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Scottish Sunday Pressure Piles On Alexander In a recent blog post, newly appointed Scottish Labour spin-doctor Gavin Yates made a series of scathing criticisms of his colleagues in the party. This revelation comes after the departure of two previous spin-doctors from Labour in as many months, creating yet another public relations disaster for leader Wendy Alexander. The criticisms included describing Alexander as "abrasive", calling shadow health minister Andy Kerr "simply uninspiring", and labeling former leader Jack McConnell a "lame duck". Yates also praised the achievements of the SNP government and their leader Alex Salmond. These comments, made before Yates accepted the job, have put even more pressure on Alexander and raised questions about the hiring process within the party. The Latest PR Disaster for Alexander Wendy Alexander, who was recently appointed the leader of Scottish Labour, has faced a string of public relations disasters since taking on the role. The departure of two spin-doctors in quick succession has raised questions about Alexander's ability to lead and effectively manage her team. The first press aide, Brian Lironi, resigned just days after Alexander became leader, and her media chief, Matthew Marr, left in disgrace after a public outburst directed at Alex Salmond. Now, with the emergence of Yates's critical blog posts, the pressure continues to mount on Alexander and her ability to turn things around for the party. Yates's Damning Criticisms Gavin Yates's blog posts, which have since been deleted, contained numerous criticisms of the Scottish Labour leadership. He referred to Wendy Alexander as "abrasive" and questioned her ability to lead the party to renewal. He also described Andy Kerr as "simply uninspiring" and raised doubts about his suitability as a potential leader. Yates's comments about Jack McConnell suggested that he was a weak leader and offered little hope for the party's return to power. These scathing criticisms only serve to further undermine Alexander's credibility and effectiveness as a leader. Praise for SNP Government In contrast to his criticisms of Scottish Labour, Yates praised the achievements of the SNP government and its leader, Alex Salmond. He commended Salmond's handling of the "national conversation" on independence and described him as a "politician on top of his game". These positive comments about the SNP government highlight the current lack of a competent opposition from Scottish Labour. Yates's support for the SNP only adds to the pressure on Alexander and raises doubts about her ability to provide effective opposition to the current government. Conclusion The hiring of Gavin Yates, who made critical comments about his future colleagues in Scottish Labour, has created yet another public relations disaster for Wendy Alexander. The departure of two previous spin-doctors, combined with Yates's scathing criticisms, puts Alexander under increasing pressure to prove her leadership abilities. The praise Yates gave to the achievements of the SNP government only serves to further undermine Alexander's credibility as a leader. Scottish Labour must now address their hiring process and reassess their leadership if they hope to regain public confidence and effectively challenge the SNP government.

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