelations of serious troughing going on across all the political parties the non cash donations are quite possibly suspect. I trust Juliets husband, royal courtier Charles Anson, placed a copy of her volume in the Queens cache of Balmoral reading matter. https://www.newsbiscuit.com/2009/08/25/brown-to-be-released-from-downing-street-%E2%80%98, AV referendum: Cameron confronted by Huhne, Robinson: 'Clegg desperate for AV to go through', AV explainer: Voting system differences explained, Referendum: Stop AV 'mudslinging' urges Nick Clegg, "Britain is standing by to give more money to the IMF so that it can, in turn, lend more money", "With a mighty thud, the Ledger has been slammed shut. She is set to leave her current role around Easter 2022 and the BBC will look to appoint her successor in the coming months. Evidently channeling his bonkers alter ego Basil Fawlty, Cleese rages: I tell you what does matter to me, Karl, and that is keeping sanctimonious, pointless, half-witted twerps like you out of the House of Commons. Thats telling him! Plainly, it isnt well we're going to find out, that's the point - as regards why justified, pls see my 47 - to me, this is a particular case to be judged strictly on its own merits - I don't see the dangers that you do - moving to a One Party State, that type of thing - just don't see it - what I find interesting BTW is that, the other day, we debated All Women shortlists and we all of us (including me) pretty much came to a conclusion they were bad news - and yet it seems some of the same people who are so opposed to that are not quite so opposed to the BNPs Whites Only longlist - yes, I find that interestingoh and a Gold Star to you too (your second!) The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts. Sadly I can't comment on one of the biggest labour donors who's not mentioned in that link/list who gave their money before that list's date relates to, because whenever I do my entry gets removed.Bet the same thing wouldn't happen if I mentioned tory donors though.Some things are simply not up for debate on the beeb, despite them being matters of fact and public record.Just spin the "tory toff" line I guess, and ignore/ban the labour angle completely, eh, aunty, and hope that the labour vote doesn't crumble to zero. 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