
Wed Sep 04 20:12:45 UTC 2024: – Murdo Fraser, one of the three MSPs vying for the Scottish Conservative leadership, spoke out about the negative experience of the contest
– There have been “blue-on-blue attacks” during the contest, with allegations of phone calls suggesting certain candidates were pulling out of the race
– The leadership contest has not been a happy experience for some, with concerns about the impact on the party
– Russell Findlay, another candidate, expressed pride in the democratic process and all three candidates making their pitches
– Candidates discussed possible frontbench roles for all MSPs and potential disagreements on devolution with UK Tory leadership candidates
– Meghan Gallacher stressed the need for a strong, united team after the leadership contest is over
Scottish Tory leadership race not a ‘particularly happy experience’, Murdo Fraser says
Scottish Tory leadership race not a ‘particularly happy experience’, Murdo Fraser says