Meghan Gallacher Enters Scottish Conservative Leadership Race
Gallacher joins Russell Findlay and Brian Whittle in the contest to replace Douglas Ross, with the new leader to be announced on September 27.
- Gallacher aims to build a 'modern, centre-right party' with a focus on low taxes and property ownership.
- Findlay and Whittle have also declared their candidacies, with Findlay seen as the frontrunner.
- Candidates must secure 100 nominations from party members to get on the ballot.
- The election will use a preferential voting system, with rounds of elimination until a candidate secures over 50% of the vote.
- The UK Conservative Party is also conducting a leadership contest, with the winner to be announced in November.