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The Scottish Liberal Democrats have elected Tavish Scott as their new leader north of the border.The Scottish Liberal Democrats have elected Tavish Scott as their new leader north of the border.
He secured 1,450 votes, representing a 59% share of the turnout. Ross Finnie polled 568 votes (21.3%), and Mike Rumbles won 439 votes (17.9%).He secured 1,450 votes, representing a 59% share of the turnout. Ross Finnie polled 568 votes (21.3%), and Mike Rumbles won 439 votes (17.9%).
Mr Scott, 42, succeeds Nicol Stephen, who stepped down earlier this year to spend more time with his family.Mr Scott, 42, succeeds Nicol Stephen, who stepped down earlier this year to spend more time with his family.
The former transport minister and Shetland MSP was tipped to win, but not by such a big margin.The former transport minister and Shetland MSP was tipped to win, but not by such a big margin.
LEADERSHIP RESULT Tavish Scott - 1,450 (59%)Ross Finnie - 568 (21.3%)Mike Rumbles - 439 (17.9%)
Member turnout - 61%		LEADERSHIP RESULT Tavish Scott - 1,450 (59%)Ross Finnie - 568 (21.3%)Mike Rumbles - 439 (17.9%)
Member turnout - 61%
The three candidates took part in a series of political hustings during the summer.The three candidates took part in a series of political hustings during the summer.
Some 61% of Scottish party members voted by post to choose the new leader. The ballot papers were counted on Tuesday and the outcome declared a few hours later.Some 61% of Scottish party members voted by post to choose the new leader. The ballot papers were counted on Tuesday and the outcome declared a few hours later.