Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie was interviewed today on Sunday Politics Scotland. Like Tim Farron earlier, he made some excellent points on the issues of the day.
This week, it looks as though the SNP could fail to get their budget through. The SNP does not have a majority at Holyrood. The Greens are pushing them for a 60% tax rate, which finance minister Derek Mackay has ruled out. Willie has been talking to Derek Mackay for weeks now and has made clear that unless he is prepared to put in significant investment in mental health and education, then the Liberal Democrats won’t support it.
Willie made that point very clearly in the interview, coming across very reasonably. You can watch the whole thing here towards the end of the programme.
It was when he was asked about the possibility of an election, that he made a wee slip of the tongue, though. We know that he loves campaigning. Remember the fun he had in last year’s election.. Unfortunately, rather than saying “I love campaigning”, he said “I love myself.” Believe me, those of us who work closely with him will make sure he never hears the end of that one.
But at least he knows how to laugh at himself.
Sorry I have not responded to all your enquiries about @scotlibdems budget proposals. I have been too busy admiring myself in the mirror.
— Willie Rennie (@willie_rennie) January 29, 2017
* Caron Lindsay is Editor of Liberal Democrat Voice and blogs at Caron's Musings. You can find her on Bluesky at caronmlindsay.bsky.social
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We should all try to Love & like ourselves, its the first step to loving others.
That is very true, but it doesn’t make this any less funny.