Former journalist Russell Findlay secures support of all 5 Scottish Conservative MPs in leadership bid.

Russell Findlay, a former journalist, has secured the backing of all five MPs in the Scottish Conservative Party, including Shadow Scottish Secretary John Lamont and former Secretary David Mundell. They believe Findlay can unite the party and appeal to a broad voter base. His rivals, Murdo Fraser and Meghan Gallacher, continue to campaign, with Fraser proposing a VAT cut for hospitality. The leadership contest is set to begin officially, concluding on September 27.