GLASGOW'S Unionists are in meltdown after the SNP's John Mason said he won’t “speak up” for constituents who want to keep Scotland in the UK.

The outspoken MSP for Glasgow East made the comments on Twitter in a conversation about reducing the number of Republican and Orange marches in his constituency.

Someone by the name deanomac54 asked Mason: “Who the fuck are you to say which lodge can parade to a church service and who can't!”

The SNP man replied: ”No-one said I was making a decision on this. The council makes the decisions on individual marches and the Parliament decides if we need to tighten up the laws.

“My job is to speak up for those who are suffering from multiple Orange marches.

When bill52052367 then said that he quite liked the marches and asked who spoke for him, Mason retorted: “I guess the Orange Order speaks for you. They have quite a loud voice.”

That prompted dippiecookie to ask: “So you don't speak on behalf of folk who support orange orders then is what you're saying then?

Mason replied: “I am happy to represent every constituent on issues like housing and to discuss all sorts of issues with constituents. However, I will not be speaking up for constituents who want lower taxes, Orange marches, keeping Scotland in the UK, etc.”

He later added: “If you are a constituent and have any local or personal issue, I am more than happy to help.

“How you voted in the referendum or election is irrelevant. However, if you are asking me to support nuclear weapons, then I am afraid I cannot represent you on that.”

The Scottish Tories accused Mason of neglecting his “moral duty” to represent voters with diverse views.

Thomas Kerr, the leader of the Tory group on Glasgow City Council, said he had been shocked by the MSP’s comments.

He tweeted: “John Mason tweets very rarely shock me anymore but this one is ludicrous.

“As the MSP for Shettleston you have a duty to represent all your constituents no matter their views, religion or differences.

“As a local councillor I may not always agree with people but I always listen.”

Glasgow Labour councillor Malcolm Cunning added: “This is a disgraceful tweet from John Mason. It's a central tenet of being an MP, MSP or Cllr that you represent and work on behalf of all your constituents.

“This is the politics of division and a recipe for the Balkanisation of our communities.”

Glasgow Tory MSP Annie Wells said Mason was “a disgrace”.

She said: “John Mason is now so far gone that he openly admits to dismissing thousands of his own constituents.

“As such, they are being democratically denied representation, something that is blatantly unacceptable.“If Mr Mason does not want to help such a large chunk of his constituents, he should give up politics for good.

“I thought all MSPs accept they have a moral duty to assist all people, regardless of their political views. It’s shocking that an SNP MSP admits this isn’t the case.”

An SNP spokesperson said: "Of course John Mason listens to and represents all of his constituents.

“But just as we wouldn’t expect a Tory like Annie Wells to support progressive taxation or independence – even in Yes voting Glasgow – it’s not surprising that John Mason isn’t a cheerleader for tax cuts for the rich or staying in the UK."