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 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 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.
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 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.
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