THE morning after the election before I, as an Independence campaigner, was sunk in gloom to see the alarming drop in the number of MPs elected for the SNP.
However, by about tea time I had cheered up. I had remembered once again that no matter how the Scottish people vote, their MPs or their policies will have no effect whatsoever. We will get what England wants as we are only 8% of the UK population.
Should this be a cheering situation? What can be done?
J Anderson Hall
via email
READ MORE: Let’s work to bring the big hitters who lost their seats into Holyrood
WHY do “we” send SNP politicians to loiter on the green benches in a hostile, alien and wholly frustrating Westminster? What is gained politically for Scottish people? We could watch, for example, hard-working outgoing MP Alison Thewliss tirelessly addressing an antagonist, totally uncaring British parliament with no positive outcomes.
Nine can do the job of 45: but what is that job?
Thom Cross
Carluke
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 The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.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