Palace coup

It looks like the threatened coup in the Comhairle will not now happen, mainly because the 'opposition' are bickering amongst themselves.

Those who want to see change are unable to gather support behind any single candidate.

The prime mover in trying to get the Vice-Convener to stand down (and undeclared candidate to replace him) won't show his hand and hasn't got support.

The two potential candidates for Convener (at least in their own opinion!) are fighting it out behind the scenes.

Many of the rest of the Councillors want change, but not if that means having to do something and take decisions.

And the ships sails on........