Any coalition better than an SNP council

SIR, – One has to look at the antics involved in forming the “new" city council, and wonder if reality ever enters the Labour Party mode of thought?

Given the absolute shambolic national situation that the Labour Party finds itself in (self inflicted), it is simply laughable to think that the SEC panel would rather stay in the outfield than be part of a coalition opportunity to remain in a power-sharing arrangement!

Thankfully the Labour members, like myself, consider any coalition rather than allow an SNP administration into power, to be best value for Aberdeen!

It is recognised that the previous administration made a few “dodgy" decisions, and we have to hope that the latest coalition will perhaps be better suited to bring Aberdeen back up to speed.

I note that Stephen Flynn is sounding off, in typical SNP fashion, about same old rejected administration, whilst also spouting off about “democracy" being failed.

The SNP ploy to ensure more councillors, fielding several candidates in “key", and very safe SNP wards, has obviously backfired; the SNP remain, thankfully, in “opposition".

I also found it rather amusing to read the South Aberdeen MP’s comments about Marie Boulton’s endorsement of Ross Thomson for the said seat in the upcoming general election, as something approaching hypocrisy.

Perhaps Mr McCaig should reflect the sheer chaos that prevailed within Aberdeen City Council when he was at the helm of that particular SNP group, the legacy of which was bordering on bankruptcy for our city. Interesting times indeed. Jim Hardie, Monearn

Gardens, Milltimber