Replacing Gordon Brown

We can exclusively reveal the name of the first candidate who hopes to represent Labour in Gordon Brown's constituency at the general election.

Councillor Kenny Selbie says he's thrown his hat into the ring to represent Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath.

On Monday, Mr Brown confirmed that he plans to leave Westminster next May.

Councillor Selbie is telling us why he's chosen to stand:

The former Prime Minister increased his majority by 6% in 2010 and gained more than 29, 000 votes in the constituency.

Recent opinion polls suggest Labour could take a battering in May, especially in Scotland.

Councillor Selbie knows his party has a fight on its hands:

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