Very interesting comment piece by Andy Maciver on what an opportunity making Kate Forbes his DFM would be for Humza. Written, of course, before she turned down his offer. What an utter numpty Yousaf … (View Post)

In 1997 the feeling was that the leadership was Heseltine's for the taking. Sensibly he declined. Ken Clarke stood in his place only to be beaten by Wm Hague. Portillo would certainly have been a con… (View Post)

Suspect that after a few years we'll be hard pressed to find anyone who did vote for him - except the MSPs of course. (View Post)

What did for Hezza were polls that showed Major was just as popular with the public as him. Otherwise I think he might have edged it. (View Post)

My granny used to keep an old empty packet of Smash in the kitchen. When she made mashed potatoes it would be left on the counter for my uncle (then a disgruntled young teenager) to see. Nary a peep … (View Post)