Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay said: “My warmest congratulations to Kemi on her election as the new UK Conservative leader.
“I look forward to us working constructively together to hold the high-tax SNP and Labour governments to account.
“Kemi and I share common-sense conservative values.
“We’re determined to deliver opportunities for people to get ahead and to reduce taxes for aspirational workers and business owners.
“We will continue to proudly champion our union and stand up for women’s rights from the threat of dangerous gender ideology.
“We are both committed to winning back public trust by focusing on the issues that impact on people’s lives.”