MANY constituents have been in touch regarding the Prime Minister, with all demanding that he should resign.

I share their repugnance with his actions and agree that he should go. However, he’s proving as shameless in his denial of responsibility as he was shameful in his behaviour during lockdown.

Getting him out, though, isn’t straightforward, though I sense he’s on the ropes and it’s just a matter of time. But if he won’t go voluntarily then a motion of no confidence can only be moved by the main opposition party. To be fair, I can see why Labour fear that it would simply solidify Tory support behind him, even if almost all opposition parties would support it.

Hence, we’re left relying on at least 54 Tory backbenchers seeking a leadership challenge. I welcome those who have done so already and hope more will follow. It’s the least they can do. Whilst many may not have supported him in getting the leadership, they were aware what he was like and have condoned his actions until now.

When he’s replaced, his successor may not have been complicit in partying but they will have been equally responsible for the other sins of his administration: the glaring incompetence in so many aspects, the impoverishment of the many and enrichment of the few. It’s not going to change under a new leader and Sir Keir Starmer is positioning himself and Labour as Tory lite.

Scotland is energy rich and yet our folk are fuel poor. The wealth from renewables is cabled south, as oil was pipelined out. Norway, with control of its assets and of similar size to Scotland, is providing for its people as more of ours go without.

In the independence referendum in 2014, we were told that being in the UK would protect us and provide prestige and security. Instead, it’s damaged our economy, brought misery and hardship to many, and Britain is a laughing stock internationally.

It’s time for Scotland to choose its own direction and decide its own priorities.