Scottish Tories to boycott independence debates at Holyrood, new leader says
The Scottish Tories are to boycott any attempts by the SNP to debate independence at Holyrood in a campaign of political sabotage, their new leader has disclosed. Russell Findlay said Tory MSPs will refuse to discuss independence whenever the SNP or Greens bring forward debates on the topic in the Scottish Parliament.
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The Scottish Tory leadership race is over— but the headaches are only beginning
It’s like watching bald men fighting over a comb, declared one Holyrood wag to me when the Scottish Conservative leadership election was engulfed in accusations of smear campaigns and bullying.
Russell Findlay picks Rachael Hamilton as Scottish Tories deputy leader
Findlay, who comfortably won the contest to succeed Douglas Ross as the leader of the Scottish Conservatives, appointed MSP Rachael Hamilton to the post. She takes over from Meghan Gallacher, who had stood against Findlay for the party leadership and resigned as deputy partway through the campaign.
Borders MSP becomes deputy leader of Scottish Conservatives
An MSP representing a constituency in the Scottish borders has become the new deputy leader of the Scottish Conservative Party. Rachael Hamilton was first elected as an MSP for the South Scotland region in 2016, before becoming the representative for the borders constituency of Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire in 2017.
Who is new Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay?
In his former journalism career he wrote books on gangland crime and was the victim of an acid attack in 2015.
Russell Findlay elected as leader of the Scottish Conservatives following bitter contest
Russell Findlay has been elected as the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives after winning a majority of votes in the first round. Mr Findlay secured a clear victory with 62 per cent of the vote,
Russell Findlay promises Scottish Tories will 'change' after winning leadership
New Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay has declared his party will change in order to "win back public trust". Mr Findlay pledged that under his leadership the Scottish Conservatives will seek to represent those who are "scunnered" with the "fringe obsessions of the Scottish Parliament" and feel that politicians do not understand the concerns of ordinary voters.
Why new Scottish Tory leader has his work cut out
Politicians rarely get handed the reins of a party when things are looking rosy, but the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives really has his work cut out. Russell Findlay is taking over from Douglas Ross after a leadership contest that began in early June.
Russell Findlay elected as new Scottish Conservative leader
Russell Findlay has been elected as the new leader of the Scottish Conservative party. The former journalist defeated his Scottish Parliament colleagues Murdo Fraser and Meghan Gallacher. Findlay has been an MSP for the West of Scotland since 2021 and was the party's justice spokesman.
Russell Findlay Chosen as New Scottish Conservative Leader, Succeeding Douglas Ross
Russell Findlay has been elected as the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives defeating Murdo Fraser and Meghan Gallacher in a closely contested race. Findlay secured 2,565 votes, with Fraser and Gallacher coming in second and third place respectively.
New Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay promises to 'change' party
Newly-elected Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has said his party will change in order to "win back public trust". The former journalist comfortably defeated his Scottish Parliament colleagues Murdo Fraser and Meghan Gallacher in a ballot of party members.
Scottish Conservatives to announce new party leader
The winner will take over from Douglas Ross after a leadership contest that began in early June.
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