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Ian Blackford steps down as SNP leader at Westminster. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Urmstongran Thu 01-Dec-22 11:48:48

Wonder why?

Urmstongran Wed 07-Dec-22 08:33:35

Nicola Sturgeon wanted Alison Thewliss as leader, who wanted Stuart McDonald as her deputy.

Urmstongran Wed 07-Dec-22 08:35:23

Mhairi Black ran on a joint ticket with Stephen Flynn.
At 34y old he seems to be a rising star within the SNP as he won ‘comfortably’ apparently.

paddyann54 Wed 07-Dec-22 11:21:37

Well as a long time member of the SNP I'm delighted about the new leader and deputy .Both are real firebrands in WM and wont sit down and shut up as is often shouted from the tory benches .Stephen and Mhairi are real assets.The represent the young and its the young we want Independence for .
We need to hand over the reins to people who understand both what we need and what the younger generations need in government .
I look forward to a brighter future even though I admired and trusted Ian Blackford...remember, he outlasted a fair few PM's, he's due a wee break.He'll carry on the fight as long as he can breathe

volver Wed 07-Dec-22 11:30:17

Interesting paddyann ✔️