If it came down to a choice between indy and modernity, I think the Greens (or enough Greens) would choose modernity. Especially with Indy on ice.

In a power suit & heels Regan strides up to Yousaf. Looking him in the eyes: “suppose I’ll be no great loss to your votes either.” She flicks her hair at him as she turns and struts away. Camera pans to his shocked face, ‘If I Could Turn Back Time’ plays, screen fades to yellow.

Times Radio killing it today. Always the best place to be when things are moving fast. Actual journalism.

Chances of John Swinney as caretaker SNP leader/FM this time next week? High.

Are the Greens really going to endorse a new SNP government led by Kate Forbes? I think not.

Ouch.

Not for the first time I ask: Does nobody wargame big ScotGov decisions?

Alba is fucked if it brings down an SNP govt.

A busy day in Scottish politics. For some light relief, why not take a journey with me to see the Stone of Destiny in its new home?

The Stone of Destiny has a new Scottish home. I went to see it.

That fine man Wattie Cheung sent me this pic today with the disturbing news it was taken 20 years ago. We'd hired a boat to take us down the Clyde so George Wyllie could talk to us about the river. Can't find the piece online. Like a lot of big features that required design and drop

Today on The Jaggy Thistle I look at an icon of Scottish nationhood: the Stone of Destiny. I explain more in this promo video. Link to the full post in my Twitter bio.

On a menswear note, very much approve of the pale blue tie with the dark suit and white shirt. FM has really upped his sartorial game after a shaky start.

🔺 BREAKING: Humza Yousaf has ended the SNP’s power-sharing deal with the Scottish Greens before his coalition partners had the chance to vote on the future of the agreement thetimes.co.uk/article/humza-…

Ouch. Sair yin.

Really want to go and see this for myself but, in the meantime, listening to Kenny talk about it is the next best thing.

RESIST BIG GILET!

“You’re not dumping me because I’m dumping you!”