The SNP’s decision to discipline MSP John Mason after repeatedly making comments on abortion will be a relief to many of his colleagues. Mason has been an embarrassment to the party for years and it is a surprise it has taken this long to act.
This is a politician who suggested to a disabled Celtic fan he could support another club after concerns were raised about the impact of parking restrictions. He also had to apologise for suggesting some people view IRA killers as “freedom fighters”.
But it is his views on abortion that have sickened many in his party and further afield in Scottish politics. Some prominent politicians oppose abortion but Mason aways seems to express his views in a cack-handed way that offends people.
