Which Tory MSPs are in the running to replace Douglas Ross?

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THE Scottish Conservatives are set to get a new leader after Douglas Ross announced he would be resigning from the role after the General Election.

Meghan Gallacher , Russell Findlay and Jamie Greene could all be in contention to take over as leader of the Scottish ConservativesSince then he has held both roles.

However, he has previously faced criticism for his"reckless" contributions in the Scottish Parliament.MSP Christine Grahame said Findlay"has apparently an insatiable appetite for the next tabloid banner headline with his self-indulgent, flamboyant and frequently reckless contributions here and indeed in committee."Gallacher became an MSP following the 2021 Holyrood elections and was appointed as Deputy Leader to Douglas Ross in 2022.

However, after voting in favour of the Scottish Government's gender reform plans he was relegated by Douglas Ross to the backbenches in 2023. A former club doctor for Queens Park Rangers, Gulhane continues to practice as a GP one day per-week. We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.

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