Former Prime Minister Theresa May has been actively campaigning with the Scottish Conservatives in Aberdeenshire and Perth. Over the weekend, May lent her support

to Tory candidates Andrew Bowie and Stephen Kerr.

Bowie noted that May dedicated around three hours to door-to-door canvassing, engaging with voters, and encouraging support for the upcoming election. "I think it shows people that a very well-respected former prime minister is willing to give up her time to come and campaign, that shows how close it is and that shows that she's got confidence in me as a candidate and the Conservative Party," Bowie said.

The fact that Theresa May, known for her "hostile environment" immigration policies that have fueled anti-immigrant sentiment within right-wing parties, is considered a “very well-respected former prime minister” speaks volumes about the current state of the Tory leadership rather than May’s personal reputation.

Bowie’s praise for May didn't stop there. Despite her opposition to a second Scottish independence referendum, he claimed that May “understands Scotland.”

“She has beaten the SNP, she's a staunch unionist, she gets the union, she understands Scotland,” Bowie asserted. “She mentioned that in her very first speech in Downing Street.”

However, many Scottish voters might argue that a genuine understanding of Scotland requires more than just mentioning the country in a speech. Meaningful engagement with Scottish issues remains a significant concern.

Given the track record of Tory prime ministers, some might question whether any more can be expected. Photo by ukhomeoffice, Wikimedia commons.