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Jamie Greene joins Scottish Liberal Democrats after quitting Conservatives

  • Jamie Greene, former Scottish Conservative MSP, joined the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
  • Greene resigned from the Conservatives, citing the party's shift towards right-wing populism.
  • Greene criticized the party's focus on culture wars and fringe issues, referencing a "Reform-lite agenda."
  • Greene stated, "the Scottish Conservative Party which I joined simply no longer exists."
  • Alex Cole-Hamilton welcomed Greene, highlighting shared values and increasing the Lib Dem MSPs to five.
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Spectator UKSpectator UK
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Will more Tories defect to the Lib Dems?

Jamie Greene is a one-time Scottish Tory leadership contender who has resigned the Conservative whip and joined the Liberal Democrats.

·London, United Kingdom
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BBC NewsBBC News
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Former Scottish Conservative MSP Jamie Greene defects to Liberal Democrats

The former frontbencher quit the Scottish Conservatives and claimed the party had become "Trump-esque".

·United Kingdom
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greenocktelegraph.co.ukgreenocktelegraph.co.uk
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Greenock-born MSP Jamie Greene joins Scottish Liberal Democrats after quitting Tories

The former Scottish Conservative MSP has crossed the floor and joined the Scottish Liberal Democrats.

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The NationalThe National
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Former Scottish Tory MSP Jamie Greene defects to LibDems

FORMER Scottish Tory MSP Jamie Greene has defected to the LibDems.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Daily RecordDaily Record
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Jamie Greene joins Scottish Lib Dems after quitting Conservatives in row over 'Reform-lite agenda'

Jamie Greene made a surprise appearance at the Scottish Lib Dems conference in Inverness after walking out on the Tories.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The ScotsmanThe Scotsman
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Jamie Greene joins Scottish Liberal Democrats after quitting Conservatives

The MSP was unveiled at the Lib Dem conference in Inverness

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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The Herald Scotland broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Friday, April 4, 2025.
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