Sturgeon slams ‘dreadful’ statement by May on Brexit talks
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon described Theresa May’s statement on the Brexit negotiations as “dreadful” as she branded the Chequers proposals a “dead duck”.
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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.
Ruth Davidson challenges rivals to back ‘astonishing’ PM to deliver on Brexit
Ruth Davidson has challenged those in the Tory party who want to oust Theresa May from Number 10 to “put their sharp elbows away” and back her as she battles to deliver an Brexit deal for the UK.
Ruth Davidson ‘felt compelled’ to speak about her mental health
Ruth Davidson has insisted there is no “contradiction whatsoever” between her desire to be first minister of Scotland and her ruling out ever becoming prime minister because of the impact it would have on her mental health.
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.
Ruth Davidson rules out ever taking Tory top job
Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson has ruled out ever taking on the party’s top job for the sake of her mental health and relationship.
Pregnancy is fearful and hopeful – Davidson
Ruth Davidson has described her pregnancy as “joyous, mortifying, fearful and hopeful”.
Pressure mounting on Tories over calls for action against Boris Johnson
Pressure is mounting on the Conservative Party leadership to decide whether to take action against Boris Johnson for his controversial comments about Muslim women wearing the burka.
Ruth Davidson backs calls for Johnson burka apology
Ruth Davidson has backed calls for Boris Johnson to apologise over his “gratuitously offensive” comments on the burka.
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.
Murder victim’s father demands justice system reform
The father of a murdered teenager has called for the justice system to be reformed after learning her killer could get out of jail before his 12-year minimum sentence is up.
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.