BBC · 1d
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.
news.stv · 16h
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.
Sky · 1d
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.
Yahoo · 2d
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.
dailybusinessgroup · 17h
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.
LBC · 1d
Former crime journalist Russell Findlay elected new leader of Scottish Conservatives
Russell Findlay has been named the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives. The MSP saw off competition from Murdo Fraser and Meghan Gallacher - to replace Douglas Ross. Mr Findlay has been the party's justice spokesperson at Holyrood. His investigation into the disappearance and murder of Margaret Fleming was used to help prosecute her killers.
BBC · 1d
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.
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