[Scottish Parliament, 27.09.2024] Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has congratulated Russell Findlay MSP on his election as new Leader of the Scottish Conservatives.
Mr Halcro Johnston said:
“My congratulations to Russell Findlay on his election as new Scottish Conservative Leader after what was an engaging, positive and extremely professional campaign.
“I have no doubt that his leadership will inject much-needed energy and focus into the Scottish Conservatives, and his commitment to building a positive, modern Conservative movement is exactly what our party and our country needs at this time.
“Russell has been a constant thorn in the side of SNP ministers on a variety of issues, most noticeably as a tireless advocate for law and order where his impressive track record as our justice spokesperson and a former investigative journalist speaks for itself.
“After 17 years of a tired and failing SNP government in Edinburgh, Scotland needs a focus on the priorities that matter to our communities – better health services, transport links, new homes and an education system that deliver. We must see a shifting of the focus away from the constitutional battles that have dominated.
“That need is most acute across the Highlands and Islands, and I look forward to welcoming Russell to my region at the earliest opportunity.
“I know that, under Russell’s leadership, the Scottish Conservatives will continue to be the party which stands up for rural Scotland and our islands, ensuring the voices of communities like ours are heard loud and clear”.
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