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The Latest Breaking News from THE Scottish Conservatives

MSP Jeremy Balfour quits Scottish Conservatives over ‘reactionary politics’

He said he no longer believes the Tories have a ‘positive platform’ to offer, and he will now sit as an independent.

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2025

'Oh, no': Kate Forbes has perfect response to Scottish Tories' membership offer

“OH, no.” That is a perfectly normal response to being approached by Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2025

Tories ‘got it wrong’ when they backed 2045 net zero target, Findlay says

The Scottish Conservatives had previoulsy supported the target of Scotland reaching net zero by 2045, but will now seek to ‘scrap’ it.

Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2025

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Seven Scottish Tory councillors quit party as group 'collapses'

Seven Scottish Tory councillors have quit the party in a row over the administration's direction

The National (Scotland) · Jun 2, 2025

John Swinney defends Presiding Officer after Douglas Ross expulsion

John Swinney has backed Holyrood’s Presiding Officer after the Scottish Conservatives accused her of bias ...

The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2025

SNP’s ‘flimsy’ programme for government offers ‘more of the same’, says Findlay

John Swinney’s plans were also criticised by Scottish Labour leader who asked the First Minister: ‘Is that it?’

Evening Standard · May 6, 2025

Greene writes to Tory voters urging them to back Lib Dems following defection

But the Scottish Tories suggested the move could in fact boost support for them.

Evening Standard · May 1, 2025

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Read Jamie Greene's scathing attack on the Scottish Tories in full

TORY MSP Jamie Greene has quit the Tories – launching a blistering attack on Scottish leader Russell Findlay.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 3, 2025

Tory attacks on Nicola Sturgeon ‘classic example of abuse women face', FM says

THE Scottish Conservatives provided a “classic example” of the abuse women face in politics with their attacks on Nicola Sturgeon ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 17, 2025

John Swinney pans Tories' 'graceless' Nicola Sturgeon attacks in fiery FMQs

JOHN Swinney has panned the Scottish Conservatives over their “graceless” response to Nicola Sturgeon’s decision to leave the Holyrood…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 13, 2025

Thomas Kerr says he’s been branded 'fascist' and lost friends after joining Reform UK

THE Glasgow councillor who has been the highest-profile defector from the Scottish Conservatives to Reform UK says he has been branded a…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 24, 2025

Scottish Tory councillor Thomas Kerr defects to join Reform UK

Glasgow councillor Thomas Kerr has defected from the Scottish Conservatives to Reform UK ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 16, 2025

Anas Sarwar mocked as he 'accidentally' votes with Scottish Tories at Holyrood

ANAS Sarwar has been mocked after appearing to vote with the Scottish Conservatives in a vote at Holyrood on Wednesday...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2024

SNP lose fourth council seat to Scottish Tories after defeat in Moray by-election

THE SNP have lost a fourth seat to the Scottish Conservatives following a defeat in a by-election in Moray...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2024

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The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2024

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

THE Scottish Conservative group at Holyrood is led by Russell Findlay, the party’s former head of communications ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2024

'Shameful': Tories pit pensioners against asylum seekers in bus travel debate

THE Scottish Conservatives have been accused of “pitting pensioners and people seeking asylum against each other” during a debate in

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2024

Russell Findlay makes a sleepy FMQs debut as Scottish Tory leader

RUSSELL Findlay stepped up to the plate for his first go at First Minister’s Questions as leader of the Scottish Conservatives.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2024

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

THE new leader of the Scottish Conservatives has accused the SNP of lacking “respect” for the royals as he claimed one in three of their MSPs…

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 27, 2024

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

THE Scottish Conservatives appear to have fewer members than the Alba Party, it has been revealed following the appointment of Russell Findlay as…

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2024

Russell Findlay elected as leader of the Scottish Conservatives following bitter contest

Russell Findlay called for the Scottish Conservatives to ‘unite’ after the election

The National (Scotland) · Sep 27, 2024

Russell Findlay announced as new leader of the Scottish Conservatives

RUSSELL Findlay has been announced as the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 27, 2024

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

RUSSELL Findlay has been elected as the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2024

Russell Findlay wins Scottish Conservative leadership election – as it happened

Russell Findlay, a former crime reporter, has been appointed as the next leader of the Scottish Conservatives after the most fractious period in the party’s history

The National (Scotland) · Sep 9, 2024

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

THERE is “genuine concern” that the Scottish Conservatives will not unite behind the next leader amid a contentious contest, a former head of…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2024

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

SCOTTISH Tory leadership candidates Murdo Fraser and Russell Findlay clashed during a debate on STV on Monday night.

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