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| Scott elected new Lib Dem leader | Scott elected new Lib Dem leader |
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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. |
| 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. |
| Speaking after the results were declared at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Mr Scott said: "Thank you for this, the gold medal in the Lib Dem Olympics. | Speaking after the results were declared at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Mr Scott said: "Thank you for this, the gold medal in the Lib Dem Olympics. |
| "I'm with Chris Hoy. I'm comfortable and confident in being part of a federal political party. Team Lib Dem - Scottish MPs, MSPs, MEPs and councillors across the country working together to build a stronger party, a stronger Scotland, and yes a stronger UK. | "I'm with Chris Hoy. I'm comfortable and confident in being part of a federal political party. Team Lib Dem - Scottish MPs, MSPs, MEPs and councillors across the country working together to build a stronger party, a stronger Scotland, and yes a stronger UK. |
| "Team Scott, as with our athletes, has only won because of the support staff. Like Chris Hoy, victory would not have been achieved without them." | "Team Scott, as with our athletes, has only won because of the support staff. Like Chris Hoy, victory would not have been achieved without them." |
| 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% |
| Mr Scott predicted that by 2010 the SNP government in Scotland would not look as confident and sure-footed as it does now. | Mr Scott predicted that by 2010 the SNP government in Scotland would not look as confident and sure-footed as it does now. |
| He said they would be seen as "arrogant, misguided, and politically dishonest". | He said they would be seen as "arrogant, misguided, and politically dishonest". |
| SNP leader Alex Salmond and Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown shared many similarities, Mr Scott said. | SNP leader Alex Salmond and Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown shared many similarities, Mr Scott said. |
| "Same tactics, same flaws, same admiration of Margaret Thatcher," he told Lib Dem party members. | "Same tactics, same flaws, same admiration of Margaret Thatcher," he told Lib Dem party members. |
| He said his election was a "mandate for change". | He said his election was a "mandate for change". |
| "Change that locks in Liberal values. That's why we'll continue to make the case for protecting our environment, improving our public services and taking back our civil liberties." | "Change that locks in Liberal values. That's why we'll continue to make the case for protecting our environment, improving our public services and taking back our civil liberties." |
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| Tavish Scott becomes the new Scottish Liberal Democrat leader. |