Craig Hoy Conservative and Unionist Party
Conservative MSP for South Scotland since 2021. Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government. Former Chairman of the Scottish Conservative Party (2022-2024). Former BBC journalist.
Policy Positions
Scotland's Future
Strongest opponents of independence. The union is the defining issue. Want to make the case for Scotland's place in the UK permanent.
NHS & Health
Reform and streamline NHS Scotland. Focus on better value for money and cutting management layers rather than new spending commitments.
Housing
Market-led housing policy. Reduce planning red tape to let developers build more. Less emphasis on rent controls or public ownership.
Climate & Transport
Scrap the 2045 net zero target. Favour a more affordable energy transition that protects jobs in oil, gas, and traditional industries.
Tax & Public Spending
Cut Scottish income tax to below UK rates. Reverse Scotland's higher income tax for top earners. Prioritise economic competitiveness.
Economy & Jobs
Pro-business agenda. Cut regulatory burden. Lower business rates. Support North Sea oil and gas industry for energy security.
Education & Childcare
Raise academic standards and expand vocational routes. Focus on employability skills. Resist progressive curriculum reforms.
Social Issues
Socially conservative. Opposed the Gender Recognition Reform Bill. Emphasise biological definitions of sex in law and policy.
Track Record
› Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government
› Former Chairman of the Scottish Conservative Party (2022-2024)
› MSP for South Scotland since 2021; former BBC journalist