Stephen Flynn: “We lost Aberdeen South to the Tories in 2017, and we won it back two years later. I’ve no doubt that we can do so again.…”

I want that to happen as quickly as possible.

Some of the transactions undertaken by GFG Alliance entities should have been signed off by ministers under the terms of the Guarantee and Reimbursement Agreement (GRA).

Consent for the transactions was not sought and that the government had advised GFG Alliance that consent has not been granted.

The Scottish Government fully recognises the economic and social importance of rural connectivity in Scotland and this reaffirms our continuing support for air services from Wick, including through our subsidy of Wick John O’Groats Airport.