Boris Johnson is set to address the Scottish Tory party conference later today but it could be a frosty reception for the Prime Minister.
Of the 31 Conservative MSPs at Holyrood 27 publicly called for Johnson to resign after he admitted attending a 'bring your own booze' party in Downing Stree t in May 2020 during the first national lockdown.
In January, Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross was one of the first MPs and MSPs out the block to call for Johnson's head.
He said: "I am in the position now where I don't think he can continue as leader of the Conservatives.
"I spoke to the Prime Minister this afternoon, and I set out my reasons.
"I know from speaking to colleagues in the Scottish Parliament and the UK Parliament that there is significant unrest and concern about the actions that took place in Downing Street."
After his statement all but five of his Scottish colleagues backed the call for Johnson to quit.
However, last week Ross u-turned and withdrew his letter to the 1922 Committee.
He said: "The middle of an international crisis is not the time to be discussing resignations, unless it’s the removal from office of Vladimir Putin.
"There will be a time and place to debate partygate but, as even Keir Starmer said at the weekend, we should put that on pause while there is war in Europe.
"It's essential that we all fully support what the UK Government is doing. In light of Russia's appalling actions, the government and Prime Minister need our backing, and they have mine and the whole Scottish Conservative party.
"We should all be focused on what we can do to help the Ukrainian people in any capacity."
So, here's what the other 26 Tory MSPs have said about the Prime Minister back in January:
Jeremy Balfour
In a tweet, Balfour wrote: "@Douglas4Moray is absolutely right. The Prime Minister has betrayed the trust of the public and he must resign immediately."
Miles Briggs
Miles tweeted: "It is clear that the Prime Minister ’s position is no longer tenable, he has lost the trust of the public, as well as the ability to credibly lead the United Kingdom through the difficult times we all face in the coming weeks, months and years."
Alexander Burnett
The MSP for Aberdeenshire West tweeted: "I stand by @Douglas4Moray and support his comments today calling for the PM to resign."
Donald Cameron
Quoting a tweet that called for Johnson to resign, Cameron said: "And rightly so. I support this call. The Prime Minister should step down."
Jackson Carlaw
The MSP for Eastwood tweeted: "People in Eastwood, and across the UK made enormous sacrifices to follow the rules.
"Given that the PM has now confirmed he attended a rule breaking gathering, he has lost the confidence of the country, so I believe Douglas has made the right call & that the PM should stand down."
Finlay Carson
The MSP for Dumfries and Galloway hasn't written anything on his social media but instead retweeted a number of tweets calling for Boris Johnson to stand down.
Sharon Dowey
Dowey quoted a tweet of Douglas Ross call for Boris Johnson to resign by saying: "Not the easiest decision to make."
Russell Findlay
The Shadow Community Safety minister said: "Good on Douglas Ross for having the principles & guts to stand up for what is right (having done so previously over Dominic Cummings).
"The rules have been broken while people across the UK made immense sacrifices."
Murdo Fraser
The MSP from Mid-Scotland and Fife said: "I fully support @Douglas4Moray in this call.
"I’m afraid the Prime Minister’s position is no longer tenable, he has lost public trust, and in the interests of the country and the Conservative Party he should step down."
Meghan Gallacher
Megahn Gallacher tweeted: "I fully support @Douglas4Moray and his calls for Boris Johnson to resign. It is the right call."
Maurice Golden
North East Scotland MSP Golden tweeted: "People across the North East followed the rules and made hard sacrifices throughout the pandemic.
"The Prime Minister has lost their trust and that of the country. @Douglas4Moray has made the right call, and the Prime Minister should stand down."
Jamie Greene
The Shadow Justice Secretary told Politico : "Whilst the timing and source of recent revelations rightly raise eyebrows, public trust is vital and when that is lost sadly there are consequences."
Sandesh Gulhane
Dr Gulhane tweeted his support for Ross, he said: "During lockdown I was a full time front line doctor; Seeing patients while learning about the virus; Lacking PPE in the clinic but continuing to work; Isolating from family; No hugging my wife, newborn daughter & son; No visits, no play – duty first. I agree with @Douglas4Moray."
Jamie Halcro Johnson
The Highlands and Islands MSP tweeted: "Tackling the Covid pandemic has required everyone to follow the rules. And that begins with those at the top.
"While the Prime Minister has recognised the anger being felt across the country and apologised, that he hasn’t followed his own rules makes his position untenable."
Rachael Hamilton
The MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh & Berwickshire hasn't tweeted since the apology by the PM but retweeted a post by BBC Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg on Tuesday which said: "And meanwhile Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross says the Prime Minister must resign if he's broken Covid rules and misled Parliament. Ross says no need for Johnson to wait for official investigation to say if he was at party or not."
Craig Hoy
He tweeted: "It’s clear that the PM should now go. A line has been crossed. @Douglas4Moray has been clear, consistent - and he is correct."
Liam Kerr
The North East Scotland MSP tweeted: "I support @Douglas4Moray here. The Prime Minister has lost the trust of the public. He should stand down."
Stephen Kerr
Central Scotland MSP tweeted his response, he said: "I support what my colleague @Douglas4Moray has said today. Elected members, in particular senior ones, must respect the rules they create."
Douglas Lumsden
The North East Scotland politician said: "Fully support @Douglas4Moray with this call. Can't have PM breaking rules when the rest of us were confined to zoom quizzes."
Edward Mountain
Politico reporter Andrew McDonald tweeted: "@1edmountain just told me his position is that he supports Douglas Ross and that Boris Johnson should resign for misleading parliament."
Liz Smith
The MSP tweeted yesterday: "I note that the media believe @Douglas4Moray Ross has made a brave call.
"He has also made the right call."
Alexander Stewart
Politico reporter Andrew McDonald tweeted about Stewart: "Alexander Stewart told me he backs Ross, adds he is 'dismayed and disappointed' with PM's actions."
Sue Webber
The Shadow Minister for Public Health, Women’s Health & Sport said: "Today @Douglas4Moray took a decision with potentially far reaching impact , I am behind him 100%."
Annie Wells
The Glasgow MSP wrote on Twitter: "I support @Douglas4Moray's call for the PM to resign.
"Trust has been broken. Boris Johnson's position is no longer tenable so, I'm afraid, he must step down in the interest of the country."
Tess White
The North East Scotland MSP tweeted: "I support @Douglas4Moray - the PMs position is untenable."
Brian Whittle
While Whittle wrote: "It’s is clear that Boris Johnston has shown a lack of personal awareness and recognition of the gravity of his poor decision making. It doesn’t matter the colour of your political rosette in this matter.
"It is time for the Prime Minister to resign."
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