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.