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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, with Murdo Fraser coming second and Meghan Gallacher third.
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.
Scottish Conservative leadership Recap: Russell Findlay announced as new party leader in Edinburgh
Our Political Editor Alistair Grant is at the announcement event in Edinburgh right now where Russell Findlay MSP has been crowned the leader of the Scottish Conservatives. Russell Findlay MSP has received a round of applause as he takes to the stage after being declared the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives.
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.
Scottish Conservatives to announce new party leader
The winner will take over from Douglas Ross after a leadership contest that began in early June.
New Scottish Tory leader urges feuding party to focus on beating Reform
Russell Findlay warns Conservatives in Scotland to ‘get our house in order’ after fractious leadership campaign marred by bitter infighting
Rachael Hamilton appointed Scottish Tory deputy leader
Rachael Hamilton has been appointed deputy leader of the Scottish Conservatives. The party's new leader Russell Findlay said that the Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire MSP would play "a key role" in changing the party.
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.
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.
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 ...
Scottish Tories leader does not want to spend career ‘only talking about union’
New Scottish Conservatives leader Russell Findlay does not want to spend his career “only talking about the union”, he told ...
Sturgeon and Salmond independence ‘dream is dead’, says new Scottish Tory leader
Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond should wake up and realise their independence “dream is dead”, the new Scottish Tory leader ...
Russell Findlay pledges 'common sense' as Scottish Conservative leader
Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of the Scottish Conservative leader's election. After some introductory remarks ...