The SNP have learned a painful lesson | Andrew Marr | The New Statesman

Humza Yousaf's resignation and the SNP's troubles reveal that many Scottish voters are still social conservatives.

Some 25 years on from the founding of the Scottish Parliament, the question is being raised as to whether the devolutionary project has failed. If there is failure, however, it is not one of democracy but of the politics of the SNP.

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Andrew Marr is Political Editor for the New Statesman, and is one of the UK's most senior political journalists. He spent over 20 years at the BBC where he was Political Editor and hosted the wildly successful Andrew Marr show. He is now based in Westminster where he brings his deep experience of political reporting to his analysis of the most important events in UK politics. He also hosts Tonight with Andrew Marr on LBC Radio.

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I honestly dont think the SNP have learned anything.

[shelleyscloud]

On the one hand the SNP tell Scot’s we can govern ourselves free from Westminster and on the other that we can’t be trusted enough not to have our opinions policed….

[jaypurcell]

Scottish snd previous SNP voter, completely lost faith recently especially after the ‘hate crime bill’ which I consider oppressive and a very slippery slope, open to vote for anyone who opposes it though sadly i see no trustworthy opposition

[neilhamilton]

The SNP never learn . They repeat mistake after mistake and blame everyone else for their mistakes.

[DrawTheThinLine]

I've always had an ear for what you say Andrew.
Sensible words indeed

[douglascheung]

I appreciate your journalistic expertise, political memories, practicality, insights and commentary made without fear nor favour - such professionalism is becoming rare, Andrew.

[alansimpson]

Andrew Mar is a fantastic and informed reporter .Thank you for this informative podcast

[ewansutherland]

Tom Nairn was paraphrasing Denis Diderot (1713-1784): “Men will never be free until the last king is strangled with the entrails of the last priest."

[kevinl]

My family emigrated from the UK 50+ years ago but I try to stay somewhat current. Andrew Marr is a great source of thoughtful insight into the crazy world of UK politics.

[marySjaastad]

I find that Andrew Marr tells us about and explains important political topics using a rich english language and quiet humour.

[jimstokes]

Andrew your analysis of the situation is bang on 100%.

[christinemcneil]

Andrew, I really appreciate your professionalism and journalistic craft. I look forward to your insights, no nonsense delivery, and, because of your experience and ease, the sense that you are talking to friends. I value the time I spend with you during your broadcasts 😊

[kylewhittle]

Excellent analysis! I love Andrew Marr detailed analysis

[antonio]

I ALWAYS look forward to your commentary, Andrew. Your long and attentive observation of the political scene in the UK, allied to an insightful, analytical mind, presented in your very uniquely engaging style, is both a pleasure and an education to the listener. Thank you.

[grizwld]

Thanks Andy. Possibly the best analysis in recent times of the SNP's situation. But then, that's no surprise to those of us who have known and followed you since the Inde days.

[flatpancake]

i think what was most alarming was SNP bringing in these sweeping policies without any gathering of public opinion or polling to see what people actually thought about them and letting people make up their mind about them

[MalkWilliams]

As an outside observer, it seems to me that many of these things could be true, but if there is a misalignment with the views of the Scottish public, that would come out at the polls. However it looks to me as though Yousef ended up having to resign because of the offhand way he discarded his coalition partners.

[juangomez]

Just loved that deep dive review, Mr Marr.

[pappaxray]

I love these, great insights and I feel like I've learned a little bit more.

[alexandersunter]

Anything from Andrew Marr I’m watching.