Ruth Davidson is playing the long game. Her influence can help soften Brexit | Alex Bell

The Scottish Conservative leader is a pragmatist, unburdened by policy detail, at ease in her skin and she has charm and political instinct that could take her farAt a time when most politicians are dithering, Ruth Davidson is doing a good job of stamping her mark on events. The leader of the Scottish Tories met the prime minister in Downing Street on Monday afternoon to share her view that Brexit should soften. On Friday, as it became clear Theresa May could only govern with support from the DU