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Two further Tory MSPS back Tom Tugendhat as next UK party leader

Another two Scottish politicians have have backed Tom Tugendhat as the next leader of the UK Conservative Party. MSPs Brian Whittle and Alexander Stewart have announced they are backing the shadow security minister, bringing his total MSP support to ...

23 Aug 2024 at 07:35

Whittle pulls out of Scottish Tory leadership contest, endorses Murdo Fraser

Brian Whittle has pulled out of the Scottish Conservative leadership contest. Mr Whittle, who has been MSP for South Scotland since 2016, announced on X that he had pulled out of the contest to replace Douglas Ross, the current Scottish Tory leader....

20 Aug 2024 at 19:22

Scotland

Former Olympian and MSP calls for universal free breakfast clubs

Former Olympian and MSP Brian Whittle has called for the introduction of free universal breakfast clubs. The Conservative – who competed in the 1988 Olympics – has urged the Scottish Government to fund the scheme in the hope it would lead to ...

13 Aug 2025 at 18:13

Ross disrespected Tories with election U-turn, says leadership hopeful Whittle

A Scottish Tory leadership candidate has claimed Douglas Ross disrespected his Holyrood party by running for a Westminster seat at the General Election. Brian Whittle, who is one of six MSPs vying to replace Mr Ross as party leader, said he ...

09 Aug 2024 at 16:07

Findlay says Tories must not ‘turn inwards’ as he makes party unity pitch

Russell Findlay has said the Scottish Conservatives will not “turn inwards” if he wins the party’s leadership, as he launched his campaign for the top job with a pitch for unity. The Tory justice spokesman said there will be “no split, no ...

19 Aug 2024 at 14:39

Murdo Fraser announces candidacy for Scottish Tory leadership

Senior Scottish Tory MSP Murdo Fraser has announced his bid for the leadership of the party, claiming members have been “let down” by bosses north and south of the border. Mr Fraser becomes the sixth person to announce plans to run ahead ...

07 Aug 2024 at 09:46

New Scottish Conservative leader to be unveiled next month, party confirms

The Scottish Conservatives will have a new leader in place by the end of next month, the party has announced. While the new Conservative UK leader and successor to Rishi Sunak will not be known until November 2, the Scottish party has ...

01 Aug 2024 at 14:07

Liam Kerr eyes Holyrood power with Scottish Tory leadership bid

Liam Kerr has become the fourth MSP to enter the Scottish Tory leadership race as he eyes taking his party out of opposition at Holyrood. The North East MSP said his leadership could offer a “realistic path to power” with a unified, ...

05 Aug 2024 at 09:43

Scotland

MSP says it is ‘immoral’ for DRS firm to keep the cash from unredeemed deposits

The company set up to run Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS) will keep any funds raised when shoppers fail to return empty cans and drinks bottles. Circular economy minister Lorna Slater was challenged over claims that shoppers ...

14 Mar 2023 at 16:38

Deputy leader Meghan Gallacher confirms Scots Tory leadership bid

Scottish Conservative deputy leader Meghan Gallacher has become the latest MSP to confirm she is running for the top job in the party. The Central Scotland regional MSP announced her candidacy on Friday, saying she offers a “new ...

02 Aug 2024 at 09:52

Scotland

Rise in number of Scots being seen in A&E within four hours, figures show

The Scottish Government has been accused of failing to deal with the “crisis” in hospitals after figures showed about a third of Scots are continuing to wait more than four hours in A&E. Data from Public Health Scotland found ...

15 Apr 2025 at 12:46

Ross: I would’ve been ousted as Scottish Tory leader regardless of MP bid

Douglas Ross has said he would have been ousted as Scottish Tory leader even if he did not stand for a Westminster seat. The current Scottish Tory leader – who will be replaced next month – told a fringe audience he would ...

20 Aug 2024 at 14:08

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