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up a new centre-right party fully autonomous of the UK Conservative Party, but would take the
Conservative whip at Westminster. Fraser stated that this would be done to 'de-toxify' the party in Scotland, saying that it would have a distinct Scottish identity, would represent Scottish values, would support devolution and decentralisation, and would fight to maintain Scotland's place within the United Kingdom. He also would rename the party – dropping the name 'Conservative' – with possible new names cited as Scottish Reform Party, Scottish Unionists, The Scottish Progressives, the Progressive Conservatives, Scotland First, Scotland Forward, Caledonian Party or The Caledonians. The name 'Unionist' was downplayed, so as to avoid connotation to Northern Ireland sectarianism, and because a smaller
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Scotland, calling it 'independence in disguise', but pledged support for financial devolution, which he claimed would make Parliament more accountable for the money it spends. On 4 September, Fraser made a high-profile announcement, that if elected, he would disband the party in favour of setting
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In an interview with the BBC, leading party donor John McGlynn, who had supported Murdo Fraser, warned
Davidson that she had a difficult job ahead of her and needed to develop policies that "resonated" with the Scottish people, claiming that the next 7–10 days would be especially critical. McGlynn
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and party spokesman on justice. Lamont had strongly hinted that he would run for the leadership, shortly after the
Scottish parliament elections. However, in June 2010, Lamont attacked the system of state-funded Roman Catholic education in west-central Scotland, reportedly 'self-destructing' his
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Scottish Conservative media director Ramsay Jones was suspended from his duties during the leadership contest, after it was revealed that he had met Davidson and her campaign team in her flat on Sunday, 18 September. This breached his impartial status. However, Jones was
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also offered congratulations, stating her confidence that " is more than equal" to challenging Alex
Salmond." Murdo Fraser conceded defeat, saying he was "disappointed that I was not able to persuade more of our members that my vision for the future is the correct one", but pledged to support
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won an unprecedented majority of seats, gaining 69 of the 129 available. The
Conservative result was self-described as 'disappointing', as the party was reduced from 17 seats to 15. The party lost three of its six notionally-held constituency seats, including former party leader
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Scottish Conservatives, chairman of the party's youth wing, Conservative Future Scotland, and board member of the
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Scottish police forces on 25 October, saying: "Such a centralisation of power is incompatible with a belief in localism that is common across western European centre-right parties".
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three times, holding a notional majority of over 3,500 votes on the third occasion. He was the first contender to declare their candidacy, on 10 August 2011, and launched his campaign on 2 September.
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congratulated Davidson on her win, saying that he looked "forward to working with her to strengthen the Union and build a better future for Scotland". Outgoing Scottish Conservative leader
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had said she would support him if he stood in the contest, however on 11 September, Forsyth declared his backing for Ruth Davidson and Mitchell went on to declare her own candidacy.
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chances of standing for leadership. In August 2011, he confirmed that he would not stand in the contest and eventually lent his backing to Ruth Davidson.
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in England and Wales. His idea was rejected by his three opponents; however, it had support from over half of the MSP group. After a ballot using the
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MP declares his backing for Ruth Davidson and states that should Fraser win, Mundell would still run as a Conservative at the 2015 election.
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said that the view amongst other party donors was "mixed", and that he believed Davidson was elected with "interference from the center".
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should take place before any discussion over further devolution. He also declared that he was the "unity option" for party members.
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said that following in Annabel Goldie's footsteps would be a "big task" for Davidson, while the Scottish Liberal Democrat leader
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since 2001, party spokesman on health and the deputy leader of the party between 2005–11. A former chairman of the
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Replace the weak leadership and governance framework with a streamlined, transparent and accountable structure.
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and had been Parliamentary Advisor to the Autism Treatment Trust. Fraser declared his candidacy on 26 August.
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remained the party's only Scottish MP. A committee then was established to analyse the situation, headed by
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resigned her position on 9 May 2011, following her party's self-described 'disappointing' result in the
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Set up a special committee to organise fundraising for all campaigns throughout Scotland.
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2254:– Ruth Davidson is declared the new leader of the Scottish Conservatives.
1361:(1983–97), now sits in the House of Lords as 'Baron Forsyth of Drumlean'.
1097:. He had unsuccessfully contested the Scottish Parliament constituency of
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was declared the winner of the contest on 4 November 2011 and succeeded
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Hold monthly conference calls with constituency association chairmen.
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2289:"Top Conservatives demand Scots leadership election in six months"
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Building for Scotland: Strengthening the Scottish Conservatives
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calling the plan 'ludicrous'. However, his predecessor under
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of the party, and was against transferring further powers to
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was an internal party election to choose a new leader of the
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announces her resignation as Scottish Conservative leader.
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method, Davidson defeated Fraser by a margin of 566 votes.
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Leadership elections for Scottish Conservative party leader
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reinstated in his role after Davidson was elected leader.
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The Sanderson Commission outlined these recommendations:
532:. The election was triggered when incumbent party leader
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3825:"Ruth Davidson elected new Scottish Conservative leader"
3637:"Beaten Fraser may lead Tory fight against independence"
3568:"Scottish Tory chief spin doctor Ramsay Jones suspended"
3089:"Goldie conference speech presses Salmond on referendum"
2988:"Murdo Fraser to stand for Scottish Conservative leader"
2902:"Jackson Carlaw bids to be Scottish Conservative leader"
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Contest every local government seat throughout Scotland.
3171:"Ruth Davidson joins Scottish Conservative leader race"
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from the original on 22 June 2018 – via BBC News.
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formally announces that she will stand in the contest.
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Scottish Conservative Party leadership election, 2011
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Speculated candidates who did not stand in the contest
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were selected as leaders with no ballot taking place.
3421:"Scottish Tory leadership favourite 'to split party'"
2752:"Ruth Davidson will be the next Scottish Tory leader"
2870:"Outsource election, says Tory leadership candidate"
2212:– Ruth Davidson launches her campaign in Edinburgh.
1112:. Upon launching his campaign, he declared that the
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3913:"Tory donor John McGlynn's concern over new leader"
3356:"Ex-presiding officer backs Tory leadership runner"
2804:"Lord Strathclyde backs Ruth in Leadership Contest"
2269:
2011 Scottish Liberal Democrats leadership election
2206:– Murdo Fraser launches his campaign in Edinburgh.
1132:(1989–92), he unsuccessfully contested the seat of
572:party, which would be autonomous but allied to the
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2780:. Ruth Davidson. 11 September 2011. Archived from
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1200:parliament, but maintained autonomy as a party.
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3881:"QC Paul McBride leaves Tories after two years"
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3203:"Tory battle starts with increasing bitterness"
2806:. Ruth Davidson. 4 October 2011. Archived from
2720:"Letter: Time to end downward drift of support"
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3788:"Ruth Davidson Wins Scottish Tory Leader Race"
3599:Hutcheon, Paul; Gordon, Tom (2 October 2011).
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3454:"'Toxic' Scottish Tory party faces abolition"
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2413:"Paul McBride resigns from Tory party"
2411:Davidson, Lorraine (6 November 2011).
1410:'s viewpoint; however, his close ally
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3452:Allardyce, Jason (4 September 2011).
2630:. Think Scotland. 26 September 2011.
2569:"Rifkind gives his backing to Fraser"
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3955:- Margaret Mitchell's campaign site.
3925:from the original on 8 January 2019.
3668:Hutcheon, Paul (11 September 2011).
3635:Whitaker, Andrew (9 November 2011).
3580:from the original on 1 February 2018
2754:. Betternation.org. 20 August 2011.
2581:from the original on 12 October 2012
2567:Macleod, Angus (27 September 2011).
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2228:– Nominations for leadership close.
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1088:Jackson Carlaw had been MSP for the
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1370:Reaction to Murdo Fraser's proposal
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3419:Campbell, Glenn (26 August 2011).
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3292:Macdonell, Hamish (10 May 2011).
3215:from the original on 23 May 2019.
2942:. 27 October 2011. Archived from
2686:Lamont, John (5 September 2011).
2445:"David McLetchie endorses Fraser"
2007:2016 Scottish Parliament election
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2829:Barnes, Eddie (10 August 2011).
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3258:Clegg, David (11 August 2011).
2602:"Peter Duncan (@chatwithpeter)"
2534:Clegg, David (30 August 2011).
1935:Post leadership election events
1351:Secretary of State for Scotland
1281:, Mitchell had represented the
1136:five times at the Scottish and
75:needs additional citations for
42:or discuss these issues on the
3940:- Murdo Fraser's campaign site
3121:"Murdo's Pledges to the Party"
1414:pledged support for the idea.
1140:elections. He belonged to the
1124:Murdo Fraser had been MSP for
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3235:. 13 May 2011. Archived from
2628:"Media release: Murdo Fraser"
2025:(Deputy Leader of the SNP).
1331:Galloway & West Dumfries
1130:Scottish Young Conservatives
659:Conservative Future Scotland
4195:2010s elections in Scotland
2345:"Common Sense for Scotland"
1146:Scotland Malawi Partnership
657:Provide an annual grant to
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2019:2017 UK general election
1505:At UK party conference.
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578:single transferable vote
3773:9 November 2021 at the
3755:2 February 2016 at the
3736:2 February 2016 at the
2962:The Scottish Parliament
1170:Scottish Unionist Party
1163:Scottish Unionist Party
690:Scottish National Party
4095:Scottish Conservatives
3991:Scottish Conservatives
2479:Edinburgh Evening News
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514:Scottish Conservatives
478:Leader before election
3502:on 30 September 2011.
3211:. 24 September 2011.
1844:2 candidate preferred
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1357:(1995–97) and MP for
1273:Margaret Mitchell MSP
1254:had been MSP for the
1238:at least once a year.
1192:took the whip of the
1126:Mid Scotland and Fife
1095:UK-wide Conservatives
941:Dumfries and Galloway
842:Mid Scotland and Fife
688:In the election, the
595:2010 general election
4168:Politics of Scotland
4098:leadership elections
3750:Second round results
3516:(5 September 2011).
3488:(5 September 2011).
3330:The Galloway Gazette
2910:. 2 September 2011.
2616:– via Twitter.
2482:. 1 September 2011.
2061:improve this section
1967:improve this section
1906:Davidson as leader.
1440:Campaign controversy
1279:Justice of the Peace
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84:improve this article
3921:. 8 November 2011.
3889:. 6 November 2011.
3865:. 4 November 2011.
3833:. 4 November 2011.
3796:. 4 November 2011.
3731:First round results
3712:on 16 November 2011
3530:on 24 October 2011.
3523:The Daily Telegraph
3495:The Daily Telegraph
3155:. 26 October 2011.
2946:on 29 October 2011.
2728:. 14 October 2011.
2385:. 19 October 2011.
2301:on 27 December 2010
1761:1st preference vote
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3364:. 31 August 2011.
3179:. 26 August 2011.
3127:on 13 October 2011
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2996:. 26 August 2011.
2958:"Murdo Fraser MSP"
2868:(17 August 2011).
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2660:Scotland on Sunday
2451:on 27 October 2011
2029:Timeline of events
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3264:The Courier
3187:4 September
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2176:Gavin Brown
2114:John Lamont
1728:Electorate:
1570:29 October
1558:22 October
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1534:17 October
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1333:and former
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1306:John Lamont
1138:Westminster
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864:Gavin Brown
748:Supporters
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4130:2020 (Feb)
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3706:Murdo 2011
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3361:The Herald
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2814:26 October
2788:26 October
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2294:The Herald
2275:References
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1385:John Major
1355:John Major
1308:– MSP for
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742:Announced
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273:2011-11-04
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1602:Candidate
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1489:Inverness
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879:Liz Smith
198:July 2021
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