Derek Mackay signed off on ferry contract but buck stops with me – Sturgeon Douglas Ross presses First Minister for answers in Parliament Insider UK · Mar 24, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon accused of blaming disgraced Derek Mackay for CalMac ferry fiasco at Ferguson Marine The First Minister told MSPs "the buck stops with me" when asked who was at fault for the shambles at the Ferguson Marine shipyard. Daily Record · Mar 24, 2022
‘No credible off-ramp for Putin’, says Ross as he warns of long war The Scottish Conservative leader was speaking on the final day of his party’s conference in Aberdeen. The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2022
Douglas Ross looks to ‘silent majority’ as he eyes victory in 2026 Being the second largest party in Scotland is not enough the Scottish Conservative leader said. The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2022
Boris Johnson says "now is not the time" for second independence referendum The prime minister was speaking to the Scottish Tory conference on Friday 18 in Aberdeen. He criticised Nicola Sturgeon on several points and also praised Douglas Ross. Edinburgh Live · Mar 18, 2022
Labour and SNP would work in coalition, Johnson claims The Prime Minister said Labour would rather work with the SNP to bring down his government than work with them to stop independence. The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022
Scotland can't have independence vote because there's a war on, Boris Johnson declares The Prime Minister was full of praise for Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross who called for the PM to quit his job only a few weeks ago. Mr Johnson said he's 'more convinced than ever' that Putin will fail Daily Mirror · Mar 18, 2022
The 27 Tory MSPs who called for Boris Johnson to quit as PM set to speak at Scottish conference Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross was one of the first MPs to call for Johnson to be booted out of Downing Street in January. Daily Record · Mar 18, 2022
Tories to push for finance transparency at party conference The Bill would force the Scottish Government to publish a quarterly update on the budget. The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022
Removing PM would be ‘extremely dangerous’ during Ukraine war, says Ross The Scottish Tory leader was previously one of the most senior voices calling for the Prime Minister to go. The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022
Douglas Ross refuses to back Boris Johnson to lead Tories into next General Election The Scottish Conservative party leader revealed there was "never a personal rift" between the pair. Daily Record · Mar 17, 2022
UK politics: UK will support Ukraine with weapons and diplomacy in face of ‘barbaric war’, says Truss – as it happened The UK will target those complicit in Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, the foreign secretary says, as sanctions are announced for some Russian MPs The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2022
Safety lessons must be learned by rail bosses after Stonehaven train disaster Record View says staff on the frontline should have their concerns taken seriously – not brushed aside. Daily Record · Mar 11, 2022
Douglas Ross withdraws call for Boris Johnson to quit over ‘partygate’ The Scots Tory leader has been accused of having the ‘backbone of a jellyfish’ after U-turning on calls for the Prime Minister to quit. The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2022 Scottish Tory leader withdraws letter of no confidence in Boris Johnson Long a critic of the PM, Douglas Ross cites Ukraine war and says now is no time for change of leadership
Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2022 Douglas Ross withdraws letter calling for Boris Johnson to resign over Partygate amid Ukraine war Earlier, it was confirmed Mr Johnson will make an appearance at the Scottish Conservative conference
Daily Record · Mar 10, 2022 Douglas Ross u-turns on call for Boris Johnson to quit over partygate The Scottish Conservative leader has been accused of having the "backbone of a jellyfish" after retracting his demand for the PM to quit
Daily Record · Mar 10, 2022 Boris Johnson to attend Scottish Tory conference in bid to bury partygate hatchet with Douglas Ross The Prime Minister hopes to present himself as a unifying 'war leader' when he turns up at the Scottish conference in the hope that Ross' calls for him to resign will be forgotten.
Daily Record · Mar 10, 2022 Nicola Sturgeon rules out increase in North Sea oil production as answer to Vladimir Putin energy crisis A call from the Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross to maximise North Sea oil production as a blow to Vladimir Putin was dismissed by the SNP leader as unrealistic.
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022 Douglas Ross avoids punishment over undeclared earnings The MP for Moray had referred himself to the Standards Commissioner last year.
Wales Online · Feb 15, 2022 Boris Johnson says he can lead Tories into next election Questions continue over lockdown parties in Downing Street
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022 Boris Johnson: ‘Of course’ I can still lead Tories at next general election The Prime Minister also said Douglas Ross could still be Scottish Conservative leader the next time voters make their choices for Westminster.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2022 Boris Johnson warns threat of Russian invasion of Ukraine remains but hopes for ‘diplomatic opening’ – as it happened Prime minister says ‘intelligence is not encouraging’ and reveals Russian field hospitals in Belarus appear to be part of invasion preparations
Daily Record · Feb 15, 2022 Scottish independence would be 'economic disaster' claims Boris Johnson The Prime Minister tried to play down the huge rift between himself and the Scottish Conservatives on a visit to Fife yesterday.
The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2022 Boris Johnson: I’m working very hard with Scottish Tories on levelling up The Prime Minister was visiting Scotland but was not scheduled to meet Scottish Tory leader, Douglas Ross, who has called for him to step down.