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18 Nov 2017
Commenting on the result of the Labour leadership contest, which confirmed Richard Leonard as the new leader, Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson said:
“Congratulations to Richard Leonard on becoming leader of Scottish Labour.
“However, as Labour’s ninth leader since devolution, many people will be wondering whether he will turn out to be another temporary solution to his party’s deep seated problems.
“Scottish Labour has spent far too long fighting itself in an endless succession of leadership contests, instead of fighting for a better deal for the people of Scotland.
“The Scottish Conservatives are the only party with the strength and unity to stand up to the SNP and provide the strong opposition our country needs.
“It is unlikely that any new captain will be enough to turn around a Scottish Labour ship that is holed below the waterline.”
read moreJeremy Corbyn, leader of the Labour Party, responding to the Scottish Labour leadership announcement, said:
“I would like to congratulate Richard Leonard on being elected the new leader of the Scottish Labour Party, and Anas Sarwar for his energetic campaign.
“After being written off time and again, the General Election showed that our Party is capturing the mood both in Scotland and across the rest of the UK.
“There is much to do to continue our party’s revival in Scotland and many who still need to be persuaded to put their trust in the Labour Party. But Richard’s campaign offered a challenge to the rigged system that has benefited a wealthy elite and showed how he will lead Scottish Labour to transform society. This can be a turning point in Scottish politics and our party will now come together, united to challenge Tory and SNP austerity that has held Scotland back.
“I am confident that under Richard’s leadership, Labour will once again be a real force for change in Scotland. I look forward to campaigning with him in Scotland next week as we build a movement that will help our party win in Holyrood and Westminster, to transform our country for the many not the few.”
read moreThe EU budget helps turn political priorities into a reality. The adopted 2018 EU budget confirms that the EU is directing money to where the needs are. In 2018, and in line with the European Commission proposal from May this … read more
