Stone of Destiny: Robin Hood-style band of nationalists struck a blow for Scottish pride
The Stone of Destiny theft in 1950 forced the closure of the border between Scotland and England for the first time in 400 years. December 24, 2020, 10:20 am
The Stone of Destiny was taken from Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day 1950 and eventually turned up in Arbroath in April 1951.
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Tory Jackson Carlaw was the biggest victim. After last year s general election, when he was interim leader and the party lost seven of its 13 MPs, insiders said he had fought a good campaign and many were relieved the result was not worse. He went on to win the leadership election in February with over 75 per cent of the votes and his predecessor Ruth Davidson pledged her unwavering support .
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