THE lies and deceit still continue over Partygate at Westminster, with Boris Johnson and his peers taking us all for fools. There seem to be no boundaries to the extent the Tories at Westminster can break the law and mislead Parliament without consequences.

It appears they are unable to be held accountable for their own actions. The foundation on which our democracy is built is really questioned here – can we really call this a fair and equal society when it is one rule for them and another for the rest of us? Can we really trust the Tories not to lie or deceive us all again?

There are no excuses, this is a pattern of behaviour we have seen from the Tories for years, and each incident is brushed under the carpet like the next one will be.

I share the anger of many, not just in Scotland but around the UK, towards the Tory Government at Westminster. During these post-Brexit challenges, post-pandemic recovery and Russia’s war on Ukraine, it is vital we have stable and honest leadership – that we do not have under Boris and his cronies.

What can you and I do to send the message to the Tories that we will not tolerate this behaviour and treat us like fools?

There is one week to go until the local council elections and your opportunity to elect SNP councillors to stand up for East Lothian. This is the chance to show East Lothian what an SNP-led council can achieve for the county and ensure the future of East Lothian is more inclusive and sustainable.

I have had enough of the Tories at Westminster and I have had enough of their lies, deceit and scandal. The Tories must not be given the keys through the back door at this election and put our communities and local services at risk.

The Tories need to hear the message loud and clear during these council elections that those who support the current Tory Government cannot be trusted in our local governments to make decisions that will directly impact our day-to-day lives.