Douglas Ross (Scottish politician)

Douglas Ross MSP is a British politician who is a Scottish Conservative and Unionist Member of Scottish Parliament for the Highlands and Islands region, elected in the Scottish Parliament election, 2016.[1]

Political career

He was elected to Moray council in 2007 but resigned in 2009.[2] In 2012 he was again elected to the Moray council, representing the Fochabers-Lhanbryde ward, although was ousted by colleagues in November 2014.[3]

He has twice stood as the Conservative candidate in the Moray constituency, coming second to Angus Robertson in the 2010 and 2015 elections.

References

  1. ↑ "Election 2016: Highlands and Islands Scottish Parliament region". BBC News. 6 May 2016.
  2. ↑ "Senior planning councillor ousted following Moray school closure row". STV News. 7 November 2014. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  3. ↑ Robertson, John (25 November 2014). "Ousted Moray councillor to fight for Westminster seat". The Press and Journal. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
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