Acting Scottish Conservative leader Jackson Carlaw defends using former leaders in election material

The transcript discusses the role of former leaders in the Scottish Conservatives' campaign, emphasizing their active participation as electoral assets. It highlights the campaign's focus on stopping a second independence referendum and resolving Brexit. Leadership concerns are addressed, affirming the party's direction and confidence in the campaign's success.

Which former leaders are mentioned as being active in the campaign?

• Kezia Dugdale and Nicola Sturgeon

• Jackson Carlo and Nicola Sturgeon

• Gordon Brown and Alex Salmond

• Annabel Goldie and Ruth Davidson

What is the speaker's response to the idea of putting their own name on the campaign?

• They are not involved in the campaign.

• They believe the campaign is about the party, not individuals.

• They will be featured in the election literature.

• They prefer to remain anonymous.

What is the main focus of the campaign according to the speaker?

• Winning local elections

• Promoting former leaders

• Increasing party membership

• Stopping a second independence referendum and sorting Brexit

How does the speaker address concerns about a leadership vacuum?

• By denying any vacuum exists

• By acknowledging the issue

• By suggesting a new leader will be appointed

• By ignoring the concerns

What message are the candidates expected to communicate on the doorsteps?

• Stopping a second independence referendum and getting Brexit sorted

• The importance of former leaders

• Increasing voter turnout

• The need for a new party leader