The results of the Scottish Labour Party leadership election are expected to be announced at Noon today. I hear from north of the border that some members are now expecting an election among members of the Scottish Parliamentary Labour Party as to who should be members of the new Leader's shadow cabinet.
The Westminster Parliamentary Labour Party standing orders provide for such an election when in opposition (or at least they did pre-1997). Now the SPLP is in opposition, will that democratic practice be followed up north?
(The Leader then assigns portfolios to SPLP members having the greatest confidence among their colleagues.)