SCOTTISH Tory leadership candidate Meghan Gallacher has issued an update that she is not about to withdraw from the contest.
The MSP for Central Region took to social media to clarify that she does not intend to drop out of the race despite being alerted to the fact that a “senior member of the party” had been calling members suggesting she would.
Gallacher, who is one of three candidates in the leadership contest, said that the rumour is “completely untrue” and that she intends to continue to set out her vision for the party.
The post on social media read: “It’s been brought to my attention that a senior member of the party has been calling members to suggest that I am about to withdraw from the contest and back another candidate.
“This is completely untrue and I will continue setting out my vision to reset, rebuild and restore our party.”
Gallacher resigned as deputy party leader last month due to concerns about the conduct of outgoing Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross.
Ross had reportedly tried to quit as party leader in 2023 and install Russell Findlay as his replacement.
Allegations from within the party have previously said that an “establishment cabal” was trying to see Findlay coronated as the next Scottish Tory leader without a true contest.
Earlier this week the Tory deputy chair “stepped back” from her position to support Findlay's campaign, who is widely regarded as the favourite to win the leadership race.
Pam Gosal, an MSP for West of Scotland, said she has taken a leave of absence because she believes Findlay is the only candidate who can “unite” the Scottish Tories and get the party “winning again”.
The Scottish Conservatives have been asked for comment.
