Cheated

I write on behalf of the many SNP members and activists who feel very aggrieved at the way Alistair Carmichael has behaved.

We spent a considerable amount of time and effort on the campaign and now feel that not only was a dirty trick deployed but a lie was concocted to cover up responsibility for it . We feel cheated by methods that are totally non Shetland or typical of the people who live here.

The most important consideration must be that an apology is due by the MP to the people of Shetland many of whom voted for Mr Carmichael under a false impression of his integrity.

I await comment from the LibDem MSPs and the local party and their condemnation of Mr Carmichael’s behaviour. If nothing is forthcoming I will assume that they condone his actions.

Robbie McGregor
Convener
Shetland Branch SNP
Quarff