The 20-year-old will face off against Michael Shanks (Scottish Labour), Katy Loudon (SNP), Thomas Kerr (Scottish Conservatives) and Gloria Adebo (Scottish Liberal Democrats) for the Westminster seat.
Ms Ferrier has already announced that she will not stand in the contest.Mr Shanks previously said he would fight"for a whole suite of measures to lift people out of poverty like Labour did when they were last in government".South Lanarkshire councillor Katy Loudon will stand for the SNP. Pic: Emily Macinnes/SNP
Ms Loudon said:"A vote for the SNP is a vote to reject cruel Westminster policies, tackle the cost of living crisis, and deliver a strong team of MPs who only answer to their constituents and Scotland - not Westminster."Meghan Gallacher MSP, deputy leader of the Scottish Tories, said the party would seek to tackle the cost of living crisis, fix the NHS and strengthen the economy.Gloria Adebo will stand for the Scottish Lib Dems.
Ms Adebo, from Rutherglen, said:"In this by-election, I will be focused on the issues that matter to local people. "That means bringing down bills for households struggling with the cost of living and ensuring that people can access healthcare close to home and within a reasonable time."
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