Overview

• Stephen Kerr described Murdo Fraser's campaign as 'awful' in messages intended to be private.
• Kerr expressed regret, stating his comments were taken out of context and reaffirming support for Fraser.
• The messages included criticism of Fraser's decision to promote an online meeting with transport spokesperson Graham Simpson.
• Kerr mentioned he wished he had nominated leadership rival Meghan Gallacher instead.
• Fraser remains a frontrunner in the contest to replace Douglas Ross as Scottish Tory leader.