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Scottish Tory leader Annabel Goldie has warned the UK party's annual conference it must increase the number of MPs in Scotland at the next election. | |
Miss Goldie said she was determined to help deliver a Westminster Tory win, by boosting the number of Scots Tory MPs above the current tally of one. | |
The leader also announced new policies to protect NHS whistleblowers and encourage new business. | |
And she branded Labour a "tired and failing" party. | |
Miss Goldie said: "The Conservatives in Scotland are determined to play our full part in securing the change of Government we so desperately need, and let me lay it on the line - that means more Conservative MPs from Scottish seats. | |
The European election result told us we are winning again and winning in target seats right across Scotland Annabel GoldieScottish Conservative leader | |
"From the Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway to the North East of Scotland, from East Renfrewshire to Edinburgh, more Conservative MPs is what I want. | |
"The European election result told us we are winning again and winning in target seats right across Scotland. | |
Miss Goldie went on: "Only the Conservatives can replace this tired and failing Labour government." | |
The Scottish Tory leader also announced a series of new policies, including measures to support Scottish health service staff wanting to speak up about poor practices which compromise patient care. | |
And she revealed details of a business dividend fund, which would see councils given a share of a cash pot if the number of new businesses created in their area exceeds a set target. | |
The announcements came amid talks between Holyrood opposition parties and the minority Scottish government on winning enough support to pass its budget for the coming year. |
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