Russell Findlay, Scottish Tory leader since Sept 2024, is in the news amid UK protests and political shifts. Born 1972/73, ex-journalist.
The UK government has introduced new police powers to restrict repeated protests following nearly 500 arrests at a pro-Palestine demonstration in London. The move aims to address community fears, especially within the Jewish community, after recent violence in Manchester and ongoing demonstrations linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
NHS Tayside destroyed around 40 patient logbooks linked to disgraced neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel despite a 'do not destroy' order. The Scottish inquiry is investigating whether the destruction was gross negligence or malice, amid systemic failures and patient harm. The case highlights accountability issues within NHS Scotland.