New Scots Tory leader Russell Findlay's first pledge: I WILL keep my promises West of Scotland MSP determined to restore integrity to politics Former investigative journalist blasts the ‘hollow’ promises made by ‘shameless freebie king’ Sir Keir Starmer Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire MSP Rachael Hamilton appointed as the party’s deputy leader Click here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport By Georgia Edkins, Scottish Political Editor Published: 15:10 EDT, 28 September 2024 | Updated: 15:22 EDT, 28 September 2024 e-mail View comments Russell Findlay has vowed to always keep his promises in his first act as the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives . Following his romp to victory in the leadership race on Friday, the West of Scotland MSP said he was determined to restore integrity to politics. The former investigative journalist blasted the ‘hollow’ promises made by politicians, including ‘shameless freebie king’ Sir Keir Starmer , who claimed he would keep winter fuel payments for the elderly before he was elected.
He also pointed to the SNP ’s failure to deliver for young people, including in education and helping them find work. It comes as Mr Findlay yesterday appointed Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire MSP Rachael Hamilton as the party’s deputy leader – someone he said had ‘consistently stood up for people who feel nobody at Holyrood represents them’. New Scots Tory leader Russell Findlay Writing in today’s S.