Moray visit for Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay
Scottish Conservative Party leader Russell Findlay has visited Moray for the first time since taking on the role.
Mr Findlay was in Elgin to attend a social function hosted by the Moray Conservative Association.
He also spent time campaigning with Elaine Kirby, the Tory candidate in the Elgin City South by-election due to take place on November 7.
Mr Findlay said: “I was delighted to be in Moray and meet local members who are enthusiastic for the campaign ahead.
“It was also great to go out and meet voters and to listen to the common sense, mainstream views of local residents.”
Mr Findlay was met in Moray by council leader Kathleen Robertson and Highlands and Islands MSP Tim Eagle, who Mr Findlay appointed as Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Fishing earlier this month.
Tim Eagle said: “It was great to see so many people and to see the enthusiasm for picking ourselves up and challenging strongly at the next Scottish Parliament elections.
“Russell has a really distinct message which I believe will chime with people here in Moray as it reflects their beliefs and values.”
Councillor Robertson took the opportunity to brief Mr Findlay on the challenges facing Moray Council.
The council leader said: “We are facing extremely challenging times as a council after years of real-time cuts to our funding from the SNP Government.
“Russell understands the vital role of local government in delivering services and I know will fight for us at Holyrood.”
