THE number of SNP MSPs preparing to vote against leadership proposals to stay in Nato is approaching double figures after another Holyrood politician joined the backlash.

Glasgow Shettleston MSP John Mason, who initially said he would await the views of his constituency party before declaring, became the latest Nationalist to join the revolt.

Yesterday Mr Mason said he was now "95% likely" to vote against the party hierarchy on the issue at the annual conference in October. "I think there is a serious concern about this issue," said Mr Mason.

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