NEWS of Ruth Davidson’s pregnancy has been welcomed by political friends and opponents alike.

The news can only serve to make her more relatable, a quality the Scottish Conservative leader has never lacked. Indeed it is one of the reasons why she has been touted as a potential UK leader of the party.

She says she hopes people will understand her political commitment remains undiminished. It is a shame she feels the need to do so - male politicians who become fathers never do. For the rest of us, this high profile example may help put such bias to rest. As for Ms Davidson and her partner Jen, we simply wish them well.