Mitchell may throw hat into Leadership Race – UPDATED

Margaret Mitchell

 Mark is an editor of Tory Hoose. He is the 2012 Council Candidate Drum Brae/Gyle ward, Edinburgh and was the 2011 Holyrood Candidate for Uddingston and Bellshill. Follow Mark on Twitter Read more from this author


Central Scotland List MSP Margaret Mitchell is contemplating launching an audacious last minute bid to lead the Party.

Mitchell confirmed earlier this morning to the BBC that she was “considering” throwing her hat into the ring.

She has until Friday to collect the 100 nominations from party members needed to enter the race.

Saturday sees the first of a series of Leadership Hustings where Party Members have the opportunity to quiz those wishing to seek election.  Already in the ring are Jackson Carlaw, Ruth Davidson & Murdo Fraser.

 

UPDATE 18:25 – Tory Hoose sources are confirming that phone calls are being conducted asking for nominators. At least one councillor in South Lanarkshire has been making calls to local party members. Watch this space for more as this story develops

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