Mhairi Black told she comes from the 'Wolverhampton of Scotland' on BBC comedy showThe former SNP MP grew up in Paisley and represented the town at Westminster for nine years – but she just laughed when it was compared to WolverhamptonView Image Former SNP MP Mhairi Black on the local election campaign trail at Paisley Abbey (Image: PA Archive)Former SNP MP Mhairi Black took another step forward in her showbusiness career on Friday night when she appeared on a long-running BBC Radio 4 panel show. Failed SNP MP Mhairi Black defends the BBC amid Donald Trump row - weeks after netting cushy role in BBC drama READ MORE :In response to an indignant "ahem" from Black, he said: "Well I checked and you're from Paisley, which is in the middle of Scotland... it's basically Scotland's Wolverhampton so I don't think that makes you a northerner." Getting her biggest laugh of the show, Black chipped in: "But so did the former Prince Andrew." She also claimed the Westminster canteen is divided along party lines, with the SNP told to "sit up the back". Click here for Scottish News, click here for Politics and click here to return to the Home Page.

Source: Express February 15, 2026 19:02 UTC