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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 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."
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.
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 considers appeal after SNP expulsion over Israel 'genocide' comments
John Mason revealed on Sunday he had been expelled from the party after a post on social media back in August.
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.
Expelled SNP MSP rules out by-election over Labour fears
John Mason has said he will not be spiteful towards the SNP as he confirms he will not trigger a by-election over fears the seat could be lost ...
SNP’s John Mason EXPELLED from party over ‘utterly abhorrent’ comments
An MSP has been expelled from the SNP over comments about the Israel-Hamas conflict that his party described as “utterly ...
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'Deluded': SNP MSP slates Anas Sarwar's defence of Labour's first 100 days in office
Reacting to Sarwar’s comments, SNP MSP Colette Stevenson said the Scottish Labour leader was “deluded”. "The Labour Party promised the people of Scotland change - no more Westminster chaos, no ...
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Highland MSP Emma Roddick celebrates ‘great skills and abilities’ of learners at Brora Learning Zone
The positive impact Brora Learning Zone has on the lives of adults who use the service has been highlighted during a visit ...
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Former Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard on why he voted with the SNP
Last week I did something I have never done before. I voted with the SNP government against the official position of my party ...