STV has confirmed it will air a debate between the three MSPs vying to be Scottish Conservative leader next month.
In a special edition of the channel's nightly current affairs programme Scotland Tonight on Monday, September 2, Russell Findlay, Meghan Gallacher and Murdo Fraser will go head-to-head to set out their respective visions for the party.
Earlier on Thursday, Jamie Greene and Liam Kerr dropped out of the contest to support Fraser.
Brian Whittle pulled out of the race earlier this week and has also given his backing to Fraser.
The programme will be hosted by STV’s Political Editor, Colin Mackay, from the broadcaster’s Pacific Quay headquarters in Glasgow.
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Linda Grimes Douglas, head of news and current affairs at STV, said: “With voting starting just two days later, this debate on September 2 will provide an important opportunity for candidates to set out their stalls to the party membership and the wider public, and prove why they should become the next Scottish Conservative leader at what is a critical time for the party.”
Voting in the leadership election starts on September 4 and concludes on September 26, with the winner being announced the following day.
The special episode of Scotland Tonight will air at 10.40pm and will also be available on STV Player.
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