Hassan spot on

Gerry Hassan's article (Opinion, 6 May) was possibly the most penetrating piece of political journalism I've ever read in The Scotsman.

The results of the election in Scotland illustrate the veracity of his analysis. We have "same agane Jimmy" from the Scottish electorate – true to form.

PETER RITCHIE

Beechmount Park

Edinburgh

Gerry Hassan wades through the paradox of his political fantasies with formulaic pseudo-analysis, generalisations without substance, insulting the sincerity and integrity of vast swathes of decent Scots who do not need to defer to his juvenilia.

How can you mention "our egalitarian, compassionate and inclusive qualities" and then infer that our doctors, teachers and local officials do not share these values?

How can a "centre-left consensus" be radical? Are Unite and local councils not "gatekeepers"? Your headline is as illogical as your argument.

WH KIPPEN

Blackness Avenue

Dundee