General election candidate

Jennifer Ross has been announced as the conservative candidate in December’s general election.

Mrs Ross was born and bred in the Highlands, growing up in a small village about 20 miles from Inverness.

She has been in senior management at director level for over ten years, having worked in the rural tourism industry, marketing and education.

Mrs Ross is also an internet entrepreneur, having set up two very successful businesses.

She said: “I have worked with businesses all over Scotland on their development, from urban and online, to rural and ‘one-man-band’ companies. I will be a business-focussed MP with a precise aim to help larger industries and smaller family firms to reach their potential.”

As a strong supporter of the Leave campaign in the EU referendum,

“The fishing industry here has been absolutely hammered by EU regulations and restrictions in the Western Isles.

“I will fight to make sure that funding is increased for this vital part of the island’s economy.”

Mrs Ross is the only candidate standing in this election that pledges to enact the result of the 2016 referendum to leave the EU.

“Every other candidate is offering a second referendum or to revoke Brexit.

“The Western Isles was one of the highest Leave-voting areas in Scotland. I will represent their vote in Parliament. I pledge to respect democracy and get Brexit done.”

Growing up in a small village about 20 miles from Inverness and from a small close-knit community, she is well aware of the challenges that face rural populations.

A spokesperson for the Western Isles Conservative and Unionist Association said: “We are delighted to have someone of jenny's calibre and focus standing to represent us.

“We know she can provide the clean break our islands need.”

Coming from a small close-knit community, she is well aware of the challenges facing rural populations, they added.

Western Isles Conservatives announce general election candidate

12 November 2019