Humza Yousaf's new spin doctor previously called for the SNP and Labour to form a "supermajority" of MSPs at Holyrood.
Kevin Pringle was today named as the First Minister's official spokesman and will also serve as his "strategic political advisor".
In a recent newspaper column, he argued that if the 2026 Holyrood election result did not return a pro-independence majority then the SNP should consider working with Labour.