John Mason

Good Christian Men Rejoice

Free lyrics (Free subscription) | 14/11/2008

GOOD CHRISTIAN MEN, REJOICE (John Mason Neale, 18xx) Good Christian men, rejoi

Prescott and the Nats - Misbehaviour at the Station

Caron's Musings (Free subscription) | 05/10/2008

So John Prescott has the misfortune to turn up at Glasgow Central Station just at the same time as a proud SNP Crowd is waving their new member for Glasgow East, John Mason, off on his first trip to the House of Commons. He gave them a gesture that can only be described as rude. I would say from having watched the clip here that the dishonour is fairly equal. Sure, Prescott should have just walked...

20 Good Years

Download Unlimited TV Show Movies (Free subscription) | 03/10/2008

Originally on:NBC Status:Ended Premiered:October 11, 2006 Last Aired:November 1, 2006 Show Categories:Comedy Twenty Good Years revolves around John Mason and Jeffrey Pyne, two polar opposites who disagree on just about everything. The only thing upon which they do agree is that they only have about twenty good years left to live. At John’s birthday party, they both decide to spend [...]

John Mason and his Grizzly Imagination

Caron's Musings (Free subscription) | 27/09/2008

New MP for Glasgow East John Mason debated, among other things, the issue of ID cards with Dunfermline by-election victor Willie Rennie and Aberdeen South MP Anne Begg on Scotland at Ten. He and Willie were obviously on the same side. Now, there are very many reasons to oppose ID cards and the biometric information they hold. Put simply, they are an expensive, ineffective waste of time. It's an easy...

PAKISTANI SCOTTISH NATIONALIST COUNCILLOR CONTROVERSEY

SONS OF MALCOLM (Free subscription) | 19/09/2008

Critics of Kalashnikov MP branded racist Critics of a SNP politician caught on video firing a Kalashnikov AK47 assault rifle in Pakistan have been branded racist and colonialist by Westminster's newest MP. The Telegraph John Mason, who pulled off a stunning victory in the Glasgow East by-election, claimed that Councillor Jahangir Hanif had been unfairly lambasted for showing his children how to use...

Baillieston by-election - SNP Hold

Scots and Independent (Free subscription) | 19/09/2008

The SNP has won the election to fill the vacancy in the Baillieston ward of Glasgow City Council. The vacancy arose following John Mason's election as SNP MP for Glasgow East. Well done to all involved. See you in Glenrothes!

"Maybe, just maybe"

BBC NEWS | Betsan Powys' blog (Free subscription) | 17/09/2008

A young colleague from Scotland isn't sure what to say next. He told his audience that Gordon Brown would be out if Labour lost Glasgow East to the SNP. They did of course. John Mason MP was in Aberystwyth last week, offering cups of coffee to those who turned up to campaign for him and sharing with Plaid what they could learn from the SNP's focus and by-election machinery. But Gordon Brown is still...

Mason defends SNP's paramilitary wing.

A Pint of Unionist Lite (Free subscription) | 12/09/2008

CRITICS of Glasgow's "Councillor Kalashnikov" were today branded racists and colonialists by the city's newest MP, John Mason. I guess that also includes me . This is er... explosive stuff from the SNP's newest MP: "It is right for us to oppose the use of guns in Scotland. It is wrong for us to oppose the use of guns in Pakistan." And how about opposing the use of guns in, for example, picking another...

• New MP in racism row over councillor and AK47 - The Herald
• SNP and Labour clash over new Glasgow East MP's 'racism' allegation - News Scotsman
• See the 4 articles on the same subject

Solidarity in the Ballieston By-Election

Red Star Solidarity (Free subscription) | 28/08/2008

The fact that John Mason of the SNP won the Glasgow East By-Election means that his council seat of Ballieston is now eligible for a by-election. The polling date has been set as Thursday September 18th. Candidates Below is the full list of candidates for the ward. (Note that the BNP are standing!) ANDERSON, John Scottish Conservative and Unionist BAILLIE, Charles British National Party CRAWFORD, Moira...

The comic book [is] the marijuana of the nursery, the bane of the bassinet, the horror of the home, the curse of the kids and a threat to the future.

Metroblogging Seattle (Free subscription) | 27/08/2008

-John Mason Brown  The most exciting literary event of the weekend[*] is at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery on Friday, August 29th. Fantagraphics is hosting an artist’s reception and book signing for Daniel Clowes, the author-artist of Ghost World. Mr. Clowes will be signing Ghost World: The Special Edition 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. The special edition [...]

NORTH OF THE BORDER - SNP WAY.

Tangled Blog (Free subscription) | 17/08/2008

It's remarkable to read that a new poll by YouGov has recorded the biggest ever poll lead for the SNP with the party establishing a 19% lead over the Labour party in Scottish Parliament constituency voting intentions. The poll, commissioned by the SNP, is the first since John Mason sensationally won the Glasgow East by-election and shows the SNP on 44% with Labour trailing on 25%. On the basis of these...

YouGov gives SNP 19 point lead

ORDOVICIUS (Free subscription) | 13/08/2008

The latest poll (conducted 6-8 August) carried out in Scotland by YouGov recorded the biggest ever poll lead for the SNP with the party gaining a 19% lead over the Labour. The poll is the first since John Mason won the Glasgow East by-election and shows the SNP on 44% with Labour trailing on 25%. As Guido points out, "On the basis of these figures all three prospective Scottish Labour

Three throw hats in ring to lead group in council

The Herald (Free subscription) | 31/07/2008

Three candidates yesterday confirmed their intention to replace John Mason as leader of the SNP group in Glasgow City Council.

Glasgow Victory - special pictures

Miserable Old Fart (Free subscription) | 26/07/2008

If you are wondering what newly elected MP John Mason looks like - here is a picture of him courtesy of The Herald's website. I'm not sure who the bloke congratulating him on his election is - Alex Salmond the SNP leader maybe?

Friday, 25 July, 2008

BBC | Talk about Newsnight (Free subscription) | 25/07/2008

Here is Gavin's look ahead to tonight's programme: "Hello, "Three weeks ago the SNP predicted a political earthquake. This SNP victory is not just a political earthquake, it is off the Richter scale. It is an epic win, and the tremors are being felt all the way to Downing Street" - John Mason, the victorious SNP candidate in the Glasgow East by-election. In Newsnight Tonight We're planning to devote...