Follow us on Twitter. "The MP also wants to hand more powers to local authorities, accusing the Scottish government of carrying out a "power grab" from councils over the past 13 years.As he has ruled out backing calls for a second independence referendum, saying: "We had that vote six years ago and we were told it was a once in a generation event. The equivalent Scottish Parliamentary constituency of Moray MP Douglas Ross has been confirmed as the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives, having been the only candidate to put his name forward by the deadline of noon on Wednesday. Moray: Conservative hold Douglas Ross has been re-elected as the MP for Moray, with a decreased majority. "Mr Ross was previously an MSP for the Highland and Islands region before leaving Holyrood to become an MP by defeating the SNP's Angus Robertson to win the Moray seat in the House of Commons in 2017.Speaking to BBC Scotland's The Nine programme on Tuesday, Ms Davidson said she believed Mr Ross was a "real political talent".She added: "I think he is the best person for the job. Douglas Ross, the MP for Moray, is expected to be appointed as leader of the Scottish Conservatives as the party scrambles to reverse a steep fall in … With nominations closing at noon on Wednesday, he won the leadership without a contest. ... MSP for Moray (1999-2006) MP for Moray (1987-2001) MP for East Dunbartonshire (1974-1979) 15 September 1984: 26 September 1987: The Right Hon. I am backing him, and doing all I can to help. Richard Lochhead has congratulated Douglas Ross – but warned his political opponent he faces a 'tough gig'Responding to today's announcement that Moray's MP has been elected leader of the Scottish Conservatives, the region's MSP said: "I congratulate Douglas Ross on becoming leader of the Conservative Party in Scotland following the short lived tenure of his predecessor. These are external links and will open in a new windowDouglas Ross has been confirmed as the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives. Read all news stories. Mr Ross, who was re-elected as Moray's MP in December with a majority of 513 over the SNP's Laura Mitchell, this morning signalled his intention to stand for the leadership role, which was vacated by Jackson Carlaw … These are external links and will open in a new window "He said he had come to the "painful" conclusion that he was not the right person to put the case for Scotland remaining in the UK.And he said that a "younger and fresher voice" was needed to lead the party into May's election, when the Conservatives - who are the second-largest party in the Scottish Parliament - will be aiming to prevent the SNP forming another pro-independence majority.In an interview with BBC Scotland on Monday, Mr Ross insisted that Mr Carlaw's sudden departure was not a "stitch-up" and did not involve anyone at Westminster.Mr Ross is seen as a close ally of Prime Minister Boris Johnson - who spoke to him shortly after he was confirmed as leader - despite opposing Brexit in the EU referendum.But he resigned as a Scotland Office minister in May over Dominic Cummings, the PM's chief adviser, refusing to quit for making a trip from London to Durham during the coronavirus lockdown.When asked if he would speak up against the UK government if they went down a road he did not agree with, Mr Ross said: "Absolutely, I think you've seen that very clearly to the extent I gave up a job, that I thoroughly enjoyed doing, in the Scotland Office.
"It is a fresh leadership for the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party and that's something I'm keen to get with my strong team that's in place and the stronger team we're going to have in place after the next election. With no other challenger putting themselves forward for the role, Ross was appointed leader on Wednesday. No-one else put their name forward to challenge Mr Ross for the party leadership Mr Ross is a football referee who has officiated in Champions League matches - sometimes at the expense of voting in parliament The Moray MP was the only candidate to put their name forward to replace Jackson Carlaw, who quit as the Scottish Tories' leader last week. "Scotland is on the move and wants to chart a different path to escape the grip of the UK Government so Mr Ross’s message that we need to keep the status quo and trust Boris Johnson is not going to save the Tories. "The Scottish Conservatives always side with the UK Government irrespective of the impact of their right wing and heartless policies on local families, the vulnerable, and communities.
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