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New Tory leader reveals how she plans to revive party's fortunes

Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson has called for a return to "hard work", saying decades of socialism have dampened the capacity for enterprise.

Ms Davidson described her vision in a speech to party members, setting out how she hopes to revive Tory fortunes.

She said: "My vision for Scotland is a positive one.

"We are a resourceful people, responsible for many of the world's greatest inventions. Our ingenuity and endurance has built business empires and spread commerce across the globe.