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Scottish Conservative MSP's were reported to have wanted to oust him due to the low polling and multiple u-turns, but it was subsequently revealed there isn't a mechanism in place for the Scottish Conservatives to oust their leader. [30] Some Scottish Conservatives supported Boris Johnson, [31] but Douglas Ross called on him to resign. [32]
The Scottish Conservatives are the Scottish wing of the UK-wide Conservative Party. They were founded in 1965 out of the merger of the Scottish Unionist Party , which had been a dominant political force in Scotland for much of the early 20th century, winning the majority of votes and seats in the 1931 general election and 1955 general election .
The 2024 Scottish Conservatives leadership election took place on 27 September 2024 after Douglas Ross announced his resignation on 10 June. Russell Findlay won the election and became Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party.
West Scotland: Region 2021: Serving Murdo Fraser [22] Mid Scotland and Fife: Region 2001 Serving Meghan Gallacher [23] Central Scotland: Region 2021: Serving Phil Gallie [24] South of Scotland: Region 1999: 2007: Retired Maurice Golden [25] West Scotland: Region 2016: 2021: Elected for another region North East Scotland: Region 2021: Serving ...
This category contains politicians who are, or were, members of the Scottish Conservatives. Subcategories. This category has the following 7 subcategories, out of 7 ...
The leader of the Scottish Conservative Party (officially the leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) is the highest position within the Scottish Conservative Party. The current holder of the position is Russell Findlay, who was elected to the position on 27 September 2024, replacing Douglas Ross.
Russell Findlay is a Scottish politician and journalist who has served as Leader of the Opposition in the Scottish Parliament as well as Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party since September 2024. [2] He has been the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the West Scotland region since 2021. [3]
Scottish Conservatives and Unionist Party: The Unionist Party was allied with the UK Conservative Party until 1965, when the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party was formed. The Conservatives then entered a long-term decline in Scotland, culminating in their failure to win any Scottish seats in the 1997 UK election . [ 60 ]