Russell Findlay elected as new leader of Scottish Conservatives

Findlay beat Meghan Gallacher and Murdo Fraser in a vote of party members.

Russell Findlay has been elected as the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives.

The former reporter takes over from Douglas Ross, who was forced to quit during the General Election campaign.

The West of Scotland MSP says many voters are “scunnered” by politics and accepts that his party must change to win back public trust.

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