Irn-Bru sales in the parliamentary estate have increased by more than 60 per cent since last year's general election took the number of Scottish National Party (SNP) MPs from six to 56.
According to Holyrood Magazine, "bars, cafes and vending machines across the UK parliament sold 8,708 cans or bottles in the financial year 2015-16, up from 5,452 the year before."
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