Alex Blackford (5-1) picked up the win after allowing two runs in 3 1-3 innings of relief.

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MSPs then considered a petition by Caroline Moore on behalf of the Campaign to Open Blackford Railway-station Again.

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Defeated leadership contender Alex Neil said he believed it was possible the endorsement he received from Mr Blackford damaged his campaign.

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Mr Blackford, who was suspended from the position after revelations about the party's financial affairs, lost by 632 votes to 143.

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