While Salmond tanked, pro-unionist tactical voting made its mark in Scotland

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Analysis: Scotland’s ‘least popular politician’ warns that his party would be more vigorous post-election

Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PAPhotograph: Andrew Milligan/PAWith Friday’s constituency results turning the map canary yellow, it was never in doubt that the SNP had secured a comfortable victory and a historic fourth term at Holyrood.

 

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Did it? The Tories made no gains, Labour and the LibDems lost seats (not many, but still) Nic got another seat and so did the Greens. It's the biggest pro Indy vote in Scots history. The Hollywood system is designed to prevent majorities. If it was fptp, SNP would be 109/129.

A skid mark

I remember the days when The Guardian used to do honest journalism. Now they are so far off the mark, and just twist everything to suit their pro-Starmer agenda. How's he doing, btw?

No it didn’t

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