John Mason expelled from SNP
SNP MSP expelled from party over Israel comments considering appeal
An MSP expelled from the SNP over comments about the Israel-Hamas conflict is considering whether to appeal and will continue to sit in Holyrood as an independent. Glasgow Shettleston MSP John Mason told the BBC he does not understand what party policy he contradicted.
SNP MSP John Mason expelled from party over Israel social media post
An MSP expelled from the SNP over a social media post about the Israel-Hamas conflict has said he is "disappointed" over the decision. John Mason, 67, initially lost the whip and has now been booted from the party after posting on X in August: "If Israel wanted to commit genocide, they would have killed ten times as many."
John Mason expelled from SNP after saying ‘no genocide’ in Gaza
MSP says he does not understand the party policy he is disagreeing with as he continues to support two-state solution
John Mason MSP expelled from SNP over Gaza comments
A veteran MSP has been expelled from the SNP over comments on the war in Gaza the party described as “completely unacceptable”. John Mason had posted on X, formerly Twitter, in August that Israel’s conduct in the region did not amount to genocide.
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Mason happy to repeat 'no genocide' claim after SNP expulsion
An MSP who was expelled from the SNP over social media posts about the Israel-Gaza war says he stands by his comments. John Mason said he was "incredibly disappointed" to be expelled, but was "happy" to repeat the comments that led to his initial suspension.
SNP expel MSP who refused to agree Israel was committing genocide in Gaza
His comments were widely criticized by high-ranking members of the party, including former SNP Westminister leader Ian Blackford, who said, "You are not fit for public office. You
Mason 'happy' to repeat genocide claim after SNP expulsion
The veteran SNP politician has been expelled from the party after claiming there is no genocide in Gaza.
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Herald poll: should John Mason have been expelled by the SNP for his comments?
John Mason has said he will not resign his seat and trigger a by-election after his expulsion from the SNP. The MSP for ...