A few people, including me, have flagged Ben Wallace, the Defence Secretary as a possible if Rishi should blow up. Strong back-story and an appreciation of the Scottish dimension, having served as an… (View Post)

They were all certainly in the mix. The surprise was Hague who, originally, was part of Michael Howard's campaign team but, unwisely, allowed himself to be persuaded to run himself. He became Leader … (View Post)

The AV system in Scotland should help stem the losses as well. Indeed the Tories north of the border may buck the trend a bit. (View Post)

I think Douglas R told Boris to his face (well, over the phone) that he was going to call on him to go. Stabbed him in the front rather than in the back. Seems a fairly honourable way of going about … (View Post)

They got 13 MPs in 2017 after Ruth had had time to turn the party round. Since devolution she is one of only two Scottish politicians with the dynamism and personality to make the political weather. … (View Post)