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→Political views
== Political views ==
== Political views ==
Despite being leader of the Scottish Conservatives, Davidson has few conservative principles and is exceedingly [[liberal]], meaning she is generally in line with the political [[establishment]] in Scotland. Described as a "Tory [[progressive]]", Davidson views social liberalism as more important to her than the Conservative Party.<ref name="BB1889" /><ref name="BB17610" /> She opposed [[Brexit]] in the 2016 referendum.
Despite being leader of the Scottish Conservatives, Davidson has few conservative principles and is exceedingly [[liberal]], meaning she is generally in line with the political [[establishment]] in Scotland. She has called herself a "[[John Major]] Conservative".<ref name="Probation" /> Described as a "Tory [[progressive]]", Davidson views social liberalism as more important to her than the Conservative Party.<ref name="BB1889" /><ref name="BB17610" /> She opposed [[Brexit]] in the 2016 referendum.
=== Ethics ===
=== Ethics ===
Following the overturning of the problematic and outdated [[Roe v. Wade]] case in 2022, which effectively made abortion legal on demand in the USA, Davidson claimed that "women will die" as a result of the decision.<ref>[https://twitter.com/RuthDavidsonPC/status/1540350060189335552 We knew the Roe Vs Wade opinion was coming. It is still shocking. Women will die.]</ref> Similar claims were made by many liberals at the time and are yet to be proven correct.
Following the overturning of the problematic and outdated [[Roe v. Wade]] case in 2022, which effectively made abortion legal on demand in the USA, Davidson claimed that "women will die" as a result of the decision.<ref>[https://twitter.com/RuthDavidsonPC/status/1540350060189335552 We knew the Roe Vs Wade opinion was coming. It is still shocking. Women will die.]</ref> Similar claims were made by many liberals at the time and are yet to be proven correct.
=== Social ===
=== Social ===
Davidson is socially liberal.<ref name="BB17610">[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2017/06/10/scottish-tory-leader-says-social-liberalism-more-important-than-conservative-party/ Scottish Tory Leader: ‘LGBTI Rights More Important than Conservative Party’]</ref>
Davidson is socially liberal.<ref name="BB17610">[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2017/06/10/scottish-tory-leader-says-social-liberalism-more-important-than-conservative-party/ Scottish Tory Leader: ‘LGBTI Rights More Important than Conservative Party’]</ref>
== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Ruth Davidson is a [[lesbian]]. She lives with her "domestic partner" Jen Wilson, a native of County Wexford in Ireland.
Ruth Davidson is a [[lesbian]]. She lives with her "domestic partner" Jen Wilson, a native of County Wexford in Ireland.