Deputy political editor, Daily Record. Reporting from across Scotland.
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Scotland's shipyards could lose jobs if the UK Government fails to significantly invest in defence, a Labour MSP has warned.
The SNP and Scottish Greens have been accused of "sweeping things under the carpet" after they last night blocked a Holyrood inquiry into Peter Murrell.
Keir Starmer backs a Holyrood inquiry into the Peter Murrell scandal.
He tells MPs: "These are clearly serious, legitimate questions that deserve answers and scrutiny - answers and scrutiny they are not getting.
"I do think the Scottish Parliament should look at them closely"
John Healey was a committed supporter of the defence industry in Scotland, and the Glasgow shipyards in particular. The Norwegian frigate deal he helped secure was a huge achievement.
An independent inquiry into the Peter Murrell scandal would be in the SNP's "long term interests", a former Yes campaign chief has claimed.
Ross Greer on last night's disorder:
"Why is it they’re willing to get together, put their face masks on, march down the street and intimidate non-white people in this country?
"It’s not because they want this country to be a safer place... These are racists"
Prosecutors face questions over why a plea deal with Peter Murrell was needed given the weight of evidence against him.
John Swinney has described the disorder witnessed in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Ayr last night as "unacceptable".
The First Minister said: “Racism, hatred and intimidation have no place in Scotland. We must stand against it.”
The victim of an "attempted beheading" in Belfast is reported to be from Scotland.
He remains in a serious condition in hospital and is being treated for severe injuries to his eye, face and back.
EXC: An SNP expert says an earlier guilty plea by Peter Murrell would have had a “major impact” on the Holyrood election, even risking the SNP/Green pro-indy majority.
