DESPITE standing down as Scottish Tory leader, Davidson has retained her ability to thrust herself into the spotlight. Judging by the response on social media, she may be regretting her latest entry into the public arena.
Responding to reports the SNP would potentially be open to helping install an opposition leader as temporary prime minister, Davidson took a decidedly pessimistic view.
She tweeted: “Let's take a guess at what the SNP's price would be for installing Corbyn in number 10... And we know from John McDonnell that Labour would happily hand them indyref2 on a plate.”
Let's take a guess at what the SNP's price would be for installing Corbyn in number 10....
— Ruth Davidson (@RuthDavidsonMSP) September 27, 2019
And we know from John McDonnell that Labour would happily hand them indyref2 on a plate. https://t.co/dAVq3Ol6aT
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Representing a party which prides itself on harking back to the past, Davidson certainly has a short memory.
For it was not long ago that she quit as Tory leader, citing irrevocable political differences over Brexit with the current Tory leadership – you know, the people the SNP want to oust.
The deal agreed with the DUP to keep the Tories in power also seemed to slip Davidson’s mind.
Helpfully, SNP MP Peter Grant – and dozens of commenters – were on hand to set her straight.
Let’s say we start the bidding at £100 million per MP, the price the DUP set to instal May in No 10.
— Peter Grant MP (@PeterGrantMP) September 27, 2019
Hardly on the high ground when your lot cut a deal with the DUP are we? I guess any port in a storm is ok for you but not for others?
— Chris Garratty (@ChrisGarratty) September 27, 2019
Would it be more than giving DUP taxpayers’ cash to install May or Johnson? 🤔
— Child of Alba 🏴 (@ChildOfAlba) September 27, 2019
Davidson's support for Boris Johnson also caught the attention of Twitter users.
Ruth is still backing a Boris led UK Government at all costs I see. https://t.co/xoG0p1OZn6
— 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗔𝗶𝘁𝗸𝗲𝗻 🏴🇪🇺 (@mrpaulaitken) September 27, 2019
so @BorisJohnson is fine for her... https://t.co/pyNpvs3m8F
— Sceptical Scot (@sceptical_scot) September 27, 2019
"So let's keep Boris Johnson in No. 10" https://t.co/nTUJ91Zuk6
— 𝔐𝔞𝔤𝔫𝔢𝔱𝔰 🧲 (@PerthshireMags) September 27, 2019
Others saw the positive side of the SNP helping to eject Boris Johnson from No10.
Good news for us all in #Scotland #indyref2NOW 😃 Just love it Ruth ? Just think end of 🏴 being ruled by #Conservative parties not been voted in for years . qeu sera sera whatever will be will 😃
— Shona Yes always for Scotland (@shonad7674) September 27, 2019
Oh aye Ruth, don’t give the Scottish people the right to vote on their future...what are you so scared of 🤔 Let me guess, the fact we will vote for independence this time after the lies and shambolic years of Tory rule from WM. If you can’t stand the ride, get off the bus Ruth.
— YES Brechin (@BrechinYes2) September 27, 2019
YA DANCER!!! https://t.co/kmLWD9JNiX
— Donnie MacAulay 🏴 (@domac2000) September 27, 2019
The last word goes to SNP MP Stewart McDonald.
Getting shot of you lot for a start https://t.co/zG0Ta3Q9RR
— Stewart McDonald MP (@StewartMcDonald) September 27, 2019
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