So, one of the best kept (not) secrets in Scottish politics is out, with the former Deputy First, and indeed briefly First Minister twice, Jim Wallace, to be "elevated" to the House of Lords as announced by Downing Street.
Mr Smith read Mr Wallace's comments to the Herald on receiving his honour: "I'm pleased and honoured by the decision. A variety of issues interest me, including climate change, the UK energy policy and the fundamental matter of balancing security and liberty. The Lords is a forum where these things can be properly debated ... Whilst I can honestly say that I have had very few regrets about leaving Westminster in 2001, I shall be glad to meet up again with old friends and colleagues who are now also in what Disraeli called the Elysian Fields."
Nothing like a bit of Disraeli with your cornflakes first thing in the morning, but the House of Lords as Elysian Fields? More like the proverbial retirement home for former politicos.
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