SNP (Scottish National Party)

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.

The SNP will keep its effective ban on new nuclear plants through devolved planning powers, a minister says.

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has accused John Swinney of running a "dishonest and disgraceful" campaign"