The Press and Journal’s assistant news editor Alison Campsie watched tonight’s Scottish Leaders Debate live in Aberdeen. Here are her ratings for each of the party leaders.
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Was far more direct than in earlier debates and appeared to hit his stride in his challenges to Nicola Sturgeon and put-downs to David Coburn.
His repetition of main policies on minimum wage increases, abolition of foodbanks and introduction of higher taxes for the rich put him on comfortable territory from which to attack the others.
Stayed characteristically assured but took several pelters from her rivals, particularly on claims over full fiscal autonomy.
A less confident performance than in the past with some serious backtracking on her plans for the SNP 2016 manifesto.
However, was cheered after describing Mr Coburn as a “disgrace” for comments made about colleague Humza Yousaf.
Had more substance to his pitch last night than at Tuesday’s debate and gave strong lines on oil industry and his aversion to full fiscal autonomy. Seemed to have a bit of fire in his belly.
By her own admission she loves a good rammy and is well equipped in her arguments. But her tendency to speak over others and butt in became off-putting in such a one-hour debate. However, spoke clearly on her belief in continuing austerity.
Became unusually stumped when asked whether his party would prop-up a government which supported capitalist ideals. His view on the oil industry was worth a listen and he had a good line on “ revulsion” at Mr Coburn’s wish to pull foreign aid.
Rambling, incoherent, ill-prepared. His performance is unlikely to have won him many voters north of the border. He was treated like the pantomime villain of the night, and without any clear arguments in his arsenal, it was probably justified.