John Mason expelled from SNP

John Mason, a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Glasgow Shettleston, has been expelled from the Scottish National Party (SNP) following controversial comments regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict, which the party labeled as 'utterly abhorrent'. Mason had previously stated on social media that if Israel wanted to commit genocide, they would have killed many more Palestinians, a remark that sparked outrage among SNP members and led to his suspension in August. Despite the backlash, Mason stood by his comments and expressed disappointment over the expulsion, advocating for tolerance of diverse views within the party while asserting he does not believe genocide is occurring. The SNP emphasized that there is 'no room' for such statements within the party, particularly in light of the loss of over 40,000 Palestinian lives due to the ongoing conflict. Mason's situation has highlighted the contentious debates surrounding the Israel-Palestine issue within Scottish politics. He indicated he may appeal the expulsion but remains committed to serving his constituents as an independent MSP.