Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party
| Leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | |
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 Logo for the Scottish Conservative Party | |
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| Type | Party leader |
| Precursor | Leader of the Conservative Party in the Scottish Parliament |
| Inaugural holder | Ruth 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 Douglas Ross, who was elected to the position on 5 August 2020, replacing Jackson Carlaw.[1]
When the Scottish Conservative Party is in Scottish Government, the leader would usually become the First Minister of Scotland as well as appointing the Scottish cabinet.
Leaders of the party
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- Douglas Ross (since 5 August 2020)[1]
- Jackson Carlaw (2019–2020)[2][3]
- Ruth Davidson (November 2011–2019)[3][4]
References
- ^ a b "Douglas Ross named new Scottish Conservative leader". 5 August 2020. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
- ^ Carrell, Severin (2019-11-26). "Scottish Tories appeal for backing of unionist Labour voters". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
- ^ a b Brooks, Libby; correspondent, Libby Brooks Scotland (2020-02-14). "Jackson Carlaw elected leader of Scottish Conservatives". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
{{cite news}}:|last2=has generic name (help) - ^ Brooks, Libby; correspondent, Libby Brooks Scotland (2019-08-29). "Ruth Davidson quits as Scottish Tory leader citing Brexit and family". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
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