Russell Findlay

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay giving a speech in Edinburgh on Monday

Scottish Conservatives

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Scots would be 'perfectly happy' to see end of free prescriptions, Tory leader says

David Duguid could stand for a seat in Holyrood in 2026

David Duguid could stand for a seat in Holyrood in 2026

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'The door remains open': Ousted Tory MP considers Holyrood 2026 comeback

Scottish Conservative group leader Russell Findlay in the Holyrood chamber

Scottish Conservative group leader Russell Findlay in the Holyrood chamber

Scottish Conservatives

Russell Findlay: News and updates on the Scottish Conservative MSP and leader

Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party Russell Findlay in the Scottish Parliament

Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party Russell Findlay in the Scottish Parliament

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Conservative Party

Wee Ginger Dug: Embrace of hard right spells trouble for Russell Findlay

John Swinney hit back at Anas Sarwar as he accused the SNP of not having a plan to deal with a struggling NHS

John Swinney hit back at Anas Sarwar as he accused the SNP of not having a plan to deal with a struggling NHS

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'All roads lead to Westminster': John Swinney tears into Anas Sarwar on NHS funding

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay has made it clear he is uncomfortable with who has ended up on the UK leadership ballot

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay has made it clear he is uncomfortable with who has ended up on the UK leadership ballot

Conservative Party

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What the UK Tory leadership contest means for Scottish Conservatives

Only one person was able to name every party leader

Only one person was able to name every party leader

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Can the people of Glasgow name Scotland’s party leaders? We asked them

Douglas Ross (left) has been left off the new frontbench of Russell Findlay and Rachael Hamilton (right)

Douglas Ross (left) has been left off the new frontbench of Russell Findlay and Rachael Hamilton (right)

Scottish Conservatives

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Scottish Tories announce new frontbench team – with no role for Douglas Ross

Boris Johnson currently has a new book to promote and was due to be interviewed this evening for 30 minutes on BBC One

Boris Johnson currently has a new book to promote and was due to be interviewed this evening for 30 minutes on BBC One

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Wee Ginger Dug: Laura Kuenssberg's Boris Johnson 'gaffe' is to be expected

The new Scottish Tory leader wants to prevent discussion of independence

The new Scottish Tory leader wants to prevent discussion of independence

Russell Findlay

Russell Findlay seeks to block debate about how Scotland can prosper

Russell Findlay alongside Scottish Tory Deputy Leader Rachael Hamilton during his first appearance as the new Scottish Conservative leader at First Minster's Questions

Russell Findlay alongside Scottish Tory Deputy Leader Rachael Hamilton during his first appearance as the new Scottish Conservative leader at First Minster's Questions

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Russell Findlay makes a sleepy FMQs debut as Scottish Tory leader

John Swinney and Russell Findlay clashed at First Minister's Questions

John Swinney and Russell Findlay clashed at First Minister's Questions

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Tory MSPs fume as John Swinney brings up new leader's Liz Truss support

The new Scottish Tory leader said he would stop the pockets of poor working people from being picked

The new Scottish Tory leader said he would stop the pockets of poor working people from being picked

Russell Findlay

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Russell Findlay characterising taxation as a form of theft is revealing

Russell Findlay after being announced as the new Scottish Conservatives leader

Russell Findlay after being announced as the new Scottish Conservatives leader

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Conservative Party

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Wee Ginger Dug: Russell Findlay given job that not even his own party cares about

Russell Findlay has said the Scottish Tories will try to block debates on independence

Russell Findlay has said the Scottish Tories will try to block debates on independence

Russell Findlay

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Scottish Tories will try to block debates on independence, says Russell Findlay

King Charles III meeting First Minister John Swinney in the Scottish Parliament

King Charles III meeting First Minister John Swinney in the Scottish Parliament

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SNP lack 'respect' for the monarchy, claims Russell Findlay

Barely anyone showed up to a talk at the Tory conference on the 'future of the Union'

Barely anyone showed up to a talk at the Tory conference on the 'future of the Union'

Russell Findlay

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Almost empty room for talk on 'future of Union' at Tory conference

Russell Findlay made the comments at Tory conference

Russell Findlay made the comments at Tory conference

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Russell Findlay condemned for 'independence dream is dead' comment at Tory conference

The new Scottish Tory leader was speaking on the BBC's Sunday Show

The new Scottish Tory leader was speaking on the BBC's Sunday Show

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Russell Findlay blasted after getting living wage wrong in BBC interview

Russell Findlay won the race to become leader of the Scottish Tories on Friday

Russell Findlay won the race to become leader of the Scottish Tories on Friday

Rachael Hamilton

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Russell Findlay picks new deputy Scottish Tory leader

Russell Findlay after he is announced as new Scottish Conservatives leader,

Russell Findlay after he is announced as new Scottish Conservatives leader,

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Even the Tories aren't impressed by Russell Findlay

Russell Findlay was elected as the new Scottish Tory leader on Friday morning

Russell Findlay was elected as the new Scottish Tory leader on Friday morning

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Scottish Tories have fewer members than Alex Salmond’s Alba Party

Russell Findlay is facing an uphill battle as the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives

Russell Findlay is facing an uphill battle as the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives

Russell Findlay

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Is Russell Findlay already doomed as Scottish Tory leader?

Russell Findlay won the Tory leadership contest but many have been quick to highlight the low turnout

Russell Findlay won the Tory leadership contest but many have been quick to highlight the low turnout

Russell Findlay

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'Totally divided': Scotland reacts as Russell Findlay becomes Tory leader

Russell Findlay is the new Scottish Tory leader

Russell Findlay is the new Scottish Tory leader

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Who is Russell Findlay? The new leader of the Scottish Conservatives

Russell Findlay after being announced as the new Scottish Conservatives leader

Russell Findlay after being announced as the new Scottish Conservatives leader

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Russell Findlay announced as new leader of the Scottish Conservatives

Jackson Carlaw said there was concern within the Scottish Tories about whether the party will unite following a scandal-hit leadership contest

Jackson Carlaw said there was concern within the Scottish Tories about whether the party will unite following a scandal-hit leadership contest

Meghan Gallacher

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'Genuine concern' Scottish Tories won't unite behind new leader, says MSP

Clockwise from top right: Scottish Tory MSP Roz McCall, Brian Whittle, and Murdo Fraser, and former party leader Ruth Davidson

Clockwise from top right: Scottish Tory MSP Roz McCall, Brian Whittle, and Murdo Fraser, and former party leader Ruth Davidson

Scottish Conservatives

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Scottish Tory MSPs slam Ruth Davidson for 'misinformation' amid party civil war

Ruth Davidson (left) has backed Russell Findlay to become the next leader of the Scottish Tories

Ruth Davidson (left) has backed Russell Findlay to become the next leader of the Scottish Tories

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Scottish Tory in-fighting as Ruth Davidson backs Russell Findlay for leader

Murdo Fraser (left) clashed with Russell Findlay during a debate on STV

Murdo Fraser (left) clashed with Russell Findlay during a debate on STV

Meghan Gallacher

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Russell Findlay labels Murdo Fraser 'fanciful' as Tories clash in leadership debate

Russell Findlay is one of three candidates in the Scottish Tory leadership contest

Russell Findlay is one of three candidates in the Scottish Tory leadership contest

Russell Findlay

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Scottish Tories' deputy chair 'steps back' to support Russell Findlay

Russell Findlay pictured at the official launch of his Scottish Tory leadership bid

Russell Findlay pictured at the official launch of his Scottish Tory leadership bid

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Scottish Tory 'cabal' in plot to block Russell Findlay winning leadership race

Left to right: Russell Findlay, Meghan Gallacher and Murdo Fraser

Left to right: Russell Findlay, Meghan Gallacher and Murdo Fraser

Meghan Gallacher

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Murdo Fraser takes aim at Douglas Ross at first Scottish Tory leadership hustings

Scottish Tory MSP and leadership hopeful Russell Findlay

Scottish Tory MSP and leadership hopeful Russell Findlay

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'Abolish Holyrood' Unionist group backs Russell Findlay in Scottish Tory race

Tory MSP and leadership contender Russell Findlay (left) was said to be Douglas Ross's first pick to take over from him

Tory MSP and leadership contender Russell Findlay (left) was said to be Douglas Ross's first pick to take over from him

Scottish Conservatives

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'Legitimate questions' about Douglas Ross's conduct, Scottish Tory frontrunner says

Russell Findlay and Brian Whittle have declared their intention to stand in the contest

Russell Findlay and Brian Whittle have declared their intention to stand in the contest

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Key date in Scottish Tory leadership contest revealed

Russell Findlay (left) is so far the only name to enter the contest to replace Douglas Ross (right)

Russell Findlay (left) is so far the only name to enter the contest to replace Douglas Ross (right)

Conservative Party

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John Curtice delivers verdict on if Scottish Tories should split from UK party

Russell Findlay said he has been warned about a death threat against him

Russell Findlay said he has been warned about a death threat against him

Police Scotland

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Scottish Tory leadership contender warned of threat to his life

Stephen Kerr pictured in the Scottish Parliament

Stephen Kerr pictured in the Scottish Parliament

Russell Findlay

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Scottish Tories suffer from 'cult of supreme leader', says Stephen Kerr

Russell Findlay has confirmed he will run to replace Douglas Ross as Scottish Tory leader

Russell Findlay has confirmed he will run to replace Douglas Ross as Scottish Tory leader

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Russell Findlay confirms bid to run to be next Scottish Tory leader

Scottish Tory leadership contenders (from left) Meghan Gallacher, Russell Findlay, and Jamie Greene

Scottish Tory leadership contenders (from left) Meghan Gallacher, Russell Findlay, and Jamie Greene

Scottish Conservatives

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Scottish Tory 'cabal leaking negative stories about leadership hopefuls', MSPs allege

The race to replace Douglas Ross as Scottish Tory leader has turned bitter, reports say

The race to replace Douglas Ross as Scottish Tory leader has turned bitter, reports say

Scottish Conservatives

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Scottish Tory MSPs fear 'establishment cabal' trying to stitch up leadership race

Douglas Ross lost his seat at the General Election

Douglas Ross lost his seat at the General Election

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MSP fears Scottish Tories' 'political extinction' after dismal election

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross has led a group which has become increasingly focused on a single point: Not being the SNP

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross has led a group which has become increasingly focused on a single point: Not being the SNP

Scottish Conservatives

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After Douglas Ross, could the Scottish Tories find a new direction?

Meghan Gallacher (left), Russell Findlay (middle) and Jamie Greene could all be in contention to take over as leader of the Scottish Conservatives

Meghan Gallacher (left), Russell Findlay (middle) and Jamie Greene could all be in contention to take over as leader of the Scottish Conservatives

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Who is in the running to replace Douglas Ross as leader of the Scottish Tories?

Christine Grahame had some choice words for Tory MSP Russell Findlay

Christine Grahame had some choice words for Tory MSP Russell Findlay

Christine Grahame

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‘Self-indulgent’: SNP MSP takes aim at Tory colleague during hate crime debate

Teresa Medhurst clashed with Russell Findlay over prison policy for transgender inmates

Teresa Medhurst clashed with Russell Findlay over prison policy for transgender inmates

Russell Findlay

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Scotland's prison chief clashes with Tory MSP over transgender inmate policy

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross during First Minster's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross during First Minster's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Wee Ginger Dug: Tory hysteria on prison sentencing exposes their hypocrisy

From left: Scottish Tory MSPs Murdo Fraser, Douglas Ross, and Russell Findlay

From left: Scottish Tory MSPs Murdo Fraser, Douglas Ross, and Russell Findlay

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Scots Tories 'inflaming drugs debate with false information', top campaigner says

Michelle Thomson and Russell Findlay submitted a joint amendment ahead of the final stage of the GRR Bill

Michelle Thomson and Russell Findlay submitted a joint amendment ahead of the final stage of the GRR Bill

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SNP gender reform rebel teams up with Tory MSPs ahead of bill's final stage

Committee chair Joe Fitzpatrick, left, shut down the meeting over a row about women reportedly being ejected for wearing Suffragette scarves

Committee chair Joe Fitzpatrick, left, shut down the meeting over a row about women reportedly being ejected for wearing Suffragette scarves

Russell Findlay

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Committee shut down over Suffragette scarf row in trans rights meeting

Russell Findlay accused Shirley-Anne Somerville's party of using 'ridiculous propaganda' of the Loch Ness Monster in schools

Russell Findlay accused Shirley-Anne Somerville's party of using 'ridiculous propaganda' of the Loch Ness Monster in schools

Loch Ness Monster

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Tories claim SNP 'using Nessie to brainwash kids with nationalist propaganda'

Sarah Smith said she has experienced 'bile' while working in Scottish politics. Meanwhile, Nicola Sturgeon was criticised for the comments of a male MSP

Sarah Smith said she has experienced 'bile' while working in Scottish politics. Meanwhile, Nicola Sturgeon was criticised for the comments of a male MSP

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Tory attacks Nicola Sturgeon over SNP MSP's Sarah Smith tweets

Nicola Sturgeon has been praised by the former president of Iceland for her work at COP26

Nicola Sturgeon has been praised by the former president of Iceland for her work at COP26

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Bizarre twist as Tory MSP’s attack on FM wins her international praise