A long-standing SNP MSP has insisted it was "inevitable" that disgraced Michael Matheson would be forced to quit his role amid his data roaming scandal. Fergus Ewing has rebelled against his own party repeatedly in recent months and pointed out a flaw in Humza Yousaf's logic. He lied to journalists about it, claiming there was "no personal use" and that it was all for parliamentary work. This is because Fiona Hyslop was promoted to a member of the cabinet as transport secretary. "Sad too, he was judged by MSPs across parties as one of the most effective performers the SNP front bench had.

Source: Express February 13, 2024 13:19 UTC