A Tory MP's fury was sparked after he was ditched at the last minute to make way for Douglas Ross, with claims that he was "too sick" to stand. The ex-minister criticized his own party for what he called a "factual inaccuracy," just days after Rishi Sunak was accused of lying about Keir Starmer and Labour's tax plans.

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross has announced that he will be standing in the upcoming election, despite previously stating that he would be stepping down. Ross had initially indicated that he would not seek re-election this year, but has now changed his mind and will be running for office once again. This decision comes as a surprise to many, as Ross had previously expressed his intention to step aside and allow a new leader to take the helm. It remains to be seen how this development will impact the upcoming election and the Scottish Conservative party as a whole.

In a televised debate, political leaders John Swinney, Anas Sarwar, Douglas Ross, and Alex Cole-Hamilton engaged in a heated discussion over the North Sea industry. The debate marked the first of its kind in the election campaign, with each leader presenting their views and clashing over the future of the vital sector.