1/ #TheLongWalkForJustice Back in January walked from Montrose to the Parliament seeking a meeting with the then Equalities Minister, Emma Roddick, to discuss the Trafficking of Gypsy Traveller children to the colonies and the wider Tinker Experiments - assimilation camps etc.
Preview is tonight 6.30pm - 8.30pm. The exhibition runs until 13th January. David has worked tirelessly to keep his great grandmother's legacy alive. He also was a great support to me during #TheLongWalkForJustice
If apologies are on the cards I'll graciously accept one for being treated like shit by Emma Roddick, one time Equalities Minister. #TheLongWalkForJustice
#TheLongWalkForJustice Blast from the past - me in 2008 at a conference in Valencia speaking about the trafficking of Gypsy Traveller children to the colonies - and still nae apology.
#TheLongWalkForJustice I'm ready to restart the campaign. Just to be clear, the focus will be on a memorial to the children trafficked to the colonies, Canada in particular. No more, no less.
Sturgeon told the festival crowd: “I think politics, including in my own party now, is probably too full of young people who have just come through the political ranks.” As evidenced by the former Equalities Minister's dealings with me. #TheLongWalkForJustice
Pre #TheLongWalkForJustice I would be invited to contribute to the @ScotGovFairer event for #GRTHM. This year not a cheep. #PersonaNonGrataDotCom
#TheLongWalkForJustice I look forward to meeting and working with the next Equalities Minister, whomever that may be.
#TheLongWalkForJustice I'll be in Parliament next Thursday, by invitation. Yes, that's *in* as opposed to being left outside on a cold wet day in January by the so-called minister for equalities. More to follow. 🤫
I haven't listened to the new FM's speech yet. Did he mention anything about building the bridges his [so-called] Equalities Minister demolished? Or will she still be allowed to hide in the broom cupboard when citizens come calling? #TheLongWalkForJustice
#TheLongWalkForJustice I'm wondering if Emma Roddick would have shown more respect and met me at parliament if John Swinney had been FM at the time. I got the feeling that HY leadership enabled ministers to do as they pleased. Don't know if it'll be the same game with JS.
Had a good night at the YES Brechin event. I'm not an advocate of representative democracy but it's always good to listen to others' worldviews. Also met up again with some of the braw folk that supported me on #TheLongWalkForJustice I'll never forget them.
Over 7,000 views on this. I doubt it would matter to the Minister though. I heard I was being called a stupid old woman during #TheLongWalkForJustice. Maybe that's why the 'free and frank' discussions are redacted. No justice for me or my family.
#TheLongWalkForJustice I'm thinking that Emma Roddick's tactics vis delaying desk research findings until the summer [despite it supposed to be Aug 23 then Feb 24] means anything reaching parliament for discussion would be *after* the GE. All about the votes, isn't it.
1/ 🧵I've been thinking about how Emma Roddick felt she could ignore/lie/block me in response to #TheLongWalkForJustice campaign. She cites advice from government officials that speaking to me about the trafficking of children to the colonies would prejudice independent
#TheLongWalkForJustice Blocked by the Minister who is overseeing the 'research' on an apology for the Tinker Experiments and has said she'll be listening to victims when the 'research' is published. How will she do that if she's blocked me?
1/ 🧵#TheLongWalkForJustice Remember when the Minister said she had been told by officials not to meet to discuss the Tinker Experiments? Well, there is evidence [in the form of a response to an FOI] that no officials advised her thus.
#TheLongWalkForJustice Here's a scan of the Herald piece. I am deeply indebted to Kevin McKenna for creating the opportunity for my family background to finally be heard in its own right rather than being boxed into the catch all terminology favoured by the government.
#TheLongWalkForJustice The forthcoming @heraldscotland article provides a unique, and not previously reported, insight into the reasoning behind the trafficking of my great aunts to Canada. Grateful thanks to @kmckenna63 for his piece.
#TheLongWalkForJustice No change of heart - another email has arrived which is a response to my email of 10th January - it reiterates what's been offered before. I've asked for *explicit* clarification that Tinker Experiments and an apology are still off the table.
#TheLongWalkForJustice Just had an email from the Minister. Sharing here in the interests of transparency.
#TheLongWalkForJustice I've just taken a phone call from Ash Regan's office. @AshReganALBA She was not in Parliament today but has offered to meet at my convenience. That's how easy it is to show respect and compassion.
#TheLongWalkForJustice I want to thank everyone who has supported me on this walk. Disappointed but not surprised that the Minister couldn't or wouldn't do the right thing. I stand by what I said outside parliament today.
#TheLongWalkForJustice And we're off
#TheLongWalkForJustice And this one from 10th Jan. Finally an offer to meet but pointless as won't speak about my issues.
#TheLongWalkForJustice Tune of the day for you and your team @Emma_Roddick https://youtu.be/bl7lmymUQCk?si=nqP4GevnnSGBFaxR
#TheLongWalkForJustice Massive thanks to Jack @forthone for meeting me today in South Queensferry.
#TheLongWalkForJustice And it's a wrap. I'm off to catch a bus and get indoors for a wee rest. Til tomorrow @Emma_Roddick
#TheLongWalkForJustice A wee update.
#TheLongWalkForJustice And the last leg has started!
