Joani Reid: “There is no excuse for masked intimidation or for people pretending to protest when they are really just looking for a…”

He is the first candidate to say he will fight for Rosebank and Jackdaw until the UK Government approves them.

With my membership of the Parliamentary Labour Party restored, I am excited to play a full part in supporting our new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, his government, and in renewing Scottish Labour.

He is a decent man. And a kind man.

I am also deeply grateful to everyone who has stood by me when it was politically easier to distance themselves. You know who you are – thank you.