Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and MSP for North East Fife since 2012
Scottish Green MSP Q Manivannan has faced widespread condemnation after saying rape is a spectrum, prompting apologies and calls for leadership from Green co-leaders. The comments, made in a podcast last year, are being revisited as survivors’ groups reiterate there is no hierarchy of rape and demand accountability.
The BBC, Independent, and other outlets report on Scotland’s price-cap measures for essentials and public transport, amid fears from farmers that costs could ripple through to producers. Pilot schemes show rising bus ridership, but warn of unintended consequences as caps expand.
ScotRail has been unable to fix all faults in its new mobile app after launch; officials say fixes are being worked on with daily meetings with the supplier. Public anger has grown as thousands report problems booking and managing tickets.