Gordon Picks a Fight

One of the features of campaigning all day in an election contest is that it is hard to keep up with the news. So it was interesting to be told on the doorstep today by one voter that Gordon Brown has apparently given a frosty response to being questioned as to whether or not he can work with Alex Salmond as First Minister. This was then confirmed in discussion with my election agent who said that our Chancellor had indeed been less than forthcoming with reassurances that he will work with my party leader should he become the next First Minister.

The irony here is that whilst the Labour Party spout a lot of nonsense about an SNP led government causing all sorts of havoc and seeking fights with Westminster, Alex Salmond has made it quite clear that he will work with a Brown premiership to further Scotland's interests. It is the Labour Party leadership, and the most likely future Prime Minister of the UK that is threatening obstruction and is seeking a fight with a SNP led Scottish Executive.

This macho posturing from Brown is of course a lot of nonsense. He will have to work with Alex Salmond, and he will have to like it, or (more likely) lump it!

Meanwhile, the campaigning goes on. A few photos are attached from the campaign trail.