Whatever Happened to Tory Scotland?

Explores the history and ideas of the Scottish Conservative Party since its creation in 1912The Scottish Conservative Party has played a significant role in the politics of Scotland during the last century. This book explores the nature of the party, its standing in Scotland, its influence on the Union and its role in the Scottish Parliament. In particular it asks how the party lost support so dramatically in Scotland, from a majority of votes and seats at the 1955 general election to a single constituency and 17% of the vote in 2010.Key Features:* Divided into 2 parts: The Rise and Fall of Unionist Scotland and In the Political Wilderness* Includes contributions from leading academics and political commentators including Richard Finlay, Colin Kidd, Catriona Macdonald, James Mitchell and Alex MassieKeywords: Scottish Conservatives, Scottish Politics, Union, Scottish Parliament