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Mr Purvis said he was flattered to have been linked with the post Borders MSP Jeremy Purvis has ruled out a bid to become the next leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats. He had been considered a contender following Nicol Stephen's resignation from the post last week. However, he said, following the announcement that Ross Finnie and Tavish Scott would both be standing, he felt the time was "not right". Mr Purvis said he had been flattered to be mentioned but looked forward to a "genuine and serious" leadership race. "With both Ross and Tavish standing we have the prospect of a highly competent and outstanding leader emerging from the contest," said the Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale MSP. I have been very flattered that my name was immediately associated as a possibility for the leadership "I have been very flattered that... [read full story]
