Miles Briggs: “These shocking statistics confirm Scotland is facing a ticking timebomb of cancer cases under the SNP.”

The constant increase is unsustainable, and serious work needs to be done to find a solution.

The risk is higher now than it has ever been — these numbers make that clear.

If we go into the Festival with this situation still ongoing, it will be a complete embarrassment for the city in front of the eyes of the world.

The council and government need to get together to sort this out, and ensure Edinburgh’s flagship premises are properly managed with the interests of the city at heart.