This week new SpAds are excitedly waiting for their contracts to be confirmed as they enjoy the heady fun of entering government. Most haven’t had the formal nod yet…
Things are a little different this time, though, as their employment isn’t nearly as secure as usual. Guido hears they are being put on strict 4-month probationary contracts. A move described by ex-Tory SpAds as simultaneously “brutal, nuts” and “smart”…
Westminster could see a fair few dour faces (accompanied by CVs) come November. Is Labour not confident in its current pool of advising talent?
Former leader of the SNP in Westminster Ian Blackford told Times Radio why he believes Nicola Sturgeon’s claim that she spent no time in the kitchen and therefore didn’t see any of her husband’s purchases:
“She doesn’t have a passion for cooking.”