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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 5 - The Untold Story

‘Get back to the day job’, Findlay tells Swinney after independence speech

The First Minister addressed supporters on Thursday morning to make a call for a new vote on Scotland’s future.

Evening Standard

I have 100% confidence in Findlay despite defections, says Badenoch

The Scottish Conservatives have seen three high-profile MSP defections this year.

Evening Standard

Farage: I want Reform to be strong enough to remove SNP from power next year

It came as Tory MSP Graham Simpson defected to his party.

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Scottish Tories 'expect more MSP defections before 2026 elections', insider says

The Scottish Conservatives are preparing for more high-profile defections and resignations before the 2026 Holyrood elections, reports say.

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Home Office promises ‘big surge’ in asylum hotel closures in new year

Angela Eagle accuses other parties of offering ‘fag packet plans’ as ministers face mounting pressure on immigration

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Russell Findlay claims Scottish civil service 'stuffed with SNP cronies'

SCOTTISH Tory leader Russell Findlay has launched an extraordinary attack on Scotland’s civil service, claiming that many employed in the public…

The National (Scotland)

Block Scottish civil servants from independence work, Tory group leader says

CIVIL servants in Scotland should not be allowed to work on independence, the Scottish Tories have said ...

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Are the Scottish Tories about to become irrelevant in Scottish politics?

RUSSELL Findlay’s attempt to emulate Reform UK has seen the Scottish Tory leader lose two MSPs in less than a year.

The National (Scotland)

I can take on 'climate change denying' Nigel Farage in TV debates, says Lorna Slater

LORNA Slater has said she is keen to take on “extremist” climate change denying Nigel Farage in televised debates, as the Scottish Greens…

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon says rapist Isla Bryson is a ‘biological male’

The former Scottish first minister made the comments in a TV interview ahead of her memoir being released this week.

Evening Standard

'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)

Tory leader calls for resignations at NHS Fife over Sandie Peggie tribunal

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay has urged NHS Fife’s boss and board to quit.

Evening Standard

Scottish Tories in 'jobs for the boys' row as THIRD ex-spin doctor gets taxpayer cash

RUSSELL Findlay is under increasing pressure to speak out after it emerged that a THIRD ex-Scottish Tory spin doctor was given taxpayer cash by the…

The National (Scotland)

Russell Findlay under fire for £150k taxpayer cash given to ex-spin doctor's firms

RUSSELL Findlay has been told to explain how over £150,000 of taxpayer money was given to firms run by two former Tory spin doctors ...

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Scottish Tories splash £150k of taxpayer cash on MSP 'media training'

THE Scottish Tories shelled out over £150,000 of taxpayer money on media training — all of which went to firms run by two of the party’s former…

The National (Scotland)

SNP MSP threatens Scottish Tory leader with legal action in 'antisemitism' row

AN SNP MSP has threatened the leader of the Scottish Tories with legal action after suggestions of antisemitism ...

The National (Scotland)

Headteacher 'did not compare Union flag to Nazi swastika', Scottish council insists

A SCOTTISH council has denied claims that a headteacher compared the Union flag to the Nazi swastika ...

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Tory leader accused of demonising young people with push for school exclusions

Russell Findlay has criticised new Scottish Government guidance for schools on tackling disruptive pupils.

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Supreme Court ruling has ‘changed landscape’ of Peggie tribunal – campaigner

Sex Matters chief executive Maya Forstater and nurse Sandie Peggie met politicians during a visit to Holyrood on Wednesday.

The National (Scotland)

Tories rage as Scottish primary head suggests Union flag is 'sectarian'

A ROW has erupted around a Scottish primary school after its headteacher suggested that the Union flag was linked to “potentially offensive or…

Evening Standard

Northern Ireland one petrol bomb away from a racist murder, Belfast rally hears

Hundreds braved the rain to attend the anti-racism rally in the city centre.

Evening Standard

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

King remembers victims of Air India plane disaster at Trooping the Colour

Charles and other members of the royal family also watched a flypast by the Red Arrows.

The Independent UK

Russell Findlay distances himself from Kemi Badenoch defector comments

The UK Tory leader told journalists on Friday that defections were a ‘good thing’ because those leaving ‘don’t believe in conservatism’.

Evening Standard

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay aims to get party ‘back on the pitch’

Mr Findlay used his conference speech to set his party the target of winning more constituencies in next May’s Holyrood election.

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