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Mr Rees-Mogg made the comments on BBC Newsnight on Wednesday in response to Mr Ross’s demand for Boris Johnson’s resignation. Senior Tories have labelled Mr Rees-Mogg’s comments as “bonkers “and “blue and blue madness” accusing him of playing into the SNP’s hands.<\/p>\n
One Tory told The Telegraph that Mr Rees-Mogg, the Leader of the Commons, should “just shut the —- up, frankly”.<\/p>\n
27 of the 31 Tory MSPs have publicy called for Mr Johnson to resign.<\/p>\n
One MSP told The Telegraph that Mr Ross was principled, and the row was unnecessary.<\/p>\n
They said: “We don’t want to pick a fight with the UK party – that’s not what this is about.<\/p>\n
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“Douglas Ross is taking a principled and proper stand on a particular issue about Boris Johnson’s conduct.<\/p>\n
“What purpose does it serve? He could have just said emotions are running high, he understands there are strong views, and we respect the position taken by colleagues.<\/p>\n
“But to say what he said is bonkers.<\/p>\n
“It is an absolute gift to our opponents, although one that’s somewhat diluted because it was Jacob Rees-Mogg who said it, who they spend their time mocking and deriding as a caricature and an irrelevance.” <\/p>\n
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Mr Rees-Mogg’s comments come amid fears that the Scottish Tories could break away from the Westminster based party if Mr Johnson remains in Downing Street.<\/p>\n
Scottish Tories are also concerned that the Prime Minister clinging to power will lead to a large spike in support for independence.<\/p>\n
The comments also come as Ms Sturgeon prepares to table a formal request later this year for another Independence referendum.<\/p>\n
When questioned about his comments on Newsnight however, Mr Rees-Mogg doubled down accusing Mr Ross of treachery. <\/p>\n
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