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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.
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.
Borders MSP becomes deputy leader of Scottish Conservatives
An MSP representing a constituency in the Scottish borders has become the new deputy leader of the Scottish Conservative Party. Rachael Hamilton was first elected as an MSP for the South Scotland region in 2016, before becoming the representative for the borders constituency of Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire in 2017.
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 announced as new leader of the Scottish Conservatives
RUSSELL Findlay has been announced as the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives. The new leader won 2565 votes, the party’s returning officer Leonard Wallace announced on Friday, with Murdo Fraser coming second with 1187 votes and Meghan Gallacher in third with 403 votes.
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.
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 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.
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 activists and delegates in Birmingham.
Rachael Hamilton appointed Scottish Tory deputy leader
Russell Findlay made the announcement a day after being confirmed as Douglas Ross's successor.
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Russell Findlay elected new leader of Scottish Conservatives
Russell Findlay has been elected by party members as the new leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. The West Scotland MSP secured 2,565 votes in the party’s leadership election, to ...
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