David Reid

[David Reid @DavidReid01]

@mscott7612 @kacnutt @heraldscotland He wasn’t. He had no role within the SNP other than being a member from when he resigned as leader in 2004.

[David Reid @DavidReid01]

@mscott7612 @kacnutt @heraldscotland No he wasn’t.

[David Reid @DavidReid01]

@TonyHereAtHome @joannaccherry The only public money that could be in that account was policy development grants, which have been accounted for by independent auditors on behalf of the electoral commission.

[David Reid @DavidReid01]

@andywightman He worked around going through the online portal, ultimately by a very weak excuse that wasn’t verified or checked.

There was clearly flaws in the governance, glad that has now been addressed, unfortunately it is after, it has been exposed by a criminal.

[David Reid @DavidReid01]

@andywightman There is obviously flaws and safeguards in the processes, but these were worked around by the criminal actions of Murrell. Invoices/Receipts were faked/edited by him

Pleased to hear these processes have now been changed.

Accuracy when describing these events is important.

[David Reid @DavidReid01]

@xerxes5th @Darknessdestro7 @annMcdo17856479 @WingsScotland @TheParty1sOver It was a General Election year so there would’ve been significant spending on the campaign for that.

[David Reid @DavidReid01]

@Stevenstr03 St Johnstone also getting one this summer.

[David Reid @DavidReid01]

@hoddles10 The single offside line is drawn on the defender, not the attacker. When it is clear that the attacker is onside, a second line is not required.

[David Reid @DavidReid01]

@C_ENicolson I���ll whisper it quietly, but 5 years of focusing on competence government and improving the lives of the people of Scotland through a renewed focus on the NHS, cost of living, and growing the economy… will enhance the Indy Ref Support.

[David Reid @DavidReid01]

@iclare1 @theSNP Yes, had him in but ran out of characters!

Some really good people that will hopefully be around the cabinet table.

[David Reid @DavidReid01]

@Scot_Marshy @JohnSwinney @StephenFlynnSNP @theSNP I suspect Mairi McAllan will be DFM, whilst Stephen will get a prominent cabinet role.

[David Reid @DavidReid01]

@Grumpyo13176612 @theSNP A 5th successive term in office.

They were polling 35 seats when JS took over.

Largest ever pro Indy majority.

[David Reid @DavidReid01]

@conor_matchett Both of them should be resigning.

Sarwar absolutely botched the campaign, and tried to make it a personality contest about him, without realising how deeply unpopular he is.

The give me 5 gimmick was hilarious, as well as claiming he was going to be First Minister 🤣

[David Reid @DavidReid01]

@fifesaint1978 @theSNP Doubt it. I’d imagine John will lead through the entire term. He will feel renewed by this election win.

Flynn also won’t be the only contender for leadership, Mairi McAllan will be a very strong contender.

[David Reid @DavidReid01]

@msm_monitor Day 1 after an SNP win, and John Swinney has already increased the number of GP’s working in Scotland. The man works miracles.

[David Reid @DavidReid01]

@theSNP Alison Thewliss and Alyn Smith also experienced politicians coming into the party. There was a lot of talk of losing many experienced heads from within Holyrood, but perhaps the refresh alongside a Swinney vision with a mandate will refocus things.

[David Reid @DavidReid01]

@theSNP An outstanding, and historic result. Credit to John for his leadership.

There has been some really knowledgeable and talented MSPs elected this time around (Linden, Flynn, Gethins) plus some new exciting MSPs. Looking forward to seeing a party refocused on delivery.