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Scots Tories to lose second place and 'voice of unionism' over partygate, say leading pollsters

A leading pollster believes the Tory's position as the "voice of unionism" could be under threat in Scotland at the upcoming council elections next month.

Professor Sir John Curtice says Anas Sarwar 's Scottish Labour could overtake the Tories to be the second largest party in terms of councillors following the election on May 5.

Labour, under Kezia Dugdale, at the last council elections in 2017 was replaced in second by Ruth Davidson's party, however the University of Strathclyde expert thinks the roles could be reversed next month.

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