The Record reported on Saturday that Findlay enthusiastically backed Liz Truss for PM in 2022.
Russell Findlay formally announced that he was standing for the leadership late on Sunday evening. He is the first candidate to throw his hat into the ring.
"I’m standing as a candidate for the leadership of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party because I believe we have the chance to change Scotland for the better."Deputy leader Meghan Gallacher, former education spokesman Jamie Greene and former environment spokesman Maurice Golden have all been touted as possible contenders.
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