Watchdog says expense claims by Scottish Tory leader ‘within rules’

Douglas Ross was investigated over allegations he filed for travel to third job as part-time match official

Expenses claims by Douglas Ross, the leader of the Scottish Conservatives, were within the rules and no further action is required, the parliamentary standards watchdog has said.

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) investigated Ross over allegations that he may have claimed expenses to facilitate travel to his third job as a part-time match official for the Scottish Football Association.