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Scottish Labour leader vote closes Scottish Labour leader vote closes
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Voting has closed in the election to choose a new Scottish Labour leader.Voting has closed in the election to choose a new Scottish Labour leader.
About 15,000 party members and 6,000 affiliated and registered members are entitled to take part in the ballot.About 15,000 party members and 6,000 affiliated and registered members are entitled to take part in the ballot.
MSPs Kezia Dugdale and Ken Macintosh are vying for the role vacated by former MP Jim Murphy in June.MSPs Kezia Dugdale and Ken Macintosh are vying for the role vacated by former MP Jim Murphy in June.
Members have also been voting in the Scottish party's deputy leadership race, which is being contested by Richard Baker, Alex Rowley and Gordon Matheson.Members have also been voting in the Scottish party's deputy leadership race, which is being contested by Richard Baker, Alex Rowley and Gordon Matheson.
Analysis by Brian Taylor, BBC Scotland political editorAnalysis by Brian Taylor, BBC Scotland political editor
It has been a two-horse race that has been some-what eclipsed by the UK contest.It has been a two-horse race that has been some-what eclipsed by the UK contest.
There's a remarkable parallel - voting closing in the Scottish contest and ballot papers going out in the Britain-wide contest. The result of that UK election being declared on 12 September.There's a remarkable parallel - voting closing in the Scottish contest and ballot papers going out in the Britain-wide contest. The result of that UK election being declared on 12 September.
That parallel link if you like is a reminder that however much they may wish for their own autonomy, the party's fortunes in Scotland are not solely determined by Scottish effort and are linked to the party across the UK as a whole.That parallel link if you like is a reminder that however much they may wish for their own autonomy, the party's fortunes in Scotland are not solely determined by Scottish effort and are linked to the party across the UK as a whole.
I don't think either Kezia Dugdale or Ken Macintosh would be particular sole mates of Mr Corbyn's politics. Both have declared that they would respect the outcome of the UK leadership contest.I don't think either Kezia Dugdale or Ken Macintosh would be particular sole mates of Mr Corbyn's politics. Both have declared that they would respect the outcome of the UK leadership contest.
Mr Corbyn is in Edinburgh and Glasgow today and he is setting out his own policy platform.Mr Corbyn is in Edinburgh and Glasgow today and he is setting out his own policy platform.
That platform includes scrapping Trident, renationalisation of the railways and energy and higher taxes for the rich - a policy platform he says he's setting out in Scotland because Scotland, he says, is a key example of where Labour has become disconnected.That platform includes scrapping Trident, renationalisation of the railways and energy and higher taxes for the rich - a policy platform he says he's setting out in Scotland because Scotland, he says, is a key example of where Labour has become disconnected.
Both Ms Dugdale and Mr Macintosh have been making their final pitches to voters. Acting leader Iain Gray acknowledged that the party had "a mountain to climb".
If she was elected leader, 33-year-old Ms Dugdale said she would start rebuilding trust in Labour straight away. "With a new leadership team in place we will have an opportunity to look to the future, and get back on the road to regaining the trust of the people of Scotland," he said.
The Lothians list MSP explained: "If I win this election it will be a clear signal of a new generation ready to take Scottish Labour forward. "It's a chance we will seize, to make clear our Labour vision of a Scotland in which people have the chance to make the best life possible for themselves, their families and their communities.
"The role of the next leader is to set out a positive Labour vision for transforming Scotland and to hold the SNP Government to account for their major failings on schools, the NHS and policing." "No matter who wins everybody in our movement must pledge to work together as we approach the Scottish Parliament elections next May. Only together can we set out a positive Labour vision of transforming Scotland and properly hold the SNP and Tory governments to account."
Ms Dugdale added: "Too many people in Scotland tell us that they just don't know what Labour stands for anymore. Under my leadership there will be no doubt what we stand for and who we stand with." Lothians list MSP Ms Dugdale, 33, said the time for "licking our wounds" was "long over" for the party.
"If I am elected tomorrow I'll hit the ground running. Because for too many people in Scotland their ability to get on in life isn't determined by their talent, hard work and ambition, but by the circumstances they were born into," she said.
"I want a Scotland that backs parents who just want the best for their kids, young couples trying to buy their first home and someone who wants to take a risk by starting a new business.
"If I am elected tomorrow I'll work night and day to renew the Scottish Labour Party so that we meet the hopes and aspirations of all Scots."
Mr Macintosh, who is MSP for the constituency of Eastwood, said he wanted to offer the Scottish people "hope again".Mr Macintosh, who is MSP for the constituency of Eastwood, said he wanted to offer the Scottish people "hope again".
The 53-year-old added: "I want to transform the Scottish Labour Party into a positive force for real change in Scotland.The 53-year-old added: "I want to transform the Scottish Labour Party into a positive force for real change in Scotland.
"Throughout this leadership contest, I have spoken in detail about the changes I will make, about the new leadership style and approach to politics I will bring as party leader."Throughout this leadership contest, I have spoken in detail about the changes I will make, about the new leadership style and approach to politics I will bring as party leader.
"Above all, my message to undecided members is simple: I'm asking for your support as I believe I have the ideas, the vision and the determination to help Labour win again.""Above all, my message to undecided members is simple: I'm asking for your support as I believe I have the ideas, the vision and the determination to help Labour win again."
Party members will find out who their Scottish leader is at an event in Stirling on Saturday.Party members will find out who their Scottish leader is at an event in Stirling on Saturday.
Mr Murphy resigned as Scottish Labour leader after the party lost 40 of its 41 seats in the Westminster election in May.Mr Murphy resigned as Scottish Labour leader after the party lost 40 of its 41 seats in the Westminster election in May.
As well as the contest in Scotland, party members are also in the process of choosing their next UK leader.As well as the contest in Scotland, party members are also in the process of choosing their next UK leader.
MPs Jeremy Corbyn, Andy Burnham, Liz Kendall and Yvette Cooper are fighting for the post, the winner of which will be announced during a special conference on 12 September.MPs Jeremy Corbyn, Andy Burnham, Liz Kendall and Yvette Cooper are fighting for the post, the winner of which will be announced during a special conference on 12 September.