 The Conservative MSP, who was elected into the job in February, said he had reached the "painful conclusion that he was not the best person to lead the party going into next year's Holyrood elections".

Jackson Carlaw resigns as leader of the Scottish Conservatives 

Alister Jack has been re-chosen to represent the Scottish Conservatives in Dumfries and Galloway at the next general election.

Scottish Secretary reselected as D&G Conservative candidate

Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson said her decision to resign was "not connected to today's Brexit developments in any way".

Ruth Davidson steps down as Scottish Conservative leader

Not only will there be differences between a possible Conservative UK government and the SNP administration at Holyrood.


Election exposes north-south policy divide

The Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire MSP said in a statement that an election is 'necessary to secure the strong and stable leadership'.

Border Scottish Conservatives