Mike Rumbles MSPCommenting on the ministerial reshuffle, which sees Alex Neil and others appointed to the Government and Linda Fabiani, Maureen Watt and Stewart Maxwell sacked, Liberal Democrat Chief Whip Mike Rumbles said:

“This is the day of the blunt dirks.

“I’m delighted that Alex Neil’s ultra loyalty has finally been rewarded.

“We look forward to him toeing the Ministerial line day in day out.

“The lesson of this reshuffle is that slavish adoration of the First Minister pays dividends.”