Russell Findlay, Scottish Tory leader since Sept 2024, is in the news amid UK protests and political shifts. Born 1972/73, ex-journalist.
UK political leaders are divided over North Sea oil and gas. The Conservatives pledge to maximize extraction and scrap net-zero policies, while critics warn this risks environmental damage and increased reliance on imports amid declining reserves. The debate is heating up ahead of upcoming elections.
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.