Scot Lib Dems select Tanvir Ahmad for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry by-election

Scottish Liberal Democrats have today announced that Tanvir Ahmad has been selected as candidate for the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry by-election.

Tanvir brings over 20 years of experience leading major projects in the technology and telecoms sectors. He has a proven record of building partnerships with global organisations, bringing new innovations to market, and creating opportunities for growth both at home and abroad. Alongside his professional career, he is a Royal Navy Reservist, a grassroots community campaigner who has managed a youth centre for minority communities, and holds both Honours and Masters degrees in International Relations.

At the 2026 election, he almost doubled the Scottish Liberal Democrat vote share in the constituency of Dundee City East, campaigning on issues including tackling vandalism and anti-social behaviour, improving housing and supporting households affected by the RAAC scandal.

Tanvir Ahmad said:

“I am delighted to have been selected to contest the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry by-election.

"Too many families in our area are living in poverty, and child hunger is a daily reality. Young people have seen services cut and opportunities dry up, while households are struggling with rising bills and insecure jobs. That has to change.

“People have been let down by the SNP, the Conservatives and the Labour party.

“Last week, Labour voted against Liberal Democrat proposals for a customs union with the European Union and relaxed sanctions on Russia. That's not good enough.

"Scottish Liberal Democrats believe in fairness for everyone, no matter who you are or where you come from.

"I want to fight child poverty and give families the support they deserve. I want to create opportunities for young people through apprenticeships, skills, and safe spaces. And I want to back local businesses to grow, creating secure, well-paid jobs.

“People across the constituency feel like things aren’t working. People deserve a change with fairness at its heart and that is what I will be campaigning to deliver.”

Alex Cole-Hamilton said:

“Tanvir Ahmad is someone who is driven to speak up for communities on the issues that matter most.

“Whether it is Labour in Westminster or the SNP in Holyrood, people have been let down by the parties in power.

“Everyone in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry has a chance to demand change by putting a cross next to Tanvir Ahmad and the Scottish Liberal Democrats.”