Scottish Conservatives Face Challenge from Reform UK, Says New Leader Russell Findlay
Russell Findlay, the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives, highlights the party's significant threat from Reform UK. Findlay, who won 61.7% of the leadership votes, stresses the need to reconnect with former Tory voters. Reform UK's 7% vote share in the recent election poses a challenge for the Tories in upcoming elections.
Russell Findlay, the newly elected leader of the Scottish Conservatives, has emphasized that his party faces a significant threat from Reform UK in Scotland.
After being elected in Edinburgh, Findlay stressed the importance of reconnecting with the tens of thousands of Tory voters who defected to Reform UK in the general election.
Findlay secured the leadership position with 61.7% of the first preference votes, replacing Douglas Ross.
In the election, Reform UK won 7% of the votes, raising concerns about their potential to capture seats in the upcoming Holyrood elections in 2026.
The Scottish Tories saw a drop in their vote share, only securing 12.7% compared to the previous 2019 election.
The party, known for internal divisions, now faces the task of appealing to both Reform voters and floating, pro-union voters under Findlay's leadership.
After being elected in Edinburgh, Findlay stressed the importance of reconnecting with the tens of thousands of Tory voters who defected to Reform UK in the general election.
Findlay secured the leadership position with 61.7% of the first preference votes, replacing Douglas Ross.
In the election, Reform UK won 7% of the votes, raising concerns about their potential to capture seats in the upcoming Holyrood elections in 2026.
The Scottish Tories saw a drop in their vote share, only securing 12.7% compared to the previous 2019 election.
The party, known for internal divisions, now faces the task of appealing to both Reform voters and floating, pro-union voters under Findlay's leadership.
