Scottish Conservatives voice support for Theresa May
Ruth Davidson has hailed the Prime Minister’s “cojones of steel” as she gave her full support to her party’s under-fire leader.
Ruth Davidson
Women in politics: why must success still only come despite their gender?
On my first day back after maternity leave, my greatest achievement was probably buying a suffragette bath duck from the Commons shop as a gift for my daughter.
Call to review MSP home security after Ruth Davidson’s office targeted
An MSP has called for a review of security measures at members’ homes after a man was arrested over broken windows at Ruth Davidson’s constituency office.
Davidson and partner ‘delighted’ at birth of baby boy
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson and partner Jen Wilson have said they are “delighted” at the birth of their baby boy.
Ruth Davidson gives birth to baby boy
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson has given birth to a baby boy.
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson gives birth
Ruth Davidson has given birth to a baby boy.
North academic reveals child abuse ordeal
A north academic who has helped police to catch sexual predators has revealed her own experience of abuse as a child.
With such a loving society, why do so many of our girls have mental health problems?
The unhappiness of young girls is a tragedy and a crisis. We have created a social structure which is unduly tough on adolescents, for no obvious purpose. The young were once under pressure to find work, marry or help the family – as these old economic forces die away, so Scotland should reinvent childhood.
Poll predicts SNP would win back many lost seats at Westminster
A new poll has found a rise in support for the SNP and predicted the party would win back many of the seats it lost at last year’s UK general election.
Duchess of Sussex, Ruth Davidson and Dua Lipa on influential women list
The Duchess of Sussex appears alongside Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson and singer Dua Lipa in Vogue magazine’s inaugural guide to Britain’s 25 most influential and aspirational female figures.
Brexit has strengthened the union, says Michael Gove
Michael Gove has revealed that he believes Brexit has strengthened unionism and forced the “nationalist threat” from the SNP into retreat.
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson announces she is pregnant
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson has announced she is pregnant and expecting her first child with partner Jen Wilson.
Complaint made to Ruth Davidson over Aberdeen MP Ross Thomson’s Iraq comments
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson has been asked to investigate claims Aberdeen South MP Ross Thomson appeared to “glorify” persecution and torture during a trip to Iraq.
Warnings over fishing rights during Brexit transition period
A fishing campaign group has urged the UK Government to make it clear how the industry will be affected by Brexit.
Fishing chief welcomes CFP call
Ruth Davidson and Michael Gove have teamed up to call for the UK to leave the common fisheries policy (CFP) when post-Brexit.
Weather throws Scottish Conservative conference in Aberdeen into doubt
Ruth Davidson has said that the red weather alert could lead to the cancellation of this weekend’s Scottish Conservative Party conference in Aberdeen.
Scots Tories in push for deal for fish sector
Prime Minister Theresa May has been told that getting a good deal for the fishing sector after Brexit is an “absolute red line” for the Scottish Conservatives.
Teri Hatcher and Alan Carr among stars confirmed for Celebrity Bake Off
American actress Teri Hatcher, comedian Alan Carr and leader of the Scottish Conservatives Ruth Davidson are among the stars taking part in The Great Celebrity Bake Off.
UK-wide Brexit deal takes a step closer after Northern Irish drama
Politicians took a step closer to a softer Brexit after a Northern Irish deal dramatically collapsed yesterday lunchtime.
Scottish Conservatives to hold spring conference in Aberdeen
The Scottish Conservatives will hold their spring 2018 party conference in Aberdeen - for the first time in more than 20 years.
When Ruth Davidson met George Osborne…
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson has met former chancellor George Osborne at the offices of the London newspaper he now edits.
Ruth Davidson: All local authorities should meet the same standards on knives in school rules
Too many councils are ignoring tougher rules on knives in schools brought in after the killing of Bailey Gwynne, Ruth Davdison has warned.
Ruth Davidson: Tories will burst Corbyn’s bubble
Ruth Davidson told the Conservative Party faithful yesterday that the Tories will burst Jeremy Corbyn’s bubble, just as they had burst the SNP’s in May’s election.
First Minister reveals her “fresh, bold and ambitious” programme for government
Green energy schemes, an income tax review and a plan to tackle homelessness were among the key features of Nicola Sturgeon’s “fresh, bold and ambitious” programme for government.
SNP question Mundell’s role as Scottish Secretary as DUP row grows
The row over the Tories' £1billion deal with the Democratic Unionist Party intensified last night as the SNP called into question David Mundell's position as Scottish secretary.
Scotland to receive no extra money from “grubby and shameless deal”
The UK Government has come under fire after it emerged Scotland will receive no extra money as a result of Theresa May's "grubby and shameless deal" with the Democratic Unionist Party.
Boris Johnson people’s choice to succeed May
A new opinion poll has revealed Boris Johnson is the people's choice to succeed Theresa May as prime minister.
May to hold talks with Northern Ireland political leaders
Theresa May will hold talks with Northern Irish political leaders today amid fears a deal between the Democratic Unionists and Tories could undermine the peace process.
Davidson: “This isn’t just going to be a Tory Brexit”
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson has indicated the UK Government could change its strategy for leaving the European Union.
Ruth Davidson distances herself from Tory-DUP deal by tweeting link to gay pride lecture
Ruth Davidson has sent a clear warning to the Prime Minister over plans for a DUP-backed Tory government by tweeting a link to a speech she gave on same-sex marriage in Belfast last year.
Moray business suffered torrent of abuse following Ruth Davidson visit
A Moray business owner has been forced to contact the police after being subjected to torrents of abuse.
Tories to form minority government after poor performance at polls
A defiant Theresa May vowed to form a minority Conservative government after her disastrous gamble on a snap general election ended in a hung parliament.