Ayr by-election 2000

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Gallie Decides Not To Stand For Ayr
Tories Effectively Conceding Defeat

A News Release from the Scottish National party

Commenting on Phil Gallie's decision not to put himself forward as the Tory candidate for the upcoming Ayr by-election, SNP Deputy Leader Mr John Swinney MSP said: "Phil Gallie's decision not to stand in the Ayr by-election is a clear admission by the Tories that they are incapable of winning the seat from Labour. The Tories in Scotland are obviously suffering from a strong dose of the jitters which is compounded by the disastrous Tory performance at the UK level.

"Phil Gallie has announced that he would prefer to be elected to Westminster than fight in the Ayr by-election. The Scottish Tories are guilty of using the Scottish Parliament as a means to a London end. When Conservative MSPs say that they would prefer to sit in the House of Commons, their commitment to making the Scottish Parliament work must surely be questioned."

5 th January 2000


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