Sturgeonland

[Red Zone]

She rolled the dice & lost. Swanning about after pretending she hadn’t shafted the entire party on tv wasn’t really an option.

I haven't a problem with "to the victor goes the spoils", I just think we will see the SNP no longer be the disciplined "no dissent" party that was the case under both Sturgeon and that will ultimately cost Humza in the end

[57vintage]

I haven't a problem with "to the victor goes the spoils", I just think we will see the SNP no longer be the disciplined "no dissent" party that was the case under both Sturgeon and that will ultimately cost Humza in the end

I think they’ll still huddle together for comfort, and put on a united front on most issues, but the sects and divisions that many of us knew existed are now exposed - not a good look as has been proven time and again when divided parties go to the polls.

The fact that the candidate selection process seems to be based on party/leader loyalty rather than potential talent or skills, and that that goes for appointment and promotion, means that the new FM’s options with the current lot must be limited. He needs to look at The Party structure, and the omnipotent rôle of the NEC, and the steady decline of decision-making power at constituency and national council levels. It looks like it’s been an autocracy since 2014. I don’t believe that Yousaf has the support, steel, radicalism and mental strength to re-democratise a party that self-aggrandises on that very concept.

Interesting times.