RUSSELL FINDLAY: It might seem old-fashioned, but as Scots Tory leader I will keep my promises... and THAT'S a promise!

RUSSELL FINDLAY: It might seem old-fashioned, but as Scots Tory leader I will keep my promises...

and THAT'S a promise! Click here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport By Russel Findlay Leader Of The Scottish Conservatives Published: 19:10 BST, 28 September 2024 | Updated: 19:13 BST, 28 September 2024 e-mail View comments In today’s cynical world, it may sound a bit old-­fashioned to some people, but I truly believe in the importance of keeping promises. So as the newly elected leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, I’m going to make a promise to keep my promises. And you can hold me to that.

Some readers may already be rolling their eyes and grumbling about the integrity of the political classes. Research shows that six out of ten people in the UK would ‘almost never’ trust politicians of any party to tell the truth when they’re in a tight corner. New leader of the Scottish Tories Russell Findlay is determined to make a positive change in the way many voters see politicians I’ve met many cynical people who delight in voicing their disdain.

The fact is that a huge number of folk barely believe a word politicians say any more. Frankly, I don’t blame them. Too often big promises are not kept while the integrity of politicians isn’t always of a standard that people reasonably expect.

So I get it. I understand why they feel that way – and that’s what I’m determined to change. I became an MSP in 2021 after a near 30-.