HUME CONGRATULATES NEW LEADER
August 27, 2008 12:00 AM
Jim Hume, MSP for the South of Scotland, has congratulated Shetland MSP, Tavish Scott, on winning the party's leadership contest with almost 60% of first preference votes.
Appearing from the players' tunnel in Murrayfield Stadium yesterday, Tavish was cheered by MSPs, MPs, candidates and party activists.
Tavish Scott MSP said:
"This is the gold medal in the Lib Dem Olympics. Under my leadership, Team Lib Dem - Scottish MP's, MSP's, MEP's and councillors across the country will work together to build a stronger party, a stronger Scotland, and yes a stronger UK.
"I am clear in my mind about the challenge ahead and the opportunities that this challenge presents. The tectonic plates of Scottish politics really are shifting. When they stop I am determined that the Liberal Democrats will be a dominant presence on the political landscape."
South of Scotland Liberal Democrat MSP Jim Hume said:
"Labour is in meltdown and the Tories are propping up the SNP with an unholy alliance that's grown ever stronger since the 2007 elections.
"With a new leader firmly in place after a resounding victory, Scottish Liberal Democrats stand well placed to continue to carve out a future as the only effective opposition party in Holyrood.
"Scottish Liberal Democrats will call the Scottish Government to account at every step and stand up for the people of Scotland on issues of real importance - a genuine antidote to the SNP's empty and populist grandstanding.
"This is our time."
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