Simita Kumar: “We must stand against racism, hatred and intimidation and those who would seek to divide our communities.”

My heart goes out to everyone in Venezuela who has lost their loved ones or their home in the wake of these devastating earthquakes.

Domestic abuse must be eradicated from our society and I am determined to protect the housing rights of women and children, working with the sector to find victims the safest and most suitable form of accommodation to begin to rebuild…

Scotland has a proud tradition of standing with communities in their darkest hours and will play its part in supporting the international humanitarian effort in Venezuela.

Any form of hatred, prejudice, intolerance or violence is abhorrent – and perpetrators will be brought to justice.