Post by The Management on Oct 12, 2020 14:11:56 GMT
From Wings Over Scotland
11 October, 2020 at 11:51 pm
Patsy Stands by her Ham as posted on Facebook
It’s been a while since I have part read such shit
What surprises us is the fact she address only one aspect of what is alleged to have been Gibson's behavior, where is the "United Sisters"?
She doesn't stand up for Joanna Cherry or Joan MacAlpine
11 October, 2020 at 11:51 pm
Patsy Stands by her Ham as posted on Facebook
Patricia Gibson MP
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TODAY’S ATTACK ON KENNETH GIBSON MSP
It is with great sadness and disappointment I see the most malicious and vexatious allegations being levelled at SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell and Kenneth Gibson MSP today, in a unionist newspaper, in what can only be an attempt to subvert the selection contest for Cunninghame North’s SNP candidate at next year’s Holyrood election. Those responsible are undoubtedly the toast of those who oppose the SNP in this constituency and beyond.
Firstly, SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell has nothing to do with matters relating to Cunninghame North and bringing in his name sparks concerns about a wider agenda.
Secondly, I never thought I would ever have to defend Kenneth Gibson MSP or myself on a public forum, but the allegations made cannot go unchallenged as they are simply untrue. Entirely concocted, they have been long in the planning, their roots being in my securing the SNP candidacy for North Ayrshire & Arran in 2015.
One of those quoted in today’s attack felt they ought to be a shoo-in for the 2015 Westminster selection but was overwhelmingly rejected by SNP members – something from which this person has failed to recover emotionally. Whilst this saddens me, personal hurt is not a reason for spite.
Therefore, sadly, this individual’s leading of this attempt at undermining Kenneth comes as no surprise.
Kenneth has won the support and respect of the vast majority of SNP members across the constituency of Cunninghame North and is held in high regard by constituents across the political spectrum. However, following the frustrated ambitions of this would-be MP and his supporters, many came to the view that discord was quietly being sown. Two snap Westminster elections meant automatic re-selection for incumbent MPs so attempts to remove me were thwarted by events.
Therefore, the focus turned on Kenneth, for whom the electoral timetable was more certain. In spring 2019 as Constituency Association meetings became increasingly fractious, some activists stopped attending, citing “the appalling way the MP and MSP are treated” at these meetings as their reason for non-attendance.
Kenneth and I continued to participate in these meetings which draw only a small number of members. During one particularly nasty meeting when Kenneth was not yet over the threshold, he was met with shouted abuse from across the room. At another he was shouted down for having the temerity to comment on the European election campaign during his monthly report. At that point Kenneth and I decided to stop participating, returning only when it was agreed that meetings would be recorded. Such meetings have now been recorded for over a year or so.
Despite this, Kenneth and I continued to reach out to all members who attended CA Meetings. Whilst offering open criticism of the MSP, I have been told by island constituents that one of their local councillors has struggled to form positive relationships with island organisations such as the Arran Recovery Group and Arran Community Council. I make no comment on that except to say that Kenneth could have happily assisted this councillor but given how implacably opposed to him this individual is, it has simply not been possible.
The allegations of bullying levelled at Kenneth are utterly without foundation. Every single Constituency Association meeting he has attended, I have done so as well. If there were any concerns about his behaviour at the CA or elsewhere, why was this never raised directly with Kenneth? Why were these concerns never discussed at a CA meeting?
The people who decided to deploy unionist publications to attack Kenneth and SNP Chief Executive, Peter Murrell, have timed this vexatious attack entirely to derail Kenneth’s re-selection as Cunninghame North’s SNP candidate. However, if discontent with him is as widespread as those behind these allegations say, Kenneth would surely have no hope of winning any selection contest. The reality is that he has secured endorsements across both the party and the constituency. Far from activists being demotivated, in last year’s General Election campaign, this constituency had the highest number of canvass returns recorded of any in Scotland, save for West Aberdeenshire & Kincardine. I don’t believe any of those responsible for the allegations published today participated in these canvassing sessions. Indeed, one of the individuals behind today’s article insisted on being the Constituency Association “Organiser” but this individual was conspicuous by their absence for the entire 2019 election campaign. As for members leaving the party due to these allegations, membership in Cunninghame North has increased, not decreased.
Clearly, this article is an unequivocal admission that without the use of nefarious practices those who prefer another candidate believe Kenneth will be reselected. They should have the honesty to say so instead of concocting accusations which are utterly without credibility in order to destroy a well-respected MSP with a 41-year history of activism in fighting for Scottish independence. Shame on them! They clearly do not believe their preferred candidate is able to beat Kenneth in the selection process on his/her own merits.
Those responsible for this article have shown a disregard for the bigger prize for which we all strive, purely to satisfy their own petty agenda of trying to dislodge Kenneth Gibson as the SNP candidate for this constituency, while actively undermining this seat which was so hard won. I trust and believe SNP members in Cunninghame North will not be so easily manipulated and when they come to vote in this selection process they will consider the huge contribution Kenneth has made to this constituency, to the cause of independence and the people he is elected to serve.
ENDS
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TODAY’S ATTACK ON KENNETH GIBSON MSP
It is with great sadness and disappointment I see the most malicious and vexatious allegations being levelled at SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell and Kenneth Gibson MSP today, in a unionist newspaper, in what can only be an attempt to subvert the selection contest for Cunninghame North’s SNP candidate at next year’s Holyrood election. Those responsible are undoubtedly the toast of those who oppose the SNP in this constituency and beyond.
Firstly, SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell has nothing to do with matters relating to Cunninghame North and bringing in his name sparks concerns about a wider agenda.
Secondly, I never thought I would ever have to defend Kenneth Gibson MSP or myself on a public forum, but the allegations made cannot go unchallenged as they are simply untrue. Entirely concocted, they have been long in the planning, their roots being in my securing the SNP candidacy for North Ayrshire & Arran in 2015.
One of those quoted in today’s attack felt they ought to be a shoo-in for the 2015 Westminster selection but was overwhelmingly rejected by SNP members – something from which this person has failed to recover emotionally. Whilst this saddens me, personal hurt is not a reason for spite.
Therefore, sadly, this individual’s leading of this attempt at undermining Kenneth comes as no surprise.
Kenneth has won the support and respect of the vast majority of SNP members across the constituency of Cunninghame North and is held in high regard by constituents across the political spectrum. However, following the frustrated ambitions of this would-be MP and his supporters, many came to the view that discord was quietly being sown. Two snap Westminster elections meant automatic re-selection for incumbent MPs so attempts to remove me were thwarted by events.
Therefore, the focus turned on Kenneth, for whom the electoral timetable was more certain. In spring 2019 as Constituency Association meetings became increasingly fractious, some activists stopped attending, citing “the appalling way the MP and MSP are treated” at these meetings as their reason for non-attendance.
Kenneth and I continued to participate in these meetings which draw only a small number of members. During one particularly nasty meeting when Kenneth was not yet over the threshold, he was met with shouted abuse from across the room. At another he was shouted down for having the temerity to comment on the European election campaign during his monthly report. At that point Kenneth and I decided to stop participating, returning only when it was agreed that meetings would be recorded. Such meetings have now been recorded for over a year or so.
Despite this, Kenneth and I continued to reach out to all members who attended CA Meetings. Whilst offering open criticism of the MSP, I have been told by island constituents that one of their local councillors has struggled to form positive relationships with island organisations such as the Arran Recovery Group and Arran Community Council. I make no comment on that except to say that Kenneth could have happily assisted this councillor but given how implacably opposed to him this individual is, it has simply not been possible.
The allegations of bullying levelled at Kenneth are utterly without foundation. Every single Constituency Association meeting he has attended, I have done so as well. If there were any concerns about his behaviour at the CA or elsewhere, why was this never raised directly with Kenneth? Why were these concerns never discussed at a CA meeting?
The people who decided to deploy unionist publications to attack Kenneth and SNP Chief Executive, Peter Murrell, have timed this vexatious attack entirely to derail Kenneth’s re-selection as Cunninghame North’s SNP candidate. However, if discontent with him is as widespread as those behind these allegations say, Kenneth would surely have no hope of winning any selection contest. The reality is that he has secured endorsements across both the party and the constituency. Far from activists being demotivated, in last year’s General Election campaign, this constituency had the highest number of canvass returns recorded of any in Scotland, save for West Aberdeenshire & Kincardine. I don’t believe any of those responsible for the allegations published today participated in these canvassing sessions. Indeed, one of the individuals behind today’s article insisted on being the Constituency Association “Organiser” but this individual was conspicuous by their absence for the entire 2019 election campaign. As for members leaving the party due to these allegations, membership in Cunninghame North has increased, not decreased.
Clearly, this article is an unequivocal admission that without the use of nefarious practices those who prefer another candidate believe Kenneth will be reselected. They should have the honesty to say so instead of concocting accusations which are utterly without credibility in order to destroy a well-respected MSP with a 41-year history of activism in fighting for Scottish independence. Shame on them! They clearly do not believe their preferred candidate is able to beat Kenneth in the selection process on his/her own merits.
Those responsible for this article have shown a disregard for the bigger prize for which we all strive, purely to satisfy their own petty agenda of trying to dislodge Kenneth Gibson as the SNP candidate for this constituency, while actively undermining this seat which was so hard won. I trust and believe SNP members in Cunninghame North will not be so easily manipulated and when they come to vote in this selection process they will consider the huge contribution Kenneth has made to this constituency, to the cause of independence and the people he is elected to serve.
ENDS
It’s been a while since I have part read such shit
What surprises us is the fact she address only one aspect of what is alleged to have been Gibson's behavior, where is the "United Sisters"?
She doesn't stand up for Joanna Cherry or Joan MacAlpine