Russell Findlay elected new leader of Scottish Conservatives
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 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.
New leader of Scottish Conservatives to be announced
The leader of the Scottish Conservatives will be announced on Friday. Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser and Meghan Gallacher are on the ballot paper, with one of the three set to take over from Douglas Ross in Holyrood.
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.
Russell Findlay replaces Douglas Ross as new leader of the Scottish Conservatives
Russell Findlay has been elected the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives. The MSP saw off competition from Murdo Fraser and Meghan Gallacher in the bruising battle to replace Douglas Ross. Mr Findlay won by 2,565 votes. Mr Murdo placed second with 1,187 votes, while Ms Gallacher claimed third with 403 votes.
Scottish Conservatives to announce new party leader
The new leader of the Scottish Conservatives will be announced in Edinburgh on Friday. There are three candidates: Justice spokesperson Russell Findlay, long-serving MSP Murdo Fraser and former deputy leader Meghan Gallacher. The winner will take over from Douglas Ross after a leadership contest that began in early June.
Hamilton appointed deputy Scottish Tory leader
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has appointed Rachael Hamilton, MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, as his deputy. It is the first appointment by the West Scotland MSP following his election as leader yesterday.
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.
New leader of Scottish Conservatives to be announced – UK politics live
Second largest group in Holyrood will announce leader who will take over from Douglas Ross. If the quality of water in England is of interest to you, then Phoebe Weston has an interesting piece today worth a read here
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,
Scottish Conservatives are going to change - Russell Findlay
The Scottish Conservatives have elected Russell Findlay as their new party leader. 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.
Interview: Meghan Gallacher MSP
Scottish Conservatives' leadership candidate Meghan Gallacher sits down with Podlitical.
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