SCOTTISH Tory leader Ruth Davidson has backed Jeremy Hunt to be prime minister after previously lending her support to Michael Gove and Sajid Javid.
The Edinburgh Central MSP was previously dubbed "cursed" by the SNP after both candidates were knocked out of the Tory leadership contest.
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In a tweet this afternoon, Davidson wrote that "any Conservative leadership candidate must put the Union first," adding that the Foreign Secretary "has done so" and would therefore have her vote.
Any Conservative leadership candidate must put the Union first. Jeremy has done so and will get my vote.https://t.co/g2tJtmjNOB
— Ruth Davidson (@RuthDavidsonMSP) June 26, 2019
Previously, Davidson has been critical of Hunt's fellow Tory leadership contender Boris Johnson - even accusing him of "lying" at one point.
But last week the MSP switched and said she would indeed canvas for him if he succeeds Theresa May.
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