Douglas Ross' replacement focused on the SNP Government's troubled national care service at FMQs, but found himself on the defensive over his backing for the ex PM.

The SNP Government has struggled to spell out exactly how a National Care Service will operate after local authorities and NHS bosses voiced serious concerns.

The Scottish Secretary was treated to free hospitality at Anfield last week for the Liverpool v Bournemouth game alongside Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.

Russell Findlay accuses the Scottish government of wasting £28m during his debut as party leader at FMQs.

Ian Murray spoke about the issue after the SNP Government said Westminster would need to assist on passing a new law for Scotland.

Russell Findlay made his Holyrood debut as Scottish Tory leader ­yesterday with a blistering attack on the SNP's ' flawed' social care plans.

Voters in the Strathmartine and Lochee wards headed to the polls on Thursday.

Kate Forbes made the pledge at the Wigtown Book Festival on Monday in an interview with former BBC Scotland political editor Brian Wilson

A senior insider pointed the finger at Downing Street for hostility on the doorsteps.

Government insiders believes the chances of an early Holyrood are low - but the idea can't be ruled out as the First Minister may struggle to win support for his draft Budget.