Dear All
Labour activist Yousuf Hamid has posted a ditto on Alex Salmond and the Glasgow North East by election.
He says;
“It's been interesting to see how the First Minister has changed his approach for the North East by election”.
It is the nature of politics to refine your message to match voter expectations, in Glasgow East, the will of the people demanded change. In Glasgow North East, the mood of the people has shifted away from the Labour Party and the Martin family.
Also at Glasgow East, the Labour Party in Margaret Curran MSP had a poor candidate who came over as self serving.
Nothing wrong in wanting to better yourself but in her case, it appeared this was her sole interest.
In John Mason, the people were presented with a solid hard working candidate with a very popular reputation for public service.
Glenrothes, the Labour Party changed their approached and worked hard, the SNP Candidate although credible lacked that certain something although the SNP increased their vote.
Politics is a serious business but there is also an entertainment factor as well, Peter Grant came across as stage struck and too quiet.
Yousuf goes further;
“So now we are having the First Minister take a decisively cautious note for North East saying:"But I think it’s a better position, on reflection, not to boast that we will win but just to say that we can win, if the people so choose.”
The Labour Party has held this area for 74 years, the previous MP was a high profile personality; Labour held this area in the European Election 2009 and this is Glasgow politics.
So, Alex Salmond is correct to be cautious because this is diehard Labour territory where the SNP haven’t managed to get across their message as effectively.
But times are changing, in Milton, Billy McAllister of the SNP has made himself a reputation as a hard working councillor who isn’t afraid to tackle serious issues including speaking out against the crime families operating in the area.
This coupled with the SNP record as the Scottish Government gives the opportunity for a credibly strong challenge.
Labour activist Yousuf Hamid has posted a ditto on Alex Salmond and the Glasgow North East by election.
He says;
“It's been interesting to see how the First Minister has changed his approach for the North East by election”.
It is the nature of politics to refine your message to match voter expectations, in Glasgow East, the will of the people demanded change. In Glasgow North East, the mood of the people has shifted away from the Labour Party and the Martin family.
Also at Glasgow East, the Labour Party in Margaret Curran MSP had a poor candidate who came over as self serving.
Nothing wrong in wanting to better yourself but in her case, it appeared this was her sole interest.
In John Mason, the people were presented with a solid hard working candidate with a very popular reputation for public service.
Glenrothes, the Labour Party changed their approached and worked hard, the SNP Candidate although credible lacked that certain something although the SNP increased their vote.
Politics is a serious business but there is also an entertainment factor as well, Peter Grant came across as stage struck and too quiet.
Yousuf goes further;
“So now we are having the First Minister take a decisively cautious note for North East saying:"But I think it’s a better position, on reflection, not to boast that we will win but just to say that we can win, if the people so choose.”
The Labour Party has held this area for 74 years, the previous MP was a high profile personality; Labour held this area in the European Election 2009 and this is Glasgow politics.
So, Alex Salmond is correct to be cautious because this is diehard Labour territory where the SNP haven’t managed to get across their message as effectively.
But times are changing, in Milton, Billy McAllister of the SNP has made himself a reputation as a hard working councillor who isn’t afraid to tackle serious issues including speaking out against the crime families operating in the area.
This coupled with the SNP record as the Scottish Government gives the opportunity for a credibly strong challenge.
It will down to the SNP Candidate David Kerr to make use on the platform of success to achieve a stunning win.
Can the SNP win?
Yes!
Will they have to work very hard to do so?
Yes!
The SNP aren’t standing for second place, they are standing for the win.
And the Labour Party activists from England running William Bain’s campaign will be seeing a lot of Alex Salmond and David Kerr in the community.
Yours sincerely
George Laird
The Campaign for Human Rights at Glasgow University
I get the feeling that by the lack of responses on all your blog posts, nobody really gives a shit about what you have to say!
ReplyDeleteDear Anon
ReplyDeleteI write for myself, if people post they post.
But in case you are interested, this blog has been visited by the House of Commons, Scottish Parliament, the Scottish Executive, the Times Supplements Limited and News International.
And I have only been writing 5 months, so early days.
Also most blogs don't attract comments on their content either.
So, why does this one bother you so much?
Finally, thank you for commenting and could you generally refrain from swearing.
Yours sincerely
George Laird
The Campaign for Human Rights at Glasgow University
Dear Anon
ReplyDelete"nobody really gives a shit about what you have to say!"
I forgot to mention, does this mean I am off your xmas card list?
Yours sincerely
George Laird
The Campaign for Human Rights at Glasgow University