Leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Logo for the Scottish Conservative Party
Incumbent
Douglas Ross
since 5 August 2020
TypeParty leader
PrecursorLeader of the Conservative Party in the Scottish Parliament
Inaugural holderRuth Davidson (as Leader)

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]

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).

Leaders of the party


Leader
(Birth–Death)		 Took office Left office Election
Ruth Davidson
(1978–)		 4 November 2011 29 August 2019 2011
Jackson Carlaw
(1959–)		 29 August 2019 30 July 2020 Feb 2020
Douglas Ross
(1983–)		 5 August 2020 Aug 2020

References

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