@flup It was a system designed by a Labour government to try to ensure that the #SNP would never have an outright majority (ha!). I think most people would prefer something simpler based on PR and/or single transferable vote.
@flup Not always an easy calculation, but take #Scottish #independence. The voting system is geared such that parties who do well on the first vote are heavily disadvantaged on the list vote. The #SNP are likely to dominate the first vote so to vote for them again on the list would be to waste the second vote. If you are interested in independence, then vote on the list for the #ScottishGreens. That way you have a higher chance of getting 2 independence minded MSP's.

Scottish election 2026: Voters head to the polls to decide who wins power at Holyrood

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/scottish-election-2026-voters-head-37119265

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The Scottish National Party appears headed for a fifth consecutive electoral victory, thanks to Labour’s rotten right-wing record, which has fuelled Reform UK's growth in Scotland.#Scotland #SNP #AlexSalmond #NicolaSturgeon #TommySheridan #ScottishSocialistParty #Glasgow #Holyrood #Edinburgh
Scottish National Party heads for victory, amid continued Labour collapse, rise of Reform UK and Greens

Scottish National Party heads for victory, amid continued Labour collapse, rise of Reform UK and Greens

The Scottish National Party appears headed for a fifth consecutive electoral victory, thanks to Labour’s rotten right-wing record, which has fuelled Reform UK's growth in Scotland.

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People of Scotland,

However you feel about the SNP and the Scottish Greens, this is your opportunity to take Scotland’s future into the the hands of the people who live here.

Get out and vote:
Constituency: #SNP
List: #ScottishGreen

This election really matters. Make your votes count! I have faith in you.

Oor Andy x 

#YouGov's final MRP of the 2026 #Holyrood election shows the #SNP falling short of a majority, but on course for a fifth term in office. #ScottishGreens are surging, but #SLAB #ScottishLabour is in deep trouble.

SNP: 62 seats (-5 from 23 Mar-8 Apr)
Ref: 19 (-1)
Lab: 17 (+2)
Grn: 16 (+5)
LD: 8 (-1)
Con: 7 (=)

images from https://x.com/YouGov/status/2051966019405521162

#scotpol

Anas Sarwar accuses SNP of "corruption" after sex offender Jordan Linden jailed

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/anas-sarwar-accuses-snp-corruption-37117556

'All to play for' as undecided Scots voters will choose who wins the 'meh' Holyrood election

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/all-play-for-undecided-scots-37113129

Criminal Record: Flashing Braehead Shopping Centre teacher hit with ban as Rangers star fined for drink driving

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/criminal-record-flashing-braehead-shopping-37113866