The Scottish Conservative Party's new recruit has shown the true colours of the party by declaring that we need to be 'more selfish'.
 
Labour says Tessa Hartmann's gaffe proves the Tories haven't changed.

Anne McGuire, Labour MP for Stirling, said:

"This 'me, myself and I' attitude is what people have come to expect from the Tories.

"Selfishness is the last thing this country needs when we are collectively trying to recover from an economic downturn.

"Ms Hartmann's gaffe goes to show that the Tories will stand up for the few and not the many.

"David Cameron wants to give tax breaks to the richest estates now, while cutting public services. This is a risk we can't afford."

Russell Brown, Labour MP for Dumfries and Galloway, added:

"Selfishness may be second nature to the Tories, but it's not a quality that most people admire.

"Tess Hartmann's comment proves that the party still holds the same old values.

"Labour stands for a future fair for all and that means fighting for economic recovery and creating jobs.

"People have a big choice to make in this election between a Tory government and a Labour government."

8 March 2010