Labour candidate says Rangers pal Barry Ferguson has 'harder job' than him as he launches by-election campaign

Labour candidate says Rangers pal Barry Ferguson has 'harder job' than him as he launches by-election campaign

David Russell launched his campaign for the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election in the village of Quarter.

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