THERE is a notable absence on the Scottish Tory party website – their newest MP.
Lisa Cameron defected from the SNP last October, causing quite the commotion.
The East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow MP was facing a selection contest to remain as the SNP's candidate before quitting because of a "toxic" culture in the SNP's Westminster group.
Humza Yousaf called on her to step down to allow a by-election and said her defection was "the least surprising news I've had as leader of the SNP".
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Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross, meanwhile, said: “It’s great to have Lisa Cameron on board.”
Well, you wouldn’t have known if you checked the Scottish Conservative & Unionist party website.
Under the "Who We Are" section, the site lists the six elected Scottish Tory MPs – from David Duguid and John Lamont to Andrew Bowie – but not Lisa Cameron.
Three months and counting ...
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