People in Scotland want to have their say on whether the UK should be part of the ­European Union, Tory leader Ruth Davidson insisted as she launched the Conservative campaign for this month's Euro elections.

While SNP politicians claim the Tory pledge to hold an in/out referendum on EU membership is the "real threat" to Scotland's place in ­Europe, Ms Davidson said the majority of SNP voters want the ­issue to be put to the test in a ballot.

She also likened Nigel Farage's Ukip to the SNP, claiming both parties use "anti-Westminster rhetoric" for political ends.