FOR four years now, Scotland has looked to the United States with a sense of disbelief at the political ineptitude that oozes from the White House. We were relieved that while Brexit may well have shone a light on the political failings at Westminster, things would never get us bad as they are across the pond.
But in recent weeks it has become clear that we have our very own mini-Trump right here in Aberdeen. His name is Douglas Lumsden.
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His attempts to shirk responsibility, dodge the facts and stir up resentment at every turn in this pandemic are shameful and have brought embarrassment to our city.
While our American cousins have the luxury of being able to give their populist dope the boot this November, we have to endure another two years of Douglas Lumsden’s childish antics – unless of course the council group crumbles before then.
Eric Black
Aberdeen
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