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21 Jul 2016 Latest releases
Scottish Conservative rural economy spokesman Peter Chapman has sought clarification from the Scottish Government on when CAP payments will be delivered in full after continued delays. While the Government has escaped fines so far after the European Commission extended the … Continue reading
21 Jul 2016 Latest releases
The Scottish Conservatives are seeking further clarification on the deployment of armed police after reports that officers carrying handguns were seen eating in a busy supermarket café. On 10 July, it was reported that shoppers were left feeling “alarmed” … Continue reading
19 Jul 2016 Latest releases
The Scottish Conservatives have attacked the SNP’s “craven hypocrisy” over Trident in the wake of last night’s decision to renew Britain’s nuclear deterrent. SNP MPs lined up to oppose the decision to renew the UK’s nuclear armed submarine fleet – … Continue reading
17 Jul 2016 Latest releases
Tens of thousands of tablets for attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were given out in Scotland last year. The 123,222 items dispensed for the treatment of ADHD is a new record high, compared to 112,000 in 2014/15 and just … Continue reading
17 Jul 2016 Latest releases
The number of drugs prescribed to treat dementia has soared to almost 700 a day, new figures have revealed. It illustrates the increasing challenge posed by dementia to the NHS, caused by Scotland’s ageing population. The statistics have shown £4 … Continue reading
21 Jul 2016
Scottish Conservative rural economy spokesman Peter Chapman has sought clarification from the Scottish Government on when CAP payments will be delivered in full after continued delays. While the Government has escaped fines so far after the European Commission extended the … Continue reading
21 Jul 2016
The Scottish Conservatives are seeking further clarification on the deployment of armed police after reports that officers carrying handguns were seen eating in a busy supermarket café. On 10 July, it was reported that shoppers were left feeling “alarmed” … Continue reading
19 Jul 2016
The Scottish Conservatives have attacked the SNP’s “craven hypocrisy” over Trident in the wake of last night’s decision to renew Britain’s nuclear deterrent. SNP MPs lined up to oppose the decision to renew the UK’s nuclear armed submarine fleet – … Continue reading
17 Jul 2016
Tens of thousands of tablets for attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were given out in Scotland last year. The 123,222 items dispensed for the treatment of ADHD is a new record high, compared to 112,000 in 2014/15 and just … Continue reading
17 Jul 2016
The number of drugs prescribed to treat dementia has soared to almost 700 a day, new figures have revealed. It illustrates the increasing challenge posed by dementia to the NHS, caused by Scotland’s ageing population. The statistics have shown £4 … Continue reading
10 Aug 2015
By Ruth Davidson Welcome to election year. Again. No sooner has the General Election been completed than a new political year is getting underway which will decide the makeup of the Scottish Parliament. Scotland’s voters will be forgiven if they are … Continue reading
13 Apr 2015
By Claire Black (The Scotsman – 13 April 2015) IN THE first of a new series in the run-up to the General Election, Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson talks tactics, Tory turnarounds and tiredness on the campaign trail Davidson chooses … Continue reading
8 Apr 2015
By Ruth Davidson (The Evening Times – 08 April 2015) ON Monday, many of us had reason to celebrate. Not only was it a Bank Holiday – and sunny one too – it was also Tartan Day on the other side … Continue reading
7 Apr 2015
By Ruth Davidson (The Edinburgh Evening News – 7 April 2015) Last year the city of Edinburgh voted resoundingly to keep Scotland within the strength and security of the United Kingdom. It did so emphatically – with 61 per cent … Continue reading
27 Mar 2015
By Ruth Davidson (The Courier – 27 March 2015) I KNOW it’s unfashionable to say it, but I love general election time. As a fully paid up political geek, there’s the fascination of watching the the ebb and flow of … Continue reading
5 Jul 2016
Nicola Sturgeon should promote Scotland’s interests and not a second independence referendum, Baroness Goldie said today. In a keynote speech to the House of Lords, Baroness Goldie said the First Minister’s contribution to the UK leaving the EU was to … Continue reading
28 Jun 2016
(Check against delivery) Presiding Officer I thank the First Minister for advance notice of her statement. Too often political events are described as seismic or earth-shattering, when in truth the tremors are more for politicians, than working people. Last week’s … Continue reading
24 Jun 2016
Speaking at the party headquarters in Edinburgh, she said: Good afternoon This morning I spoke to the Prime Minister and offered my thanks on behalf of the party in Scotland for his service to this country. He has served Britain … Continue reading
25 May 2016
Ruth Davidson made a speech in response to the First Minister’s programme for government in the Scottish Parliament this afternoon. Full speech as follows: Thank you Presiding officer, and I thank the First Minister for the advance copy of her speech. … Continue reading
9 Apr 2016
Ruth Davidson has used a keynote speech today to reach out to voters who have never backed her before – promising to lead a strong opposition that takes on the SNP. In a keynote speech, she will also call for reforms at … Continue reading
7 May 2016
On Thursday 6th May 2016, in the Scottish Parliament election, 7 constituency and 24 regional MSPs from the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party were elected. You can find a list of them below. Ruth Davidson MSP Alexander Burnett MSP John Scott MSP Oliver … Continue reading
9 Apr 2016
Please see Ruth’s tax return by clicking here. Ruth makes charitable donations from her income but does not claim relief on them.
14 Mar 2014
Edinburgh is expected to receive an economic boost of more than £1million with the hosting of the Scottish Conservatives’ annual conference. This weekend’s event is held in the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), who estimate the spring gathering will generate … Continue reading
7 Jun 2013
The leader of the Welsh Conservatives Andrew Davies has addressed the Scottish Conservative conference this afternoon as part of the Rally for the Union. A copy of his speech is below (check against delivery): It was only a few weeks … Continue reading
7 Jun 2013
UK fisheries minister Richard Benyon took part in a debate on fisheries at the Scottish Conservative party conference today. A copy of his speech is below. (Check against delivery). Richard Benyon speech It is a pleasure … Continue reading
