Rachael Hamilton MSP has put her full support behind Jeremy Hunt to become next Conservative Party Leader and Prime Minister.
She joins Borders’ MP John Lamont in supporting Mr Hunt who will take on Boris Johnson in the final round of the leadership election.
Mr Hunt recently visited Peterhead to speak to fishermen about leaving the Common Fisheries Policy and the opportunities it will bring. Whilst in the North East of Scotland, he visited his great aunt Betty in Aberdeen for tea and announced on social media that he would oppose another divisive independence referendum.
Speaking on the economy, Mr Hunt has promised a ‘post Brexit boost’, which would see the United Kingdom become a centre of business investment with the cutting of corporation tax.
Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire MSP, Rachael Hamilton said:
‘I am committed to backing Jeremy Hunt for Prime Minister and will be asking others to support this very capable and determined individual.
‘His commitments to Scotland shows he is the right person to protect our Union of nations.
‘Initially I supported Michael Gove and I believe Jeremy’s ‘down to earth’ approach to Brexit is very similar to that of Gove’s.
‘Jeremy has a proven track record of success in Government and this stands him in good stead for the future.
‘Boris Johnson simply hasn’t the same calibre, pragmatism and common-sense-based approach as Jeremy Hunt.
‘The final furlong is approaching and it will be an exciting two horse race, however I believe Hunt’s exceptional qualities will see him cross the line first’