 | 'There is a crucial difference between a journalist with political opinions and one who actively serves two masters. Nobody can object to Mr McLeish's desire to brief correspondents and editors who sympathise with his principles but that is not the same as employing people who once had or still maintain a foot in both camps. The former is good public relations; the latter is sleaze.' Tim Luckhurst in the Herald, 30 th October 2000. |  |
There are seven candidates for the seat, which was previously held by the First Minister Donald Dewar.
The by-election will take place on 23 November.
The candidates are:
William Gerald Butler, Scottish Labour Party;
Thomas John Chalmers, Scottish National Party;
Judith Anne Fryer, Scottish Liberal Democrats;
Rosie Kane, Scottish Socialist Party;
Kate Pickering, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party;
Murdo Ritchie, Socialist Labour Party;
Alastair Whitelaw, Scottish Green Party.
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