UK politics BREAKING: Tories closing in on Alex Salmond’s constituency? By Blair Dingwall June 8 2017, 11:43pm June 8 2017, 11:43pm Share BREAKING: Tories closing in on Alex Salmond’s constituency? Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/politics/uk-politics/445007/breaking-tories-closing-alex-salmonds-constituency/ Copy Link Alex Salmond. The Conservative party is said to be closing in on Alex Salmond’s UK parliament seat. The former SNP leader and first minister has held the Gordon constituency since 2015. https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/politics/uk-politics/444826/live-updates-exit-poll-predicts-losses-snp-no-overall-majority-tories-articleisfree/ However early reports suggest the Conservatives are confident that candidate Colin Clark could take the seat from Mr Salmond. The BBC’s political editor, Laura Kuenssberg, said that the Tories are hopeful in Gordon. However the Lib Dems are also said to be doing well in the area. Ooft. Exit poll forecasts Lib Dems at 51% chance of winning Gordon – Alex Salmond's seat. — Philip Sim (@BBCPhilipSim) June 8, 2017 Ok, Gordon, Alex Salmond's seat. Early evidence of strong Con, Lib Dem and even Lab support. Take from that what you will… #BBCElection — Steven Duff (@duff_steven) June 8, 2017
