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'I tried to get under Sturgeon’s skin’

Former Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross tells Martin Geissler about clashing with Nicola Sturgeon, his working-class upbringing and reluctantly defending Boris.

Accustomed to sparring live on air on a Sunday morning, Martin sits down with Douglas Ross to find out what he really thinks.

The former Scottish Conservative leader tells us why he defended Boris Johnson’s government – and why he thinks Holyrood is failing.

Scotcast is the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins.

Get in touch with us by emailing scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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Tue 19 Aug 2025 00:00

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