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[Rusty Nails]

I find it interesting that the BBC and Swinney report on the Holyrood elections as if it was a success for the SNP when in fact the Party has six fewer seats than before.

AFAICS it's pretty much as before wrt independence supporting parties and the same number of (unionist) seats, albeit even more right wing.

 

[Rusty Nails]

No

As do the Americans, proving that he appeals to all age groups.

Not sure he'd be a good replacement for Starmer though when it comes to the next GE.

 

[Pblakeney]

I find it interesting that the BBC and Swinney report on the Holyrood elections as if it was a success for the SNP when in fact the Party has six fewer seats than before.

AFAICS it's pretty much as before wrt independence supporting parties and the same number of (unionist) seats, albeit even more right wing.

Possibly because until mid 2024 they were expected to get a proper kicking so "only" losing 6 seats is a relative victory.
FWIW if you don't know, the system there is specifically designed to create coalitions. The SNP majority in 2012 was an anomaly.

 

[briantrumpet]

Reform coming second in a lot of wards?

That'd be my guess, with lots of tactical voting against Reform.

 

[Stevo 666]

What a great way to hit back against striking teachers:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/20...nline revealed the,walked out three weeks ago.

Quote in case firewalled:
"Teenage girls have taken to the streets to confront their striking teachers.

About 130 pupils and parents at Connaught School for Girls in Leytonstone, east London, have begun holding counter-protests to demand an end to “unreasonable” industrial action.

Video shared online revealed the moment dozens of teenagers shouted back at their striking teachers, telling them: “Teach us or quit.”

Parents at the school told The Telegraph that up to 80 students were being taught together in the assembly hall by one teacher, after most staff walked out three weeks ago. They are now expected to strike until June."