Rachel Hamilton has been appointed deputy chief of the Scottish Conservatives.
The social gathering's new chief Russell Findlay stated the Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire MSPs would play a “vital role” in reworking the social gathering.
Findlay made this announcement a day after Confirmed as Douglas Ross' successorFollowing a management contest that featured bitter combating inside the social gathering.
Hamilton has served as an MSP since 2016 and has been the social gathering's spokesperson for Rural Affairs and the Islands since 2021.
He stated he was “privileged” to be requested to function deputy chief.
She added: “Since he joined the Scottish Parliament in 2021, I have been impressed by how Russell tells it straight and speaks to people whose lives are not dominated by political bubble issues.
“After talking to my voters at the border, I came to know that many of them have lost faith in politics and that politicians do not understand them. Russell Findlay is different and is determined to change that.
“I’m excited to get to work and help show that the Scottish Conservatives will work for the people who want to see politicians talking common sense for change.”
Findlay stated his colleagues had at all times stood up for many who didn’t really feel represented by the SNP and Labour.
She stated she would assist result in adjustments that “show that the Scottish Conservatives have a positive vision to reconnect with those who share our values of aspiration, opportunity and decency.”
The social gathering's earlier deputy chief, Meghan Gallacher, stepped down after her name in August “Regarding the allegations” On the conduct of Douglas Ross, who was reported to have recommended that Russell Findlay may change him as chief final yr.
Gallacher completed third within the voting for the management, which was received by Findlay. Murdo Fraser completed second.
With inputs from BBC
