Very big. Very very big. But no surprise. The SNP aren't as stupid as Labour, they put their leader in very safe seats.64.5% of the vote, another biggun! +22% change to SNP.
I grew up in Aberdeenshire so it's interesting for me.
But he's not born and bred is he? Linlithgow isn't Aberdeen. Also, didn't he have a seat in Glasgow at some point? Govan I believe but not entirely sure.
Going to be another SNP take over Labour in Glasgow?
That Ruth Davidson is the head of our List, so she should be alright... That Labour bird is a bit of alright, for an older lass.
You're forgetting that Conservatives put their well known candidates first on the regional list, Labour don't. He's still got a chance.
I'll paraphrase, Labour are idiots.
I'm moving back to England.Democracy sucks!
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It depends how much they'll follow Iain Grays lead. If they can go in and stir things up a wee bit then it cold be quite entertaining and actually get some decent debate going.
However, if they bow down to Iain Gray and just remain the same Labour party as they've been in recent years then the SNP will walk all over them.
Alex Salmond is one of the best politicians in this country. I have no qualms in saying that.
Of course, the way it is going, it doesn't really matter. The SNP are going to have a decent majority so the opposition aren't really going to have a chance to do much eh?
SNP gain in Linlithgow. Time to add that to my Ctrl+V I think.
Lord Foulkes saying that it's been a terrible night. Blaming the media for attacking Iain Gray and he's been victimised but he's "stood up to it with dignity and great courage". Blaming right wing businessmen for messing up Labours chance. Suggesting people who give the SNP big donations (David Murray & the head of Stagecoach) will benefit greatly for doing so.
"Lord Foulkes: “The SNP are on a very dangerous tack. What they are doing is trying to build up a situation in Scotland where the services are manifestly better than south of the border in a number of areas.”
Interviewer Colin Mackay:”Is that a bad thing?”
Lord Foulkes: “No, but they are doing it deliberately.”
Oh indeed, he's a total moron. People like him have no place in politics.
National Front ran in Almond Valley, gained 1%. But, it was their first year so that explains that. Only got 329 votes.
Was just turning the telly off, and up pops Annabel!