The Economist

The Scottish National Party’s limitations have been laid bare

The Scottish National Party's limitations have been exposed, and its goal of independence has receded. The successor, Humza Yousaf, needs to reflect on the limitations of the Sturgeon era.

The Scottish National Party (SNP) has experienced a reputation for discipline implosion and its goal of independence has receded in the past few weeks.
Ms. Sturgeon, the leader of the SNP, stifled debate and operated within a political set-up that imposed few constraints on her.
The electorate bifurcated under Ms. Sturgeon's watch and the SNP increasingly bound to be judged on things that matter more to voters' daily lives.
The SNP's record of good governance is pretty mediocre.
Mr. Yousaf, the new head of the SNP, needs to reflect on the limitations of the Sturgeon era.

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