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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 nightmare as top MSP expelled from party after 'deeply offensive' Israel comments
Veteran SNP member John Mason was kicked out of the party for his comments on Israel and whether he thought it was committing genocide in Gaza.
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
Mason expelled from SNP over 'unacceptable' Gaza posts
The Glasgow Shettleston MSP had the whip removed in August after posting on X there was "no genocide" in Gaza.
Herald poll: Should the SNP have expelled John Mason?
John Mason has said he will not resign his seat and trigger a by-election after his expulsion from the SNP - should he have been defenestrated?
Glasgow MSP expelled from the party by SNP over Gaza comments
JOHN Mason, Glasgow Shettleston MSP has been expelled from the SNP. The MSP had been suspended over a social media post where he said there was no genocide in Gaza. Following a disciplinary process Mason has now been expelled from the party.
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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