Former Tory election candidate suspended over contract killing claims
Jack Ross was filmed allegedly discussing with an undercover reporter violent options to deal with enemies
TL;DR
- Former Conservative election candidate Jack Ross suspended amid allegations of discussing contract killings.
- Ross was filmed by an undercover Al Jazeera reporter seemingly listing prices for violent acts, including murder.
- He reportedly offered to broker services of a far-right activist with alleged paramilitary links.
- Police Scotland is reviewing the documentary for potential criminal activity.
- Ross is the chief executive of Turning Point UK.
- Al Jazeera reported Ross introduced an undercover reporter to a violent criminal from Glasgow who offered to arrange killings for money.
- Ross denied the investigation's findings, claiming his statements were not meant seriously.
- The Conservative party has suspended Ross's membership pending an investigation.