Tory leader Findlay pledges to cut taxes ahead of ‘cost-of-living election’ Russell Findlay vowed to increase some tax rate thresholds which he said were a ‘stealth tax’. Evening Standard · Jan 5
Never a more important time to be a unionist or conservative, says Findlay The Scottish Conservative leader attacked Reform UK’s unionist credentials. Evening Standard · Jan 3
Scots Tory leader Findlay ‘not holding breath’ on budget deal Scotland’s Finance Secretary will lay out the Government’s budget plans in January. The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025
Swinney ‘content’ Justice Secretary did not breach ministerial code Angela Constance has been accused of misrepresenting comments made by grooming gangs expert Professor Alexis Jay in Holyrood. Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025
Constance survives no confidence vote, but faces calls for investigation Labour is demanding independent investigators look at whether Scottish Justice Secretary Angela Constance breached the ministerial code. The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025
Scottish Justice Secretary survives vote of no confidence at Holyrood The Tories had brought a motion of no confidence in Angela Constance amid claims she misrepresented a grooming gangs expert and misled Holyrood. Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2025
Use cash freed up by end of two-child cap to cut income tax, Swinney urged But the Scottish First Minster said he will instead use the £155 million to further act to reduce child poverty in Scotland. Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025
Almost 30 years of hurt but we never stopped dreaming, Findlay tells MSPs Scotland will head to North America next summer for their first World Cup since 1998. Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025
UK Government asylum plans are ‘chaotic soundbites’ says Scottish Tory Findlay The Home Secretary is expected to lay out changes to the asylum system on Monday. Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025
Swinney ‘open’ to grooming gangs inquiry as he praises courage of survivors The First Minister is been pressed by one young victim to launch a probe. Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025
Scotland on a pathway to independence, says Swinney Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay asked if the First Minister was ‘having a laugh’ by publishing a new paper on independence. The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025
Russell Findlay: Holyrood list system ‘unfair’ as defecting MSPs keep seats THE Scottish Tory leader has suggested MSPs defecting from his party are motivated by “self-interest” and called for Holyrood’s proportional… The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2025
Russell Findlay claims SNP 'biggest failure is the economy' as he swipes at Swinney RUSSELL Findlay has claimed the SNP’s “biggest failure is the economy” – mentioning the pro-independence party 23 times in his speech to the… The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2025
Russell Findlay criticises SNP ‘woke’ policies at UK Tory conference The Scottish Conservative leader gave a speech on the main stage on Sunday. Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2025
Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2025 ‘Difficult times’ for Tories, says Russell Findlay, as he focuses on economy The Scottish Tory Party leader spoke at the Scottish fringe at the UK Conservative conference where he said the party would focus on the economy,
Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2025 ECHR ‘no longer fit for purpose’, says Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay has backed the Conservatives’ proposal to leave the ECHR if they win the next election.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2025 'Desperate': Russell Findlay claims Holyrood should not be consulted on leaving ECHR RUSSELL Findlay’s claim that Holyrood should not be consulted if the UK leaves the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) has been branded…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2025 FMQs: John Swinney lays into Anas Sarwar after 'elitist and snooty' attack JOHN Swinney furiously laid into Anas Sarwar over his promises Grangemouth would be saved from closure after the Scottish Labour leader branded his…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2025 Where do Scotland's political parties stand on Westminster plans for digital ID? SCOTLAND’S political parties have united in opposition to Keir Starmer’s plans for digital ID - except Scottish Labour.
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025 Tories set out plan to cut red tape and end ‘woke’ practices The party has vowed to create a ‘business-led’ law to scrap regulations.
Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2025 Scottish Government ‘actively harming’ business innovation, Tories claim But First Minister John Swinney said growth in Scotland ‘has been stronger’ than in the rest of the UK.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2025 John Swinney mocks Russell Findlay for 'making economic case for independence' JOHN Swinney has mocked Russell Findlay for “making the economic case for independence” in an exchange relating to business innovation.
Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025 Scottish Lib Dems will overtake Tories at next Holyrood election, says leader The Scottish Liberal Democrats currently have five MSPs while the Scottish Conservatives have 28.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2025 'Not good enough': John Swinney hits back at Tory attacks on Scottish benefit system JOHN Swinney hit back at the Scottish Tory leader’s criticism of the “soaring benefits bill”, accusing Russell Findlay of not setting out…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2025 Blow for Russell Findlay as Scottish Tories suffer frontbench resignation EMBATTLED Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay has suffered a frontbench resignation.