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7 December 2016

Beware, hard Brexiteers – Ruth Davidson is coming for you

The Scottish Conservative leader is well-positioned to fight. 

By Julia Rampen

(Photo By Getty)

Wanted: Charismatic leader with working-class roots and a populist touch who can take on the Brexiteers, including some in the government, and do so convincingly.

Enter Ruth Davidson. 

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