Dunfermline Conservative Candidate

The Tories have selected Carrie Ruxton, a St Andrews-born single mother and qualified nutrition professional. She met members of the public in Dunfermline High Street yesterday with Scotland's only Conservative MP, David Mundell of Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale constituency.

Ms Ruxton said her pledges to the local community would include freezing the Forth Road Bridge toll at £1, improving childcare provision and campaigning for affordable housing.

She said, 'I'm delighted to have been given the chance to fight for the interests of people in Dunfermline and West Fife.

'Nobody wanted to be in this position. Rachel Squire was a strong advocate for this area and her passing is a great loss to us all. I want the chance to represent your interests and help improve your lives.'

'This is a very exciting time to be involved with the Conservatives, and I am looking forward to taking David Cameron's positive message to the people of Dunfermline and West Fife.'