THE shameless carpet bagging of Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross has cost him one of his jobs.
It seems clear that even his fellow Conservatives have had enough of his nasty, self-serving, and dishonourable behaviour.expenses for the purposes of travelling to and from football grounds as part of his side-gig as an assistant referee.However, the controversy over the way in which sitting MP David Duguid - currently recovering from a serious illness - was stabbed in the back by his supposed colleague refused to die down over the weekend.
Ross says that he recused himself from the board while members discussed a replacement for Duguid, but that doesn't wash at all. However, it's not just the questionable behaviour of Douglas Ross that deserves scrutiny here, it's also that of a state broadcaster which appears to have been handling him with kid gloves.But with Douglas Ross knee-deep in an expenses scandal, BBC Scotland couldn't be less interested over the weekend.
Apparently it was because we were in despair about the prospect that there might never be another Labour government in Westminster. Well, who knew?
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Douglas Ross is a pound shop Nigel Farage who has never wanted to be at HolyroodDaily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says the disgraceful treatment of David Duguid should shame Ross and his party.
Read more »
SNP demands Douglas Ross makes Holyrood statement about expenses cover-upThe Nationalists have said that the Scottish Tory leader must 'answer questions' about MP expenses claims he made.
Read more »
Douglas Ross to stand for Scots Tories at general election again in major u-turnThe rethink will fuel allegations Ross, who is also an MSP, is not committed to Holyrood.
Read more »
General Election: Douglas Ross in U-turn on pledge not to stand as MPDOUGLAS Ross is to stand in the General Election in a major U-turn, according to reports.
Read more »
Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross plans to stand at General ElectionMr Ross had previously said he would not seek to return to Westminster.
Read more »
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross to stand in seat after outgoing MP David Duguid blockedDavid Duguid - who is recovering from spinal surgery - said he was keen to stand in the seat in the election on 4 July.
Read more »