Scottish Tory leader condemns SNP ‘secrecy, spin and cover-ups’

Sturgeon and Yousaf react after Murrell charged by police

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has been charged by police as part of a probe into the party's finances. The husband of Scotland’s former first minister Nicola Sturgeon was charged on Thursday in connection with the alleged embezzlement of funds. First Minister Humza Yousaf says the development is “a really serious matter indeed.” It comes more than a year after 59-year-old Murrell was originally arrested as part of the investigation known as Operation Branchform. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Former SNP chief charged with embezzlement

Former SNP chief Peter Murrell returns home on Thursday evening after being charged in connection with the embezzlement of funds from the Scottish National Party. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Scotland's First Minister pleads for de-escalation

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf has pleaded for de-escalation in the Middle East following Iran's attack on Israel. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Police take no action against JK Rowling over hate crime comments

Police Scotland says no action will be taken against JK Rowling, after the author criticised Scotland’s new hate crime law. The Harry Potter author lashed out at new measures which came into force on April 1 and challenged police to arrest her. Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf introduced the legislation, which aims to tackle harm caused by hatred and prejudice. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

First Minister defends Scotland’s new hate crime law

First Minister Humza Yousaf has defended the Scottish Government's controversial new hate crime law which has come into effect today. Critics have expressed concern that it would limit free speech and be used for vexatious complaints. It also omits protection based on sex, although misogyny is expected to be tackled with a separate standalone Bill. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Humza Yousaf visits childcare centre in Glasgow

Humza Yousaf enjoys a morning of arts and crafts as he visits TASK Childcare centre in Glasgow for International Women’s Day. Scotland’s first minister rolled up his sleeves as he glued paper to his handmade card, before reading to children and playing with toy bricks. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn