Brian Whittle Enters Scottish Conservative Leadership Race

Former Olympian aims to rebuild party with focus on resilience and core principles

Brian Whittle, an MSP and ex-Olympian, is the second candidate to announce a bid for Scottish Conservative leadership.
He emphasizes resilience, drawing from his sports background, and aims to make the party a serious contender in Scotland.
Whittle's campaign focuses on education, enterprise, and empowering people, avoiding quick fixes and platitudes.
Russell Findlay, the first declared candidate, opposes any split from the UK Conservative Party.
The party is consulting members on the leadership contest's format and rules.