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Davidson's spokesman confirms she supports Johnson suspending UK Parliament
Former leader of the Scottish Conservatives Ruth Davidson during a press conference at Holyrood Hotel in Edinburg
RUTH DAVIDSON supports Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend the UK Parliament, her spokesman insisted after her shock resignation today.
The Scottish Tory leader said she had decided to quit her post because of personal circumstances, arguing that “spending hundreds of hours away from my home and family now fills me with dread.” She described the situation as “no way to lead.”
Ms Davidson has repeatedly clashed with Boris Johnson.
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