Tory MSP backs Brexit

Conservative MSP Margaret Mitchell said she supports a UK exit from the EU.

Ms Mitchell is the first Holyrood politician to speak publicly in favour of leaving the EU but says she remains open to persuasion.

The Central Scotland MSP told the BBC: “I’m not looking at renegotiation. I think it would be a vote to leave because there are too many advantages of coming out and too many restrictions about staying in.”

Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson supports Britain staying in a reformed EU.