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Leadership hopeful Ms Truss made the comments at the Tory hustings in Exeter last night and was swiftly backed by Jacob Rees-Mogg today who declared that Ms Sturgeon 'waffles on endlessly'.
Scottish Tory MPs and MSPs voiced their support for the former chancellor on Tuesday.
Ms Truss has also branded Nicola Sturgeon an 'attention seeker' - sparking fury with the SNP who said they and the Scottish people were 'insulted'.
Hustings will take place in Exeter today.
Nine Tory MSPs have backed Liz Truss for prime minister, claiming Scotland would be “at the heart of the Union” under her leadership.