What I can assure Mr Middleton about is that the Scottish Government will do everything we can to ensure that the Northeast economy is supported with the investment that is made.

I've made it very clear to the Prime Minister the importance I attach to the removal of the energy profits levy, which is sucking the economic life out of one of Scotland's most important industries.

That has been undertaken, and we will do all that we can to help out to resolve these issues.

Unfortunately, in such cases, detailed explanations are not always provided to applicants.

I appreciate how frustrating the situation is for any Scotland supporter who has had their Esta revoked.

Our party was betrayed by Peter Murrell and, while this may take some time, if we are successful we will use that money for the purpose in which it was donated – securing Scotland’s rightful place as an independent country.

I am absolutely confident that we have the highest standards of financial governance in place with all appropriate checks and balances in place.

I want to express my dismay at the further information that has been shared with the court this morning.

We are committed to reforming the legal aid system through legislation to be introduced this parliamentary year to ensure it works more effectively.

The NEC were unanimous in their position that we should seek to recover the funds stolen from us by Peter Murrell.

if we are successful we will use that money for the purpose in which it was donated – securing Scotland’s rightful place as an independent country.

This is a very distressing situation for the residents of Coalsnaughton who have had to leave their homes with no clear indication of when they might be able to return.