POLITICIANS and social media users from across the political spectrum have reacted to Jackson Carlaw's resignation, with some wondering whether Westminster is pulling the strings.
Tory MP Douglas Ross is expected to take over the role.
READ MORE: Douglas Ross rumoured to take over as Jackson Carlaw quits
Here are the best responses:
1. National columnist Kirsty Strickland
Prediction: six months from now we’ll be hearing the breaking news that Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross has resigned over Boris Johnson’s plans to turn Holyrood into a Wild West themed superpub.
— Kirsty Strickland (@KirstyStricklan) July 30, 2020
2. SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford
Told to go by his bosses in London. Same old story. Labour paid the price for being run from London. A bad look as Scotland is looking forward to becoming a self confident independent nation. https://t.co/paNwgVgnIC
— Ian Blackford (@Ianblackford_MP) July 30, 2020
So @Jackson_Carlaw has gone. Was he pushed or did he jump? The speed of the messages calling for @Douglas4Moray to be the new leader suggests the former. Just as we have seen with Labour, it is London calling the shots. No surprise that @michaelgove has been in Scotland recently
— Ian Blackford (@Ianblackford_MP) July 30, 2020
3. SNP Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf
Jackson Carlaw is a Unionist to the core. It is in his bones, he passionately believes in it.
— Humza Yousaf (@HumzaYousaf) July 30, 2020
If he has come to conclusion that he cannot make the best case for Scotland remaining in the UK then noone can.
Independence is coming people. Even more important we stay focussed!
4. National columnist and commentator Gerry Hassan
.@Jackson_Carlaw has been forced out of office by his Scottish Tory colleagues. But as we speak @LabourRichard is still in post despite being savaged by @GeorgeFoulkes & Archie Macpherson.
— Gerry Hassan (@GerryHassan) July 30, 2020
5. SNP Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse
I wish Jackson Carlaw no ill. I will not “put the boot in” when a guy is down. No doubt it’ll be a personal blow to him, but I think the reality is this: Tories are like Canute trying to hold back the Indy tide. Folk have seen UK’s not acting in 🏴’s interests & have had enough.
— Paul WheeI went longer without a haircut than Jackson Carlaw lasted in the job. 💇♀️
Although, in fairness, that's the longest I've ever gone without a haircut.
But still. https://t.co/9WuJG93k78
READ MORE: Five of Jackson Carlaw's biggest blunders at First Minister's Questions
— Julie Hepburn (@juliehepburnsnp) July 30, 2020
7. Journalist Angela Haggerty
I know @NicolaSturgeon left Jackson Carlaw looking like a daftie in Holyrood today but, I mean, it's not like it's the first time. This is a very abrupt resignation. And a time when Yes is already ahead in the polls ... well, I wouldn't want to a unionist right now.
— Captain Haggerty (@AngelaHaggerty) July 30, 2020
8. SNP MP Angus Robertson
Scottish Tories in meltdown as leader Jackson Carlaw resigns. Worth remembering potential successor Douglas Ross resigned from Lib Dems, resigned from Tory council administration and resigned from Tory UK govt. He will resign again after Tories lose to the SNP (again). #SP21
— Angus Robertson (@AngusRobertson) July 30, 2020
9. National columnist Lesley Riddoch
So the Scot Tories follow Scot Labour in a vain quest for the 'right' leader. But whoever succeeds Jackson Carlaw is stuck with the same fundamental problem. The constant need to look over his/her shoulder for instructions fm the most unpopular UK Government in recent history.
— Lesley Riddoch (@LesleyRiddoch) July 30, 2020
READ MORE: John Swinney says he is 'stunned' by Jackson Carlaw's resignation
10.
Hints that Tories at Westminster stepped in to sack Jackson Carlaw. That's the problem with being a branch office rather than making your own decisions.
— Michael Gray (@GrayInGlasgow) July 30, 2020
11.
Fear not everyone @jacksoncarlaw has a new job 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/w2aIIyajYR
— Caroline Mullen 🏴🇵🇹🇱🇹🦊 (@Carolin13588408) July 30, 2020
12.
One week ago today, Jackson Carlaw all smiles with Boris Johnson. And in between them, is that the man who'll be replacing him? pic.twitter.com/oH8UpV3eAS
— Philip Sim (@BBCPhilipSim) July 30, 2020
READ MORE: 'We’ve crossed swords politically': FM reacts to Jackson Carlaw quitting
Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers?
We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse.
So that’s why we’ve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate – and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with.
The conversation will go back to what it should be about – people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. Let’s get that debate started!
Callum Baird, Editor of The National
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel