Now, it appears, at least with the SNP, that there is a new protocol which involves putting on your civic chain and parading yourself before the people who elected you, announcing your resignation and being applauded from the floor of the chamber.
Day: October 31, 2019
TWO JAILED FOR MURDER IN MAURITIUS
Janice Farman murder: Two men jailed for killing in Mauritius Janice Farman had lived in Mauritius since 2004 BBC Scotland is reporting that two men

ELECTION NOTEBOOK
I don’t think The Democrat would be exaggerating here if we were to suggest that Councillor McColl and his cronies – remember the one, their education convener no less, who, when asked to comment on the dire roadworks situation in Dumbarton, replied that the traffic jams would bring the community closer together? – should resign from their posts before the electorate give any consideration at all to supporting the SNP candidates with their vote on December 12.

CUT GRANTS HITTING OUR POOREST STUDENTS
SAAS analysis also revealed that students living in deprived areas, including parts of the Vale of Leven, Dumbarton, Helensburgh and Lomond were the most likely to take out large loans so that they could afford to be at college and university.

FLAMINGO FIREWORKS AT HOLYROOD ON TUESDAY 5
Green MSP Ross Greer is to lead a debate in the Scottish Parliament next week on the future of Balloch and Loch Lomond following the withdrawal of Flamingo Land’s controversial resort plans.