Scottish Labour Voting Closes

Kezia Dugdale, Ken Macintosh and the three deputy leadership candidates

Around 21, 000 members had until midday to cast their votes and the result will be announced in Stirling tomorrow morning.

A vote was triggered following Jim Murphy's general election defeat in May. MSPs Ken Macintosh and Kezia Dugdale are standing to replace him.

Mr Macintosh, the representative for Eastwood, said: "I recognise that I am the challenger candidate but I want to re-claim our Party on behalf of the members, I want to give you and the people of Scotland hope. I want us to win again."

Meanwhile, Ms Dugdale said: "We have the chance to choose a fresh start for Scottish Labour. If I win this election it will be a clear signal of a new generation ready to take Scottish Labour forward."

Cowdenbeath MSP Alex Rowley, North East representative Richard Baker and Glasgow City Council Leader Gordon Matheson are standing for deputy.

More from Local News