Jeremy Hunt backed by more than half of Scottish Tory MSPs
(World News UK)

A majority of Scottish Conservative MSPs are backing Jeremy Hunt to be the next Prime Minister. Following party leader Ruth Davidson’s announcement she would support the Foreign Secretary in the Tory leadership contest, 18 further MSPs have signed a joint letter to back his bid against rival Boris Johnson. More than half of the party’s 31 MSPs have signed the letter, including deputy leader Jackson Carlaw. 🎉 @BorisJohnson has won over 50% of MPs in an incredible result. Looking forward to the campaign over the next few weeks....