Russell Findlay elected new leader of Scottish Conservatives
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.
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.
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.
Russell Findlay wins Scottish Conservative leadership election – UK politics live
Second largest group in Holyrood will announce leader who will take over from Douglas Ross. Russell Findlay MSP wins Scottish Conservative leadership election 10:05Severin Carrell Severin Carrell is the Guardian’s Scotland editor Russell Findlay,
Russell Findlay voted leader of the Scottish Conservatives
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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.
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.
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.
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