Boundary changes have added extra interest for me. We used to be in a constituency where Douglas Ross, Scottish Conservatives Leader was the MP. They changed the boundary and our new constituency was Tory at the last election, think farming, fishing semi-rural. The MP at the last election , David Duguid, became seriously ill a few months ago, but still wanted to stand and fight for his seat . About a week ago , against his will, he was deselected by whatever Tory committee makes these decisions. Wow! Who would the Tories select instead.
Step forward Douglas Ross, who for the past few years has been a MP, MSP and leader of Scottish Tories . A SFA paid assistant referee as well , but park that. When he became a MSP he said he would continue as a MP until the next General Election and then stand down . Stabbing his fellow Tory , David Duguid , in the back and pinching his constituency has not gone down well at all levels. Reneging on his promise to quit being an MP has upset his fellow Tory MSPs, as it shows lack of commitment to the Scottish Parliament. Today he announced he was ceasing to be Tory leader in Scotland come 5th July , and hedged his bets by saying if elected as a MP he would go to Westminister and cease to be a MSP. If he loses on July 4th he’ll continue as a MSP. It’s been quite a story to watch unfold! The polls , predictions after boundary changes had the seat as a Tory hold a week or so ago , now at best it’s a marginal , with a three way fight with SNP and Labour. Interesting stuff!
the staff where excellent but you could see how stretched they are.