SCOTTISH Labour have a bit of form with social media mishaps, but their latest truly is hilarious.
So many aspects of it are perfect symbolism for this branch office.
First up, here's the video:
📺 WATCH: @LabourRichard sets out our vision for Scotland in our new film. pic.twitter.com/xAlugl7gJo
— Scottish Labour (@scottishlabour) January 16, 2019
"Labour's vision for Scotland, our vision for the UK," Richard Leonard explains, over a clip of a beautiful landscape.
Labour's vision for Scotland is, apparently, to become Wales – because, as Sarah Mackie pointed out on Twitter, they appear to be using Snowdonia in the clip.
Labour's Scottish Branch Office doing a *wonderful* job of showcasing Scotland's fabulous landscape in their latest PPB.
— Sarah Mackie (@lumi_1984) January 17, 2019
Oh, wait...that's actually Snowdonia.
In Wales. pic.twitter.com/Tq1GoTrwTB
Wales is the only UK nation where Labour are in power – and at this rate have any hope of being in power – so we can at least understand the wish fulfillment going on.
You might notice as well, at around 1:55, what look distinctly like London buses in the background.
It gets funnier, though. Always keen to reinforce perceptions of themselves as an irrelevant branch office to the main party, they've done so once again.
The video was made using clips from a UK Labour ad, recycled for north of the Border. They couldn't even be bothered to find a Scottish mountain.
A spokesperson for Scottish Labour said: "As Richard states in the film, this is our vision for Scotland and for the whole of the UK, because the urgent need to get rid of the Tories and elect a Labour government that will end austerity doesn't stop at the border with England."
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There's not really an urgent need to get rid of the Tories from government in Scotland though, is there? As with Labour, they're aren't in power. And there's only one way Scotland can stop getting Tory governments we don't vote for. Hint: Labour oppose it.
The advert has some cracking lines, though. For example: "The hard work and sacrifices of the many have been given away to a few.
"While people struggled, they grew wealthier. And while they wanted for nothing many went without.
"But it doesn't have to be this way.
"We have the talent, we have the means, we have the imagination to be so much more."
Except, of course, we don't have the talent, means or imagination to be an independent country, according to Scottish Labour.
"Scottish Labour believes in the people of our country. In their spirit and in the warm and kindness they have for their families and their communities."
Not enough to back Scotland freeing itself of the UK Government-imposed austerity and hostile environment, of course.
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All that belief in the people of Scotland, all that condemnation for Tory policies ... but sorry, Scotland, you're not good enough to make it without England.
Twitter users had a good laugh at Scottish Labour's expense, at least.
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Your vision for Scotland.... Is a "vision" of a mountain in Wales.. pic.twitter.com/a3UG6kFz5V
— Jennifer Gillespie 🏴✌️ (@Jennife28742937) January 17, 2019
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Ermmm...so why aren't Labour doing any of this stuff in Wales ?#AskingForAFriend
— Hairy Angus (@HairyAngus) January 16, 2019
3
Wonderful. Those shots of the Welsh mountains are so inspiring. Scotland has a few too, you know.
— David Thompson (@DaveSThompson) January 17, 2019
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No mention of the 9 Tory Labour coalition councils and their general indyref coalition with the Tories
— jonathan9954 (@jonny9954) January 16, 2019
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— Sheila mcKenzie (@Sheilam19534814) January 17, 2019
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Vision? You should go to Specsavers!
— Crunluath (@Guy_Wersh) January 16, 2019
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I agree with everything in this advert.
— matthew quinn (@thehewguy) January 17, 2019
Just like scottish labour i believe in the warmth and talent of this great nation.
I also believe that we are being screwed by the few for their greed.
Thats why #indyref2 is a must win situation.
Oh, And snowdonia is in Wales you buffoons
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Labour - smoke and mirrors as usual! Let’s just pretend this is a film of Scotland......no-one will notice its actually Wales........🤦♀️
— Linda McGregor🏴 (@Lindamc706) January 17, 2019
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Looks like Scottish Labour envisages Scotland taking over Wales....that’s definitely Snowdonia. What say you, @NicolaSturgeon - have you no such lofty ambition?? https://t.co/fSSpWeel8i
— Slimshady (@Slimshady1961) January 17, 2019
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lol. A country full of hill walkers and he thinks no one would notice those Welsh hills... I actually feel sorry for him. I think his party are stitching him up. There’s no other explanation..... https://t.co/vCoDKUArrD
— Paula Coy (@PaulaCoyscot) January 17, 2019
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What's with the London buses, is this a cut and paste from an English version? Was this even made in Scotland? Fail.
— Alan_Gray (@Itsnumber29) January 17, 2019
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@LabourRichard The Branch Manager who is clueless on Reserved & Devolved issues just made himself the #JesterofScotland doesn't know the difference between Wales & Scotland https://t.co/EYEdCpaO1r
— Velvet Tory Saboteur McBot (@VeIvetRose) January 17, 2019
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The latest @scottishlabour propaganda broadcast. Filmed in Wales for some reason. We imagine London cobbles this guff together and sends it north without anyone checking it for accuracy.#DissolveTheUnion #ForScotland https://t.co/JSEfb0OBzB
— AirdrieForIndy (@AirdrieForIndy) January 17, 2019
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Nice shot of Tryfan, Nant y Benglog which by the way is in Wales !!
— Dic Penderyn 🏴 (@HogynHiraethog) January 17, 2019
They really don't help themselves. do they?
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