Jeremy Corbyn’s message about ushering in a kinder politics will resonate with Scots after the experience of last year’s referendum, it was claimed last night.
Shadow Scottish Secretary Ian Murray said politics north of the border was in “the most disingenuous stage” it had ever been.
He told the Press and Journal: “We can’t have a debate about the SNP government’s record because we are mired in the constitutional arguments of last year.
“I think the Scottish people will recognise that.
“Jeremy’s message about a kinder politics I think with what Scotland has been through with the referendum, it means it will resonate.”
In his speech, Mr Corbyn called on activists, Labour or otherwise, to “cut out the personal attacks”, in particular cyber bullying and “misogynistic abuse online”.
He said he wanted to get on with bringing values back into politics.
Asked about the Labour leader’s comments on Trident renewal, Mr Murray said they had come as no surprise.
“That was hardly a revelation,” he added.
“He has been against it his entire political career. But he was also brave enough to say let’s have an open and honest debate.
“He’s not going to be a dictator.”
The Edinburgh South MP, who has been against renewal for a long time, added: “I thought he set out pretty clearly what he wants to try and do.
“He doesn’t want any more gimmicks.”