Russell Findlay voted leader of Scottish Conservatives
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.
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.
Russell Findlay elected new Scottish Conservative leader
Russell Findlay has been elected as the new leader of the Scottish Tories and has pledged to “change” the party. The MSP saw off competition from colleagues Murdo Fraser and Meghan Gallacher, securing 62 per cent of the vote.
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. The press pack in the US have asked Keir Starmer about his conference speech gaffe where he initially referred to “sausages” rather than “hostages”.
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.
Why new Scottish Tory leader has his work cut out
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How the Scottish Tory leader exposed global drug lord Jamie ‘Iceman’ Stevenson
RUSSELL Findlay entered politics after a two-decades long career as crime reporter that saw him expose Scotland’s biggest gangsters – including James ‘Iceman’ Stevenson. Findlay co-authored ...