Douglas Ross fighting for his leadership life after disastrous local elections

Douglas Ross's job may be in jeopardy (one of them anyway). Photo: PA

DOUGLAS Ross yesterday insisted his leadership is “for the long run” despite mounting pressure following a disastrous performance in the local election by the Scottish Conservatives.

The SNP again finished as the biggest party in the election, while the number of councillors rose for every major party except the Scottish Tories, who dropped 62 seats.