Glasgow

This is the SNP Deputy Leader Nichola Sturgeon; she is second in command, next to Party Leader Alex Salmond. She is an MSP for Glasgow and acts as the party's spokeswoman at Holyrood. So, during First Minister's Questions, she drills Jack McConnell and usually does a brilliant job. This picture was taken in Glasgow - us four interns went to a photo shoot! Politicians here are trying to adapt to new technology, with podcasts generating a lot of interest. Most politicians are still a little uncertain how to use such things as podcasts and online video sites to their advantage. I do not think any of the pictures the photographer took made it into the papers here, but it was fun to be the 'young, hip' people. The trip to Glasgow was well worth it; we spent the afternoon there, did some shopping, and then stopped at Linlithglow Palace on the way back.

The above picture shows the First Minister, Jack McConnell, and the Queen. Mr McConnell is the subject of a lot of scrutiny from the SNP, which hopes to replace him after the next election with their own party leader. In the UK, the press is required by law to give equal coverage to all political parties - I figured, to be fair, I ought to include a bit about Labour.