Scottish Tory leader attacks Boris Johnson's over-centralised approach

Douglas Ross calls for mayors and devolved administrations to have seats in House of Lords

Douglas Ross, the Scottish Tory leader, has attacked over-centralisation by Westminster and called for English mayors and devolved administrations to be given seats in a reformed House of Lords.

In his first major speech since becoming Scottish Tory leader, Ross said there was mounting evidence trust has broken down" between Boris Johnson's government and the leaders of the UK's nations and regions during the Covid crisis and the Brexit transition process.