SNP (Scottish National Party)

The first minister says the UK government has "preyed" on vulnerable claimants after a dramatic Commons U-turn.

The husband of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon was charged in a police investigation into SNP finances.

Aileen Orr was arrested after the discovery of a cannabis farm near Paxton, Berwickshire, last year.

It comes after the UK Covid Inquiry revealed officials had deleted messages shared during the pandemic.

Ewing has represented Inverness and Nairn since 1999, and previously served as rural affairs secretary in government.

Minister will seek to recover funds from pensioners earning more than £35,000 - matching a move by the UK government.

The policy would establish an income level below which nobody is allowed to fall, via reform to social security, work and services.

The first minister is looking towards independence but must balance government business with calls for a second referendum.