Leader_of_the_Scottish_Conservatives

Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party

Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party

Head of the Conservative Party of Scotland

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]

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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.

Background

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.[2]

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

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References

  1. [1]
    "Douglas Ross named new Scottish Conservative leader". 5 August 2020. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  2. [2]
    Sanderson Commission report, p. 15
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