Dunfermline Scottish Socialist candidate

The Dunfermline and West Fife by election was today set ablaze by the intervention of one of the most respected figures in Scottish politics.

Former Labour MP and MSP, John McAllion, is to stand as the Scottish Socialist candidate after being unanimously selected by the local SSP branch.

SSP national convenor Colin Fox said today; “We are delighted to have someone of John McAllion’s stature carrying the banner for the SSP.

“John McAllion is renowned for his integrity and principles. He is one of Scotland’s political giants and stands head and shoulders above any other candidate in this by election.

“The people of Dunfermline and West Fife now have a serious heavyweight contender in the fray.”