Findlay felt capable of killing attacker but says 'I'm not a scrapper'

"Findlay described how he felt 'joyful' after striking his attacker, causing his dentures to break, emphasizing the intense emotions he experienced during the assault. He stated, 'The fury that someone would turn up at a family home and conduct an attack which could have been life changing and could have been life ending, that's exactly how I felt in those moments.'"

"Reflecting on the attack, Findlay mentioned, 'the red mist came down' when he saw the knife, highlighting the impact of the situation on his mental state, particularly because his 10-year-old daughter witnessed the event."

Russell Findlay, the Scottish Conservative leader, recounted a violent attack he experienced in 2015, where a man threw corrosive liquid at him. He described feelings of rage and a desire for revenge upon seeing the attacker with a knife. Findlay expressed that his reaction was driven by self-preservation, especially with his daughter present. He acknowledged the emotional turmoil of the incident, stating that his account is completely accurate. Additionally, he criticized Reform UK for not being a unionist party and commented on the potential for another independence referendum.

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