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Douglas Ross MP

Douglas Ross MP

@Douglas4Moray

Conservative MP for Moray and Minister at the Scotland Office

Scottish Tories Defend “Principled Position” Against Boris Johnson, But Say He's Welcome North Of The Border
Economy
Scottish Tories Defend “Principled Position” Against Boris Johnson, But Say He's Welcome North Of The Border
The leader of the Scottish Conservatives will not change his “principled position” on Boris Johnson, but the Prime Minister will “always be welcome” north of the border, close allies of Douglas Ross have said.
Scottish Tories Fear Rift Between Holyrood And Westminster Will Harm Election Prospects
Political parties
Scottish Tories Fear Rift Between Holyrood And Westminster Will Harm Election Prospects
Members of the Scottish Tory grassroots have warned the strained relationship is causing problems for activists on the doorstep.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Condemns Rees-Mogg's 'Grotesque' Douglas Ross Attack
Home affairs
Former Deputy Prime Minister Condemns Rees-Mogg's "Grotesque" Douglas Ross Attack
Jacob Rees Mogg's attack on Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross, in which he called him a "lightweight" and "not a big figure" in the Conservative party, was "foolish" and a "grotesque error of judgement," a former senior Cabinet minister has said.
Scottish Conservatives Leader Douglas Ross Calls For Boris Johnson To Resign
Political parties
Scottish Conservatives Leader Douglas Ross Calls For Boris Johnson To Resign
Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross has called for Boris Johnson to resign after the Prime Minister today admitted to attending a “BYOB” garden party in Downing Street during lockdown.
We need to take bold steps to tackle Scotland’s drug death shame
Health
By Douglas Ross MP
We need to take bold steps to tackle Scotland’s drug death shame
The Right to Recovery Bill is designed to cut through the broken treatment system and guarantee that everyone who needs treatment can get it.
Alcohol reform could herald spirited future for Global Britain
Economy
By Douglas Ross MP
Alcohol reform could herald spirited future for Global Britain
Alcohol reform should focus on the tax burden on UK spirits and the competitive disadvantage the industry faces in the budget next week.
Can Douglas Ross save the Union?
Political parties
By James Millar
Can Douglas Ross save the Union?
As new Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross gears up for an election that could decide the fate of the Union, he tells James Millar why he’ll be putting voters north of the Border first – even if that means disagreeing with Downing Street
Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross suggests Gavin Williamson should quit over exam results crisis
Education
Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross suggests Gavin Williamson should quit over exam results crisis
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross has suggested Gavin Williamson should step down over England's exam results crisis.
Boris Johnson to put Union flag on UK-funded Scottish projects as SNP accuses him of ‘posturing’
Political parties
Boris Johnson to put Union flag on UK-funded Scottish projects as SNP accuses him of ‘posturing’
Boris Johnson is to stamp the Union flag on major schemes in Scotland from next year — in a move dismissed as “posturing” by the SNP.
New Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross promises to ‘stand up’ to Boris Johnson as meeting with Ruth Davidson revealed
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New Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross promises to ‘stand up’ to Boris Johnson as meeting with Ruth Davidson revealed
Douglas Ross has promised to “stand up” to Boris Johnson as leader of the Scottish Conservatives.
Douglas Ross to be new Scottish Tory leader after ex-minister runs to replace Jackson Carlaw unopposed
Political parties
Douglas Ross to be new Scottish Tory leader after ex-minister runs to replace Jackson Carlaw unopposed
Douglas Ross is set to be confirmed as the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives after nobody else ran against him.
Tory MP Douglas Ross confirms plans to stand for Scottish Conservative leader
Political parties
Tory MP Douglas Ross confirms plans to stand for Scottish Conservative leader
Tory MP Douglas Ross has confirmed his plans to stand for the leadership of the Scottish Conservative party.
Tory MP Douglas Ross set to launch bid to lead Scottish Tories after Jackson Carlaw calls it quits
Political parties
Tory MP Douglas Ross set to launch bid to lead Scottish Tories after Jackson Carlaw calls it quits
Tory MP Douglas Ross looks set to throw his hat into the ring to lead the Scottish Conservatives following the resignation of Jackson Carlaw.
Minister Douglas Ross quits over Dominic Cummings row saying he can't tell voters Durham trip was right
Coronavirus
Minister Douglas Ross quits over Dominic Cummings row saying he can't tell voters Durham trip was right
Douglas Ross has resigned as a minister over the Dominic Cummings lockdown row, saying he cannot tell voters they “were all wrong and one senior adviser to the Government was right”.