When debate all becomes too much, many peers of the realm are partial to a restorative snooze during proceedings of “the other place”. Baron Foulkes of Cumnock (who boasts a dual mandate as an MSP), made a move to import this practice to Holyrood today and arrived dressed for the occasion. The photocall (for charidee, of course)* occasioned the following classic quote from former Scots first minister Jack McConnell:
“Do you remember when we were ministers and had self respect?” – Jack McConnell
*The new pyjamas campaign has been established to raise £15 million for the new Sick Kids hospital in Edinburgh. Foulkes and McConnell are picture with Elaine McGonigle, the director of the fundraising effort. You can make a donation here.
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