The Scottish Liberal Democrat campaign was kicked off by leader Willie Rennie with a visit to East Dunbartonshire candidate and Business Minister Jo Swinson.

 

Ms Swinson is facing a challenge from both Labour and the SNP for her seat, which she won from Labour in 2005.

Mr Rennie said the LibDems were an alternative to the Tory cuts and higher spending under Labour and the SNP.

He said: "Our priorities for a stronger economy and a fairer society are distinctly liberal priorities.

"They put a stop to the see-saw economics of the past and allow us to create opportunity for all.

"We will cut less than the Conservatives and borrow less than Labour and the SNP.

"With Liberal Democrats in government, you don't have to choose between a stronger economy or a fairer society. You can have both."