In a dramatic intervention that could redefine Scotland's constitutional settlement, Scottish Tory leader Craig Hoy has issued a bombshell demand for Westminster to reclaim control of key devolved powers from Holyrood.
The controversial proposal comes amid mounting frustration within Scottish Conservative ranks about the SNP-Green coalition's policy direction, which Hoy condemns as "damaging and divisive" to both Scotland's economy and the broader Union.
Constitutional Clash Looms
Hoy's explosive intervention specifically targets the Scottish Government's approach to:
- Net zero and energy transition policies
- Economic development and business regulation
- Natural resources and environmental management
The Scottish Tory leader argues that the current devolution settlement enables the SNP-Green government to pursue "narrow nationalist ideology" at the expense of practical governance and UK-wide consistency.
Accusations of Policy Vandalism
In his most blistering criticism yet, Hoy accused the Scottish Government of engaging in "policy vandalism" that threatens Scotland's economic future and undermines the integrity of the United Kingdom.
"The current devolution framework," Hoy stated, "has become a vehicle for constitutional grievance rather than effective governance. When Scottish ministers pursue policies that actively harm our economy and damage the Union, Westminster must have the power to intervene."
Political Firestorm Erupts
The proposal has ignited immediate controversy, with Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie branding the idea "an anti-democratic power grab" that undermines devolution itself.
Harvie countered: "This reveals the true Tory attitude to Scottish democracy - they believe Westminster should have the right to overrule the choices made by the people of Scotland. It's the most brazen attack on devolution we've seen."
Constitutional experts warn that implementing such changes would represent the most significant rollback of devolved powers since the Scottish Parliament's establishment in 1999.
Unionists Divided
The proposal has exposed tensions within unionist circles, with some Conservative figures privately expressing concern about the electoral implications of appearing to centralise power in Westminster.
One senior Tory insider acknowledged: "While frustration with the SNP's governance is understandable, demanding Westminster overrule Holyrood plays directly into nationalist narratives about London imposing its will on Scotland."
The developing constitutional clash promises to dominate Scottish political discourse in the coming weeks, setting the stage for a bitter battle over the future of devolution and the balance of power within the United Kingdom.
