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Ruth Davidson promises 'blue-collar revolution' in Scotland

by Conrad Landin
in Aberdeen

RUTH DAVIDSON pledged to lead a “blue-collar revolution” and “make sure nobody is left behind” this weekend – but Labour accused her of “shameless soundbites.”

The Scottish Tory leader sought to reach out to working-class voters with pledges to improve vocational education and a “lifelong skills guarantee” to help workers change careers.

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