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Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party

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Leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Logo for the Scottish Conservative Party
since 27 September 2024
TypeParty leader
PrecursorLeader of the Conservative Party in the Scottish Parliament
Inaugural holderRuth Davidson (as Leader)

The leader of the Scottish Conservative Party (officially the leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) is the highest position within the Scottish Conservative Party. The current holder of the position is Russell Findlay, who was elected to the position on 27 September 2024, replacing Douglas Ross.

If the Scottish Conservative Party were to be in Scottish Government, the leader would usually become the First Minister of Scotland as well as appointing the Scottish cabinet.

Background

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The position of Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party was created in 2011. The new position of Scottish party leader was created following the recommendations of the Sanderson Commission.[1]

Prior to the creation of the post, the leader was Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party in the Scottish Parliament (1999–2011).

Leaders of the party

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Leader
(birth–death)
Took office Left office Election
Ruth Davidson
(born 1978)
4 November 2011 29 August 2019 2011
Jackson Carlaw
(born 1959)
29 August 2019 30 July 2020 Feb 2020
Douglas Ross
(born 1983)
5 August 2020 27 September 2024 Aug 2020
Russell Findlay
(born 1972 or 1973)
27 September 2024 2024

References

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