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Jan 13, 2022 · A senior UK government minister has dismissed the Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross as a "lightweight" within the party, after he called for the prime minister's resignation. Mr Ross...
Jan 13, 2022 · A senior UK government minister has dismissed the Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross as a "lightweight" within the party, after he called for the prime minister's resignation. Mr Ross...
Sep 26, 2024 · Douglas Ross makes his final appearance as Scottish Tory leader at Holyrood today after a dramatic four years at the helm. The former Moray MP will then officially stand down on Friday when his...
Opposition politicians were quick to accuse Mr Ross of betraying a colleague for his own political advancement. However, party insiders say he was left with little choice.
- Alistair Grant
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Jun 10, 2024 · When I interviewed Douglas Ross in his Moray heartlands two weeks ago, it seemed that he had never been more secure as leader of his party. His four years in charge had been challenging.
Jun 10, 2024 · Much like the downfall of Humza Yousaf, sparked by a miscalculation to tear up the Bute House Agreement, Mr Ross’s poor decision has meant there was no option but to end his leadership.
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Jun 10, 2024 · In truth, Douglas Ross has always seemed more comfortable in the UK parliament where for a time he served as a Scotland office minister under Boris Johnson. He quit the Johnson government over...
