Damon Bossino
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Full Reply on the extremely grave findings by Sir Peter Openshaw that Mr Picardo made a “grossly improper attempt to interfere in a legitimate police investigation and operation.” Each Minister now needs to decide whether to back or sack him. If they back him they own this too
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Repeatedly the Openshaw Report finds that Mr Picardo acted in a “grossly improper” way attempting to interfere in a criminal investigation. Repeatedly Mr Picardo promised you that he had acted properly. That’s the truth. His position is now untenable.
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There’s some nervous AI generated self-validating analysis doing the rounds on social media from those seeking to defend GSLP. But there’s no substitute for actually reading the Report. Ultimately the bottom line was well summarized by GBC in its initial reporting 👉
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Mr Picardo abused the processes and the Police Authority in a “sinister” way to “bring about Mr McGrail’s effective dismissal for reasons of his own”
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A grossly improper meeting at his home: “Mr Picardo, as Chief Minister, meeting a person then suspected of serious crime….at his own home…was a grossly improper meeting, which should never have taken place….If Mr Picardo was aware of the boundaries which I doubt he had yet
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Mr Picardo asked the Attorney General to consider exercising constitutional power in a way that in Sir Peter Openshaw’s judgment was “…another grossly improper attempt to interfere in an active criminal investigation…” Extract 👇
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In 2023 Mr Picardo promised you that he’d done nothing “inappropriate”; that he’d be “exonerated” by Inquiry. The Openshaw Report finds he acted in a “grossly improper” way & had massive conflicts of interests. Broken promises. All Ministers own the impropriety if they back him
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An important message from the Leader of the Opposition following the publication of the Inquiry report on 23 December & in response to the Chief Minister’s statement @keith_azopardi @votegsd
Full Reply on the extremely grave findings by Sir Peter Openshaw that Mr Picardo made a “grossly improper attempt to interfere in a legitimate police investigation and operation.” Each Minister now needs to decide whether to back or sack him. If they back him they own this too
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Resign. Our immediate reaction on the day of publication yesterday. I give my extended Right of Reply to the Chief Minister on what the Inquiry Report means for him, his Ministers and the Government at 830pm tonight on GBC @GBCTVGibraltar
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Tune in tonight to the message from @keithazopardi on our reaction to the Inquiry report & the Chief Minister’s statement from yesterday. 8.30pm on GBC
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The Openshaw Report is damning on Mr Picardo’s conduct & behaviour. He should RESIGN NOW. An out of control Chief Minister who doesn’t acknowledge boundaries & doubles down on half-truths. That Mr Picardo is still trying to pretend he’s been vindicated is laughable & insulting
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Urgent meeting of the Shadow Cabinet this morning to discuss & agree a way forward following the important & significant revelations contained in the McGrail inquiry report & the Chief Minister’s shocking reaction to it
Held a meeting of the Shadow Cabinet this morning to discuss the scandalous McGrail Inquiry. I couldn’t discuss the contents of the Report with colleagues before publication. As we’ve said we are united seeking Mr Picardo’s resignation. Are GSLP Ministers united in defending him?
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Some thoughts on various issues which affect us as many of us harbour serious concerns about the current direction of travel, this as we await the publication of the McGrail Inquiry report this afternoon @GibChronicle
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Letter in today’s @gibraltarchronicle raising the point the @votegsd & @keithazopardi have been making about the inexplicable, unjustified & democratically disrespectful delay in providing us with a copy of the McGrail Inquiry report when the press have had it for weeks
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We promise a big programme of reform to deliver a transparent use of your money & achieve better accountability. The twin track crisis of governance that has led to abuses like the GSLP Motion on the Auditor or the shocking evidence in the McGrail Inquiry. The choice is clear
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“It is evident that the Government is stone walling both the Ombudsman and the Principal Auditor, who are both Parliamentary Officers, in granting them more investigative powers.” https://t.co/jQ10AWIpdU
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Ombudsman’s Report echoes Principal Auditor’s call for more Powers The Public Services Ombudsman in her report for 2024 has called on the Government for more powers to instigate ‘own motion’...
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Leader of the Opposition @keith_azopardi gives a more personal take on politics with his insights, drawing from his roots & experiences
Our hope for the future & desire to change how Gibraltar is governed. A walk with @GSDFuture talking politics, roots, aspirations & a sprinkling of less formals…full video later this week on #GSD socials
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Today sees the start of ADHD awareness month and the theme this year is “the many faces of ADHD”, here’s my small contribution 👇 @JoelleLadislaus
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“The public see through this farce and the dying days of a politically bankrupt Government. When we set out our own explanations people will see even more clearly how much of a nonsense the last few days have been.” https://t.co/3k6h4LZF6V
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Breakdown of Trust is because of this Government It beggars belief to hear the Chief Minister say that there is a breakdown of trust because of the Principal Auditor. He...
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