Craig Hoy

Craig William Hoy (born 1975 ) is a Scottish politician and former journalist, serving as chairman of the Scottish Conservatives since 2022, as well as a member of the Shadow Cabinet. Hoy has been a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the South Scotland region since 2021.

Career
Prior to becoming a politician, Hoy was a journalist, having worked for the BBC, Parliamentary Communications and was a cofounder of Holyrood magazine.

He was a member of East Lothian Council, representing the Haddington and Lammermuir ward, having been elected in a by-election in 2019.

Hoy contested the East Lothian seat in the 2019 United Kingdom general election, where he finished third.

Hoy stood in East Lothian at the 2021 Scottish Parliament election, coming third.

In that same election, Hoy was one of three Conservative candidates to be elected as regional members on the South Scotland list.

As an MSP, Hoy has served as the Scottish Conservatives' Shadow Minister for social care and was a member of the shadow health team.

Additionally, he has also served as a member of the Scottish Parliament's Public Audit Committee.

Following the 2022 Scottish local elections, Hoy was appointed chairman of the Scottish Conservatives.