Rennie plans political comeback
Published 28 Sep 2010 11:30
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WILLIE Rennie is hoping to make his political comeback in the Scottish Parliament after being chosen as the Lib Dem’s top list candidate for Mid Scotland and Fife.
The former MP for Dunfermline and West Fife, who lost his seat in the Westminster elections in May, aims to bounce back in the Scottish elections next year.
Local members put Mr Rennie in prime position to win one of seven places as a list MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, which covers all of Fife and parts of Clackmannanshire, Perthshire and Stirling.
He secured first place ahead of Fife councillor Tim Brett, Alyth businessman James Taylor and Perth councillor Peter Barrett.
Lib Dem Jim Tolson, the current MSP for Dunfermline West, will contest the new Dunfermline seat in the elections on 5th May next year.
Mr Rennie said, “I am relishing the opportunity that the Scottish Parliament presents.
“As a result of the recession and the poor state of the public finances passed on by the previous Westminster government we have an enormous challenge ahead.
“Balancing the books, reforming public services and creating jobs will be top priorities in the next parliament.
“The Scottish Parliament needs to raise its game to address these challenges.”
Mr Rennie, who overturned a Labour majority to win a by-election in Dunfermline after Rachel Squire’s death in 2006, served as MP for four years.
Previously, he was chief executive of the Scottish Liberal Democrats and the party’s chief of staff at the Scottish Parliament between 1997 and 2001.
The married dad-of-two, who lives in Kelty, said, “The Lib Dems are playing a crucial role at Westminster keeping the Conservatives on the straight and narrow.
“I’m glad Nick Clegg and Vince Cable are in government doing that job.
“Working together with my fellow candidates like Councillor Tim Brett, James Taylor and Councillor Peter Barrett as well as Ming Campbell and MSPs Iain Smith and Jim Tolson we can be a force for good in this region.”
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Paddy O Doors
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Sep 28, 16:30
Report commentWho is he again?
Father Dougal....
Ah...come on now Ted!
(you'll even have his voice mimicking that line as you read it)
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mikeintheknow
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Sep 28, 21:24
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Barry Chocolate
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Sep 28, 21:31
Report commentOnce the libs got into bed with the Tories, Rennies only chance of getting into the Scottish parliament is as a list candidate. Jim Tolson can wave goodbye to his seat too me thinks.
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FinsburyPark
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Sep 29, 14:03
Report commentBarry,
"Rennies only chance of getting into the Scottish parliament is..."
...as coach provider to a group of P7s on a School trip.
FP
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Halbe
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Sep 29, 15:54
Report commentI'm still not convinced that Rennie, Tolson etc have really grasped just how negative people are about this alliance with Cameron, Osborne and the other toxic tories. As someone who has voted lib dem previously I just wouldn't consider it now.
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oh dear
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Sep 29, 19:29
Report commentMing Campbell? I hope Menzies Campbell doesn't read this.
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TamtheBam
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Sep 29, 21:57
Report commentHave you seen that Labour numptie Docherty since he won the seat in May? Nope, didn't think so. He's been gorging himself on the gravy train that is Westminster, we'll be lucky to ever see him again!
At least wee willie was regularly in the area and working for his constituents, rather than working his way up the greasy pole down south......
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Stan Dunder
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Sep 30, 09:32
Report commentTam, there's not one of them any better than the other...... 'Wee Wullie' included.
I'm not pro-labour, but I certainly couldn't stand another term with 'in yer face Wullie' at the helm. Aw blaw and nae action if I mind right!
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Sep 30, 09:46
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Certified Prime
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Sep 30, 09:47
Report commentHave you seen that Labour numptie Docherty since he won the seat in May?
who is he? :)
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Barry Chocolate
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Oct 6, 20:29
Report commentWho is he?
He's the controversial candidate from Cumbria, I know this because those lovely Lib Dems kept putting election leaflets through my door telling me this, over and over and over and over again.
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