Ruth Davidson shares fear of 'unilateral declaration of Scottish independence' RUTH Davidson has suggested that Labour are opening the door to Scottish independence without a referendum ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 7
‘This changes everything’: how Brexit altered Scotland’s political landscape Former party leaders reflect on the turbulence that followed the referendum in which most Scottish voters backed the losing side The Guardian - UK · Jun 21
Former Tory leader urges Aberdeen South constituents not to split unionist vote The by-election was called by the resignation of former SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn following his election to Holyrood. Evening Standard · Jun 12
Poor poll projections ‘motivating’ Scottish Conservatives – Findlay Russell Findlay urged people to vote Scottish Conservative on the peach ballot paper. Evening Standard · Apr 25
‘Things could go backwards’: Kezia Dugdale on safety, LGBTQ+ rights and the future of Stonewall Exclusive: Former Scottish Labour leader says she feels more scared as a lesbian today and calls for a kinder debate on transgender issues The Guardian - UK · Apr 19
‘Extremist’ Reform could replace Tories as opposition, veteran MSP warns Liz Smith, who is stepping down after nearly 20 years at Holyrood, admitted concerns over her party’s ability to rebuild trust with voters. Evening Standard · Apr 8
Centrist ideas no longer wanted in Conservative party, says Kemi Badenoch Party leader tells MPs that one-nation Tories doubting her rightward direction ‘need to get out of the way’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 28
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) · Aug 24, 2025
Ruth Davidson under fire for breaking personal pledge on House of Lords reform RUTH Davidson has not engaged with the House of Lords reform bill in any capacity – despite pledging to work on “reforming the House of Lords… The National (Scotland) · Apr 12, 2025
Jamie Greene reveals 'vindictive' abuse from Tories after defection to LibDems FORMER Scottish Tory MSP Jamie Greene has said that he was abused by supporters of the party after he defected to the LibDems ... The National (Scotland) · Apr 10, 2025
I’ve quit the Tory party because it’s become a Trumpesque mess. Others will follow The fiscally responsible, socially liberal party I loved has lurched to the right. I had to find a more tolerant alternative, says Jamie Greene, the Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for West Scotland The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2025
Sky News' Beth Rigby says she 'love-bombed' Ruth Davidson at Tory event SKY News political editor Beth Rigby has confessed she “love-bombed” former Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson during a leadership campaign… The National (Scotland) · Apr 7, 2025
Russell Findlay leaves Scotland cringing after 'Ruth Davidson moment' CURRENT Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay has left Scotland cringing as he carries on his party’s baffling tradition of being papped sitting in… The National (Scotland) · Feb 3, 2025
Row erupts over Nicola Sturgeon's ITV paycheque as Tories cry 'hypocrisy' A ROW has broken out after it was revealed that Nicola Sturgeon was paid £25,000 to appear on ITV’s General Election coverage – with the… The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2024
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 Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2024 Scottish Tories must tackle Reform UK threat, says new leader Russell Findlay Findlay says he is ‘acutely conscious’ of danger posed by Farage’s party as he is confirmed as Douglas Ross successor
The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2024 Scottish Tories hope new leader will banish toxic legacy Three candidates – Russell Findlay, Meghan Gallacher and Murdo Fraser – vie for top job in contest ending on Friday
The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2024 Scottish Tory MSPs slam Ruth Davidson for 'misinformation' amid party civil war RUTH Davidson has been accused of spreading “misinformation” by two Scottish Tory MSPs ...
The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2024 Scottish Tory in-fighting as Ruth Davidson backs Russell Findlay for leader THE Scottish Conservatives have descended into yet more in-fighting after Ruth Davidson backed Russell Findlay to lead the party and took aim at…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2024 Ruth Davidson: ‘It took me ages to work out that people weren’t any better than me’ The Conservative peer, 45, on surviving two serious accidents, struggling to reconcile her faith with her sexuality and going to bed physically tired
The National (Scotland) · Aug 19, 2024 'Legitimate questions' about Douglas Ross's conduct, Scottish Tory frontrunner says THERE are “legitimate questions” around Douglas Ross’s conduct that must be answered, the frontrunner to take over as leader of the Scottish…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 19, 2024 Ulster Unionist Party leader tipped to 'save Union' quits role DOUG Beattie has quit as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) - having previously been tipped as the man who could "save the Union"...
Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2024 Keir Starmer received £4,000 Taylor Swift tickets in freebies latest The perks of being an MP, from VIP seats and free clothes to helicopter rides
The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2024 Ruth Davidson ignores Scottish Tory leadership race as she backs UK candidate RUTH Davidson has revealed who she is backing to be the next leader of the Conservative Party – but did not even mention that a Scottish Tory…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 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…