The Seat of Ancient Abbeys Is Coveted by Tories but Remains Libdem Stronghold
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IT is no coincidence that Annabel Goldie unveiled the Scottish Tory manifesto in Melrose, in the heart of the constituency that tops their list of targets north of the border.
Historically, the Borders towns of Hawick, Jedburgh, Melrose and Kelso, famed for their ancient abbeys, textiles, and rugby teams, have been safe territory for the Liberal Democrats. However, having taken the seat for the Scottish Parliament, the Tories predict the area is ready for change.See the full content of this document
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The Seat of Ancient Abbeys Is Coveted by Tories but Remains Libdem Stronghold
The Tories won the equivalent Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk seat at Holyrood in the 2007 elections and John Lamont, their candidate, needs a 6.5% swing to clinch the Westminster version....
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