MSPs Seek Alternative to Ming

This mornings Scotland on Sunday shows that there is doubt over Sir Menzies Campbell being the right leader from his colleagues in the Scottish Parliament. However, as none of the three MSPs quoted by the Scotsman on Sunday are prepared to be named it is hard to see how they can anonymously support another candidate.

The lack of the support the caretaker leader showed for Charles Kennedy and the lack of attempts to quell the MPs last week are reported as reasons why many Scottish Liberal Democrat MSPs are looking for alternative choices to lead the party after May 2. Sir Menzies may have the public support of 7 of his Westminster colleagues there has been no evidence of similar levels of support within Holyrood.