Russell Findlay has been elected as the new leader of the Scottish Conservative party. The former journalist defeated his Scottish Parliament colleagues Murdo Fraser and Meghan Gallacher. Findlay has been an MSP for the West of Scotland since 2021 and was the party's justice spokesman.

Former investigative journalist Russell Findlay has been confirmed as the new Scottish Tory leader. Findlay beat rivals Murdo Fraser and Meghan Gallacher in the ballot of party members to take over from Douglas Ross in Holyrood. The field narrowed from six to three after Brian Whittle, Jamie Greene and Liam Kerr dropped their bid for the top job.

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FORMER Scottish Sun reporter Russell Findlay has been announced as the new leader of the Scottish Tories, beating rival Murdo Fraser to the job. It means Mr Findlay will replace outgoing Douglas

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. The announcement comes ahead of the UK Conservative Party revealing Rishi Sunak's successor on 2 November.

Second largest group in Holyrood will announce leader who will take over from Douglas Ross. The press pack in the US have asked Keir Starmer about his conference speech gaffe where he initially referred to “sausages” rather than “hostages”.