Paul Middleton

Journalists are doing their job. Nicola Sturgeon is happier when she can carefully control the narrative and isn't challenged on her version of events It's why she no commented her cop interview and issued a written statement instead. Avoiding challenge is not scrutiny.

Unionist Bingo! 🇬🇧🖊️ The unionist parties are in severe need of new patter as well as credible arguments. Decisions about Scotland should be made by the people who live here, not imposed by Westminster politicians.

The SNP would be well advised to steal a a march on their opponents by backing a Holyrood inquiry (any committee would likely have an SNP/Green maj) The alternative is severe reputational damage through opposing an inquiry and a Westminster committee stepping in.

John Swinney decided the first thing parliament should debate ... a referendum on breaking up our country. An unwanted distraction from the REAL priorities of the people of Scotland.

Groundhog Day Alert❗️ Rather than focus on the key issues facing hardworking Scots. John Swinney is using Scottish Parliament time to debate independence. Scottish Conservatives will always oppose the SNP's independence fantasy and always focus on your priorities. ▪️Cutting your bills ▪️Restoring Education standards ▪️Backing North Sea Oil & Gas ▪️Cutting NHS waiting times. See less

There is no shortage of ambition in Scotland - sadly not matched by the SNP. They have embezzled the opportunities of too many Scots.

‘You can trust the SNP with sound fiscal management’ is a harder sell after this morning’s developments