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Scots Labour MP brands Douglas Alexander a 'wee p***k' after Ian Murray sacking

Scots Labour MP brands Douglas Alexander a 'wee p***k' after Ian Murray sacking

EXCLUSIVE - The parliamentarian was scathing about the appointment of Alexander to the role of Scottish Secretary: “If I had a pound for everyone who liked Douglas, I would have 50p.”

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