Mason - who had been an SNP MSP for 16 years - told BBC Radio's Good Morning Scotland: "To be expelled over a disagreement over the definition of a word – an important word, genocide – but to be expelled for that reason is extremely disappointing.” He said he was "happy" to repeat his claims.

MSP says he does not understand the party policy he is disagreeing with as he continues to support two-state solution

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."

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.

The Glasgow Shettleston MSP had the whip removed in August after posting on X there was "no 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