Scottish Tory deputy leader quits over ‘deeply troubling’ Douglas Ross claims
by Libby Brooks Scotland correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#6Q188)
Meghan Gallacher says allegations about Ross's actions in leadership contest pose risk to party's reputation
One of the candidates standing to replace Douglas Ross as leader of the Scottish Conservatives has resigned as the party's deputy because of deeply troubling" allegations about Ross's conduct over the leadership contest.
The Telegraph on Thursday reported that senior party figures alleged Ross had planned to quit as leader a year ago and install as his successor the current favourite to replace him, Russell Findlay.
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