Scottish Nepotism Party!
The news that Stewart Hosie's new wife is standing as a SNP candidate in May's council's elections triggered the following thought about Scottish politics and nepotism.
The health minister, Humza Yousaf's wife (Nadia El-Nakla) is also standing for election and currently works for the social justice minister and former health minister, Shona Robison.
Shona, of course, was previously married to Stewart Hosie, the SNP MP whose new wife (Serena Cowdy) is standing for election as an SNP councillor in Angus Council.
Which makes me wonder - does the SNP operate some kind of family franchise?
Wow.
— Agent Pπ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώπ¬π§ (@AgentP22) March 14, 2022
Humza's wife is up for election too and many others.
The SNP really do look upon Scotland as one long gravy train.https://t.co/9okAZHpeY7
Scotland's Chumocracy (October 29, 2021)
Scotland is the only part of the UK where a family franchise dominates both the party of government and the party of government.
Can you imagine the hoots of derision if Boris and Carrie (or others) were a Mr & Mrs double act?
Nicola Sturgeon (FM and SNP Leader) and Peter Murrell
Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds
Jeremy Corbyn and Laura Alvarez
Theresa May and Philip May
David Cameron and Samantha Cameron
Gordon Brown and Sarah Brown
Tony Blair and Cherie Blair
John Major and Norma Major
Margaret Thatcher and Denis Thatcher