The National:

FOR all their faults, the Scottish Tories could never be accused of a lack of self-confidence.

Earlier this week, for instance, their welfare spokesperson, Michelle Ballantyne, felt confident enough to tell MSPs that the Government should have “nothing to do” with the NHS.

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That sense of self-assurance may not be coursing through the party’s Westminster group, however, after it was revealed that Scottish Tory MPs had once again been overlooked when the Government made its latest round of ministerial appointments.

Following yet another spate of Brexit-related resignations, Downing Street was left scrambling to fill six ministerial positions.

Not a single Scottish Tory however, made the cut.

Perhaps Westminster learned its lesson with the only current Scottish MP in the Cabinet, David Mundell, who has doubtless caused the Prime Minister to have countless sleepless nights worrying about his impending resignation.

Fortunately, SNP MP Peter Wishart was on hand to offer a message of solidarity.

He tweeted: “Congratulations to all the Scottish Conservative MPs who have at last proven their worth to secure ministerial promotion from a now very limited pool. Ahh right, ehm, maybe next time ...”