The Scottish Christian Party has revealed it intends to contest the Western Isles seat in the next general election.
Dr Donald Boyd has been selected as its candidate.
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Dr Boyd accused the SNP of “having failed the Scottish people and the Highlands and Islands in particular.”
He said: “I am happy to represent my mother’s native isle, which I have known since childhood.
“The House of Commons needs to have a Christian Voice at such a time as this, and Western Isles voters have the opportunity to provide this.”
The party added: “Having been an ecclesiastical representative at the European Court of Human Rights, Strasbourg, he has a wide knowledge of the interaction between Christianity and politics, which will serve the Na h-
“Having written national manifestos for the Christian Party, Dr Boyd has applied Christian principles to local, national and international politics.”
The party says Western Isles voters have “consistently supported” the Christian Party over the past two decades.
If even 50% of Christians voted for him “this is likely to secure victory to give a Christian voice promoting Christian values as the solution to the many problems that are destroying the foundations of UK society and damaging children.”
Dr Boyd is a retired medical doctor with a long interest in public life. He and his wife have four adult children. As a community councillor in Inverness he has been involved in planning and transport issues in the Highland capital.
Scottish Christian Party confirms general election candidate for Western Isles
20 December 2023
