Geldof firm leads Scot's Tory election charge

The PR firm set up by Sir Bob Geldof has won the contract to spearhead the Conservative's election campaign in Scotland.

Ten Alps Communications will handle their publicity in the run-up to the Scottish Parliament elections in May next year.

It was one of a number of firms to make tenders during the selection process and some of their proposals have already attracted attention

Pictures of mock-up posters produced by the firm for the bidding process appear in the Scotland on Sunday newspaper.

One shows a picture of dog excrement accompanied by the caption: "How is Scottish Labour doing with the building of the Scottish Parliament?"