Tag: Scottish Conservatives
Prime Minister and Chancellor address the Scottish Conservatives conference
The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, had the opportunity to speak to Scottish Conservatives earlier today by joining the virtual conference from Downing Street where he is still self-isolating.
This is what he said: "Thank you...
Ross aims to scrap not proven verdict
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross has vowed to scrap the not proven verdict in criminal trials which has subsisted since the 19th century.
There have been several attempts to remove the third option during...
Ross delivers first major speech on the opening day of the UK Conservative conference
Douglas Ross MP, Scottish Conservative leader has thrown down the challenge to the UK party to find its unionist DNA once more.
This was Ross's first major speech since becoming leader and he used...
As Conservatives begin hunt for new leader in Scotland Davidson backs Ross
The Management Board of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party has today approved the procedures for the election of the Leader of the party following the snap resignation of Jackson Carlaw yesterday.
As per the...
Government support for newspapers is key to their survival
The Scottish Conservatives say that Scotland’s regional media must be supported by both governments to ensure their survival now and after the Covid-19 pandemic.
They assert that the vital role played by the country’s trusted...
Jackson Carlaw named leader of the Scottish Conservatives
Jackson Carlaw has announced a series of new appointments within the party after being announced Scottish Conservative Leader.
Shortly after the announcement that he had won the contest with almost 76 per cent of...
Changes made to Scottish Conservative shadow cabinet
The Scottish Conservatives have announced changes to the shadow cabinet, and the appointment of two vice chairs.
The update follows the resignation as leader of Ruth Davidson last week.
The new shadow cabinet is as follows:
Interim...
Conservatives want more women and BME candidates to come forward
The Scottish Conservatives want more diversity among their elected members and are today beginning a new programme to get more women and BME candidates elected to Holyrood.
It will be International Women's Day later this...
Scottish Conservatives launch environment paper
A series of new initiatives designed to protect Scotland’s environment and tackle climate change have been published today by the Scottish Conservatives in a major new policy paper.
Timed to mark Scottish Environment Week, the...
Scottish Conservatives launch new mental health policy
Earlier today Miles Briggs MSP for Lothians joined the party leader and MSP for Central Edinburgh, Ruth Davidson, as she launched the new mental health policy. This demands a step change in support for...
Edinburgh Central MSP speaking at Women in the World Forum
Edinburgh Central MSP and Leader of the Scottish Conservatives, Ruth Davidson, is to speak in London this evening.
Ms Davidson will address the prestigious Women in the World Forum being held there.
Hosted by founder Tina Brown,...
Mark Brown is selected as a council candidate
Mark Brown has confirmed to The Edinburgh Reporter that he has been selected a Scottish Conservative Candidate for next year's City of Edinburgh Council election in the DrumBrae / Gyle ward.
Well done Mark -...
#SP16 Nick Cook Conservative candidate for Edinburgh Eastern
In 2012 Nick Cook was the youngest person to be elected as councillor in Edinburgh. He is currently Conservative councillor representing the Liberton/Gilmerton Ward of the city.
Now, in 2016, he has been selected to stand as...
#SP16 – Ruth Davidson on the campaign trail in Stockbridge
It is now the season of dogs and babies along with manifestos and - in Ruth Davidson's case at least - a lot of Diet Coke.
She told The Edinburgh Reporter that this is what keeps...
Helping you decide on your vote
Almost the end of the parliamentary election campaign 2011 and tomorrow from 7am you can cast your vote. In our last ditch effort to help you decide who you will be voting for perhaps...
Graduate tax favoured by two-thirds of Scots according to new poll
A poll in today’s Scotsman has shown that two-thirds of Scots back a graduate contribution of up to £4,000 to the cost of their university education.
David McLetchie, Scottish Conservative Campaign Manager for the Scottish...
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