Despite the seat being a gain for the SNP, the new MP, Neale Hanvey sat as an Independent until May 2020 due to an investigation into anti-semitic posts online.

[6] Initially Jackie Baillie and fellow MSP Pauline McNeill were planning to run on a platform of job-sharing the role.

[9] The same day, McNeill announced that she would also withdraw from the contest, leaving a two way campaign between Baillie and Matt Kerr.

[10] Kerr has been described as left-wing, having strong ties with the trade union movement, and being a supporter of Jeremy Corbyn.

[11] Kerr supports the devolution of trade union and employment law, inclusive Constituency Labour Parties (CLP's) that are rooted in communities, open selections, and the creation of an accredited political academy to help develop new political talent.