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Tory leadership candidate Robert Jenrick speaks at a campaign event

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Former colonies 'owe gratitude' to Britain for empire, says Robert Jenrick

Kemi Badenoch was questioned on whether Scotland is in a voluntary union

Kemi Badenoch was questioned on whether Scotland is in a voluntary union

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Kemi Badenoch in row with BBC Scotland presenter over ‘voluntary union’ comments

The rise of the radical right is a symptom of bitterly divided, unequal, insecure societies and failed democracies

The rise of the radical right is a symptom of bitterly divided, unequal, insecure societies and failed democracies

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Gerry Hassan: With fascism on the rise again, how can we defeat it?

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay has made it clear he is uncomfortable with who has ended up on the UK leadership ballot

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay has made it clear he is uncomfortable with who has ended up on the UK leadership ballot

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What the UK Tory leadership contest means for Scottish Conservatives

Conservative Party leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch delivers a speech during the Conservative Party Conference

Conservative Party leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch delivers a speech during the Conservative Party Conference

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Kemi Badenoch: I'd 'reprogramme' devolution as Tory leader

The Tory contender said he'd named his daughter after Margaret Thatcher because 'he respects strong women'

The Tory contender said he'd named his daughter after Margaret Thatcher because 'he respects strong women'

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Robert Jenrick reveals daughter named after Margaret Thatcher

Robert Jenrick has been criticised by leadership rivals for his claims

Robert Jenrick has been criticised by leadership rivals for his claims

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Robert Jenrick defends UK special forces 'killing people' claim

Former work and pensions secretary Mel Stride pictured outside Broadcasting House

Former work and pensions secretary Mel Stride pictured outside Broadcasting House

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Mel Stride crashes out of Tory leadership race as Robert Jenrick retains first place

Former home secretary Priti Patel has been eliminated from the Tory leadership contest

Former home secretary Priti Patel has been eliminated from the Tory leadership contest

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Priti Patel eliminated in first round of UK Tory leadership contest

Priti Patel has entered the Tory leadership contest

Priti Patel has entered the Tory leadership contest

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Priti Patel becomes fifth to declare Tory leadership bid

The SNP’s social justice spokesperson, David Linden, said the figures laid bare the impact of Tory rule.

The SNP’s social justice spokesperson, David Linden, said the figures laid bare the impact of Tory rule.

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'Tory rule' sees record number of emergency food parcels delivered across UK

There are currently eight open investigations being looked at by the ethics watchdog, all of which are into current or former Tory MPs.

There are currently eight open investigations being looked at by the ethics watchdog, all of which are into current or former Tory MPs.

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Tory government hit by new sleaze investigations

Boris Johnson has received the backing of 100 Tory MPs, his allies have claimed

Boris Johnson has received the backing of 100 Tory MPs, his allies have claimed

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Boris Johnson hits '100 MP threshold in Tory leadership race', allies claim

The former prime minister cut short a family holiday in the Dominican Republic as the race to replace Liz Truss gathered momentum

The former prime minister cut short a family holiday in the Dominican Republic as the race to replace Liz Truss gathered momentum

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Tories split on Boris Johnson's expected leadership bid

Ian Blackford said it would be 'beyond the pale' for Boris Johnson to become prime minister again

Ian Blackford said it would be 'beyond the pale' for Boris Johnson to become prime minister again

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SNP preparing for General Election as Boris Johnson jets back to UK

Rishi Sunak appears to be the favourite to become the next UK prime minister

Rishi Sunak appears to be the favourite to become the next UK prime minister

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Rishi Sunak ‘first contender to pass threshold of 100 Tory MPs’ in race to become PM

Rishi Sunak laughed as an audience member asked how he would deal with Scotland's First Minister

Rishi Sunak laughed as an audience member asked how he would deal with Scotland's First Minister

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Tories applaud question on how to 'suppress' Scotland's First Minister

An unelectable Prime Minister is being foisted on Scotland, a country that has not voted Tory since 1955

An unelectable Prime Minister is being foisted on Scotland, a country that has not voted Tory since 1955

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Forget Balmoral – the new Prime Minister should be appointed over Zoom

Liz Truss is set to be the UK's next Worst Prime Minister

Liz Truss is set to be the UK's next Worst Prime Minister

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New rumours on Liz Truss's Cabinet are damning – The REAL Scottish Politics

Martin Lewis urges future PM to ‘join him ASAP’ to discuss cost of living crisis (PA)

Martin Lewis urges future PM to ‘join him ASAP’ to discuss cost of living crisis (PA)

Martin Lewis urges future PM to ‘join him ASAP’ to discuss cost-of-living crisis

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss have been condemned for their lack of action on the cost-of-living crisis over the summer

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss have been condemned for their lack of action on the cost-of-living crisis over the summer

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Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak's 'fantasy land tax promises' condemned

Liz Truss said when it comes to defence ‘the era of complacency is over'

Liz Truss said when it comes to defence ‘the era of complacency is over'

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Liz Truss commits to keeping nuclear weapons on the Clyde

Liz Truss is not fit to be UK prime minister ... someone should tell the Tories that

Liz Truss is not fit to be UK prime minister ... someone should tell the Tories that

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We need new words to describe the grim reality of Liz Truss-led UK

Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi is missing amid a cost of living crisis

Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi is missing amid a cost of living crisis

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The British Government is on holiday – The REAL Scottish Politics

Liz Truss has said she will change the Scotland Act to give parliamentary privilege to MSPs. Picture: Peter Byrne

Liz Truss has said she will change the Scotland Act to give parliamentary privilege to MSPs. Picture: Peter Byrne

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Tories should 'take a look in the mirror' before calling for more oversight of Scotland, say SNP

Liz Truss cloaks herself in Thatcherism but is not quizzed on the unrest it resulted in

Liz Truss cloaks herself in Thatcherism but is not quizzed on the unrest it resulted in

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Stuart Cosgrove: Terror of two-word phrases as Tory hopefuls pitch up in Fair City

From left: Suella Braverman, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Liz Truss, Kwasi Kwarteng and Rishi Sunak

From left: Suella Braverman, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Liz Truss, Kwasi Kwarteng and Rishi Sunak

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Liz Truss 'begins filling key Cabinet roles' as allies believe contest is over

The Tory leadership favourite evaded answering a question about the Back to Black pamphlet by suggesting the BBC does not get ‘facts right’

The Tory leadership favourite evaded answering a question about the Back to Black pamphlet by suggesting the BBC does not get ‘facts right’

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Liz Truss mocks BBC to sidestep question about controversial report she co-wrote

Michael Gove said it's unlikely he'll serve in government again after backing underdog candidate Rishi Sunak

Michael Gove said it's unlikely he'll serve in government again after backing underdog candidate Rishi Sunak

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Michael Gove announces plan to retire from frontline politics

Liz Truss is the frontrunner to win the Tory leadership race

Liz Truss is the frontrunner to win the Tory leadership race

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The Conservatives want to abolish Scotland – The REAL Scottish Politics

James Cook was called a 'scumbag rat' and a 'traitor' at the Tory leadership hustings in Perth on Tuesday

James Cook was called a 'scumbag rat' and a 'traitor' at the Tory leadership hustings in Perth on Tuesday

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BBC journalist James Cook speaks out over abuse at Tory hustings

Less than 20% of those surveyed had a positive view of either candidate

Less than 20% of those surveyed had a positive view of either candidate

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Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss hugely unpopular in Scotland, poll shows

Liz Truss was one of six co-authors on the unearthed report. Picture: PA/Clodagh Kilcoyne

Liz Truss was one of six co-authors on the unearthed report. Picture: PA/Clodagh Kilcoyne

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Liz Truss called for patients to be charged to see GPs, unearthed document reveals

Liz Truss is set to face a grilling from Nick Robinson

Liz Truss is set to face a grilling from Nick Robinson

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Liz Truss agrees to interview with BBC's Nick Robinson after resisting grilling

Conservative leadership hopeful Liz Truss speaks at the only Scottish Conservative leadership hustings

Conservative leadership hopeful Liz Truss speaks at the only Scottish Conservative leadership hustings

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Tory members aren't just denying independence - they're denying devolution

Roz Foyer, general secretary of the STUC

Roz Foyer, general secretary of the STUC

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STUC chief: Truss has a ‘brass neck’ calling for more graft from British workers

Ross Greer said 'people here will never accept that kind of interference'

Ross Greer said 'people here will never accept that kind of interference'

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Greens pledge to resist Tories' re-established 'Union Unit'

Liz Truss and Douglas Murdo stop off at the BenRiach Distillery on Speyside for a dram before the hustings in Perth

Liz Truss and Douglas Murdo stop off at the BenRiach Distillery on Speyside for a dram before the hustings in Perth

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Kevin McKenna: Here's the speech Liz Truss might have given

Liz Truss attempted to out-Union her rival

Liz Truss attempted to out-Union her rival

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Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak back to old tricks in Perth

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak attended a hustings at Perth Concert Hall

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak attended a hustings at Perth Concert Hall

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Tory audience boos host as rivals dodge question on indyref

Liz Truss with supporters at the Tory leadership hustings in Perth. Picture: PA/Jane Barlow

Liz Truss with supporters at the Tory leadership hustings in Perth. Picture: PA/Jane Barlow

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Scotland deserves better than ‘populist soundbites’ at Tory hustings says SNP MP

Rishi Sunak at the Tory leadership hustings in Perth

Rishi Sunak at the Tory leadership hustings in Perth

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Rishi Sunak says he 'can't imagine circumstances' where he would allow another referendum

Protesters gathered outside Perth Concert Hall ahead of the Tory hustings

Protesters gathered outside Perth Concert Hall ahead of the Tory hustings

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Here's what Scottish Tory hustings in Perth represents – The REAL Scottish Politics

One Scot made it clear that he wouldn't vote for Liz Truss

One Scot made it clear that he wouldn't vote for Liz Truss

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Watch Paisley man's hilarious response to Liz Truss's Scotland visit

Liz Truss revealed what the Tories really think of Scotland

Liz Truss revealed what the Tories really think of Scotland

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Liz Truss proves devolution was doomed from the start – The REAL Scottish Politics

Cartoonist Greg Moodie has no concerns about lacking material in the event that Liz Truss becomes the next prime minister

Cartoonist Greg Moodie has no concerns about lacking material in the event that Liz Truss becomes the next prime minister

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Greg Moodie on the satirical goldmine of Liz Truss as the next Prime Minister

Sunak's remarks have been described as

Sunak's remarks have been described as

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Rishi Sunak condemned for ‘callous and cruel’ drugs remarks

Douglas Ross's branch office front bench has been silent

Douglas Ross's branch office front bench has been silent

Scottish Tories shoot for Guinness World Record – The REAL Scottish Politics

Rishi Sunak is promising to widen the government’s definition of extremism to encompass those who ‘vilify our country’

Rishi Sunak is promising to widen the government’s definition of extremism to encompass those who ‘vilify our country’

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Unspeakable ‘anti-Scots’ pursue power as recession looms

Leadership hopeful Liz Truss has simply no interest in Scotland

Leadership hopeful Liz Truss has simply no interest in Scotland

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Ruth Wishart: Busy Lizzie playing to the Tory crowd with ignorance and arrogance

Liz Truss played to the Tory gallery by claiming she would ignore Nicola Sturgeon

Liz Truss played to the Tory gallery by claiming she would ignore Nicola Sturgeon

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Stuart Cosgrove: Liz Truss’s slur reveals truth about bankrupt Unionist arguments

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak show the Tory party is increasingly moving to the right

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak show the Tory party is increasingly moving to the right

Kevin McKenna: Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss jockey as Hunger Games begin

Rishi Sunak has vowed to hold the SNP accountable for its ‘failed record’ in Government

Rishi Sunak has vowed to hold the SNP accountable for its ‘failed record’ in Government

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Rishi Sunak says he will bring back ‘Union Unit’ to beat independence

Liz Truss’s pledge to impose Tory policies on Scotland – no matter what – undermines the Act of Union

Liz Truss’s pledge to impose Tory policies on Scotland – no matter what – undermines the Act of Union

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Michael Russell: Heed the lessons of Empire as the next Tory PM comes into office