# Tory candidate suspended over contract killing claims

> Jack Ross was filmed discussing violent services and introducing an undercover reporter to a paramilitary contact offering to arrange killings.
- Title: Tory candidate suspended over contract killing claims
- Summary: Jack Ross was filmed discussing violent services and introducing an undercover reporter to a paramilitary contact offering to arrange killings. Conservative…
- Keywords: jack ross, conservative party, al jazeera, turning point uk, contract killing, paramilitary, scotland, nick tenconi, news, world, Tory, candidate
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/21/former-tory-election-candidate-suspended-over-contract-killing-claims
- Published: 2026-10-21T18:13:55+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jack ross, conservative party, al jazeera, turning point uk, contract killing, paramilitary, scotland, nick tenconi, news, world
## Tory candidate filmed discussing violence
Jack Ross, a former Conservative election candidate, was filmed by Al Jazeera apparently discussing the cost of hiring contract killers and offering to broker services.
## What Ross allegedly described
Ross appeared to tell the undercover journalist that violent options ranged from beating someone to stabbing, shooting or killing them, each with different costs.

> They can just kick the fuck out of someone. That's a certain amount. They can start cutting people's faces up, that's another amount. And they can stab someone. They can shoot someone. They can kill someone.
## Ross's role at Turning Point UK
Ross is chief executive of Turning Point UK, a spin-off from the campaign group founded by murdered US Republican commentator Charlie Kirk.
## Introduction to paramilitary contact
Al Jazeera reported Ross introduced an undercover reporter to a violent criminal from Glasgow with links to the Ulster Volunteer Force who offers to arrange killings for money.
## The fictional scenario
Al Jazeera approached Ross with a fictitious family problem where a deceased uncle's business was at risk from a gang.Ross replied he could broker a solution but needed to keep his name out of it.

> I can then go and broker from there. But I've got to say, even to myself … if there's lashback I've got to keep my name out of it.
## Zimbabwe connection
The meeting took place after Ross, apparently acting on behalf of the Zimbabwean government, had reportedly paid thousands of pounds to the Glasgow activist to organise a fake political rally.
## Party suspends Ross immediately
The Conservative party suspended Ross's membership with immediate effect pending an investigation. Police Scotland said they will review the documentary for any criminality.
## Ross denies serious intent
Al Jazeera reported Ross completely denied the investigation's findings, claiming everything he said to the undercover reporter was not meant seriously.
## Key takeaway

Conservative party suspended Jack Ross after Al Jazeera filmed him discussing contract killing costs and brokering services with a paramilitary figure.