In some parts of Scotland, like Highlands and Islands, yes, most certainly. Not because of prejudice but because of the spectacle of a highy able candidate from their area being rejected because of h… (View Post)

A pretty good article (recommended by Ruth Davidson, no less) on why the SNP may escape oblivion. Despite everything. https://unherd.com/thepost/sleaze-wont-kill-the-snp-vote/ "This points to an… (View Post)

It's worth noting, vis-a-vis the Scottish Greens, how a bunch of otherwise unemployables have filched a respectable political brand, and used it to propel themselves into well-paid jobs in the Scotti… (View Post)

The availability of activists will have a signficantly greater impact in a council election than a general election. Worth bearing in mind when drawing conclusions from the results in May. (View Post)

He was a significant loss to the Parliament. He showed considerable independence over the parliamentary Salmond inquiry, finding against Sturgeon. That possibly finished him with the Greens. I think … (View Post)