*Betting post* There aren't many books open for the Scottish Parliament elections next year but there are some taking bets for which party gets the most seats in the 'runners up' battle The best odds… (View Post)

Carve her name on the Edstone (View Post)

Yes, agree with much of what you say. For lib dems I think they're in decent shape to hold the constituencies they have, maybe challenge hard in Caithness and Kate Forbes seat - both will be tough fi… (View Post)

On the Rayner stuff, have we now passed the point where if she were to resign from the cabinet, she couldn't now come back Mandelson style? Often with these issues a quick resignation shuts the media… (View Post)

Yes, Annabel Goldie got 13.9% and 12.4% in 2011 and 15 seats. Scots Tories would bite your hand off for that now. They need their constituency MSPs to dig in and fight, and target their stronger area… (View Post)