Alasdair Clark @alasdair_clark
Politics hack for @thecourieruk thecourier.co.uk/author/alasdai… Glenrothes, Scotland Joined October 2013-
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Kate Forbes is an able and a kind person. She has legitimate arguments, none of them come from a place of hatred. But to declare her views on social issues as “off limits” to scrutiny in some way runs counter to free speech and underestimates Kate Forbes’ ability as a politician
For many people, it’s genuinely frightening to have someone who believes gay Scots deserve lesser rights to marriage in power. Even if it’s a “conscience” issue, which is basically just a political device to declare some stuff off-limits to scrutiny or challenge.
There a lot of this. Kate Forbes has the freedom and protection to believe whatever she wishes. But Kate isn’t a private citizen. Her views on same-sex marriages, and the belief they are lesser than heterosexual ones, are fair game if she wants to hold senior political office.
There a lot of this. Kate Forbes has the freedom and protection to believe whatever she wishes. But Kate isn’t a private citizen. Her views on same-sex marriages, and the belief they are lesser than heterosexual ones, are fair game if she wants to hold senior political office.
Westminster leader Stephen Flynn says anyone trying to pin the blame on him is "overestimating his influence" thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/sc…
Scottish Tory leader @Douglas4Moray has withdrawn his no confidence motion in Humza Yousaf. He says: “As it’s job done in terms of Humza Yousaf, there’s no longer any need for us to press ahead with a debate on our no-confidence motion."
Jam-packed @thecourieruk with unmissable coverage of Humza Yousaf’s resignation and the race to replace him #buyapaper
Amazing. Struggling to hear the presenter, Shona Robison accidentally announces she is running for First Minister… Reason #101 why i’m glad not to work in TV
If you pay attention to political betting, John Swinney is the odds-on favourite to be the next SNP leader (and first minister)
PRs being able to upload there press releases *directly* to National World websites 😮. I can't see how that could go wrong
PRs being able to upload there press releases *directly* to National World websites 😮. I can't see how that could go wrong
First Minister Humza Yousaf resigns, saying he could not sacrifice his values to do deals to remain in power thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/sc…
BBC's live TV coverage of the FM's resignation is really poor compared to Sky this morning. Currently watching a live still of a front door
Joanna Cherry reveals the insolvable problem Humza Yousaf or any new SNP leader would have. There's a wing of his party, mainly MSPs, who will find it unconscionable to work with Alba but there's the very influential group who'd struggle with the Greens. It's an impossible sum
Joanna Cherry reveals the insolvable problem Humza Yousaf or any new SNP leader would have. There's a wing of his party, mainly MSPs, who will find it unconscionable to work with Alba but there's the very influential group who'd struggle with the Greens. It's an impossible sum
One week after writing this, I see Alex Salmond on TV realistically discussing being ready for an early Scottish Parliament election. Greens also on tele saying they're election-ready. Days ahead will be just as dramatic as the past week. pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/sc…
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A reader on The Jaggy Thistle (link in my bio) has suggested a campaign slogan for Kate Forbes: "Scotland, Opportunity Knox."
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Westminster leader Stephen Flynn says anyone trying to pin the blame on him is "overestimating his influence" thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/sc…
My favourite moment of this is when Swinney realises the time-consuming fingerprint technology on the gates is going to force him to turn and continue the interview.
NEW: John Swinney tells @SkyNews the SNP has “got to come together” as he considers standing to replace Humza Yousaf. Swinney says possible candidates need to “take time to consider implications” when asked about allegations of process being a “stitch up” against Kate Forbes.
@alasdair_clark The joys of live television with a dodgy ear piece 😂
MAX is back!! Day 3 he's busting the myth of who knew what, when about the refinery options. Please watch, share and check comments for further evidence 🙏
I’ve got to laugh. A once big political figure who is rightly criticised for his association with Russia’s global propaganda channel is reduced to slagging me off for *checks notes* doing a summer season abroad 15 years ago when I was 22. Crack on, big man. You do you 😂
Alex Salmond responds by saying that Stewart McDonald should spend less time worrying about European capitals & more about Scottish independence. He suggests a reason for this could be that Mr McDonald used to be a travel agent 😮
I didn't know Lorenzo Amoruso went to Dundee Uni
Some great pics in this @reallorraine Also a big fan of @mgoldenmsp’s student hairstyle… Lorraine Kelly was beloved as Dundee University rector - and she started it all with a pub crawl… thecourier.co.uk/fp/past-times/… via @thecourieruk
Happy #LesbianVisibilityWeek 🌈💜
@robmcd85 @BBCScotland @GillianMacMSP The reaction came after the tag, obviously. I’ve seen a lot of positive reactions too. I completely understand how personal politics can be and I turned off replies for that reason & respect for Gillian especially in her work on buffer zones.
I agree with Kenny agreeing with Liz
Liz Lloyd is right. There was a way of parting from the Greens respectfully and with due care that retained their support in parliamentary essentials. A conscious uncoupling, as it were. In fact it could have been done in a way that shifted guilt onto the Greens, given their vote…
@istreasatuatha @alasdair_clark ICYMI btw, this is what the minister said yesterday re the housing bill. They're (for now) still committed to its introduction, but more scrutiny needed because it was a nothing answer. parliament.scot/chamber-and-co…
One of the Highlands’ most prestigious hotels is having a normal one since we revealed its owner is being investigated by @PoliceScotland for allegedly driving at 100mph near Alness.
Started from a gaff in Erskine now we’re here
Scottish lobby journos @AndrewJQuinn97 and @HMorrison97 keeping a watchful eye over the politicians at the Scottish Affairs Committee this afternoon.
i can't imagine how anyone can finish watching baby reindeer and then think that the correct thing to do is circulate the true identity of a woman who gadd has made clear is a victim too
He deserves a prize for making it so far… A particularly strong letters page in @thecourieruk today.
Liberals shouldn't jeer Liz Truss – smart piece by @lewis_goodall on why more serious arguments than "a lettuce beat you" will be needed against the new right. newstatesman.com/comment/2024/0…
@jamesrbuk @CJR Every time I see the micro payment thing come up I just want to bang my head against a wall
I wrote in 2020 for @CJR why micropayments don’t work and will never work. It’s a constant source of frustration that people waste talent and money on this terrible idea. cjr.org/opinion/microp…
"We built...an app that validated many theories around Micropayments and consumers' willingness to purchase individual articles." (Um no, you did not.)