Overview

• Liam Kerr is the fourth candidate to join the race to succeed Douglas Ross as Scottish Tory leader.
• Kerr criticizes Findlay’s campaign for potentially harming party cohesion despite his strong campaigning skills.
• The contest has a truncated five-week timetable, with candidates needing 100 signatures by August 22.
• Other candidates include Brian Whittle and Meghan Gallacher, with more expected to announce soon.
• Kerr emphasizes a long-term vision and the need for a unified, proactive team to attract voters in 2026.