Cole-Hamilton: SNP leadership candidates vying to be last nationalist First Minister

Speaking as the SNP leadership election ends, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:

“These candidates are vying to be the last nationalist First Minister of Scotland. The SNP are taking people for granted. Their priorities are not your priorities.

“The last four weeks of bickering and internal warfare has shown that the nationalist party is tired and out of ideas. Health, the climate and the cost of living have barely featured as three out of touch candidates debate how best to break up the UK. It’s why the SNP are haemorrhaging fair minded, reasonable voters, who aren’t fussed about the constitution.

“Despite her undoubted talents, Nicola Sturgeon left our health service and education in a worse position than she found them because she was fixated on breaking up the UK. Frankly none of her successors possess her abilities. It’s time for a change.

“More and more people are seeing for themselves that when you elect a Liberal Democrat you get someone who will fight your corner. It’s why Scottish Liberal Democrats are part of what’s next.”