Summary
- Douglas Ross has decided to step down as Scottish Tory leader following criticism over the deselection of David Duguid.
- Ross, who is also an MSP, will focus on winning the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East constituency.
- If elected, Ross plans to stand down as an MSP to make way for another Scottish Conservative representative in Holyrood.
- SNP leader John Swinney believes Ross’s position as leader has been undermined by recent events.