Well, John Swinney has managed it in just a few short months as leader of the SNP. In 16 by-elections in succession, the Nats have failed to defeat their rivals from Labour, the Tories or the Lib Dems. After years in the wilderness, Labour appears to be back in the ascendancy in Glasgow and the industrial central belt. After first coming to power under the late Alex Salmond in 2007 (winning by just one seat from Labour), the Nats won handsomely in 2011. Never miss the latest top headlines from the Scottish Daily Express.

Source: Express November 23, 2024 07:42 UTC