Bigsby Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Sandi Thoms 10k cash stormPOP star Sandi Thom was at the centre of an expenses row last night after the SNP campaigner pocketed 10,000 from the Scottish Government. Sandi, one of Alex Salmonds favourite singers, was handed the cash for supporting a string of Nats initiatives many involving the First Minister. The 9,514.58 bill included hotel bills, flights, car hire, food and drink. But last night it was claimed the expenses were kickbacks for helping with the SNPs election campaign.Last December, Homecoming icon Sandi was paid a 1,000 agency fee and 1,478 for flights to sing at the launch of Mr Salmonds Christmas card. The First Minister hired the Wish I Was A Punk Rocker star to appear at the bash in plush Duff House art gallery in Banff. Just a month earlier, the taxpayer had footed another bumper bill for the singer and her entourage to appear at a St Andrews Day party. She flew up to Scotland with her three-piece band and her tour manager, at a cost of 1,440.53, to perform at the bash at Edinburghs West Princes Street Gardens. Hotel accommodation totalled 860 with breakfast, dinner and refreshments costing an extra 581.75. Car hire at 404 and an agency fee of 750 pushed the bill to over 4,000. And in 2007, Sandi was paid a flat rate of 3,000 towards covering expenses associated with appearing at Scottish Government-supported St Andrews Day events. Sandi brought up in Banff, at the heart of Alex Salmonds Westminster constituency publicly backed the Nats in the 2007 elections, with a personal letter to young voters in key seats. Last month she appeared on stage with Mr Salmond when she returned to her home town for a concert. The pair dueted on folk-anthem Caledonia, which Sandi performed in a promotional video to advertise the governments Year of Homecoming celebrations. SNP chief executive Peter Murrell deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeons partner also wrote to all SNP members encouraging them to buy tickets for the singers tour. Last night John Robertson, Glasgow North West MP, said: The SNP are using taxpayers money to return Sandis favours. These lavish expenses are kickbacks for helping the SNP election campaign. This stinks. The SNP have cut 1,000 teachers in the year but they can fritter away money to pay posh hotel bills and 500 breakfasts. Its an outrage that public money is being used as backhanders for electioneering favours. Details of the bill were revealed by Culture Minister Mike Russell in a written answer to Lothians Labour MSP Lord Foulkes. Last night a spokesperson for the First Minister said he could not go into the detail of the expenses. He would only say: Sandi Thom has not received a performance fee for any of the Scottish Government-supported events she has participated in to promote Scotland. All celebrities, including Sandi Thom, who were involved in producing and launching the Homecoming Scotland television advert, gave their time for no charge. He added: Having celebrities waive their normal performance fees for taking part in events which promote Scotland is saving thousands of pounds, and no one would be expected to contribute without having their expenses covered. Sandi was not available for comment. Sandi Thoms 10k cash storm | The Sun |Home Scotland|Scottish NewsGood use of taxpayers' cash or not?On the plus side looks like she won't be around for much longer, as these were just about the only gigs she could get these days:I won't perform for SNP again, says Sandi ThomSCOTS singer Sandi Thom last night revealed she is to sever ties with the SNP in the wake of a 10,000 expenses row.The singer-songwriter said she would no longer play gigs with Alex Salmond, the First Minister, because she is fed up with the "playground politics" at Holyrood.The row began after it emerged the SNP spent 10,000 providing her and her band with hotels, flights and meals.Labour accused the SNP of paying Thom "kick-backs" for helping its 2007 election campaign and demanded to know who authorised the payments. Thom, 27, from Macduff, Aberdeenshire, featured on a campaign leaflet and is a staunch SNP supporter. She recently performed a duet of Caledonia with Salmond..In the wake of the revelations, the singer said she waived her performance fees for the events and added: "All I see within the parliament is just playground politics, people trying to make the other one look like an idiot That is just people being petty. It is something I don't want any part of any more. I won't do any more gigs for the government."I won't perform for SNP again, says Sandi Thom - Scotsman.com News Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Maybe that is how she can afford a "massive search" to look for her pet cat.Fears over foul play as Sandi Thoms cat still missing - Evening ExpressSome Highlights:Former West Midlands police officer Tom Watkins, who formed Animal Search UK almost 10 years ago, is in charge of the hunt. He said: We have put up more than 500 posters, e-mailed every rescue centre in the UK, organised a number of searches of the local area and carried out door-to-door inquiries. The local rambling club in Edzell very kindly agreed to carry out a search for Sandi Thoms cat, as did the members of an Edzell cycling club.Sandi Thom is offering a reward of 1,000 for the safe return of Toots.You've got to love the shit non-stories that make it into the EE.Plus she got dropped by her record label last week. Sandi Thom splits from record label Sony - Evening Express Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted March 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Plus she got dropped by her record label last week. Sandi Thom splits from record label Sony - Evening ExpressYou got to love the shit non-stories that make it into the EE.This isn't a non-story, this is one of the best things I've read in ages. And yet they say the papers only want to print bad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 How the fuck did she ever get a deal with Sony in the first place? She is utter gash, and everyone outside North East Scotland can see that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted March 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 How the fuck did she ever get a deal with Sony in the first place? She is utter gash, and everyone outside North East Scotland can see that.Some Sony "artistes":Alexandra BurkeBackstreet BoysEoghan QuiggGeorge SampsonThe HoosiersIl DivoJohn BarrowmanJordin SparksLemarLil' ChrisPaul PottsRhydian Ricky MartinScouting For GirlsShayne WardWestlifeWill Young Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kernel Loaf Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 She is currently in LA staying with Lord of the Rings actor friend Billy Boyd' date=' where she has meetings set up with music bosses.[/quote']Nothing says your career is over more than shagging a hobbit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 How the fuck did she ever get a deal with Sony in the first place? She is utter gash, and everyone outside North East Scotland can see that.You'd still ride it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Some Sony "artistes":Alexandra BurkeBackstreet BoysEoghan QuiggGeorge SampsonThe HoosiersIl DivoJohn BarrowmanJordin SparksLemarLil' ChrisPaul PottsRhydian Ricky MartinScouting For GirlsShayne WardWestlifeWill YoungHow can George Sampson have a record contract? He's a dancer.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Nothing says your career is over more than shagging a hobbit.Kate from Lost was shagging that other hobbit. From Lost. The English guy.Is this thread really turning into "Sex Lives Of The Hobbits" in just 8 posts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted March 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 You'd still ride it though.Don't think I would actually. She has a big "spam" which would put me off.You'll see better looking girls out in town any night of the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kernel Loaf Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Is this thread really turning into "Sex Lives Of The Hobbits" in just 8 posts?Sounds like an adult serial drama.That, or some midget porn. Link plz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturtpot Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Some Sony "artistes":Alexandra BurkeBackstreet BoysEoghan QuiggGeorge SampsonThe HoosiersIl DivoJohn BarrowmanJordin SparksLemarLil' ChrisPaul PottsRhydian Ricky MartinScouting For GirlsShayne WardWestlifeWill YoungAh its not all bad.... Backstreet Boys, The Hoosiers and Rhydian are alright... every cloud and all that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseyBoi Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 Ah its not all bad.... Backstreet Boys, The Hoosiers and Rhydian are alright... every cloud and all that... Wow and thats the good 3? .... Jeez oh...I'd rather listen to George Sampson dancing on cd... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsimovIsaac Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 sound intersting ....nice post tnx to share.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturtpot Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Wow and thats the good 3? .... Jeez oh...I'd rather listen to George Sampson dancing on cd...I hear his dancing comes through very well in Dolby Surround... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kernel Loaf Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 sound intersting ....nice post tnx to share..U R robot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogofish Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Link plzTrust me, you don't want a link - Hobbit porn is very disturbing! o_O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kernel Loaf Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Trust me, you don't want a link - Hobbit porn is very disturbing! o_OWhy, is it just full of hairy footjobs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted March 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Trust me, you don't want a link - Hobbit porn is very disturbing! o_OThey bring a whole new meaning to "Lord of the Rings". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootray Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Do they end up with their ring in the fire too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsby Posted May 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 All you Sandi Thom fans can now get her pearls of wisdom every week, only in the Evening Express.Sandi Thoms exclusive column - Evening Express Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Have they found out who pumped a shot into her pussy yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me and Parvati Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 All you Sandi Thom fans can now get her pearls of wisdom every week, only in the Evening Express.Sandi Thoms exclusive column - Evening ExpressSeems pretty grounded and sensible woman to me. Not a great fan of her music, but she probably wouldn't like mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Seems pretty grounded and sensible woman to me. She isn't. She gave a concert at our school about 2 weeks ago, demanded that we paid to see her perform. No one wanted to so she had to make it free, which considering she used to go here, she should've done in the first place.She also claimed "I must be the coolest thing to happen to your school in a long time" and went on some shpeel about how she was performing in dedication to the 20 people (she claimed) died from her year since she left.She also treated her brother, who was the sound guy for the performance, like absolute shit.And her lyrics are fucking awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Easy Wishes Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 How can George Sampson have a record contract? He's a dancer....YouTube - George Sampson - Headz Up Official VideoIt's rather unfortunate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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