Ruth Davidson has been elected as the new Leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
The election result was as follows:
First Preferences:
Jackson Carlaw – 830
Ruth Davidson – 2278
Murdo Fraser – 2096
Margaret Mitchell – 472
After the elimination of Margaret Mitchell and Jackson Carlaw ’s votes and following their redistribution the result was as follows:
Ruth Davidson – 2983
Murdo Fraser – 2417