MP Douglas Ross, MP for Moray, pictured today after he resigned from his post following the Dominic Cummings fiasco.

Mr Mackay is not accused of breaking the law.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_Ross_(Scottish_politician) The Scottish finance minister was forced to resign after it was revealed in a newspaper report he sent hundreds of messages to a 16-year-old boy on social media. The party seemed like an endangered species. Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Dominic Cummings defended his position last night, Top Nats slam Cummings for 'preposterous' eyesight excuse for Durham trip, Scots Tory MSP says Dominic Cummings should be sacked after Douglas Ross quits, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO).

I realise both the immediate and long-term implications of my decision to resign from government. By Katharine Hay. I have waited to hear all of the information and thought long and hard over this.

“And I have just come to the conclusion that the best thing for it, the Labour party, this precious, precious thing that has done so much good in our country, and indeed for me, is to pass that baton on.”. Members call decision ‘bolt from the blue’ but officials say talk linking it with Corbyn’s recent tour of Scotland inevitable, Last modified on Mon 27 Nov 2017 17.48 GMT. Dugdale’s resignation will lead to the sixth Scottish Labour leadership election since the SNP first won power at Holyrood in 2007. The Scottish Sun newspaper reported the 42-year-old politician sent the teen more than 270 messages on Facebook and Instagram, telling the boy he was “cute” and offering to take him to a rugby match and to dinner. His resignation is another blow to the party that is already facing scandal. Join the conversation, you are commenting as, news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site. "This issue transcends politics.

As a result I have resigned as a government Minister.". A senior politician who had been seen as a future party leader sent hundreds of messages to a boy which was “nothing short of predatory”. SNP higher education minister and Moray MSP Richard Lochhead said: "A really tough decision and I commend you for it.". Don't have an account? Kezia became Scottish leader at one of the most difficult times in the history of the Scottish Labour party and the party’s revival is now fully under way, with six new MPs and many more to come.

30 July 2020, 4:52pm ... Ross is likely to remain as an Mp in Westminster for the timebeing so … SNP Commons leader Ian Blackford said: "This will have been a difficult decision to make and I respect Douglas Ross for taking it. "While it has been a great privilege to serve as a Minister, my first duty is to be a representative and I feel I can best represent toy Moray constituents and many across the country who have expressed their feelings about this by resigning as a Minister. ", Scottish Tory leader Jackson Carlaw tweeted: "Great loss to the Scotland Office and UK Government, sorry to see him go but entirely respect and understand his decision. ⚠ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates on Covid-19.

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Dugdale had opposed Corbyn’s leadership bids in both party elections, backing his opponent Owen Smith last year, as did a majority of Scottish party members. Tuesday, 26th May 2020, 9:52 am.

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