Mark Irvine - Blogger, Campaigner, Organiser

Humza Yousaf's plea for his political opponents to save his First Ministerial skin made me laugh, but here's the original "We come in peace, shoot to kill" line - from the hilarious Star Trekkin' video by The Firm. Star Trekkin' Star Trekkin' across the universe, On the Starship Enterprise under Captain Kirk. Star Trekkin' across the universe, Boldly going forward 'cause we can't find reverse. Lt. Uhura, report. There's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, starboard bow; there's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, Jim. Analysis, Mr. Spock. It's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, not as we know it; it's life, Jim, but not as we know it, not as we know it, Captain. There's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, starboard bow; there's Klingons on the starboard bow, starboard bow, Jim. Star Trekkin' across the universe, On the Starship Enterprise under Captain Kirk. Star Trekki

The only letter I want from Humza Yousaf is his resignation. Here’s my response to Humza Yousaf’s humiliating bid to remain in power. His time in office must be over 👇 pic.twitter.com/MSFMC8ho6i — Douglas Ross MP MSP (@Douglas4Moray) April 27, 2024 Humza Yousaf writes a nice 'let's be friends' letter to the Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross - just days after calling for the SNP to create a "Tory-free Scotland". How embarrassing!  

Who else agrees 'Let's Work Together' by Canned Heat should be Humza Yousaf's theme song as he struggles to avoid a vote of no confidence in the Scottish Parliament? The only fly in the ointment is the following line which might upset the Greens and a few in his own party - as there's no mention of non-women or transwomen!  "Because together we will stand, every boy, girl, woman and a man"

🤔😬🤓 https://t.co/wDNrXNvxrz pic.twitter.com/bRyM1x5ei0 — mole at the counter (@moleatthedoor) April 26, 2024 Mole at the Counter and Lucy Hunter Blackburn combine to expose the cynicism of Humza Yousaf's appeal for his political rivals to save the failing SNP government and his disastrous reign as First Minister. "I've sneered at you/called you names/misrepresented you and now I'm asking you what *you* can do to prop me up in government."  

Sturgeon was meant to appear in front Westminster’s Scottish Affairs Committee on Monday. She called off, saying she was ‘no longer available’, yet here she is in London …👇 https://t.co/rIdJqs3rV0 pic.twitter.com/3qH6vFICqR — Aviemore (@Fyrishsunset) April 27, 2024 Nicola Sturgeon pulled out of a planned meeting with the Scottish Affairs Committee in Westminster on Monday, but managed to find the time to attend DIVA awards in London last night.  Not a good look for Sturgeon or the SNP. 

Lots of excellent commentary today on the farcical ending to the cosy SNP/Green at Holyrood, but to a man and woman everyone agrees Humza brought this on himself.