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2017 Scottish local elections – Ruth Davidson

Summary

The 2017 Scottish local elections saw a heated TV debate between Scottish leaders, including Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson . Davidson also gave the Orwell Prize Shortlist Lecture and criticized nationalism . She demanded that the SNP stop their independence drive and claimed Scotland has had enough of the party . The Scottish Conservatives launched their local government election manifesto, with Davidson leading the party to a hat-trick of electoral successes . The Tories are set to make gains in the Scottish local elections and are aiming to continue momentum in Holyrood . Davidson's tactics have been more about style than substance since the election .

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Time range: Apr 19, 2017 – Jun 14, 2017
Subjects: Scottish local elections, Conservative Party, Nicola Sturgeon, Ruth Davidson, SNP, Independence, Tories, Brexit
Locations: Scotland, Edinburgh, London

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Apr 19, 2017

Ruth Davidson leads the Scottish Conservatives in launching their local government election manifesto.

May 03, 2017

The Scottish Conservatives are predicted to make significant gains in the 2017 Scottish local elections.

May 15, 2017

Ruth Davidson gives the Orwell Prize Shortlist Lecture, discussing nationalism and patriotism in Scottish politics.

May 21, 2017

The leaders of Scottish political parties, including Ruth Davidson, participate in a heated TV debate.

Jun 09, 2017

Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson orders the SNP to stop pushing for Scottish independence during the 2017 Scottish local elections.

Jun 12, 2017

Following the UK general election, Ruth Davidson's leadership of the Scottish Conservatives is praised.

Jun 14, 2017

Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson plays the 'Scotland card' in response to turmoil in London.

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[1] The Orwell Prize 2017 Shortlist Lecture: Ruth Davidson

“NATIONALISM SHOULD NOT BE CONFUSED WITH PATRIOTISM” – OUR DIVIDED POLITICS. Ruth Davidson MSP, leader of the Scottish Conservatives will give the Orwell Prize Shortlist Lecture 2017, co-hosted by the UCL Constituion Unit and Chaired by Tony Wright. The lecture will take place in the Cruciform Building, UCL, in Lecture Theatre 1 (LT1).

[2] BBC One - Election 2017 - Scottish Leaders' Debate

Election 2017 - Scottish Leaders' Debate. The SNP's Nicola Sturgeon, Conservative Ruth Davidson, Labour's Kezia Dugdale, Lib Dem Willie Rennie, the Scottish Greens' Patrick Harvie and Ukip's David ...

[3] At-a-glance: Scottish Conservative council manifesto - BBC News

At-a-glance: Scottish Conservative council manifesto. 19 April 2017. Ruth Davidson led the Conservative council election launch in Edinburgh. The Scottish Conservatives have set out their vision ...

[4] Scottish Conservatives launch local government election manifesto 2017 ...

The Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party leader Ruth Davidson was at The Yard in central Edinburgh today to launch the national Local government election manifesto. She was full of energ…

[5] Election 2017 - Ruth Davidson orders SNP to STOP independence drive ...

RUTH Davidson savaged Nicola Sturgeon in a scathing attack as she insisted Scotland has 'had its fill” of the SNP and needed a break.

[6] Election 2017: Scottish battleground seats - BBC News

Ruth Davidson will aim for her Conservatives to continue the momentum they built in the 2016 Holyrood elections

[7] Profile: Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson - BBC

12 June 2017. By Philip Sim,BBC Scotland News. Getty Images. Ruth Davidson has led the Scottish Conservatives to a hat-trick of electoral successes in just over a year. Ruth Davidson has just led ...

[8] The Tories are set to make gains in the Scottish local elections – but ...

Ruth Davidson Scotland local elections 2017 SNP Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

[9] With London in turmoil, Tories play the Scotland card

David Mundell, U.K. Scottish secretary and Leader of the Scottish Conservatives Ruth Davidson leave 10 Downing Street on June 12, 2017 in London | Leon Neal/Getty Images Since the election, the Scottish Conservative leader’s tactics have been more about style than substance.

[10] Election 2017: Scottish leaders clash in heated TV debate

So, the early stages saw Ruth Davidson and Kezia Dugdale attack the SNP's record in government, although the Scottish Tory leader came under sustained pressure herself over immigration.

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Report: Scottish local election results 2017 - BBC News

Posted at 11:59 3 May 2017 11:59 3 May 2017 Results day - Friday 5 May Here you can follow BBC Scotland's comprehensive results coverage of the Scottish local elections.

Election 2017: Scottish leaders clash in heated TV debate

SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon accused Tory counterpart Ruth Davidson of "talking so much about independence that I can't get a word in edgeways about it".

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The Conservative vote is up in Scotland - The Scottish Sun

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Election 2017: Davidson uses Orwell lecture to attack nationalism

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Ruth Davidson as midwife of independence? - Sceptical Scot

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Election 2017: Davidson uses Orwell lecture to attack nationalism

Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson has used an address to the Orwell Foundation to criticise what she sees as "obsessive" nationalism. In her speech to the London gathering she insisted ...

Scottish Tories expect election revival – POLITICO

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General election 2017: Sturgeon says Indyref2 'a factor' in SNP ... - BBC

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Local election 2017: Scottish Tory candidate who called Nicola Sturgeon ...

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The real Ruth Davidson - Scottish Labour

Ruth Davidson has repeatedly opposed any move to ensure the richest pay their fair share. 30,000 nurses, 15,000 police officers, 20,000 teachers and 10,000 police community support officers every year for five years – that's what the £11 billion Tory tax break for Britain's wealthiest cost us!

Why ‘keep the Tories out’ won’t work in Scotland this election

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Ruth Davidson made honorary Army Colonel - BBC News

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Ruth Davidson's speech to Scottish Tory conference - in full - inews.co.uk

Party leader Ruth Davidson addresses the Scottish Tory conference in Glasgow (Picture credit: Getty) Being here takes me back to one of my very favourite moments of last year. About six in the ...

Ruth Davidson is playing the long game. Her influence can help soften ...

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Profile: Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson - BBC News

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Ruth Davidson dismisses reports of Scottish Tory breakaway

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Ruth Davidson: Council gains a general election springboard - The Scotsman

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Election 2017: Labour 'creeping up' in polls, says Ruth Davidson - BBC

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Ukip loses almost every seat it had in local elections

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Ruth Davidson branded Theresa May's puppet in Scottish election debate ...

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Scottish Sun Psychic Joan Charles predicts how the election will go

POLL PREDICTIONS Scottish Sun Psychic Joan Charles predicts how the General Election 2017 will turn out for Scots party leaders Nicola Sturgeon, Ruth Davidson, Kezia Dugdale, Patrick Harvie and ...

Ruth Davidson dealt a telling blow in Scotland - The Guardian

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Election 2017: Labour 'creeping up' in polls, says Ruth Davidson

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General election 2017: Scottish leaders' debate rewind - BBC

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Ruth Davidson admits she misses her old wacky photo calls

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Council elections are about giving power to local communities says Ruth ...

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Confident Ruth Davidson in general election warning to Sturgeon

TORY leader Ruth Davidson declared the general election "game on" as a shock analysis suggested her party could seize an extra 14 seats in Scotland. By Tom Martin 07:37, Tue, May 9, 2017 | UPDATED ...

The local election results are a disaster for Labour, no matter what ...

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party leader Ruth Davidson joins a selection of Scottish Conservative election candidates and activists during campaigning on May 1, 2017 in South Queensferry ...

Ruth Davidson declares it ‘game on’ against the ... - The Scottish Sun

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General Election: Ruth Davidson criticised over '˜misleading' leaflet

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Ruth Davidson’s Tories make stunning gains, SNP ... - The Scottish Sun

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Ruth Davidson’s tactics pave the way for independence

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Ruth Davidson: Big election win will stop Brexiteer extremists holding ...

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Tory-DUP deal: Ruth Davidson 'receives assurances' from PM over gay ...

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General election 2017: Tories called 'utter hypocrites' for wanting ...

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Alex Salmond accuses Ruth Davidson and Tories of ... - The Scottish Sun

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Scots Tory leader Ruth Davidson aims to cash in on ... - The Scottish Sun

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Ruth Davidson and Scotland saved the Tories: Britons call for Ruth ...

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Rape clause: Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson 'open to ... - BBC

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Election 2017: May and Davidson promise to stand up to SNP

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Scottish Tories back in contention 20 years on from New Labour rout ...

But Davidson’s success in last year’s Scottish elections in which the Tories came second for the first time at Holyrood, winning 31 seats, strengthens their confidence.

Corbyn says Labour faces 'challenge on historic scale' to win general ...

However, if voting patterns are similar at the general election on 8 June, the surge in Conservative support could see Ruth Davidson’s party oust some SNP MPs from Westminster. Share Updated at ...

Nicola Sturgeon and Ruth Davidson in row over Scottish independence ...

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Scottish local elections: Labour issue independence protest vote ... - BBC

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Will the voting age ever be lowered to 16? - BBC News

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A short and simple guide to the Scottish local election STV system ...

To be elected, a candidate needs to have enough votes to hit a quota. The quota is equal to one more than the figure obtained when the number of votes cast is divided by the number of seats to be filled plus one. So if there were 10000 votes in a ward and 4 seats up for grabs. The quota would be [10000/ (4 +1)] + 1.

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Report: Scottish local election results 2017 - BBC News

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Alex Salmond accuses Ruth Davidson of making 'vainglorious boasts ...

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Sturgeon steps back from independence referendum demands | Scottish ...

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Local Government Elections 2017 | Scottish Parliament

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