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

Former Tory election candidate suspended over contract killing claims

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.