Rather a non-story from Angus Macleod in the Times today. 'John Swinney and Jim Murphy: reporters had arrived hoping for a bust-up'.
Jim Murphy met the Scottish Cabinet yesterday as we all know. Of course the Scottish government had planned for it to go smoothly - no surprises there either.
But there's still bitterness in Mr Macleod's unionist mind. "After the meeting, the deadpan Mr Murphy emerged alongside the more jovial John Swinney, the Nationalist Finance Secretary ...". Oh dear Angus, where is your sense of equality? Mr Murphy wasn't described as the Labour Mr Murphy but the Secretary of State for Scotland in Her Majesty's Government. John Swinney is the Scottish government's Finance Secretary not the Nationalist Finance Secretary, do try to get it right next time, please.
And another thing Angus, surely you know John Swinney is a most amiable person who is used to dealing with acerbic personalities such as Jim Murphy. Your statement '...said Mr Murphy, whose charm offensive on the Nationalists appears to be limitless...' gave me the best laugh I've had all week!
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LoL. If there is there such a thing as offensive charm, Murphy has it.
I think it is fair comment the snp Government are for the snp.
They haven't done anything which could be considered for the benefit of 'all' let alone the 'Majority' of the Scottish peoples.
Which would include those outside of the snp party
Exactly Conan. Charmless and not harmless I would say.
Now Niko, do tell me what labour have done for Scotland in 8 years. Shouldn't take you long to type the answer.
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