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Sep 27, 2024 · 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 with 2,565 votes on a turnout of 60%. Mr Fraser placed second with 1,187 votes, while Ms Gallacher claimed third with 403 votes.
Sep 27, 2024 · Mr Findlay, a former crime journalist who was elected to Holyrood at the last election in 2021, easily defeated veteran Tory MSP Murdo Fraser and former Scottish Conservative deputy leader Meghan Gallacher to win the top job.
Sep 27, 2024 · Murdo Fraser MSP has congratulated Russell Findlay on beating him in the leadership contest - Mr Fraser came second after securing 1,187 votes to Mr Findlay’s 2,565.
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Oct 2, 2024 · The four hopefuls closed the conference, divvying up the slot normally reserved for the party leader. In his speech, Mr Cleverly said the party needed to be “more normal” to win back voters.
Jul 22, 2024 · Rishi Sunak's replacement as Conservative leader will be announced on 2 November, the Tory party has confirmed. The party said the former prime minister, who led the Conservatives to their worst-ever defeat on 4 July, will remain acting leader until that date.
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4 days ago · He resigned as a result of the nation's decision to reject independence, later founding the new, pro-independence, Alba Party in 2021. King Charles and Queen Camilla were among the leaders who paid tribute to Salmond following the news, saying: "My wife and I are greatly saddened to hear of the sudden death of Alex Salmond.
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3 days ago · Former prime minister Rishi Sunak said Mr Salmond was a “huge ... Alba Party deputy leader Kenny MacAskill said Mr Salmond “was the outstanding Scottish politician not just of his generation ...
