Last FMQs for Douglas Ross before Scottish Tory leadership result

Ross is leading questions to the opposition for the last time before his successor takes over.

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Douglas Ross is leading the opposition at FMQs for the final time ahead of the Scottish Tory leadership election result on Friday.

Ross has led his party since 2020 and has been the leader of the official opposition at Holyrood since 2021, fielding questions to three first ministers.

But Thursday’s performance will be his last before Scottish Tory members choose his successor.

Meghan Gallacher, Murdo Fraser and Russell Findlay are all contesting the role, which was up for grabs following Ross’s resignation announcement shortly before the General Election.

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