Scottish Conservatives have not always enjoyed an easy relationship with the UK party. As devolution has developed and nationalism has become a stronger political force, Tories north of the border have come under pressure to set out an increasingly separate set of Scottish policies. Initially, this meant distancing themselves from Thatcherism, which for close on 20 years was regarded as a toxic brand in Scotland. Their new leader, Ruth Davidson, did much to draw the sting. She has succeeded in making Scottish conservatism once again acceptable, as…

Source: The Times May 23, 2019 23:11 UTC