Joani Reid: “I agree with him, and I would sooner say it now than after more jobs are lost.”

The support I have received from colleagues across the political spectrum, my constituents and my local Labour Party has been steadfast.

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.

I have never been part of a police investigation, as a suspect or as a witness, and I am pleased that this has now been recognised.

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