Such a pity that his principles do not extend to recognising that as a list MSP he owes his seat entirely to the fact that the Tories put his name on that list, not as a representative of the electorate but as a member of that Tory party.

If he did indeed possess principles, he would resign his seat altogether because he is no longer qualified to be there.

Is it a case of “these are my principles but if you don’t like them I have others”?

Les Hunter

Lanark

I’VE heard it said by the late, great Phil Ochs that “being a Liberal means being ten degrees to the left in fair weather, ten degrees to the right in foul.” Granted, he was talking about American Liberals, but I believe the sentiment fits in this case.

James Boyle

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