Two Scottish Tory leadership contenders quit race and back Murdo Fraser TWO contenders for leadership of the Scottish Conservatives have dropped out of the race. The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2024
Scottish Tory deputy leader quits over ‘deeply troubling’ Douglas Ross claims Meghan Gallacher says allegations about Ross’s actions in leadership contest pose risk to party’s reputation The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2024
Meghan Gallacher resigns as deputy leader of Scottish Tories THE Tory MSP Meghan Gallacher has resigned as deputy party leader over allegations concerning Douglas Ross's conduct. The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2024
'Total hypocrisy': Scottish Tories' SNP attacks back to haunt them amid media row THE Scottish Tories have been accused of “total hypocrisy” after reports said they will block media from leadership hustings – despite… The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2024
'Outrageous': Scottish Tories to 'ban media' from leadership hustings THE Scottish Tories will reportedly ban media from its leadership hustings amid the contest to replace Douglas Ross. The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2024
Scottish Tory MP warns against 'blue-on-blue' attacks while criticising Murdo Fraser A SENIOR Scottish Tory has urged party members not to engage in “blue-on-blue attacks” after criticising a leadership candidate’s proposal to… The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2024
Meghan Gallacher becomes third Scottish Tory to enter leadership race MEGHAN Gallacher has announced she will be running to succeed Douglas Ross as leader of the Scottish Tories. The National (Scotland) · Aug 2, 2024
'Aghast' Scottish Tory MSP slams 'smear stories' amid bitter leadership contest A SCOTTISH Tory leadership frontrunner is “aghast” at a “smear stories” aimed at his rivals – and has issued a strong condemnation of the… The National (Scotland) · Jul 23, 2024
'Important' for Scottish Tories to consider split from UK party, senior MSP says THE Scottish Tories must have an “important” conversation about splitting from their UK bosses, a senior MSP has said ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2024
Tory MSP puts himself forward as running mate for Russell Findlay as race heats up A TORY MSP has backed Russell Findlay as the next leader of the Scottish Conservatives – and put himself forward as a potential running mate. The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2024
Scottish Tory 'cabal leaking negative stories about leadership hopefuls', MSPs allege THE Scottish Tory leadership contest has descended into bitter infighting after negative stories about potential challengers were fed to a… The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2024
Tories concede defeat in bid to bring 'loopholes' into buffer zone legislation TORY MSPs have been forced to concede defeat in their efforts to bring several “loopholes” into buffer zone legislation. The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024
'So rude': Stephen Flynn interrupted almost 40 times on Question Time THE BBC has been accused of having a "general antipathy" towards the SNP after the party's Westminster leader Stephen Flynn was found to… The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2024
'Hold on a minute': Stephen Flynn continuously interrupted on BBC Question Time STEPHEN Flynn was interrupted multiple times by almost all the panel as he tried to speak on the economy on last night's BBC Question Time ... The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Dec 14, 2023 Who is on tonight's Question Time as show heads to Scotland QUESTION Time is set to be broadcast from Scotland, with the debate show heading to Kelso in the Scottish Borders.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2023 Scottish Parliament unanimously passes children's rights bill after legal challenge The first-ever Bill in the Scottish Parliament to go through a reconsideration stage after being initially knocked down by the courts has passed…
The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2023 Stephen Flynn hits back at Tory MSP after Remembrance Day criticism STEPHEN Flynn has hit back at a Tory MSP after she criticised him for not singing the national anthem at the Remembrance Sunday service in London.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 17, 2023 Health Secretary faces growing pressure to resign over £11k iPad bill row HEALTH Secretary Michael Matheson is coming under intense pressure to resign from opposition parties after he admitted that an £11,000 iPad bill…
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023 Matheson’s position ‘untenable’ after iPad data revelation, says Gallacher Meghan Gallacher said the SNP minister had ‘admitted lying to the public and press’.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2023 Scottish Tory deputy leader says Nigel Farage could rejoin party THE deputy leader of the Scottish Conservatives is open to Nigel Farage rejoining her party – as she stressed that the Tories are a “broad…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 26, 2023 Labour trans row deepens as Starmer says he ‘does not agree’ with Scottish party THE rift in Labour over transgender rights has widened further with Sir Keir Starmer stating he “does not agree” with the Scottish party…
The National (Scotland) · Jun 29, 2023 Humza Yousaf claps back as Tories question cuts at council they help run THE Scottish Tories’ depute leader was told to “have a word with her own colleagues” after she raised the mass sacking of 130 teachers at a…
The Independent UK · May 29, 2023 Over 8,000 nursery staff absent due to mental health issues, figures show The figure represents a 53% increase in the number of staff taking time off as a result of mental health issues.
Daily Record · May 21, 2023 Police launch probe into litany of sex abuse allegations against ex-SNP council chief Jordan Linden Five men detail claims of sex attacks, child grooming and sexual harrassment against Jordan Linden.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 29, 2023 SNP independence plan hinges on 'sleekit deal' with Labour, Scots Tory MSP says HUMZA Yousaf's plan for independence hinges on a "sleekit backroom deal" with Labour, the deputy leader of the Scottish Tories has claimed…